ITR Hurricane Zephyr HW, Installation And Operating Manual

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International Thermal Research 4-1
Installing the Fuel System
4.1 Before You Begin
For efficient and safe operation of the Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW, follow all
recommendations for properly installing the fuel system. Any deviations from these
must be approved in advance by ITR.
Although the Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW will work with furnace oil, stove
oil, and jet fuel, it is only certified to be used with diesel #1 and #2. 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
Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW location. The Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW is
not rated for use in an explosive environment.
Never share the fuel supply line to the Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW with
any other fuel-burning device.
4.2 Fuel System Installation
The fuel pump in the Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW 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 Hurricane® Zephyr™ HW’s fuel connections are accessed from the top of the
heater. The fuel inlet/outlet connections are located on the top left of the Hurricane®
Zephyr™ HW and consists of quick connect fittings attached to the inlet and return
hoses coming from the heater. The fuel lines are labelled for identification. Minimum
recommended size for the fuel lines is ¼” I.D. The fuel supply line and the return
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