Gasmate CH100 User Manual

DUCTED

CAMPING
HEATER

Model No. CH100

A new revolutionary safe way to heat

tents, caravans and camper trailers

Warm fan forced air is directed

through the ducting pipe

Oxygen depletion system
for enhanced safety ­Senses low oxygen levels
and switches unit off

Flame failure safety system ­If flame goes out, gas shuts off

Safety ‘tip-over’ switch - gas
supply stops if unit is accidentally
knocked over

Operates on propane gas
Rechargeable sealed battery with 240V power

cord for charging
Portable, compact design with carry handle
Push button electronic ignition
Built-in storage compartment for ducting

pipes, regulator and charging cord
Complete with 1 Pound regulator
Gas certified to Australian standards

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. If odour continues, immediately call your gas
supplier.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapour and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

Important: Retain these instructions for future use

Caution: Only use the battery charging cable supplied with the heater

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WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.

Read the instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

PROPANE GAS

03711 05/19

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use

carefully. Familiarise yourself with
the appliance before connecting
it to its gas container.
instructions for future reference.

ONLY USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD-USING
THIS APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE
MAY CAUSE DEATH. DO NOT USE INSIDE
CARAVANS, TENTS, MARINE CRAFT, CARS,
MOBILE HOMES OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.

• CAUTION: Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.

• Do not modify this appliance.

• Check that seals between the appliance
and the gas container are in place and in
good condition before connecting the gas
container.

• Do not use the appliance if it has damaged or
worn seals.

• Do not use this appliance if it is leaking,
damaged or does not operate properly.

• Change the gas cartridge outside and away
from people and equipment.

• If the flame height appears excessively high or
low or soot is being deposited stop using the
heater and have it serviced.

• This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorised person every year.

• If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced
or repaired.

• To check that the gas container is filled, when
shaken a sloshing sound will be heard.

• DO NOT modify this appliance.

• DO NOT store or use petrol or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

• NEVER test for gas leaks with a lit match or
open flame.

• Never alter or modify the regulator or gas
supply assembly.

• This appliance must not be used indoors.

• DO NOT subject gas cylinder or canister to
excessive heat.

Keep these

USE OUTDOORS ONLY.

This appliance shall only be used with an LPG
cylinder certified to AS2469 and AS2030.1 or a
disposable LPG canister certified to DOT39.

IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO FIT
OTHER TYPES OF GAS CONTAINERS.

Only change the gas supply in a well ventilated
location, preferably outside, away from people
and any source of ignition, such as naked
flames, pilot flames, and electric heaters/
equipment.

Only use in well ventilated areas to avoid the
dangerous build up of unburned gases. This
appliance is designed for use outdoors away
from any inflammable material. The appliance
must be used on a level, stable, non-flammable
surface. The appliance should be protected from
direct draughts.

If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of gas)
and you cannot stop the gas flow, remove the
appliance to a well-ventilated location away from
any ignition source. Check for leaks using soapy
water. Do not try to detect leaks using a flame.

WARNING - DO NOT MOVE

APPLIANCE WHEN ALIGHT.

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

This product is not a household appliance and its
design & manufacture was intended for use with
a frequency corresponding to that of a leisure
activity, and is not a substitute for a domestic
product with a similar function.

IMPORTANT:

Read these instructions for use carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance before

connecting it to its gas container.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,

service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.

CAUTION:

Only use the battery charging cable supplied
with this appliance. Over charging may occur
otherwise.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance, by turning
the unit switch to OFF.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Unscrew and remove the gas canister.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapour and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CLEARANCES WHILE IN USE

Minimum Clearances from combustible materials
must be:

Rear - 200mm Sides - 200mm Above - 500mm

BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE

Check that the seals between the appliance and
gas container are in place and in good condition
before connecting to the gas container:

DO NOT use this appliance if it has damaged or
worn seals.

DO NOT use this appliance if it is leaking,
damaged or does not operate properly.

Check that burner is extinguished before
disconnecting gas container.

Check the seals before connecting a new gas
container to the appliance.

If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of
gas) and you cannot stop the gas flow, remove
the appliance to a well ventilated location away
from any ignition source. Only check for leaks
outdoors using soapy water. DO NOT try to
detect leaks using a flame.

GAS CYLINDER USE & SAFETY

NEVER STORE YOUR GAS CYLINDER
INDOORS.

If you store your appliance indoors, ALWAYS
disconnect the gas cylinder first and store the
cylinder safely outside. Cylinders must be stored
outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of
children, and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.

This appliance shall only be used with an LPG
cylinder certified to AS2469 and AS2030.1 or a
disposable LPG canister certified to DOT39.

IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO FIT
OTHER TYPES OF GAS CONTAINERS.

Maximum gas hose length is 1000mm.

LOCATION

This appliance shall not be installed or used
indoors.

DO NOT place articles on or against this
appliance.

DO NOT use or store flammable materials near
this appliance.

Locate the appliance at least 200mm away from
any combustible material or surface. With tents
keep as far away as practical.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Only use the regulator assembly supplied
with the appliance for direct connection to the
cylinder. DO NOT USE ADAPTORS.

DO NOT operate or store the appliance outdoors
when raining. If exposed to rain tilt the appliance
to allow any water ingress to escape.

For any queries or

assistance call

Customer Service

(Australia Only)

1300 174 876

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm EST

Do not return to place of purchase.

Keep your purchase receipt, this will be

required to make any claims under the

12 month warranty.

UNPACKING, SET UP & OPERATION

UNPACKING FOR FIRST USE

1. Remove any transit protection material.

2. Position heater near a 240V AC power point.

3. Plug the 240V AC ~ 12V DC power charger
into the power point.

4. Plug the cord end in to the heater socket.
Note this has a rubber push in cover which
you can just lift off and it will dangle.

5.

Flick the Power Switch to “O” (CHARGE).

The RED LED will flash while charging.
Once charged, the RED LED will go to a
steady glow.
NOTE: it will take up to 6 hours from flat.

6. Your heater is now ready for your first use.

SET UP

1. Position the heater 200mm away from any
combustible surface and as far as practical
from the tent.

Always position the air inlet and gas canister

away from your tent and always in clean air.

NOTE: Never block or cover any of the

ventilation holes, air inlet or air outlet. If any
of these are cover poisonous CO and CO2
may built up to a hazardous level and may
cause death.

2. Attach the flexible duct to the outlet fitting.
It pushes on to the fitting and twist anti­clockwise to lock in position.

Avoid twisting or kinking the flexible duct

allow it pull out naturally.

3. Position the very end of the flexible pipe
inside your tent.

Never position the duct facing the appliance

or the gas cylinder. If you need to have the
duct outside your tent face the duct away
from both the appliance and the gas cylinder.

4. Attach the regulator to the side of the heater.
Whilst holding the silver bracket down, push
the long small end fully into the side of the
appliance and screw in until tight. This will
ensure the regulator valve is seated correctly.

NOTE: never remove the bracket it must

always be used to support the regulator.

5. Screw on a disposable propane cartridge or
use a Gasmate GM110 hose and P.O.L gas
cylinder.

Then leak test all connections using a soapy

water solution.

NOTE: If using POL gas cylinder, ensure gas

cylinder is at least 650mm away from the
heater and in the same side as the regulator

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure that the inlet and outlet air flow is
not restricted, ensure that the outlet duct is
connected correctly.

2. Push the Power switch to the ON position, the
green working light will glow GREEN and the
fan will start.

3. Push the gas knob in and hold to ignite the
pilot flame and burner.

4. Release the control knob after 10 seconds
and check for a pilot through the viewing
window.

5. If no pilot is visible in window push switch to
centre position, POWER OFF.

6. Leave for 2 minutes and re-try from step 2.

TO STOP & PACK UP

1. Push switch to centre position, POWER OFF
UNIT OFF.

2. The pilot flame should go out.

3. Allow the appliance to completely cool down.

4. Ensure the gas cylinder valve has been turned
off fully.

5. Remove the gas canister or gas hose.

6. Remove the flexible duct, rotate clockwise
and pull off fitting. Store the flexible duct and
regulator in the storage compartment on the
side of the heater.

NOTE: Unit will not operate if the flexible duct

are not connected.

IMPORTANT

Ensure the appliance is set up on a level
ground.

Never block or cover any of the ventilation
holes, air inlet or air outlet. If any of these are
cover poisonous CO and CO2 may built up to
a hazardous level and may cause death.

Do not move the appliance while in use or
when hot.

Before connecting and disconnecting to gas
source, make sure burner control is in OFF
position.

CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use,
the gas must be turned off at the cylinder or
the cartridge is disconnected.

Accessible parts may become hot. Keep
young children away!

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CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING
TO GAS SOURCE

Familiarise yourself with the general information and
safety guidelines located at the front of this manual.

Check:

1. Gas cylinder is filled. A sloshing sound will
be heard when shaken.

2. The switch is in the POWER OFF UNIT OFF
centre position.

Connecting Using a Disposable
Propane Canister

1. Attach the regulator to the side of the
appliance, refer Page 4.

2. Regulator will be held in the bracket.

3. Screw in the disposable propane canister.

PRODUCT MARKINGS

Connecting Using a Hose & LPG Cylinder

1. Ensure the cylinder valve is in its full off position.

2. Position the gas cylinder as far as practicable
from the appliance and also as far as practicable
from your tent.

3. Check for any damage to either the cylinder
connection or the hose. NEVER attempt to use
damaged equipment.

4. When connecting the hose to the cylinder
tighten the nut to a positive stop by hand.

5. Attach the regulator to the side of the ducted
heater then attach the hose to regulator.

6. Open cylinder valve. Use a soapy water solution
to check the joints. If bubbles appear the
connection will need to be re-tightened.

NOTE: If using POL gas cylinder, ensure gas
cylinder is at least 650mm away from the
heater and in the same side as the regulator

BURNER VIEWING WINDOW

PUSH AND HOLD

TO IGNITE

PILOT

PILOT VIEWING WINDOW

ON

(GREEN LED) (RED LED)

ON

POWER OFF

UNIT OFF

CHARGE

FLASHING - CHARGING
SOLID - CHARGED

PARTS LIST

Ventilation Holes

Flame Viewing
Window

Carry Handle

Hot Exhaust Gas
Ventilation Holes

Pilot Viewing
Window

Gas Knob

Unit Switch
On / Off / Charge

Hot Exhaust Gas
Ventilation Holes

Air Inlet

Fuse (5A)

Charging Inlet
and Cover

Ventilation Holes

Regulator

Canister attached
(Not included)

Air Inlet

Ventilation Holes

Storage

Compartment

Regulator Inlet and

Support Bracket

Air Outlet

Canister attached
(Not included)

MAINTENANCE

This appliance is not designed to be serviced or
repaired by the user.

All servicing MUST be carried out by the
manufacturer or the manufacturer’s service agent.

This appliance must be serviced every 12 months to
ensure that the gas system is operating correctly and
safely.

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OPERATION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Flexible ducting not
attached

No fuse Insert 5A fuse

Faulty fan Check fuse & battery charge

Appliance does not work

(Green LED is not glowing)

Appliance does not work

(Green LED is glowing)

Burner will not light
but fan is running

Burner will not stay lit

Unit switches off during use

NOTE: If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly it should not be used until serviced or repaired.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Any modifications or adjustments made to product without prior authority from the manufacturer will
void any warranty claims. Read the set up and operating instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.

Battery flat Charge battery (6 hours)

Tilt switch activated Place on level ground and in area it can’t

ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area and

Appliance fuse blown Replace fuse (5 AMP)

Faulty Fan Check fuse & battery charge

Igniter not working Push knob in and hold in with the switch

Air in gas line Purge gas line

Low gas pressure Install full canister or cylinder

Gas turned OFF Turn gas ON

Tilt switch activated Place on level ground and in area it can’t

ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area and

Suspect thermocouple Repair or replace

Suspect valve Repair or replace

Wind exceeding 15kph Shelter from wind

ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area and

Appliance fuse blown Replace fuse (5 AMP)

Battery flat Charge battery

Temperature exceeded
safety cut off device

NOMINAL HOURLY GAS CONSUMPTION

Fully attach the outlet flexible duct. Ensure
it is locked in place - twist anti-clockwise

be knocked over. Turn off and restart.

not subject to a strong direct breeze. Turn
off and restart.

on. This takes about 10 seconds

be knocked over

not subject to a strong direct breeze

not subject to a strong direct breeze

Turn off, wait 5 minutes and restart

Ambient temperature above 20˚C

Model Injector Orifice Injector Qty Gas Type Gas Pressure Gas Consumption BTU

CH100 Ø 0.45mm 1 LPG 2.75kPa 2.80 MJ/h 55g/h 2654

SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS

This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by
wind and natural convection.

Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with the following:

An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover.

Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.

Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls,
the following will apply:

at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and

at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.

In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area shall be and remain open
and unrestricted.

DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS

The following figures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been
used in these figures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.