International Thermal Research
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Installing the Fuel System
4.1 Before You Begin
For efficient and safe operation of the Oasis
®
Chinook Heating
System, follow all recommendations for properly installing the fuel
system. Any deviations from these must be approved in advance by
ITR.
Use only diesel #1 and #2 in the Oasis
®
Chinook-S Heating System.
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL, OR ANY OIL
CONTAINING GASOLINE.
Keep fuel lines away from any heat source above 100°F (38°C).
Keep gasoline and any equipment that uses gasoline away from the
Oasis
®
Chinook Heating System location. The Oasis
®
Chinook
Heating System is not rated for use in an explosive environment.
Never share the fuel supply to the Oasis
®
Chinook Heating System
with any other fuel-burning device.
4.2
Fuel System Installation
The fuel pump in the Oasis
®
Chinook Heating System has a
maximum flow capacity of 32 GAL/Hr and a maximum pressure of
11.5 psi. A 10 micron fuel filter is recommended. Select a fuel filter
based on these requirements.
Recommendations for Installation
The Oasis
®
Chinook Heating System’s fuel connections are accessed
from the top of the heater. The fuel inlet/outlet connections are
located on the top right of the Oasis
®
Chinook Heating System and
consist of 1/8” NPT threaded female fittings. Minimum
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