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4 Testing of the heater after installation and first launch
The heater can be put in operation only when the system has been fully installed!
After installation, check:
- tightening of clamps;
- voltage of the battery;
- reliability of attachment of electric contacts of harnesses and assemblies of the heater.
Fill the fuel main line with fuel, preferably using a fuel-priming device, which can be
ordered from official dealers. When the fuel system is filled, check that the fuel supply line
is sealed.
Start the heater and check its operation in minimum and maximum modes. Check
tightness and sealing of all connections of air ducts and fuel supply lines.
Run the heater in maximum mode for about 2 hours.
During the first launch, the exhaust pipe might emit some smoke for a
short period of time.
The launch process of the heater starts with under a minute-long power-on-self-test.
At that time heater self-checks its components for errors. During this phase all components
are powered up once, which results in a single audible pump click, a short fan burst and
internal checks of glow plug and sensors. After that it starts a phase of heating the glow
plug to remove any fuel vapours remaining from the previous cycle of work, which is up to
120 seconds long, and does not make any sounds. Be patient.
After the purge ends, starts the process of ignition and continuation of the set mode,
which means that the fan will slowly start to rotate and fuel pump start to click.
Before starting the desired working mode and power/temperature
setting, the heater will power up to 100% to heat up the combustion
chamber and to ensure proper burning temperatures.
Depending on ambient temperature and model of the heater, this
process can take up to 15 minutes.
Hot air is produced only after heating up the heat exchanger. This
process takes up to 3-5 minutes depending on ambient temperature and
model of the heater.
IT DOES NOT HAPPEN INSTANTLY.
Stop the heater. When the heater is stopped, the fuel supply stops, and the combustion
chamber and the heat exchanger are vented to reduce temperature.
After first launch, please test the heater with a running engine of vehicle/vessel to
check possible fuel and/or power supply problems.
During the first few hours of operation, heater can emit an unpleasant
smell. To get rid of the smell, run the heater for several hours on
maximum power. Ensure good ventilation of the place of installation.
The insulation of exhaust pipe has to burn-in. That also causes an
unpleasant smell.
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