Heatwagon VF900SC The Dragon Wagon Manual

Installation and Maintenance Manual
Please retain this manual for future reference.
342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383
888-432-8924 • Fax [phone]
www.heatwagon.com
Revision 10-12
CAUTION: Do not use this heater in a
space where gasoline or other liquids
having lammable vapors are stored.
Self-Contained
Construction
Heater
VF900SC
The “Dragon Wagon”
C US

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CON TRUCTION HEATER GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
Failure 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.
W A R N I N G
Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep solid combustibles, such as build-
ing materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recom-
mended 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 thin-
ner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.
Not for home or recreational vehicle use!
Heater is not intended for use in pest remediation.

Table of Contents:
Page
Specific tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Set-Up Inspection & Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
St rting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
He ter St rting Procdures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preventive M inten nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trouble Shooting For He ting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wiring Di gr ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
P rts Bre kdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-18
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Model VF900SC
Construction Heater
342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East • Val araiso, IN 46383
219-464-8818 • 888-432-8924 • Fax [phone]
www.heatwagon.com
WARRANTY
All new He t W gon nd Sure Fl me he ters nd f ns re gu r nteed g inst defective m teri ls nd work-
m nship for one (1) ye r from invoice d te.
W rr nty rep irs m y be m de only by n uthorized, tr ined nd certified He t W gon de ler. W rr nty
rep irs by other entities will not be considered. W rr nty cl ims must include model number nd seri l
number.
LIMITATION
W rr nt cl ims for service p rts (we r p rts) such s sp rk plugs, igniters, fl me rods will not be llowed.
Di gnostic p rts such s volt ge meters nd pressure g uges re not w rr nt ble.
Evidence of improper fuel us ge, fuel pressures outside of m nuf cturer’s specific tion, poor fuel qu lity,
nd improper electric power, mis pplic tion or evidence of buse m y be c use for rejection of w rr nty
cl ims.
Tr vel time, mile ge nd shipping ch rges will not be llowed. Minor djustments of he ters re de lers’
responsibility. Defective p rts must be t gged nd held for possible return to the f ctory for 60 d ys from
d te of rep ir. The f ctory will provide return goods uthoriz tion, (RGA) for defective p rts to be
returned.
No w rr nty will be llowed for p rts not purch sed from He t W gon.
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F900SC
900
8.830
765
6.64
13.9
iello 40F 20
4.5 GPH 60º B
4”
Duct Outl t 2 - 20” Dia.
R turn Air Inl t 2 - 24” Dia.
Th rmostat (50’ cord) On/Off
Pump Pr ssur 160
Air Damp r 3.5/5.0
Turbulator 4
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
G n rator S t
Multiquip Model DA7000 SSA (Z482-E3)
7kW Max Power
6kW Continuous Power
3600 PM, 60 Hz AC
Kubota 2 Cylinder Engine
Liquid Cooled
Hour Meter
( eview Kobota Operators Manual
for Additional Information)
Trail r
DOT Approved
2 x 3,500 Lbs. Dual Axle
4 x 15” Tires
Electric Brakes
Safety Chains, 2” Trailer Ball
Duct Storage Cabinet
Includes 2-25’ sections of
20” diameter duct
200 Gallon Fuel Cell with 1000 Watt
Immersion Heater
Front Screw Jack
19’ x 6’-8” x 9’-5”
3,740 Lbs. (Empty) Double Wall
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SET-UP INSPECTION & TOWING INSTRUCTION
PREPARING THE F900SC FOR DELI ERY OR RENTAL
he Heat Wagon VF900SC requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the
performance and safety for which it was designed. Never deliver or put a machine into service
with known defects or missing instructions. Always instruct the customer in the proper operation
and safety procedures as described in the operator’s manual. Always pro- vide the manual with
the equipment for proper and safe operation.
Check List:
• Visually inspect the equipment to ensure that all instructions and decals are in place and legible.
• Check the hitch assembly and safety tow chains.
• Check the jack to make sure it operates properly.
• Inspect the tires to ensure good condition and proper inflation.
• Check lugnuts and torque to 80-90 ft. lbs. Lugnuts should be retorqued after first 100mi of
towing.
• Check operation of brakes and brake lights.
• Make sure the battery is fully charged and the terminals are tight and clean. Ensure the
electrolyte is at the correct level.
• Check the service intervals for oil filters, fuel filter, air cleaner and engine oil (see operator’s
manual for gen set heater).
• Check the oil, fuel and coolant levels.
• Start engine and turn heaters on to ensure proper operation. (see page 8)
• Check to make sure the operator’s manual is with the equipment.
• Do not transport with full tank of fuel.
NOTE: See operator’s manual for scheduled maintenance intervals.
SAFETY WARNING!
NE ER ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THE EOUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING.
ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.
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Dragon Wagon
(optional)

(NORMAL)
5
GENERATOR

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GENERATOR

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GENERATOR

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HEATER STARTING PROCEDURES
• CONFIRM HA RAILER IS POSI IONED CORREC LY.
• O OB AIN MAXIMUM FUEL U ILIZA ION FROM ANK, HE ONGUE OF HE RAILER
SHOULD BE IL ED SLIGH Y O HE GROUND.
• AF ER SUCCESSFUL S AR ING OF HE GENERA OR PLUG IN FUEL ANK IMMERSION
HEA ER (LOCA ED NEAR FRON OF ANK)
• SE HE CON ROL KNOB O ZERO POSI ION (SEE I EM 2, SPEC PAGE 3)
SWI CH HE 220V BREAKER ON HE GENERA OR O HE ON POSI ION, HIS WILL
SEND POWER O HE FUEL FIL ER PREHEA ER.
• IF BELOW 30 F, WAI A LEAS 15 MINU ES FOR FUEL HEA ERS O WARM HE FUEL.
• ADJUS EMPERA URE SE ING ON REMO E HERMOS A O DESIRED SE POIN .
• MAKE SURE INLE POR S ARE FREE OF SNOW, ICE OR ANY DEBRIS
• URN HE CON ROL KNOB URN O HE FLAME ICON
• BURNER BLOWER WILL S AR AND COMMENCE PRE PURGE SEQUENCE
• IF BURNER DOES NO FIRE, PUSH RESE BU ON ON BURNER
• AF ER HE BURNER FIRES UP, BLOWER FANS WILL S AR AF ER 2 O 3 MINU ES.
IF AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS TO START BURNER, DO NOT PUSH RESET AGAIN, THIS WILL
CAUSE FUEL LOADING IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
REVIEW ROUBLESHOO ING ON PAGE 12.
TO STOP HEATER TURN CONTROL KNOB TO ZERO POSITION AND WAIT UNTIL BLOWER
FAN COMPLETES COOLING DOWN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER (10 MIN)
DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER CORD, SWITCH BREAKER TO OFF POSITION OR SHUT
DOWN GENERATOR WHILE FAN IS OPERATING

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These
These
Overheat

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
(Part# HWP24390)

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Troubleshoo ing for Hea ing Uni

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VF900
HEATED FILTE

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V900

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VF900

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Not Shown
HWP 110121 - Wix Fuel Filter HWP 24390 - eplacement Element

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PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE
#99AM003
DUCTING
#WD2025 - 20” x 25’
ACCE ORIE