Whale Heat Air SL5501 User manual

Recreational Vehicle warm-air heater operates using gas
Gas Space Heater
Operating Instructions
SL5501, SL5511, SL6501, SL6511

Heat Air Pack Contains:
Contents: Page no:
1 x Gas Space Heater
1. Safety
2. Warnings
3. Specifi cation
4. Application
5. Instructions for Use
6. Troubleshooting
7. Maintenance / Repairs
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Operating Instructions
For safe use carefully read, understand and keep these Operating
Instructions. Observe applicable laws, directives and standards.
Not following the information in these Operating Instructions can result
in serious material damage and serious risk to health or life of persons.
Only operate this appliance and its control panel if they are all in perfect
condition. If damaged, contact Whale Support immediately.
It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to ensure that the
appliance is in a safe operating condition and is operated correctly.
A Safe Operating Environment
• The unit may be operated only with approved Whale control panels
and accessories.
• If the fl ues have been placed near or directly beneath an opening
window, the device must be equipped with an automatic shut-off
device in order to prevent operation with the window open
(BS EN 1949).
• During cleaning do not project water jets directly onto heater casing or
fl ue openings.
• Do not drive the vehicle through a ford or deep water which may
submerge the heater.
• The exhaust fl ue and combustion inlet must be kept clear at all times
and if necessary cleaned, e.g. in Winter it may be necessary to clear
snow (BS EN 624).
1. Safety
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• Heater must not be operated when refuelling the vehicle, the towing
vehicle or other appliances or when the vehicle in which the heater is
installed is in a confi ned space such as a garage (BS EN 624). Ensure
that the heater defi nitely cannot be switched on via any other
means of controlling the heater.
Safe Operation of the Heater
• Keep all air inlets and outlets clear at all times (BS EN 624).
• The surfaces of the heater and exhaust fl ue in addition to the exhaust
gases may become hot.
• Any heat sensitive materials must not be stored in the same
compartment as the heater or warm air ducting and outlets.
• Do not touch the area around the exhaust duct and do not lean any
objects against the exhaust duct or fl ue terminal.
• The gas supplied to the heater must be in the gaseous state
(BS EN 1949).
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2. Warnings (BS EN 624)
In the unlikely event of leaks in the gas system, or if there is a smell of
gas:
• Extinguish all naked fl ames
• Switch off all appliances and do not operate any electrical switches
• Turn off all gas appliances
• Open windows and doors for ventilation
• Do not smoke
• Shut off gas connection
• Leave the vehicle
Immediately ensure that the system is thoroughly checked by a
registered gas engineer at a Whale® Approved Service Centre or by a
member of the Whale Service Engineer Network. For Europe, please
see enclosed Webasto-Service information.

3. Specifi cation
Flue Type Type C13 & C53 (fanned)
Destination Countries AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, HR,
IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR
Dry Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C
Battery Supply 10.5 – 15.9 V
Gas Supply LPG: Butane/Propane 30mbar - CAT I3B/P (30)
IP Rating IP45
Qn
[kW]
M
[g/hr]
V
[m3/hr]
Fuse Size
[A]
[kg]
SL5501XX 4.70 342 153 10 5.5
SL5511XX 4.70 342 153 10 5.5
SL6501XX 6.00 436 220 10 5.9
SL6511XX 6.00 436 220 10 5.9
4. Application (BS EN 624)
Operation while driving (BS EN 624 and UN ECE R 122)
Throughout Europe, this appliance may be used while driving (UN ECE R 122) only if the system includes a
gas pressure regulator with an appropriately confi gured gas installation. National regulations and rules must
be followed.
Directive UN ECE R 122 stipulates that a safety shut-off device is required if this appliance is operated while
driving.
If no safety shut-off device has been installed, the gas cylinder must be closed when driving.
To prevent damage to the appliance from spray water, such as when cleaning the vehicle, do not spray water
directly into the exhaust duct, combustion intake or on the heater housing and connections.
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These symbols indicate that this appliance is suitable for use in road and leisure
accommodation vehicles ONLY, it is NOT suitable for static homes.
This symbol indicates that this appliance is NOT suitable for use on boats.

5. Instructions for Use - Whale Heat Control
*Not available on all models. External control will allow control of the heater via an alternative source.
Please refer to your vehicle handbook for more information.
Icon Description
Gas heating button
Gas heating standby indicator
Gas heating on
Frost protection mode (approx. 5°C)
Night time mode (approx. 16°C)
Increase temperature button
Decrease temperature button
Lockout indicator
External control from alternative source available*
External control from alternative source active*
Reset button
Figure 1. Whale Heat Control Panel
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1. Select Temperature
2. Activate Gas Power