THERMOBILE AT 306, AT 307 US User Manual

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THERMOBILE

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Contents

Safety instructions....................................... 5

Introduction................................................. 7

Preparations................................................ 8

Use.............................................................11

Maintenance ..............................................11

Faults........................................................ 14

Spare parts................................................ 17

Technical information................................ 17

Installing accessories................................ 17

Standards and guidelines.......................... 17

Preface

This manual contains instructions for use of the heaters as shown on the cover. The information in this manual is important for the correct and safe use of the heater.

Identification of the product (fig. 1)

The identification plate is attached to the side of the heater. The identification plate contains the following data: A Year of manufacture B Serial number C Production code D Voltage data E Capacity max (kW) F Capacity max (MJ/h) G Type number

Environment

Note

The heater is made of various metals and synthetic materials. The heater also contains electronic parts, which must be treated as electronic waste. Please contact your dealer for further information.

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Pictograms in this manual Caution

Indicates risk of damage to the appliance.

Warning

Indicates a dangerous situation, that can lead to death or serious injuries.

Warning

Always switch off power when performing maintenance or repairs on the hot air heater!

Hot

Some surfaces may be hot! Wait until these parts have sufficiently cooled down before performing maintenance.

Service and technical support

Please contact your dealer or the manufacturer for information about the heater. Make sure you have the following

Suggestions and tips to simplify the carrying out of the specified tasks or actions.

data at hand: type and serial number of the heater.

1.2 Pictograms on the stationary used oil fired heater(fig. 2)

Warranty and liability

For warranty and liability, see general warranty regulations.

A Information about the used oil. B Positions of the burner: low and high. C Warning for overheating and switch off. D Instruction for use. E Instruction for re-ignition.

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1.3 Use this product for its intended use

The stationary used oil fired hot air heater has been designed for heating of workshops at mechanization companies, heating and frost protection of halls, transit sheds and warehouses and heating of garage workshops.

Caution

If the heater will be installed indoors, make sure that there is proper ventilation in the room. Make sure the flue gas can only flow to an outside source separate from the room.

1.4 General instructions Warning

• Make sure that the heater is

properly installed, adjusted and maintained.

• For all service and adjustments

contact qualified, competent and authorized persons.

• Do not make any modifications to

the heater without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

• Make sure to always follow the

local standards and guidelines as well as the local requirements, concerning environmental quality, fuel, fire and electrical safety.

• Read this manual carefully

before using the heater.

• Keep this document with the

heater.

• Follow the described procedures.

• Never lean against the heater.

Warning

• Do not create a fire hazard by storing or using highly inflammable materials near the heater. Keep these materials at adequate distance from the heater:

- top side 6 inch (150 mm) for

the AT 307

- top side 48 inch (1200 mm)

for the AT 306

- front and sides 36 inch (900

mm)

- back and flue 18 inch (450

mm)

• Make sure there is enough air for proper combustion.

• Make sure that the convector heater has cooled down sufficiently and that the plug has been removed from the socket before carrying out any repair or maintenance work.

1.5 Additional safety Warning

• Connect the heater only to a

120 V / 60 Hz power supply.

• Replace fuses only with identical

spares.

• The heater must be grounded.

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Warning

• Use only the following types of fuel:

• Automatic transmission oil

• Crankcase oil

•Diesel oil

• Hydraulic oil

• Domestic fuel oil

• Do not add the following materials to the used oil:

• Anti-freeze

• Carburettor cleaner

• Paint thinner

• Parts washer solvents

• Gasoline

• Transformer oil

• Oil additives

• Any other inappropriate or

hazardous material

• Do not fill the tank while the heater operates.

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Purpose

These stationary used oil heaters are direct fired heaters with thermal protection and connections for a flue with rain cap and optional room thermostat. The AT 307 is equipped with a hot air fan. The hot air heaters have been tested at sea level at a temperature of 68 °F.

2.2 Working principle AT 306

The stationary used oil fired heater is equipped with an electric motor for driving the fuel pump. Diesel oil is poured manually on a burner dish, which is ignited with a burning paper pellet. As soon as the burner dish is at the right temperature, the pump thermostat activates the fuel pump; the control light flashes on. The fuel pump pumps the used oil onto the burner dish. The used oil evaporates due to the temperature of the burner dish. The gas vapour burns.

The pump thermostat switches off the fuel pump when a failure causes the heater to overheat. The fuel pump is switched off when the heater is switched off. The fuel supply has an overflow that ensures that the used oil flows back into the fuel tank when the fuel pipe is blocked. The overflow protection switches off the fuel pump when the burner dish overflows.

2.3 Working principle AT 307

The stationary used oil fired heater is equipped with three electric motors. The first electric motor drives a fuel pump, which pumps up the fuel from the fuel tank. The second electric motor drives the combustion air fan, which blows the combustion air into the combustion chamber. The third electric motor drives the hot air fan, which extracts the hot air around the combustion chamber. The hot air is blown into the space to be heated. Diesel oil is poured manually on a burner dish, which is ignited with a burning paper pellet. As soon as the burner dish is at the right temperature, the pump thermostat activates the fuel pump; the control light flashes on. The fuel pump pumps the used oil onto the burner dish. The used oil evaporates due to the temperature of the burner dish. The gas vapour burns. The maximum thermostat switches off the fuel pump when a failure causes the heater to overheat. The fuel pump is switched off when the heater is switched off. The fan thermostat switches on the motor of the hot air fan, which causes the hot air to be blown from the heater into the space to be heated. The hot air fan runs until the fan thermostat switches off the fan: this allows the heater to cool down. The fuel supply has an overflow that ensures that the used oil flows back into the fuel tank when the fuel pipe is blocked.

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The overflow protection switches off the fuel pump when the burner dish overflows.

2.4 Main components of the stationary used oil fired heater (fig. 3)

A Cover B Flue connection C Burner D Connection to hot air fan (optional for AT

306) E Identification plate F Fuel filter G Switch box H Fuel tank I Fuel pump J Drain cock K Fill filter L Fuel pipe M Return line N Inspection window O Fuel supply pipe P For AT 307:

Heat distributor with fan

Q For AT 307:

Maximum thermostat

2.5 Main components burner AT 306

(fig. 4)

A Cover combustion chamber B Combustion chamber C Cylinder afterburner D Upper ring E Support ring F Burner dish G Overflow protection HKlixon IShovel

2.6 Main components burner AT 307

(fig. 6)

A Explosion window B Combustion chamber C Heat shield D Vaporisation section E Combustion air ventilator F Burner dish G Overflow protection H Fan thermostat

I Maximum thermostat J Shovel

2.7 Switch box (fig. 5)

A Rocker Switch:

- 0: The pump is switched off

- 1: Manual operation

- 2: Automatic mode B Control light C Connection cable D Pump regulator

2.8 Thermostat

THe AT 300 series has the following thermostats:

• Pump thermostat (for AT 306 and 307):

When the heater is switched to automatic mode, the fuel pump starts up automatically when the burner dish reaches the right temperature.

• Maximum thermostat (for AT 307):

The thermostat stops the fuel pump when the combustion temperature gets too high.

• Fan thermostat (for AT 307):

The thermostat starts up the hot air fan as soon as the heater reaches the right temperature. After switching off the heater, the fan thermostat ensures that the hot air fan keeps running, which cools the heater. As soon as the heater has cooled down, the fan thermostat switches off the hot air fan.

2.9 Accessories

• Flue with rain cap

3 PREPARATIONS

3.1 Removing the packaging

1. Remove packaging from the heater.

2. Remove packaging from the loose parts

in the combustion chamber.

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3.2 Installation

1. Ensure that the used oil fired heater is positioned horizontally.

2. Correctly attach the parts of the combustion chamber, see fig. 4 and 6.

3. Open the filling cover and fill the tank with fuel.

Caution

Only the following oil types may be used in the stationary used oil fired heaters:

• Automatic transmission oil

•Diesel oil

• Hydraulic oil

• Oil for household use

Note

• Install the equipment in the US according to the following publications of the National Fire Protection Association:

• NFPA #30: Flammable and

Combustible

• Liquids Code

• NFPA #31: Oil Burning

Equipment

• NFPA #88A: Parking

Structures

• NFPA #88B: Repair Garages

• NFPA #211: Chimneys,

Fireplaces and Vents

• Local codes may require that the heater is mounted at a minimum of 8 feet (2.4 m) off the ground. This is especially the case when there are possible combustible or flamable fumes in the room. Refer to NFPA #88B.

• Install the equipment in Canada according to the following standard: CSA B139, installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment.

Place the heater on a location with respect to the following:

• Possibility of unobstructed, even heat distribution.

• Safe and easy access for servicing.

• Unobstructed passage for shop vehicles and equipment.

• Proper clearances for combustibles. Refer to the safety section.

• Adequate combustion air per local codes. The room must be ventilated to provide sufficient combustion-air. The maximum air

consumption is 12 USG/h (46 m h)

• Proper installation of the stack.

• The structure in which the heater is located requires the following minimum dimensions:

• height from the point of

location of the heater: 15 feet (4.5 m).

• length and width: 20 feet

(6 m).

• floor area: 400 square feet

(36 m

)

• Possibility to place the heater on a combustible flooring.

• If the heater is installed at an elevation, a permanent platform, including stairs and railings, must be provided to facilitate regular maintenance.

4. Drain condensate from the fuel tank, see fig. 3 (J).

5. Make sure that the hot air can flow out freely.

6. Ensure that inflammable materials are at a sufficient distance from the heater, see

1.4.

7. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation: the maximum air consumption is 1625 ft

hour.

8. Make sure there is enough height above the heater: this needs to be at least 4 ft.

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9. Check the floor surface: this needs to be

at least 388 ft

10. Install the flue (18 ft and a rain cap). 1 1. Make sure the rocker switch is positioned

at 0.

12. Check the supply voltage: see identification plate.

13. Place the plug in the socket.

3.3 Preparation for starting up AT 306

1. Switch control of the fuel pump to "low", see fig. 5 (D).

2. Remove the grate, see fig. 3 (A), the cover of the combustion chamber, cylinder afterburner and the upper ring, see fig. 4 (A, C and D).

3. Check whether the burner dish is clean and cold.

4. Clean the burner dish and the floor of the combustion chamber if necessary.

5. Pour 0.2 litre of diesel oil onto the burner dish, see fig. 4 (F).

Warning

Never pour diesel oil onto a hot burner dish. The burner dish must be cool!

6. Re-position the upper ring, the afterburner and the cylinder.

7. Form a paper pellet and light it.

8. Drop the burning pellet on the burner dish.

9. Reposition the cover of the combustion chamber and the grate.

3.4 Preparation for starting up AT 307

1. Switch the control of the fuel pump to "low", see fig. 5 (D).

2. Push the tank bolt up, see fig. 3 (P).

3. Open the cover of the of the combustion chamber (fig. 6 A) and open the cover of the heat shield ( fig. 6 (C).

4. Check whether the burner dish is clean and cold.

5. Clean the burner dish and the floor of the combustion chamber if necessary.

6. Pour 0.2 litre of used oil onto the burner dish, see fig. 6 (F).

Warning

Never pour diesel oil onto a hot burner dish. The burner dish must be cool!

7. Form a paper pellet and light it.

8. Drop the burning pellet on the burner dish.

9. Close the heat shield.

10. Close the heat distributor.

3.5 Starting up

Warning

• Never pour diesel oil onto a hot burner dish. The burner dish must be cool and clean!

• Do not start the heater if the fan still runs. The heater is cooling down.

• Do not start the heater if excess oil has accumulated in or near the heater.

Caution

Do not switch on the convector heater if there is no fuel, or if the connected fuel tank is empty.

Caution

Only the following oil types may be used in the stationary used oil fired heaters:

• Automatic transmission oil

• Crankcase oil

•Diesel oil

• Hydraulic oil

• Domestic fuel oil

Automatic operation:

1. Switch the rocker switch to "2", see fig. 5 (A). The combustion air fan starts running (only with AT 307). When the burner dish has reached the right temperature, the fuel pump starts running and the control light is on.

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2. Switch the pump regulator to "low" for the first 20 to 30 minutes, see fig. 7 (A).

3. Switch the pump regulator to "high" when the maximum temperature is reached, see fig. 7 (B).

Manual operation:

1. Wait 5 minutes for the combustion chamber to reach the right temperature.

2. Switch the rocker switch to "1", see fig. 5 (A). The fuel pump starts running and the control light is on.

3. Switch the pump regulator to "low" for the first 20 to 30 minutes, see fig. 7 (A).

4. Switch the rocker switch to "2" after 20 to 30 minutes. The pump thermostat starts working.

5. Switch the pump regulator to "high" when the maximum temperature is reached, see fig. 7 (B).

4USE

4.1 During operation Caution

• Do not operate the heater in hot

weather to burn oil.

• Do not burn used oils other than

generated on the premiss of the owner, unless written authorization is obtained from the regulatory authority.

Hot

Do not touch the flue stack or blower outlet! The flue stack and blower outlet get hot during operation!

4.2 Switching off

Switch off heating:

5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 Maintenance table

Use the table in this booklet to record performed maintenance after each winter

Warning

Always clean the combustion chamber before starting the heater.

season.

Warning

For all service and adjustments contact qualified, competent and authorized persons.

Hot

Do not touch the flue and air outlet! Wait until the flue and the air outlet have cooled down sufficiently before carrying out any maintenance.

Description Period

Every 12 hours

Clean the combustion chamber. X Drain (water of) condensation from the fuel tank, when

the waste oil contains water.

Weekly MonthlyAnnu-

ally

Only for the AT 307: Clean the combustion chamber and the vaporiser with a steel brush.

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Description Period

Every 12 hours

Clean the oil overflow pipe in the floor of the combustion chamber, see fig. 4 (G) for AT 306 and see fig. 6 (G) for AT 307.

Clean the oil supply pipe. Replace the oil supply pipe when this is burnt out or damaged.

Check the oil pipes for leakage. X Clean the fuel tank, the supply filter and the fuel filter.

The fuel tank can easily be removed. Only for the AT 307: Check the hot air fan and clean if

necessary. Clean the flue stack valve in the T-piece, see fig. 9 (A).

The recommended draught is 1.5 mmwk (0.06” water column).

Clean the flue stack T-piece, see "cleaning the flue stack valve".

Weekly MonthlyAnnu-

ally

Dealer

Check the heater's wiring. X

Hot

Do not touch the flue stack or combustion chamber! Do not perform maintenance until the flue and combustion chamber have cooled down.

3. Clean the heater.

4. Use an oily cloth to clean the combustion chamber, to protect the combustion chamber against corrosion.

Warning

Do not operate the heater in hot weather to burn oil.

5.2 General Warning

Switch off the power supply before carrying out any repairs!

5.3 Cleaning the combustion chamber AT 306(fig. 10)

1. Remove the afterburner (A), the cylinder

When the heater is stored long-term:

1. Switch off the heater.

2. Disconnect the power plug.

2. Clean the parts with a steel brush.

3. Remove the burner dish (E) with the hook

of the shovel (F).

4. Scrape off residues from the burner dish

with a scraper.

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5. Clean the inner side of the combustion chamber (B) with the front of the shovel.

Note

• Used oils can contain heavy metallic compounds and foreign materials. These materials stay as a residu when burned. Therefore it is necessary to take care when using, cleaning and maintaining the heater.

• Wear protective gear when cleaning the inside of the heater:

• Respirator for fine particles

• Rubber gloves

• Safety goggles

• Protective clothing

• Ensure that the holes in the combustion chamber wall remain open for combustion air supply.

6. Remove any soot pieces from the floor of the combustion chamber.

7. Clean the combustion supply pipe with a small brush, see fig. 3 (O).

8. Install all parts in reversed order.

The hot air heater can be restarted or shut down.

5.4 Cleaning the combustion chamber

AT 307(fig. 10)

1. Remove the heat shield (C) and the upper ring (D).

2. Clean the heat shield and the upper ring with a steel brush.

3. Remove the burner dish (E) with the hook of the shovel (F).

4. Clean the burner dish with a scraper.

5. Clean the inner side of the combustion chamber (B) and the vaporisation chamber (fig 6.D) with the front of the shovel.

Note

• Wear protective gear when cleaning the inside of the heater:

• Respirator for fine particles

• Rubber gloves

• Safety goggles

• Protective clothing

• Ensure that the holes in the combustion chamber wall remain open for combustion air supply.

6. Remove any soot pieces from the floor of the combustion chamber.

7. Clean the fuel supply pipe (O) with a brush (inner diameter 0.34 inch, see fig.

8. Install all parts in reversed order.

9. Install all parts in reversed order.

5.5 Cleaning the flue stack valve

1. Remove the bottom cover (B) of the Tpiece (A).

2. Clean the flue from top to bottom with a flue brush.

3. Check the connections for leakage.

4. Check the flue parts for rust.

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Caution

Rust formation indicates that chlorine containing materials have been burnt. Chlorine containing materials seriously damage the heater. This may void your warranty. Contact your dealer for instructions on how to test waste oil for chlorine.

Reposition the bottom cover.

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5.6 Remove the fuel tank(fig. 8)

6 FAULTS

1. Remove the fuel supply (A).

2. Take off the connection plate (B).

3. Take plug (C) from the chassis part.

4. Pull up the tank lock (D).

5. Pull the fuel tank (E) from the heater with

Warning

For all service and adjustments contact qualified, competent and authorized persons.

care.

6. Install the fuel tank in reversed order.

Warning

Switch off the power supply before carrying out any repairs!

Ensure that the power is switched on, and the fuel tank is full, before you start troubleshooting.

6.1 Troubleshooting table

Fault Cause Solution Action

The flame goes out directly after ignition.

1 The heater has no volt-

age.

Check the electric connection.

User

2 There is water or sedi-

ment in the fuel tank.

3 The fuel pump is not

switched on.

4 The waste oil is too vis-

cous or too cold.

5 The fuel supply pipe is

blocked: The fuel flows back into the fuel tank through the return pipe.

6 The pump thermostat

has not reached the right temperature yet.

Clean the tank and the fuel

User

filter, see fig. 3 (F). Position the switch to "1", see

User

fig. 5 (A). Dilute the waste oil with die-

User

sel oil. Check the pump thermostat

Dealer

and replace if necessary. Check the pump motor. Dealer Check the fuel pump for dirt. Dealer Clean the fuel supply pipe,

User

see fig. 3 (O).

Let the heater cool down.

User

Restart the heater. Let the heater burn longer

User with the switch on "1", see fig. 5 (A).

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Fault Cause Solution Action

The flame goes out directly after ignition.

6 The pump thermostat

has not reached the right temperature yet.

7 Only for the AT 307:

The hot air thermostat is defective.

8 Only for the AT 307:

The combustion air fan is not functioning.

9 There is insufficient sup-

ply of combustion air

Replace the pump thermostat.

Replace the hot air thermostat.

Check the motor and replace if necessary.

Only for the AT 306: Clean the holes in the combustion chamber wall, see fig. 4 (B).

Only for the AT 307: Clean the holes in the vaporiser, see fig. 6 (D).

Only for the AT 307: Check the functioning of the combustion air fan.

Dealer

User

Dealer

10 There is no proper flue

draught.

11 The flue draught is too

high or irregular.

12 The flue draught is too

low.

Check whether the flue is fit-

User ted according to the description, see "flue".

Check the flue for leakage. User Clean the flue if necessary. User Position a flue stack valve,

Dealer see "flue". Adjust the flue to the right draught (see maintenance table 5.1) with the counterweight on the valve(fig.9).

Check all connections in the

User flue.

Reduce the number of

User bends.

Heighten the flue. User Isolate the flue outside the

User building.

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Fault Cause Solution Action

The flame goes out directly after ignition.

The fuel pump does not run and the control light is off, while the heater is preheated and the switch is switched to "1" or "2".

13 The maximum thermo-

stat is not installed properly or defective.

14 The overflow protection

is filled with waste oil.

Reset the thermostat, see fig. 3(Q).

Replace the thermostat, see fig. 3(Q).

For AT 306: Clean the overflow protection dish, the burner dish and the floor of the combustion chamber.

For AT 307: Clean the overflow protection dish, the burner dish and the floor of the vaporiser.

See faults: 3, 6, and 14.

User

Dealer

User

The flame is extinguished while the fuel pump is still running.

The heater makes a humming sound.

15 There is too much diesel

oil at start up.

There is soot formation in the combustion chamber and in the flue.

There is unburnt fuel on the burner dish.

16 There is too much diesel

oil at start up.

Record the maintenance details in table A in the appendix of this manual.

See faults: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10 and

12.

Reduce the amount of diesel oil.

See faults: 10, 11, and 12. See faults: 8, 9, 10, 11 and

12.

Reduce the amount of diesel oil.

See faults: 8, 9, 10, 11 and

12.

User

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7 SPARE PARTS

Before use we advise you to have spare parts in store, see table B in the appendix of this manual.

8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• See for technical specifications table C in the appendix of this manual.

9 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES

9.1 Flue (fig. 9)

The heater has a flue stack connection.

1. Push a T-piece (A) directly over the connection (B).

2. Push the flue pipe (C) on the T-piece.

3. Use three screws to screw the flue pipe to the T-piece.

Caution

The flue must meet the following requirements.

• The flue must be pointed upwards.

• The flue (or any part of it) may not be positioned horizontally. A 45° angle is acceptable.

• It is not allowed to lenghten the flue connection horizontally.

• When a pipe is used under 45°, pipe pieces of at least 1 m must be fitted in front of and at the back of the slanting pipe.

• The flue must stick out at least 0,5 m above the apex of the building.

• Keep the vertical part at the back of the heater as long as possible before leading it outside through the wall.

4. Fit the following pipe pieces.

5. Place a cap (D) at the end of the flue.

9.2 Diameter flue

AT 306 AT 307

5.9 inch 5.9 inch

10 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

For the standards and guidelines, go to www.thermobile.nl.

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