Omnitec VULCAN User manual

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Vulcan Heater
Congratulations for choosing VULCAN elec-
tric heating system. It is loaded with 37,000
BTU’s of heat power, offers wide range of air
flows and precise temperature controls. It
features individually controlled heating elements,
variable speed blower and programmable
temperature controller. 25’ thermocouple probe
can measure containment air or material
temperature for efficient and safe heat control.
The intended use of the Vulcan is temporary heat
for construction sites and restoration projects to
shorten structural drying.
Vulcan delivers the heat safely and
efficiently where you need it... When
you need it...
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
Prudence
Risque d'électrocution
Ne pas ouvrir
Aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur
CAUTION
Caution –High temperature, keep electrical cords, drapery
and other furnishings at least 3 Ft (0.9 m) from the exhaust of
the heater and from the side and rear.
Attention - haute température, garder les cordons
électriques, les draps(couvertures) et d'autres fournitures à
au moins 3 pi (0,9 m) de l'échappement de l'appareil de
chauffage sur le côté et en arrière.
CAUTION
This equipment to be operated only by trained personnel.
Do not use with combustible or explosive material.
Do not expose to water or rain.
Connect only to grounded outlet with GFCI device.
Disconnect power for cleaning and servicing.
Cet équipement à être exploité uniquement par du personnel qualifié.
N'utilisez pas avec des matériaux inflammables ou explosifs.
N'exposez pas à l'eau ou à la pluie.
Se connecter uniquement à la sortie avec dispositif de GFCI.
Coupez l'alimentation pour le nettoyage et l'entretien.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the heater.
Connect ONLY to outlets that are properly grounded and have over-current protection. Use power cords rated
at 250 VAC/50 Amp with minimum of 3-#6 and 1-#8 conductors.
Do not operate heater with damaged cord or plug, after a heater malfunction, or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. .
Use EXTREME caution when operating the heating unit around children and anytime the unit is left
unattended.
To disconnect heater, turn all heating elements off, cool it down and turn blower off. Unplug the cord.
Place cord out of the path of foot traffic to avoid trip hazard. Do not run the power cord under carpets, rugs or
furniture.
Do not use outdoors. Use only in DRY location and avoid placement where it could fall into water.
The heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Avoid operating in an environment with flammable
liquids, gas or paint. Do not use to exhaust combustible or explosive gases or operate in hazardous atmos-
phere.
Do NOT operate the Vulcan without air filter. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter intake or outlet
openings as this may cause electrical shock or fire or damage heater.
Heater will be hot during operation, use handles when moving.
To prevent possible FIRE, DO NOT BLOCK OFF INTAKE OR EXHAUST. The hot air exhaust should
not be located less then 3 feet from wall and soft goods, i.e. clothing, linens, pillows, paper. The sides of the
unit should be at least one foot away from the wall or soft goods.
Do NOT cover an operating machine.
The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
Children being supervised not to play with the appliance.
Use the Vulcan only as prescribed, any other use may cause fire, shock or injury to persons.
Always unplug unit when not in use. See proper shutdown procedure in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an appliance-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.”
“WARNING - Improper connection of the appliance-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.”
AVERTISSEMENT:
"INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE - Cet appareil doit être mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance ou de panne, la terre
réduira le risque de choc électrique en fournissant un chemin de moindre résistance au courant électrique. Cet appareil est
équipé d'un cordon comportant un conducteur de l 'appareil à la terre et une prise de mise à la terre. La prise de mise à la terre
doit être branchée dans une prise électrique appropriée, installée et mise à la terre conformément aux codes et règlements
locaux."
"ATTENTION - Une connexion incorrecte du conducteur de l 'appareil à la terre peut entraîner un risque de choc électrique.
Vérifier avec un électricien qualifié ou un représentant de service si vous êtes dans le doute si l'appareil est correctement mise
à la terre. Ne pas modifier la fiche fournie avec l'appareil;. si elle n'entre pas dans la prise, faites installer une prise adéquate
par un technicien qualifié."
WARNING
CAUTION

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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................1
Safety Instructions ................................2
Specifications .......................................3
Parts List...............................................4
Operations Overview ............................4
Controls ................................................5
Operating Instructions...........................6
Maintenance .........................................7
Trouble Shooting ..................................7
Wiring Diagram...............................8 & 9
Warranty .............................................11
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: OVH-230
Power Supply: 230VAC/60Hz/1 phase
50 amp supply - can operate all 6 heating ele-
ments, 50 amp load, 37,000 BTU output
30 amp supply - can operate up to 3 heating
elements, 29 amp load, 20,500 BTU output.
Note: Can operate on 208VAC at lower heat
output and lower airflow.
Blower Motor: 230VAC/60 Hz/1.13 amps,
thermally protected, 950 cfm free air flow.
Air flow controls: Blower with speed controller,
adjustable from 100 to 475 CFM (with
MERV 11 filter in place).
Temp Control: - High temperature limit switch set
at 160° F shut off and 135° F automatic reset .
- Temperature Controller with adjustable set
tings from 0° to 160° F with 25 ft thermo
couple type K for monitoring and controlling
temperature in remote area.
Safety Shutoff: Loss of air flow and/or internal heater
temperature above 180° F will shut off all
active heating elements.
Heating Elements: Industrial, tubular, finned des i g n ,
3 - 2100W.(30 amp service) and 3 - 1700W
at 230 VAC service
Filter: Pleated media MERV 11, 65% efficiency,
12”x12”x2”.
Housing: Aluminum/galvanized metal, size 11”w x
29 3/4”l.x18”h with casters Dual insulated
wall around heating elements; recessed
control panel; 2 soft carrying handles.
Duct Connections: Intake: 10” diameter connection
. Outlet: 10” diameter ring.
Maximum ambient temperature: 122° F (50°C)
Operation: Suitable for indoors, DRY location only.
Tested by TUV lab to comply with UL 1278 and CSA /
IEC 60635-1 & -2 electrical safety standards. The
heater is NEC compliant.

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Introduction
The manual is a guide for safe operation and
maintenance of the Vulcan unit. Please read and
understand this manual completely before operat-
ing and installing the heating unit on a job.
Vulcan Operation Overview
Vulcan delivers up to 37,000 BTU and 400 cfm of air
flow at temperatures from ambient to 160° F. The
heater outlet can be ducted to deliver heat where need-
ed. The air intake could be open to ambient air or duct-
ed from a dehumidifier.
At air flow of 350 cfm, operating with all 6 heaters, the
temperature rise at 350 CFM is 95° F above the ambi-
ent air. When operating on 30 amp circuit with 3 heat-
ers, the temperature rise is 55° F. At lower air flow,
the heat rise will be higher. At 475 CFM, the heat rise
is 75° F with 6 elements on.
Vulcan is designed for indoor use only and it is im-
portant to locate heater in dry, safe location. Heater
exhaust must be 3 feet or more from a wall or any soft
material. When ducting hot air to a remote area, using
shorter duct reduces heat losses. Please read Safety
warnings before starting to operate your new Vulcan.
Unit may be operated in horizontal or upright position
with exhaust aiming up. Do NOT lay unit on air
intake side or block the outlet.
Heater has to be plugged in 230 VAC power supply
equipped with over-current protection. The heater unit
blower has to be running before the safety interlock
circuit enables the heater elements to be turned on.
Depending on the 30 or 50 amp power supply, 3 or 6
heating elements can be selected. Since there are many
variables from project to project, we recommend to set
your air flow first and then start to turn the heating ele-
ments on. Depending on your ambient temperature,
selected airflow and required temperature rise, the
number of operating heating elements will vary. Vul-
can offers maximum versatility with variable airflow
and 6 heating elements which can be individually
turned on as needed.
After manually setting the air flow and number of heat-
ing elements, the heater temperature could be regulated
in MAN (Manual) or AUTO mode. In MAN, the High
temperature switch is set to shut off heating elements
when internal heater temperature is 160º F and restart
at 135º F. In AUTO mode the Temperature Controller
measures remote air or material temperature by a 25
PARTS LIST ........................... PART #
Vulcan 37K 230V ......................OHV-230
Range Adapter 8’ 50 amp 125/250 ....... EDP50R
Dryer Adapter 8’ 30 amp 125/250........ EDP30D
Pleat Filter 12”x12”x2” ..........................OPF1212
Quick Clamp, 10”..................................... QCW12
Flexible Duct, 10”x25’ ..............................OAD10
Thermocouple K , 25 ft ………………………..RTS12
Options:
Range Adapter 15’ 125/250/50 amp.... EDP50/1
Dryer Adapter 15’ 125/250/30 amp .....EDP30D
Thermocouple K , 3 ft ...............................RTS12

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Temperature Controller and compared with selected
Set Point (160 F maximum). Temperature Controller
automatically turns selected heating elements on and
off to maintain the set point.
The Safety circuit protects the unit from overheating.
If heater looses a minimum required air flow all the
heaters will shut down until the airflow is restored.
Also, if internal heater temperature reaches 180º F, the
safety thermo switch TS-1 shuts the heating elements
down and restarts automatically at 150° F.
Electrical Requirements: Vulcan unit requires
230VAC/ 1 Phase power source with over-current pro-
tection rated at 50 amp maximum. It can be dryer/range
outlets, generator or hardwired into electrical panel by
a certified electrician. The amperage draw will depend
on the number of elements engaged. Each element
draws about 8 amps. For maximum heat gain, use all 6
heating elements. Note: Heater can operate on
208VAC at reduced heat output.
Operator’s Controls (figure 1)
#1 Blower speed controller with OFF and Max-Low
provides adjustable airflow settings.
#2 Hour meter displays the hours the unit operates.
#3 Temperature Controller displays measured
temperature, Set Point and provides automatic
ON/OFF heaters control.
#4 Thermocouple connector for K-type sensor
#5 Temperature Control mode selector switch with
MAN /AUTO positions.
#6 Heaters switches 1 true 6 - ON/OFF switch with
internal light. Lights illuminate as each heating
element is activated. If the element is not activated,
the switch light will not be illuminated.
Air Flow Control: figure 1, #1
The air flow is controlled by changing speed of the
blower. Turn a control knob from OFF to anywhere on
the dial and check that AIRFLOW light turns ON.
Hour Meter: figure 1, #2
The digital hour meter measures the cumulative time
the unit is running to tenths of an hour. It stores and
displays the total time when the unit is disconnected
from power supply.
Temperature controller: figure 1, #3
Temperature Controller is programmed to maintain
user selected set point temperature when AUTO mode
is selected and remote thermocouple is connected to
thermocouple plug on the control panel. Place the sen-
sor end in containment area to monitor air or materials
temperature to prevent overheating delicate parts of
structure.
Status Lights: figure 1
POWER - Red light indicates power to the unit is
On.
AIRFLOW - Amber light indicates blower is
operating and the air flow switch is closed.
SAFETY–Amber light indicates the air flow is
safe and the heater internal temperature is below
180° F.
HEATER ELEMENTS - Each heating element
switch illuminates when switched ON and active.
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AIRFLOW

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking: Check unit for damage. Don’t operate
when damaged in any way.
Operation:
1. Inspect Vulcan and the power cord for any damag-
es before using. Do not use the system or the cords
if damaged. Read Caution statement.
2. Locate the unit in safe DRY area. See WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS on page 2.
3. Turn all heater switches OFF and Temperature
Control switch to MAN.
4. Plug your unit into 230VAC/1 phase, 30 or 50 amp
power supply. POWER light will come ON.
Note: Use only power source with ground and
over-current protection. The power cord
should be rated for 250VAC/50 amp service and
have minimum of 3-#6 and 1-#8 conductors.
5. Turn AIRFLOW controller knob from OFF to your
required speed and the AIRFLOW status light will
turn ON.
6. When AIRFLOW light is on and internal heater
temperature is less than 180° F, the SAFETY light
will turn ON.
7. Turn ON the individual heating elements, starting
with #1. For 30 amp power supply only #1, 2 & 3
elements (20,500 BTU) can be ON. For 50 amps,
all 6 heaters (37,000 BTU) can be turned ON.
Manual Temperature Control: Temperature Control
switch should be in MAN position. To regulate the
heater temp., activate only number of heating elements
required for the heat rise. Increasing airflow will de-
crease the exhaust air temperature.
Internal heater temperature is limited to 160° F.
When this high limit is reached, thermo switch TS-2
turns all active heaters off and automatically restarts at
135° F.
Note: The exhausted air temp. may be considerably
higher then 160°F.
If the 160°F thermo switch is frequently turning the
heaters OFF/ON, reduce the number of heating ele-
ments or increase the air flow to stay below 160° F.
Auto Temperature Control: Switch temperature con-
trol switch to AUTO position. On Temperature Con-
troller, use up/down arrows to set the desired tempera-
ture Set Point (SP) up to 160° F. Locate the thermo-
couple end in measured area or targeted material. The
Temperature Controller will display the measured tem-
perature and selected set point SP.
When SP temperature is reached, Temperature Control-
ler will turn heating elements Off and automatically
restart when temperature drops 15° F below the SP.
Change your SP as needed at any time.
After the heater stabilizes at your required temperature,
check the operation of the heating elements. If the
Temperature Controller is frequently turning the heat-
ers OFF/ON, reduce the number of active heaters or
increase the air flow.
Shut Down Procedure
The heat energy stored in the heating elements
could heat up the outer surface of the unit if it is
shut down without any cooling down period. To
prevent this and to maximize the life of the heating
elements, follow this procedure:
1) Switch all heating elements to OFF position
2) Allow blower to run for 2 minutes or until air
flow has cooled
3) Switch blower to OFF position
4) Disconnect cords and store the unit
Operation Tips:
Each heating element operating on 230 Vac, draws
8 amps and supplies about 6,150 BTU’s. Ele-
ments #1,2,3 are 2100 W to maximize heat at 30
amp supply.
The High temperature switch TS-2, will turn the heat-
ers Off and On between 160° and 135° F. To minimize
the cycling , balance the airflow and the number of
active heaters. Watch the heater switches lights to
see the ON/OFF operation.
The temperature Safety switch will turn the heaters Off
and On between 180° and 150° F. This is a safety cut-
off and heater should not operate this hot. When safety
switch shuts the heaters down, the SAFETY light also
turns off.
When internal heater temperature reaches 160 F limit,
the exhaust air temperature would be around 180 F.
Take this in consideration when ducting hot air to a
remote containment area and setting Temp. Controller
SP.

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Maintenance:
The blower and motor do not require any mainte-
nance when the heater is operated with MERV 11
filter in place. Replace filter as needed. If filter
becomes clogged with debris it will reduce the
performance of the unit.
ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM POWER BE-
FORE OPENING THE UNIT.
Trouble Shooting
This guide may identify easy to correct problems in
Vulcan operation and does not require opening the unit.
Only qualified maintenance person should replace inter-
nal heater parts. Removable control panel provides easy
access to panel mounted components. The heating ele-
ments and blower motor can be accessed by removing
cover panels on the bottom.
Note: Start testing with Temperature
Control switch in MAN position.
Problem - POWER (red) light does not come on when
plugged in 230 Vac/1 ph power.
Check the power supply source and the extension
cords are in good working condition and providing
230V .
Problem - Blower is running, but AIRFLOW light is
off
Increase the blower speed until the AIRFLOW light
comes on - if no AIRFLOW light comes on and con-
tactors do not energize ( loud click), problem could be:
Faulty air flow switch
Problem - Blower is running, AIRFLOW light is on
but SAFETY light is off while heater is cool.
TS-1 Safety thermo switch needs to be checked. It
is set to open at 180° F and close again at 150 F.
Problem - Blower is running, AIRFLOW and SAFE-
TY lights are on, but contactors do not click on (heater
switches do not illuminate when switched ON).
If heater is hot, let the airflow cool it down. High
limit thermo switch TS-2 is set to open at 160° F
and reset automatically at 135 F.
One or both contactors could be faulty.
Problem : Both contactors are energized, but some
heater switches do not illuminate when selected. Note:
Contactor #1 controls heater elements 1, 2 and 3;
Contactor #2 controls heater elements 4, 5 and 6.
Test:
Turn ON one heater at the time to check each heat-
er circuit. The heater switch will illuminate when
heater is turned on and functioning.
Check the heater output for the temperature rise.
If selected heater switch does not illuminate, problem
could be:
Faulty heater switch or heating element
Problem —Heater is frequently cycling ON and OFF
as the High temperature switch operates between 160°
and 135° F. Watch heaters switch lights for cycling
frequency.
Reduce number of heating elements turned ON.
Increase air flow
Check for obstacles on suction and discharge side.
This could be dirty filter or a long ducting.
Temperature Controller in AUTO mode
Temperature Controller (TC) will display temperature
measured by the thermocouple all the time, but only in
AUTO mode will it use the measured temperature and
the set point (SP) temperature to control the heaters.
When SP is reached, the heaters are turned off till tem-
perature drops 15° F below SP, then turned on again.
The SP temperature can be adjusted with Up/Down
arrows at any time.
NOTE: The programming functions on Temperature
Controller are locked to prevent unauthorized program
changes. See programming section of the manual to
unlock, reset or change the program.
Problem - Heater works when Temperature Control
switch is in MAN but heaters turn off when TC con-
trols the heaters in AUTO..
The thermocouple must be plugged in for TC to
operate. If Temperature Controller display reads
NO CONT., thermocouple could be faulty.
The SP temperature must be set above the tempera-
ture measured by the thermocouple for heaters to
turn on - use Up/Down arrows to change the SP.
NOTE: High temp. limit switch shuts down heater
at 160 F internal temperature even if SP calls for more
heat.

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