International Thermal Research Diesel and AC Heating System for Recreational Vehicles and... User manual

OASIS™ Hea ing Modulet
Installation and
Operating Manual
Diesel and AC Heating System
for Recreational Vehicles and Yachts
CSA TIL R-17
ANSI/UL307A
CAN/CSA
-C22.2 No.165

Copyright © April 2007
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Table of Contents
Section 1, Overview...................................................1-1
1.1 Unpacking the Heating Module ....................... 1-2
1.2 Protect Your Warranty .................................. 1-2
1.3 Oasis™ Heating Module Features.................... 1-3
1.4 Critical Factors............................................. 1-5
1.5 Equipment, Tools and Skills........................... 1-6
1.6 Testing and Inspection.................................. 1-7
Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module .......2-1
2.1 Before You Begin ......................................... 2-1
2.2 Identifying Your Oasis™ Heating Module Model. 2-2
2.3 Your Mounting Location................................. 2-2
2.4 What NOT to Do........................................... 2-4
2.5 Procedure ................................................... 2-4
Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System...................3-1
3.1 Before You Begin ......................................... 3-1
3.2 Mounting Location........................................ 3-1
Recommended Exhaust Outlet Locations............3-1
Recommendation for Installation ......................3-2
What NOT to Do.............................................3-4
3.3 Procedure ................................................... 3-4
Section 4, Installing the Fuel System ........................4-1
4.1 Before You Begin ......................................... 4-1
4.2 Fuel System Operation.................................. 4-1
Recommendations for Installation..................... 4-1
4.3 What NOT to Do........................................... 4-2
4.4 Procedure ................................................... 4-3
Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters...............................5-1
5.1 Before You Begin ......................................... 5-1
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5.2 Fan System Operation...................................5-2
Features ....................................................... 5-2
Multiple Zone Heating ..................................... 5-3
Accessories and Components Needed................ 5-3
5.3 What NOT to Do ...........................................5-4
5.4 Mounting Locations.......................................5-4
5.5 Procedure....................................................5-5
Section 6, Wiring the Electrical System..................... 6-1
6.1 Before You Begin..........................................6-1
6.2 12 VDC .......................................................6-1
6.3 120 VAC......................................................6-2
6.4 Remote Operating Panel Cable........................6-2
6.5 Main Electronic Control Board.........................6-3
6.6 Distribution Module Zone Control Board
(Optional)....................................................6-3
6.7 What NOT to Do ...........................................6-4
Section 7, Plumbing the System................................ 7-1
7.1 Before You Begin..........................................7-1
7.2 Plumbing Installation.....................................7-1
7.3 What NOT to Do ...........................................7-4
7.4 Installation Procedure ...................................7-4
Section 8, Operating the Oasis™ Heating Module ...... 8-1
8.1 Features of your Oasis™ Heating Module..........8-1
8.2 Your Heating Module Model............................8-2
8.3 Operating Instructions for the
Oasis™ Heating Module .................................8-3
8.4 Turning the Power to the
Oasis™ Heating Module ON ............................8-4
8.5 Activating the Burner (Primary)
and AC Heat (Secondary) from the
Remote Operating Panel ................................8-5
8.6 Activating the Cabin Fan Heaters
through the Thermostats ...............................8-6
8.7 Activating the Domestic Hot Water..................8-6
8.8 Activating the Engine Heat.............................8-6
8.9 Functions of the Remote Operating Panel .........8-7
8.10 Functions of the Heating Module Control Panel..8-9
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8.11 Functions of the Distribution Module (Optional)
Zone Control Panel......................................8-10
8.12 Maintenance...............................................8-11
8.13 Protecting the Heating Module and
Distribution Module (Optional) ......................8-13
8.14 General Troubleshooting ..............................8-13
Section 9, Installing Distribution Module, DM-12
(optional) ..................................................................9-1
9.1 Installing your Distribution Module (optional) ... 9-1
9.2 Selecting the Module Location........................ 9-1
9.3 Selecting the Distribution Module
Zone Box Location........................................ 9-2
9.4 Plumbing Installation.................................... 9-3
9.5 Filling/Purging the heating loop...................... 9-7
9.6 Electrical Connection .................................... 9-9
9.7 Distribution Module Zone Control Board..........9-10
9.8 Inspection and Testing.................................9-13
9.9 Hot water temperature adjustment................9-13
Warranty Information & Warranty Card
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