Truma VarioHeat comfort US User manual

Operating instructions
To be kept in the vehicle.
This document is part of the heater.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or prop-
erty damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Evacuate all persons from the vehicle.
• Shut off the gas supply at the gas contain-
er or source.
• Do not touch any electrical switch or use
any phone or radio in the vehicle.
• Do not start the vehicle’s engine or electric
generator.
• Contact the nearest gas supplier or certi-
fied service technician for repairs.
• If you cannot reach a gas supplier or certi-
fied service technician, contact the nearest
fire department.
• Do not turn on the gas supply until gas
leaks have been repaired.
Installation and service must be performed
by a certified service technician, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
LP gas heater
Conforms to ANSI Std. Z21.47
Certified to CSA Std. 2.3
4010007
Truma VarioHeat comfort US

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Table of Contents
Trademark information ........................................................ 2
Intended use .......................................................................... 2
Prohibited use ........................................................................ 2
Mounting arrangement / Accessories ................................ 3
VarioHeat Overview .............................................................. 4
Consumer Safety Information
Safety symbols and signal words ...................................... 5
Safety behavior and practices ............................................. 5
Safety features ...................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions
How the VarioHeat works ................................................... 7
Selectable modes of operation ................................................. 8
Switch for gas shut-off valve .............................................. 8
Room temperature sensor ................................................... 8
Starting the VarioHeat .......................................................... 8
Inspections before each use .................................................... 8
Switching on the VarioHeat ...................................................... 9
Shutdown ............................................................................... 9
Switching off the VarioHeat ..................................................... 9
Truma CP plus VarioHeat control panel ............................ 9
VarioHeat Technical Data .................................................. 10
“VarioHeat” MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY ....
11
Maintenance and service ................................................... 12
Replacing the 12-volt fuse ...................................................... 12
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 12
Appendix
Warning labels ..................................................................... 13
California Proposition 65 lists chemical sub-
stances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects, death, serious illness or other re-
productive harm. This product may contain such
substances, be their origin from fuel combus-
tion (gas) or components of the product itself.
Trademark information
Truma VarioHeat comfort US referred to as
VarioHeat below.
Truma CP plus VarioHeat reffered to as CP plus
VarioHeat below.
Intended use
The VarioHeat may be used only in recreational
vehicles (RVs) for heating the room.
Recreational vehicles (RVs) are designed as
temporary living quarters for recreation, travel
and/or camping. RVs have their own power or
are towed by another vehicle.
Prohibited use
Any use other than the intended use (see above)
is prohibited.
Examples of prohibited use:
• Use in a marine environment.
• Use as part of a space heating system.
• Use in mobile homes.
• Use in food trucks or roadside food vending
vehicles.
• Use in construction trailers.

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Mounting arrangement / Accessories
This is a typical installation for illustration. The installation in your vehicle may vary.
The illustration is not to scale.
AquaGo
C
B
H
D
A
E
F
G
Fig. 1
Legend
A VarioHeat
B CP plus VarioHeat
C Room temperature sensor
D Exhaust venting system
E T-piece TS
F End outlet EN
G Wall outlet vent WL
H Swivel air outlet SCW 2

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VarioHeat Overview
Fig. 2
Legend
1 Gas connection
2 Gas test pressure point
3 Switch for gas shut-off valve
4 Retainer
5 Exhaust venting system
6 Warm air outlet
7 Circulated air intake
4
ON
OFF
5
6
7
3
1
2

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Safety symbols and signal words
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
is used to address practices not
related to physical injury.
Other important information or tips
Safety behavior and practices
Ensuring a safe operating environment
• Suffocation through exhaust
gases To ensure dissipation of exhaust gas-
es, operate the VarioHeat outdoors only.
– Never use in enclosed spaces or tents or
breathe in the exhaust gases.
– If installing an airtight awning, make sure
that the exhaust system terminates to the
outdoors.
– If the RV is parked in an enclosed space:
– Block the flow of fuel to the VarioHeat.
– Deactivate the time switch.
– Switch off the VarioHeat at the control
panel.
– Ensure that the VarioHeat cannot be
switched on through the Truma App un-
der any circumstances.
• Use the VarioHeat only with a functional
LP gas and carbon monoxide detector installed
in the RV. For installation, operation and func-
tion test follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Keep the area around the VarioHeat free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors or liquids such as
pressurized dispensers or wax candles.
Consumer Safety Information • Keep the area in front of the warm air outlets
(Fig.1 – 6) free of combustible or heat-sen-
sitive materials. Do not put any material into
the warm air outlets.
• In order to avoid overheating of the
VarioHeat, keep the air inlets of the
VarioHeat (Fig.2 – 7), the air openings
to the area in which the VarioHeat is
installed (Fig.1) and the spacing around the
VarioHeat free of obstruction.
• To ensure clean combustion, keep the wall
cowl free of obstruction. Do not lean any ob-
jects against the wall cowl (Fig.1 – D).
• Danger of hot surfaces. The temperature of
the exhaust gases can reach 320°F (160°C).
Do not touch the area around the wall cowl
and do not lean any objects against the wall
cowl or the RV.
Responsibilities of the operator
• The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring
that the appliance can function properly.
• LPG systems must comply with the technical
and administrative regulations of the country
in which they are used. National rules and
regulations must be observed.
Safe operation
• Use with LP gas (propane) only. Butane or
any mixtures containing more than 10% of
butane must not be used.
• Danger of damage to the gas system! For
the operation of gas pressure regulation sys-
tems, gas-burning devices or gas systems
only gas cylinders that supply gas in the
gaseous phase may be used. Gas cylinders
which supply gas in the liquid phase are
prohibited.
• During the initial start-up of a brand new
appliance, small quantities of fumes and
a slight odor may occur briefly. When the
appliance is started up after a particularly
long period of non-use, there may be some
smoke and/or smell due to dust or dirt. It is
a good idea to allow the appliance to run at
maximum output for a few minutes and to
ensure that the area is well ventilated.
• Hot air can be dangerous, especially for in-
fants, children, the elderly, or infirm. It can
cause burns:

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– Ventilation air can reach 250°F (121°C) at
the warm air outlets. Always check the air
temperature before varying the air throttle
position (Fig.1 – E,G,H).
• Children up to 17 years of age as well as
people with physical, sensory, or mental
disabilities and/or people who are inexpe-
rienced or unknowledgeable may use the
VarioHeat heater only if they are supervised
or have been instructed in the safe use. They
must also understand the risks associated
with using it. Children must not play with the
VarioHeat.
• The operating pressure of the gas supply
12in.wc (30 mbar) and the appliance (see
type plate) must match.
• The exhaust double duct must be inspected
regularly to ensure that it is not damaged
and is firmly connected especially after long
trips; the fixing of the appliance and the cowl
must also be checked.
Safe operation while moving the RV
• Shut OFF gas and the LPG tank when mov-
ing the RV. This disables all gas appliances
and pilot lights. Gas appliances must never
be operated while vehicle is in motion.
• Shut OFF the VarioHeat when refueling or
pumping gas.
• To avoid damage, make sure no spray water
enters the VarioHeat when cleaning the RV,
e.g., do not spray directly into the wall cowl.
Safe handling of malfunctions
• Switch OFF the gas supply and the
VarioHeat if anything seems to be out of the
ordinary.
• Danger of fire or explosion when attempt-
ing to use a flood-damaged VarioHeat or if
the RV has been involved in an accident! A
qualified service technician must inspect the
VarioHeat. In the case of moisture damage,
the qualified service technician must replace
damaged gas controls, control system parts
and/or electrical parts, or provide a new
VarioHeat.
• Only a qualified service technician may per-
form repairs.
• Have a qualified service technician immedi-
ately remedy any malfunctions.
– Remedy a malfunction yourself only if a
remedy is specified in the troubleshooting
chart in these operating instructions (refer
to “Troubleshooting” on page12).
• After any misfire, a qualified service techni-
cian must inspect the VarioHeat and the ex-
haust tube.
Safe maintenance and repair
• Only a qualified service technician may clean
and maintain the VarioHeat.
• Any alteration to the VarioHeat or its controls
can cause unforeseen serious hazards and
will void the warranty.

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Safety features
The VarioHeat is equipped with the following
safety devices:
Switch for gas shut-off valve
The switch (Fig. 2 - 3) shuts off the power to
the safety gas valve and the gas supply to the
VarioHeat. If you want to make sure that the
gas supply to the VarioHeat is off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
Flame monitoring
If the flame goes out, the gas supply is switched
off.
Low-voltage shut down
If the voltage drops below 10VDC, the gas sup-
ply is switched off.
Overcurrent protection
If there is a short curcuit in the VarioHeat (>10
A), a fuse on the control unit is activated and
the VarioHeat is switched off.
Monitoring of hot air temperature
An air over temperature switch avoids exces-
sively high air temperatures.
Read and follow the “
ConsumerSafety In-
formation ” before operating the VarioHeat.
Danger of faulty operation!
Always use the CP plus VarioHeat control
panel to operate the VarioHeat. Operat-
ing instructions are supplied with the
CPplusVarioHeat control panel.
How the VarioHeat works
VarioHeat is a warm air heater for circulated air
mode designed to heat RVs quickly.
The appliance automatically selects the proper
operating level based on the difference between
the desired temperature set at the control panel
and the current room temperature.
It also has a boost function for rapid heating
and a night function for quiet operation. The
different ventilation levels allow air circulation
without heating.
Other functions can be selected with the
digital control panel, such as a time switch
or operation of a Truma AquaGo (refer to the
Truma CP plus VarioHeat digital control panel
operating instructions).
The appliance always starts at the lowest set-
ting. If this is not sufficient to achieve the de-
sired temperature in the vehicle, the appliance
switches to a higher operating level after about
5 minutes.
A wall cowl allows combustion air to flow into
the heater and exhaust gas to flow out. The wall
cowl and the heater are connected by a tube
in the tube exhaust venting system: an exhaust
tube inside and a combustion air intake tube
outside.
Operating Instructions

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Starting the VarioHeat
Danger of over-temperature and toxic ex-
haust gases!
• Use with LP gas (propane) only. Butane or
any mixtures containing more than 10% of
butane must not be used.
• Keep the air inlet and exhaust gas outlet
free of obstructions. Do not lean any ob-
jects against the wall cowl on the RV or
place any objects within a range of 2 feet
(61 cm) of the wall cowl.
Danger of combustion and damage to
persons and the RV!
• Keep the area around the VarioHeat free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors or liquids.
• Switch the gas supply and the VarioHeat
off
:
– if anything seems to be out of the ordinary.
– if you smell gas.
– if you move the RV.
– before entering a gas station.
– before entering a tunnel.
– before entering a ferry boat.
Inspections before each use
Check the VarioHeat for the following points
before each use. In case of damage, contact an
authorized Truma service provider and do not
operate the VarioHeat.
• Inspect the VarioHeat (Fig. 1 – A), exhaust
venting system (Fig.1 – E), and wall cowl
(Fig.1 – E) for damage. Verify that connec-
tions are tight and fasteners are secure.
• The wall cowl (Fig. 1 – E) for drawing in com-
bustion air and emitting exhaust must be
free from obstructions such as slush, ice or
leaves. The heater will not function properly
if the combustion-air inlet or exhaust tube is
partially or completely obstructed.
Selectable modes of operation
The CPplus VarioHeat control panel (Fig. 1 – D)
is used to switch between modes of operation.
Heating mode
The VarioHeat automatically selects the proper
operating level based on the difference between
the desired temperature set at the control panel
and the current room temperature.
Switch for gas shut-off valve
The switch (Fig. 3) shuts off the power to the
safety gas shut-off valve and with this the gas
supply to the VarioHeat heater. To make sure
that the gas supply to the heater is off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Fig. 3
Gas shut-off valve - switch positions:
Off = gas shut-off valve is closed
On = gas shut-off valve is open
Room temperature sensor
A room temperature sensor (Fig. 1 – C) mea-
sures the temperature inside the RV.
The installation location for the room tempera-
ture sensor depends on the RV and will be cho-
sen by the RV manufacturer.

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• The warm air outlets (Fig. 2 – 6), the wall
outlet vents (Fig. 1 – H) and the openings
for the circulated air intake (Fig. 2 – 7) must
be free from obstructions to ensure that the
heater functions properly. Any obstructions
might cause the VarioHeat to overheat. If
this happens, the built-in temperature limiter
will interrupt the flow of gas to the Vario-
Heat. Once the VarioHeat has cooled, it will
switch on again automatically.
• Access to adequate quantities of LPgas
(fuel inlet pressure 11–13in. wc
(27.4–32.4mbar)) and 12V power must be
available.
Switching on the VarioHeat
For the heater to work properly, there must
be enough LP gas (propane>11in.wc) and
12VDC power.
1. Switch on the VarioHeat’s 12VDC power
supply.
2. Make sure the supply of LP gas is turned on
at the tank.
3. Make sure the gas shut-off valve is switched
on (refer to “Switch for gas shut-off valve”
on page8).
4. Use the CPplus VarioHeat control pan-
el to switch on the VarioHeat (refer to
“CPplusVarioHeat control panel” for addi-
tional instructions).
Burn injuries caused by hot air!
Ventilation air can reach 250ºF (121ºC) at the
warm air outlet and it can cause severe burns
or in extreme cases even death.
• Always check the air temperature before
varying the Swivel air outlet SCW 2 posi-
tion (Fig.1 – H).
5. Use the CPplus VarioHeat control panel to
set the desired room temperature.
Shutdown
Switching off the VarioHeat
1. Switch off the VarioHeat heater using the
CPplus VarioHeat control panel. Due to in-
ternal processes, it may take some time until
the VarioHeat is completely shut down.
2. If the VarioHeat and any other gas-powered
device is not needed anymore, turn off the
LP gas supply.
Truma CP plus VarioHeat
control panel
The Truma CP plus VarioHeat digital con-
trol panel is described in separate operating
instructions.

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VarioHeat Technical Data
Fuel LP gas (propane only)
Inlet pressure 11–13in. wc (27.4–32.4mbar)
Manifold pressure 10 in. wc (24.9mbar)
Temperature rise <134°F (75°C)
Energy Input Rate / Gas Consumption
LP gas mode Operating level 1 Operating level 2 Operating level 3
Truma VarioHeat
4700 BTU/h (1.4 kW)
3.5oz/h (100g/h)
8900BTU/h (2.6kW)
6.7oz/h (189g/h)
11500BTU/h (3.4kW)
8.6oz/h (245g/h)
Power supply
Power consumption at 12 VDC (DC < 1Vpp)
Truma VarioHeat 5.4 A
Shipping weight (without peripheral equipment)
Truma VarioHeat 17.6 lbs.(8.0 kg)

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Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG
(“Truma”)
“VarioHeat” MANUFACTURER’S
LIMITED WARRANTY
(September 2014)
This limited warranty pertains solely to the
“VarioHeat” (the “Product”) manufactured by
Truma and sold through its affiliates and deal-
ers in North America.
Truma warrants subject to the below stated
conditions that the Product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship, and will
perform in accordance with the technical speci-
fications set forth in the description of the Prod-
uct for a period of twelve (12) months for newly
manufactured parts from the original date of
purchase. The original purchaser is advised
to register the Product within two (2) months
of purchase at www.truma.net in order to
receive an extended warranty of an additional
twelve (12) months. This limited warranty shall
only apply if the Product was properly installed
according to the installation instructions provid-
ed and in compliance with applicable codes.
During the warranty period, Truma will repair or
replace, at its own discretion and costs, the de-
fective Product or parts or components of such
Product reported to Truma and which Truma
determines was defective due to a warranty
defect. Costs of diagnosis for a warranty defect
are borne by Truma. Other costs of diagnosis
are not included in this warranty. At the discre-
tion of Truma, the replacement of the Product
or parts or components thereof (i) may be newly
manufactured, (ii) may be assembled from new
or serviceable used parts that are equivalent to
new parts in performance, or (iii) may have been
previously installed.
The customer shall not attempt to repair
the Product or resolve the problem without
the prior consent of Truma. Any attempt
by the customer to repair the Product or
resolve the problem without the prior con-
sent of Truma will void this warranty.
This limited warranty does not cover any defects
attributable in whole or in part to (i) non-Truma
products and services and / or alterations of out-
of-specification supplies, (ii) accidents, misuse,
negligence or failure of the customer to follow
instructions for the proper use, care and cleaning
of the Product, (iii) damages caused in gas pres-
sure regulation systems due to foreign substanc-
es in the gas (i.e. oil, plasticizers), (iv) external
factors (e.g., fire, flood, severe weather), (v) fail-
ure of proper transport packaging, or (vi) failure
by the purchaser to comply with Truma’s installa-
tion and user manual regarding the Product.
All warranty claims must be reported to Truma’s
authorized warranty service center in the United
States:
Truma Corp Service Center,
825 East Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516,
toll free: [phone], fax. [phone],
[email protected], www.truma.net
The purchaser shall provide the following
information regarding the potential warranty claim
(i) serial number of the defective device, (ii) proof
of purchase, (iii) purchaser’s contact information.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED AND SET
FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
ORREPRESENTATIONS,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,
CONCERNING THE PRODUCT AND NO SUCH
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS SHALL
BE IMPLIED UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW,
IN EQUITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, A WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, A WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHICH MAY BE
IMPLIED UNDER COMMON LAW OR UNDER
THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY
STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Unless further limited herein, the entire liability
of Truma and the customer’s exclusive remedy
for damages from any cause related to or
arising out of a warranty defect, regardless of
the form of action, whether in contract or in
tort, will not exceed the amount of the purchase
price for each purchase order for the Product
which is the subject matter or directly related to
the causes of action asserted.
Unless prohibited under applicable state law, in
no event will Truma, its agents, subcontractors,
affiliates, suppliers and employees be liable for
(a) any incidental, indirect, special or conse-
quential damages, including, but not limited to,
loss of use, revenue, profits or savings, substi-
tute rental or for any other reason, even if Truma
knew or should have known of the possibility of
such losses or damages, (b) claims, demands

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or actions against the customer by any person,
except as provided by applicable law.
Maintenance and service
Repairs must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician. Truma recommends that the
VarioHeat be inspected annually by a qualified
service technician.
Danger of electrical shock, fire, scalding
and/or explosion hazard!
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly and
improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property
damage.
• Before servicing, disconnect all electrical
power to the VarioHeat.
• When servicing controls, label all wires
prior to disconnecting. Reconnect wires
correctly.
• Turn off the LP gas supply at the tank.
• Allow the VarioHeat to cool.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
Danger of injuries due to sharp edges!
• Always wear protective gloves to avoid
injuries from sharp edges during mainte-
nance work.
There are no serviceable parts inside.
In case of a defect please contact the Truma
Service Center at 1-855-558-7862 or one of
our authorized service partners to replace the
complete VarioHeat.
For details see www.truma.net.
Replacing the 12-volt fuse
Only a qualified service technician may perform
this task. Please contact your dealership, Truma
Service 1-855-558-7862 or one of our autho-
rized Service Partners.
A defective fuse must be replaced with the
same make and model of fuse.
10AT time-lag, 5X20 mm. IEC60127-2 Standard
Troubleshooting
Faults occurring during operation of the
VarioHeat heater are displayed as an er-
ror code on the CP plus VarioHeat control
panel. The potential causes for prob-
lems with the VarioHeat are described in
separate operating instructions for the
CP plus VarioHeat control panel.

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Warning labels
The following pictures show the labels on the VarioHeat. If any of the labels are missing or unread-
able, please contact the Truma Service Center on 1-855-558-7862.
Appendix
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
Fig. 37
Fig. 38

Manufacturing
Truma Gerätetechnik
GmbH & Co. KG
Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 12
D - 85640 Putzbrunn
Germany
www.truma.com
Sales
Truma Corp
825 East Jackson Blvd.
Elkhart, IN 46516
USA
Toll Free 1-855-558-7862
Fax [phone]
[email protected]
www.truma.net
39050-00391 · 01 · 11/2018 · ©
In case you encounter any problems,
please contact the Truma Service
Center at 855-558-7862 or one of our
authorized service partners. For details see
www.truma.net.
Please have the model number and serial
number (on heater’s type plate) handy when
you call.