342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-8818 • Fax 219-462-7985
www.heatwagon.com
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Please retain this manual for future reference.
DF400/DF600
Construction
Heaters
For DF400 Models
SN 27601001 and beyond
For DF600 Models
SN 27701501 and beyond
For your safety: Do not use this heater in
a space where gasoline or other liquids
having flammable vapors are stored.
Revision 5-16
CONSTRUCTION HEATER GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
F
ailure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater,
can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards
of fire, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or electrical
shock.
Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service
this heater.
If you need assistance or heater information such as an instruction manual, labels,
etc., contact your local Heat Wagon dealer or the manufacturer.
Heater is not intended for use in pest remediation.
W A R N I N G
Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions. Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain
volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.
Not for home or recreational vehicle use!
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Model DF400 - DF600
Construction Heater
Table of Contents:
Page
Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
WARRANTY
All new Heat Wagon and Sure Flame heaters and fans are guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for one (1) year from invoice date.
Warranty repairs may be made only by an authorized, trained and certified Heat Wagon dealer. Warranty
repairs by other entities will not be considered. Warranty claims must include model number and serial
number.
LIMITATIONS
Warrant claims for service parts (wear parts) such as spark plugs, igniters, flame rods will not be allowed.
Diagnostic parts such as voltage meters and pressure gauges are not warrantable.
Evidence of improper fuel usage, fuel pressures outside of manufacturer’s specification, poor fuel quality,
and improper electric power, misapplication or evidence of abuse may be cause for rejection of warranty
claims.
Travel time, mileage and shipping charges will not be allowed. Minor adjustments of heaters are dealers’
responsibility. Defective parts must be tagged and held for possible return to the factory for 60 days from
date of repair. The factory will provide a return goods authorization, (RGA) for defective parts to be
returned.
No warranty will be allowed for parts not purchased from Heat Wagon.
342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East • Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-8818 • 888-432-8924 • Fax 800-255-7985
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Control Board
A
B
A-No Thermostat
B-With Thermostat
4
Note: 1mm = 0.039 inch
#1 Kerosene
#2 Diesel Fuel (Winter Blend)