Table of contents Introduction ........................3 1 General instructions and operating principle ..............4 2 Safety precautions ......................5 Retrofitting ........................6 3 Main requirements of installation of assemblies and units of the heater ......7 3.1 Installation of the heater....................8 3.2 Installation of the air intake pipe.
Dear Customer! Thank you for choosing AUTOTERM AIR heater! We are doing everything to make this product meet your requirements, so its quality satisfies every customer. Introduction This manual is intended for organizations that specialize in installation and maintenance of air heaters AUTOTERM AIR (2D 12V/24V; 4D 12V/24V; 8D 12V/24V;...
General instructions and operating principle The AUTOTERM AIR heaters are designed to be used: • for heating of various confined spaces, of vehicles for example driver’s cabin or cargo compartment of vans or trucks at ambient temperatures up to -45°C.;...
• In case of faults in the operation of the heater, contact specialized repair organizations authorized by AUTOTERM. If the consumer fails to follow the requirements above, the warranty of the heater...
When retrofitting a heater, all old fuel pipes and fuel pumps must be removed completely and suitable fuel system for AUTOTERM AIR heater must be installed instead. Different brands of fuel pumps can have different fuel output and fuel pipes can be in different diameter.
Main requirements of installation of assemblies and units of the heater Heater can be installed both inside, and outside of the vehicle. Install the heater in a dry place that is protected from ingress of water and condensate, dirt, excessive vibrations and heat emissions, engine emissions or fuel or oil contamination.
3.1 Installation of the heater Install the heater, taking into consideration permissible operating position according to Fig.1a/b. Take into account the possible heel of the vessel, if installing on a maritime transport. When heater is positioned with exhaust pipe facing downwards and air inlet facing towards you, it is considered 0°...
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The distance from surrounding objects must be sufficient to ensure good ventilation. The distance from walls and partitions to the start of the inlet opening of the heater must be no less than 50mm for AIR-2D/4D and 100mm for AIR-8D/9D (see Fig.1b). The distance from walls, partitions to the start of the outlet opening of the heater must be no less than 150mm for AIR-2D/4D and 250mm for AIR-8D/9D.
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Fig. 2b - Leave some free space For heaters AUTOTERM AIR-2D and AIR-4D, holes in the body of the vehicle should be made as shown in Fig.3. Heater can be installed using mounting plates shown on Fig.
Cut the opening inside the vehicle body (in case the side wall/floor is not thicker than 3 mm) for AIR-8D heater installation as shown on Fig. 3. With the thickness of the vehicle body (floor) of more than 3mm, installation of the heater requires the following: 1.
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In cases when intake of clean air cannot be ensured, such as off-road and special purpose vehicles, please mount the dedicated AUTOTERM air filter (assy.2684) 3.2.1 Installation of the air intake pipe on maritime transport Air intake from well-ventilated areas Ambient pressure and sufficient ventilation using outside air must be present in the air intake zone.
Do not place the intake opening of the air intake pipe in front of the incoming air flow of the moving vessel Fig. 7 - Installation of the air intake pipe 1 – Air intake pipe; 4 – Gasket; 2 – Flange of the air intake pipe; 5 –...
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In absence of the shield, air will be blown back into Cut 15 mm the exhaust pipe. This leads to increased heater shooting Shield and impairs heat capacity. Exhaust gases must be removed outside of the vehicle Heater is provided with airtight exhaust silencer. This mean it can be mounted in small vessels and confined spaces.
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Additional heat insulation must be installed at places where the exhaust pipe goes through the floor or the side wall of the vehicle (Fig. 12) to avoid unnecessary fire hazard. Insulation Fig. 12 – Installation of additional heat insulation The end of the metal hose should not contact the rubber seal of the heater. It is advised to install the discharge of exhaust gases in a way, that does not allow exhaust gases to flow inside the spaces used by people, like drivers’...
3.4 Installation of the fuel system. Do not operate the heater using biofuel. Use only diesel fuel standard EN590, depending on the ambient temperature. Act as instructed on Fig.14 and Fig.17 to install the fuel system. The fuel pump and the fuel supply line must be protected from heating.
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Fuel is taken directly from the fuel tank of the vehicle or vessel or an additional tank. Drill a hole Ø16mm in the fuel tank to install a fuel suction hose. When drilling the hole in the fuel tank, follow safety precautions that should be observed when working with a transport, which is filled with fuel or explosive substance.
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3.4.3 – Fuel suction from the fuel tank of the vehicle. Fuel is taken from a fuel line of the vehicle using a T-piece (see Fig.17). This method can be used if there is no pressure in the fuel line. If vehicle is equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump in the fuel tank, then those fuel lines cannot be used, fuel suction hose must be installed instead.
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a=70 cm Heater b=1,5 m Fuel line Minimal level of fuel Recommended level for installation of fuel pump 1 – Additional fuel tank; 4 – Coupler; 2 – Fuel tank of the vehicle; 5 – Fuel pump 3 – Fuel suction hose; Fig.
3.4.5 Installation of the electrical harness of the fuel pump. If the length of the wiring harness of the fuel pump needs to be shortened, it is allowed to remove the unnecessary portion from the middle of the harness. The connection point must be insulated. Never connect the fuel pump to continuous DC power supply.
3.6 Installation of the temperature sensor (optional). The temperature sensor (Fig.23) measures air temperature in the area of its installation and allows running the heater in a set temperature mode. Install the sensor in a convenient (appropriate) place in the heated room. The operation of the heater with a temperature sensor is described in the operation manual of the control panel.
Testing of the heater after installation and first launch The heater can be put in operation only when the system has been fully installed! After installation, check: - tightening of clamps; - voltage of the battery; - reliability of attachment of electric contacts of harnesses and assemblies of the heater. Fill the fuel main line with fuel, preferably using a fuel-priming device, which can be ordered from official dealers.
4.1 Automatic Control Features if for some reason the heater did not start, the start-up process will be automatically repeated. After two failed attempts the heater will be switched off; if during the heater's operation burning is interrupted, the heater automatically re- starts.
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WARNING!!! Do not connect air lines to AIR-8D air heaters because it can cause overheating of the heater. Additional air duct components can be added to the heater for distributing hot air (Fig. 26a/b/c). Each of the components reduces total flow rate of hot air (Fig.
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When installing an air duct at the air inlet the noise level will rise. It is recommended to install a silencer. Do not deform channels with heated air. This may add additional resistance to the flow of warm air and reduce efficiency of heating. Install air ducts without excessive bends or narrowed sections.
25A fuses are good. If you were unable to find the root cause of the fault, contact your nearest dealer or service centre, or the website www.autoterm-europe.com. WARNING 1 When starting the heater for the first time after installation, it is preferable to fill the main fuel line up to the input nozzle of the heater using a priming device.
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For the correct operation, the heater needs regular (annual) maintenance. Stop the heater and let all system parts cool down before any works: check for corrosion on electrical plugs and contacts (with battery disconnected); check sealing of fuel hoses; check sealing and corrosion in the system of exhaust gases; check whether air intake pipes and air ducts are clean;...
Malfunctions. Fault PU-5 Description Fault Cause Recommended Solutions code blinks Check the intake and outlet of the heating unit for unobstructed entry and exit of heated air. The sensor sends a signal to shut down the Check the integrity of the fan and its performance. Overheating heater.
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Fault PU-5 Description Fault Cause Recommended Solutions code blinks During the purge time, Check the intake and output of the heater for unobstructed temperature sensor During 5 min purge before start-up, entry and exit of air. was not cooled down. temperature sensor Check the integrity of the fan and its operation.
Failure of the heater due to combustion chamber impurity. While warranty is provided to the “original end-user”, it is to be administered and serviced through an authorized AUTOTERM dealer in accordance with the heaters warranty terms. All AUTOTERM certified services are listed on www.autoterm-europe.com/warranty...
Annex 1: Basic parameters & specifications of heaters 1. Basic parameters of the heater AIR-2D Models Characteristics AIR 2D 12V AIR 2D 24V Rated voltage diesel fuel EN590, Fuel depending on the ambient temperature 0.8 – 2 kW Heating output 34 –...
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3. Basic parameters of the heater AIR-8D Models Characteristics AIR 8D 12V AIR 8D 24V Rated voltage diesel fuel EN590, depending on the ambient Fuel temperature 3.2 – 6 kW 3.2 – 7.5 kW Heating output 70 – 336 m Hot air flow 0.42 –...
Annex 2: Connection diagrams of heaters 1. Connection diagram of the heater AIR-2D and AIR-4D Harness for control panel Connection to external temp. senor Connection to control panel Depending on configuration Heater Power supply harness Connection Control panel PU-5TM to modem Fuel pump Mounting kit for harness...
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3. Connection diagram of the heater AIR-9D AIR-9D-12 External temp. sensor connection AIR-9D-24 Harness for control panel Fuel pump Heater harness Mounting kit for Power supply fuel tank harness Mounting kit for Mounting kit of exhaust pipe and heater air intake Exhaust pipe Mounting kit of Air intake...
Annex 3: Size and dimensions of heaters 1. Size and dimensions of the heater AIR-2D 1 - Air intake for heating Ø68mm 5 – Output of exhaust gases 2 - Output of the heated air Ø68mm 6 – Minimal distance from wall/objects at air intake 50mm 3 - Air intake for combustion 7 –...
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3. Size and dimensions of the heater AIR-8D 1 - Air intake for heating Ø100mm 5 – Output of exhaust gases 2 - Output of the heated air Ø160mm 6 – Minimal distance from wall/objects at air intake 100mm 3 - Air intake for combustion 7 –...
Annex 4: Electrical wiring diagrams of heaters Heater can also be started with vehicle alarm wires in two ways: • If brown and white wires are connected to an impulse relay (with an impulse between 1-3 seconds), heater will work on previously set work mode for two hours. •...
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2. Electrical wiring diagram for the heater AIR-4D Heater Circuit Control unit brown Power Connection of the regulation white Circuit control panel On/off Flame black Aluminium green LED/ indicator Output data Chrome blue General supply Circuit white-black/ Input data brown Power supply Vehicle Power...
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3. Electrical wiring diagram for the heater AIR-8D Heater Control unit Circuit brown Power Connection of the regulation white Circuit On/off control panel Flame black Aluminium green LED/ indicator Output data Chrome blue General Circuit supply white-black/ brown Input data Power Power supply Vehicle...
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4. Electrical wiring diagram for the heater AIR-9D Heater Control panel harness Control unit Circuit Power brown regulation Circuit Circuit Control Flame white red/brow black On/off Aluminium supply panel indicator blue/yellow green LED/ General Chrome Output data white Output data blue General green...
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