User Manual - Omnitec Design
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1. 3 fi ANS ae er 4 Operations Overview 4 COMORES nn ee 5 Operating Instructions 6 Maintenance Trouble Shooting 7 Wiring Diagram 889 11 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL OVH 230 RT Power Supply 230VAC 60Hz 1 phase 50 amps supply can operate all 6 heating ele ments 37 000 BTU output 30 amps supply can operate up to 3 heating elements 20 500 BTU output Note Vulcan RT can operate on 208 VAC at reduced heat output Blower Motor 230V AC 60HZz 1 13 amps thermally protected 950 CFM free air flow Air flow controls Blower Off On switch Airflow is 475 CFM with MERV 11 filter in place Temp Control High temperature limit switch set at 160 F internal temp shut off and 135 F automatic reset Plug in Temperature Controller with adjust able settings from 0 to 160 F Included is 15 ft power control cable and 8 ft sensor cable for monitoring and controlling temperature 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 design 3 2100W 30 amp service and 3 1700W Filter Pleated media MERV 11 65 efficiency Housing Aluminum galvanized metal epoxy powder coated size 11 1 4 x 30 1 x18 h w2. 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 e 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 e Faulty air flow switch Problem Blower is running AIRFLOW light is on but SAFETY light is off while heater is cool e TS 1 Safety thermo switch needs to be checked It is set to open at 180 F and close again at 170 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 e 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 e 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 e Turn ON one heater at the time to check each heat er circuit The heater switch will illuminate when heater is turned
3. cleaning and servicing Cet quipement tre exploit uniquement par du personnel qualifi N utilisez pas avec des mat riaux inflammables ou explosifs N exposez pas l eau ou la pluie Se connecter uniquement la sortie avec dispositif de GFCI Coupez l alimentation pour le nettoyage et l entretien AN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the heater e Connect ONLY to outlets that are properly grounded and have over current protection rated at 50 amps maxi mum Use power cords rated at 250 50 Amp with minimum of 3 6 and 1 8 conductors e Do not operate heater with damaged cord or plug after a heater malfunction or has been dropped or damaged in any manner e Use EXTREME caution when operating the heating unit around children and anytime the unit 18 left unattended e To disconnect heater turn all heating elements off cool 1t down and turn blower off Unplug the cord e Place cord out of the path of foot traffic to avoid trip hazard Do not run the power cord under carpets rugs or furniture e Do not use outdoors Use only in DRY location and avoid placement where it could fall into water e 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 e Do NOT operate the Vulcan without air filter Do not insert or allow fo
4. 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 LA TERRE Cet appareil doit tre mis la terre En cas de d faillance ou de panne la terre r duira le risque de choc lectrique en fournissant un chemin de moindre r sistance au courant lectrique Cet appareil est quip d un cordon comportant un conducteur de appareil la terre et une prise de mise la terre La prise de mise la terre doit tre branch e dans une prise lectrique appropri e install e et mise la terre conform ment aux codes et r glements locaux ATTENTION Une connexion incorrecte du conducteur de appareil la terre peut entra ner un risque de choc lectrique V rifier avec un lectricien qualifi ou un repr sentant de service si vous tes dans le doute si l appareil est correctement mise la terre Ne pas modifier la fiche fournie avec l appareil si elle n entre pas dans la prise faites installer une prise ad quate par un technicien qualifi Table of Contents MOGUCU g 2 5 5522552225 5550 85 1 Safety Instructions 2 SPECIFICATIONS
5. AN Ay A A A A Ay A 5 s PRODUCT SUITABILITY s Many states and localities have codes and regulations governing sales construction Installation and or use of products for 2 certain purposes which may vary from those in neighboring areas While Omnitec Design attempts to assure that its Products comply with such codes it cannot guarantee compliance and cannot be responsible for how the Products are installed or used Omnitec Design recommends that before purchasing and using a Product purchasers review the Product 2 2 application and federal state and local regulations to be sure that the Products installation and use will comply with them 5 X LS 10
6. E OMNITEC DESIGN INC Congratulations for choosing VULCAN RT electric heating system It is loaded with 37 000 BTU s 11KW of heat power 475 CFM of air flow and precise temperature controls It features individually controlled heating elements and plug in temperature controller with 15 ft power cable and 8 ft sensor It can measure containment air or material temperature for efficient and safe heat control Heater can provide 160 F air for con struction sites and restoration projects to shorten structural drying Vulcan RT delivers heat safely and efficiently where you need it When you need it Vulcan RT Heater With Remote Temperature Controller CAUTION Caution High temperature keep electrical cords drapery RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK and other furnishings at least 3 Ft 0 9 m from the exhaust of DO NOT OPEN the heater and from the side and rear Attention haute temp rature garder les cordons NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Prudence Risque d lectrocution lectriques les draps couvertures et d autres fournitures a Ne pas ouvrir au moins 3 pi 0 9 m de l chappement de l appareil de Aucune pi ce utilisable l int rieur chauffage sur le c t et en arri re 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
7. RRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR 2 2 OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS F O B OMNITEC DESIGN INC 2125 196th St SW Suite 115 5 Lynnwood WA 98036 Phone 425 774 3257 S In order to keep this in effect the purchaser must i return this signed LIMITED WARRANTY to Omnitec Design within 30 days of purchase date 11 have promptly informed Omnitec Design s Customer Service of any defects and 11 properly used and maintained the Product v This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or defects due to 1 improper or negligent handling or unauthorized mod ifications 11 defective or improper premises chemical or electrical influences or 11 weather or other influences of nature LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF 5 OMNITEC DESIGN OR ITS SUPPLIERS EXPRESSED IMPLIED AND OMNITEC DESIGN EXPRESSLY S DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF REMEDY 5 Under circumstance shall Omnitec Design or any supplier of Omnitec Design be liable for any loss damage including but not limited to loss or damage arising out of the failure of the Products to operate for any period of time inconvenience 2 the use of rental replacement equipment loss of profits or other economic loss or general direct special indirect incidental or consequential damages or property damages y Ay
8. RT and the power cords for any damages before using Do not use the system or the cords if damaged See 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 switch to control to MAN Connect the Temp Controller to the con trol panel receptacle 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 rated 50 amp max The power cord should be rated for 250 50 amp service and have minimum of 3 6 and 1 8 conductors Operation on 208 VAC will produce lower heat output 5 Turn switch ON and the AIRFLOW status light will turn ON 6 When AIRFLOW light is on and internal heater temperature is less then 180 F the SAFETY light will turn ON Turn ON the individual heating elements starting with 1 For 30 amps power supply only 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 Decreasing airflow will in 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 No
9. ducted to deliver heat where need ed The air intake could be open to ambient air or duct ed from a dehumidifier Vulcan RT can safely operate in 150 F environment When operating with all 6 heaters at full airflow the temperature rise is 75 F and at 350 CFM is 95 F above the ambient air When operating on 30 amp cir cuit with 3 heaters the temperature rise 1s 55 F At lower air flow the heat rise will be higher The airflow can be reduced by 10 to 8 or 10 to 6 dia reducer slipped over the heater outlet and by using flex duct Vulcan RT is designed for indoor use only and it is important 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 Depending on the 30 or 50 amp power supply 1 to 6 heating elements can be selected Depending on your ambient temperature and required temperature rise the number of operating heating elements will vary Vulcan RT offers excellent heat control with 6 heating elements which can be individually turned on as need ed Reducing airflow with outlet reducing collar will increase the air outlet temperature After starting the blower and selectin
10. g number of heat ing elements the heater temperature could be main tained in MAN Manual or AUTO mode In MAN the High temperature switch shuts off heating elements when internal heater temperature is 160 F and re start at 135 F In AUTO mode the Temperature Con troller measures remote air or material temperature and compares it with selected Set Point Temperature Controller automatically turns 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 180 F the safety thermo switch TS 1 shuts the heating elements down and restarts automatically at 170 F Electrical Requirements Vulcan RT unit requires 230 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 Note Heater can operate on 208 VAC at reduced heat output Operator s Controls figure 1 1 On Off switch 2 Hour meter displays the hours the unit operates 3 Connector for plug in Temperature Controller 84 Temperature Control mode selector switch with MAN AUTO positions 5 Heaters switches 1 true 6 ON OFF switch with internal light Lights illumina
11. itch shuts down heater at 180 F internal temperature even if the Temp Con troller SP calls for more heat T LEAN Sa HILTAS 8 AU13 NIV ECCE 1 e SL DS ILL 3 dnnonWai3Hl L 073 319 437 108 1N09 gs s 3a vH3dW3l ER z Fe anqa Ad 2213 ar 7024109 1339 8 2 i 131 I 41H Web e Ci AMDA 43404 134034 ona c Il 2 24 ona T 25 al T T uopL2ajoad quauan24a o duo pG ugs ud 1 7 09 2 g2 Ajdns 48804 2 13TNI LIMITED REGISTRATION The undersigned has read and understood the below Warranty Limitation of Warranty and Limitation of Remedy PRODUCT Vulcan 37K SERIAL PURCHASED FROM DATE CUSTOMER COMPANY PHONE STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE BY DATE SEND TO OMNITEC DESIGN INC 2125 196th St SW Suite 115 Lynnwood WA 98036 KEEP THIS BOTTOM PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED 999909000000000000000009000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000009090000099 lt 5 OMNITEC DESIGN INC 2 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 5 2 Omnitec Design Inc warrants that all products component parts and accessories excluding filters will be for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and S service s THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WA
12. ith 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 operating temperature 158 F 70 C Operation Suitable for indoors DRY location only Tested by TUV lab to comply with UL 1278 and CSA 60635 1 amp 2 electrical safety standards The heater is NEC compliant PARTS LIST sise PART Z Vulcan Heater OHV 230 RT Pleat Filter 12 OPF1212 Champ TO nd is QCW12 Flexible Duct 30 X95 OAD10 Thermocouple 25 ft RTS12 Options and Replacement Parts Range Adapter 8 50 amp 125 250 EDP50R Dryer Adapter 8 30 amp 125 250 EDP30D Range Adapter 15 125 250 50 amp EDP50 1 Dryer Adapter 15 125 250 30 amp EDP30D Temperature controller w cables and sensor RT Replacement temp sensor 8 ft cable RT Replacement Temp controller cable With COBnecLOE UI HE RT 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 RT Operation Overview Vulcan RT delivers up to 37 000 BTU and 475 air flow at temperatures from ambient to 160 F The heater outlet can be
13. on and functioning e Check the heater output for the temperature rise If selected heater switch does not illuminate problem could be e 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 e Reduce number of heating elements turned ON e Check for obstacles on suction and discharge side This could be dirty filter or a long ducting Temperature Control in AUTO mode Problem Heater works when Temperature Control switch is in MAN but heaters turn off when TC con trols the heaters in AUTO Temp Controller TC is plugged in but LCD display is off e Check connector 4 contact socket on the control panel provide 230 VAC power for TC and two contacts provide on off heater control e While in MAN Temp Control mode check TC program settings and LCD display See ETC User manual for operation and troubleshooting in structions e Select SP at least 15 F below ambient temperature e Switch to AUTO mode and contactors should ener gize selected heaters When SP is reached the heaters are turned off till temperature drops below SP 5 F dead band is recommended then turned on again e The SP temperature must be set above the tempera ture measured by the sensor for heaters to turn on use Up Down arrows to change the SP NOTE Safety temp limit sw
14. reign objects to enter intake or outlet openings as this may cause electrical shock or fire or damage heater e Heater will be hot during operation use handles when moving e 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 clothing linens pillows paper The sides of the unit should be at least one foot away from the wall or soft goods e Do NOT cover an operating machine e 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 e Children being supervised not to play with the appliance e Usethe Vulcan only as prescribed any other use may cause fire shock or injury to persons e Always unplug unit when not in use See proper shutdown procedure in this manual e 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 18 installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the appliance
15. te The hot air exhaust temp may be considerably higher then 160 F If the 160 F thermo switch 1s fre quently turning the heaters OFF ON reduce the num ber of heating elements or increase the air flow to stay below 160 F Auto Temperature Control Plug in Temperature controller should have Set Point at desired temperature up to 150 F before switching to Auto Temperature Control Mode Locate the sensor in measured area targeted material The Temperature Controller will display the measured temperature and selected set point SP When SP temperature is reached Temperature Control ler will turn heating elements Off and automatically restart when temperature drops 5 F below the SP Note See user manual for simple programming of ETC Temperature controller 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 Shut Down Procedure The heat energy stored in the heating elements could heat up the outer surface of the unit if it 1s 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 Opera
16. te as each heating element 1s activated If the element 1s not activated the switch light will not be illuminated AIRFLOW n POWER AIRFLOW HEATER ELEMENTS figure 1 Air Flow Control figure 1 1 The On Off switch turns the blower on and the AIRFLOW status light will be illuminated 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 cable 18 plugged into control panel for 230VAC power and provide automatic temp control It is programmed to maintain user selected Set Point temperature when AUTO mode is selected Place the sensor end in containment area to monitor air or materials temperature to prevent overheating delicate parts of structure Status Lights figure 1 e POWER Red light indicates power to the unit is On e AIRFLOW Amber light indicates blower is operating and the air flow switch is closed e SAFETY Amber light indicates the air flow is safe and the heater internal temperature is below 180 F e HEATER ELEMENTS Each heating element switch illuminates when switched ON and active Y 3 9 T J SAFETY SS 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Check unit for damage Don t operate when damaged in any way Operation 1 Inspect Vulcan
17. tion Tips Each heating element operating on 230 Vac draws 8 5 amps raises air temperature by 15 F and sup plies about 6 200 BTU s 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 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 The temperature Safety switch will turn the heaters Off and On between 180 and 170 F This 15 a safety cut off and heater should not operate this hot and the TC Set Point should be reduced When safety switch shuts the heaters down the SAFETY light also turns off Maintenance The blower and motor do not require any mainte when the heater 15 operated with 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 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
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