PROPEX HS2000 HeatSource BTU Forced Air Propane Heater Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- PROPEX
Table of Contents
heat source
HS2000
Heater
Vehicle
Installation
&
Operation Instructions
From April 2018
ENGINEERED FOR
COMFORT & RELIABILITY
SAFETY WARNINGS & GENERAL INFORMATION
The Heatsource HS2000 is intended for use only as a space heater in caravans,
motor caravans, and mobile homes/units.
a) Installation and servicing of this appliance must only be carried out by
persons registered with the Gas Safety Register (GB), or the relevant national
organization, in accordance with the relevant regulatory and safety
requirements.
b) Heater installations must comply with the current European standards for
Motorhomes / Caravans.
c) This heater is not suitable for installation on the outside of the
vehicle.
d) The heater must not be operated when refueling: the vehicle, towing the
vehicle, or other appliances, or when the vehicle is in a confined space, such
as a garage.
e) The exhaust gas outlet must not be fitted on the entry door nor in any
position where combustion products may enter the interior.
f) The heater is designed to operate on Propane or Butane. Under no
circumstances should an adjustable regulator be used.
g) Do not allow materials to come into direct contact with the heater. Under
no circumstances must the re-circulation air inlet be covered or obstructed at
any time.
h) The Heatsource HS2000 heater has a type C53 flue, and has been tested and
passed the relevant sections of the following standards:
Gas Appliance Regulation (EU) 2016/426 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels.
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
Automotive EMC Directive 2004/104/EC (latest amendment 2009/19/EC) as per
regulation 10.05 CE mark first affixed:
November 2009
This product complies with all relevant European directives and standards.
Please contact Propex if further details are required.
i) A data label is situated adjacent to the gas inlet.
j) The gas supply line should be checked regularly for damage or leaks and
tested under pressure with a proprietary leak tester. NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS
WITH NAKED FLAME. If a gas leak is detected or smelt, turn off the gas at the
bottle immediately and ventilate the area. Contact a registered installer (see
a) above) to rectify the problem.
IMPORTANT: Do not direct the combustion products outlet terminal (exhaust
flue) towards the combustion air inlet terminal.
k) For this appliance in Europe the standard is BS EN 1949:2011 (Specification
for the installation of LPG systems for habitable purposes in leisure
accommodation vehicles and in other road vehicles).
l) Where the open end of the exhaust flue terminates, three sides of the
under-floor space are to be kept open and not obstructed, and not contained
through floor
ventilation openings.
m) The heater must not be used when the vehicle is in motion unless fitted
with the relevant flue terminal.
n) Observe all warnings.
In the unlikely event of leaks in the gas system, or if there is a smell of
gas:
- Extinguish all naked flames
- Do not smoke
- Do not operate any electrical switches – Shut off gas connection
- Turn off all gas appliances
- Open windows and doors for ventilation Get the system thoroughly checked by a registered gas engineer.
o) Suitable for use on boats when supplied with correct flue terminal.
FITTING THE HEATER
a) Find a suitable location that allows access to the heater with a suitable
room for service and inspection, usually in a bed-box or locker. The
Heatsource HS2000 should be fitted in an area allowing a minimum distance of
25mm from adjacent walls, ceilings, or shelves from the main body of the
heater. Check that there are no chassis members underneath the location of the
exhaust and combustion air spigots.
b) Using the template provided, drill a 3mm pilot hole through the exhaust and
combustion air spigot centers. Examine underneath the vehicle to check that
there is adequate clearance for a 40mm hole saw. Cut away any carpet or
matting around the exhaust and open out the holes to 40mm. Ensure that three
sides of the underfloor space are kept open and are not obstructed.
c) Loosen the 4 x M4 screws on the base of the heater and slot the mounting
brackets into position, then re-tighten the screws. Mount the heater in
position and mark the 4 mounting holes on the floor of the vehicle for
screwing the heater down. Remove the heater and drill 4 x 3.5mm holes in the
marked positions, then screw the heater in place with the 3/4 x No.8 self-
tapping screws provided.
d) Find suitable locations for the hot air outlet and re-circulation the air
inlet vent and drill a 5mm pilot hole through each center. Using a 95mm hole
saw, drill out the holes and fix the vents in position using the black 1/2 x
No.8 counter sunk self-tapping screws provided.
e) Fix the 60mm reducer (push fit) into the back of the hot air outlet. Cut
the 60mm ducting to length and fix it to the heater and the outlet using the
50-70mm hose clips provided.
NOTE: There is no reducing spigot provided for the air inlet vent, as it
is not necessary to put ducting on it.
f) A 0.75-meter length of 22mm flexible stainless steel tubing with a special
end cap is supplied for ducting the products of combustion away to the edge of
the vehicle. The tube should be fitted to the spigots on the underside of the
heater using the blue connector and hose clips provided.
A 1-meter length of combustion air pipe is provided, which is also fitted with
an end cap. This should be attached to the heater with the hose clip provided
and pointed in the same direction as the flue pipe.
A “P” clip is provided for fixing the end of the pipe to the underside of the
vehicle with the end cap slightly protruding under the sill or bumper and
pointing towards the rear
of the vehicle.
These pipes must not be cut shorter than the supplied lengths. They may be
extended to a maximum length of up to 2 meters if required.
Note: The combustion air pipe can be terminated underneath the vehicle
making sure the end of it is at least 0.5 meters away from the end of the
exhaust and that they are not pointing directly at each other. Take care to
ensure that both pipes have a slight downward slope to prevent any possibility
of water traps. Make sure that neither the flue nor the combustion air inlet
pipe are terminated in an under-floor box section.
g) The flue terminals are not to be positioned within 500 mm of a refueling
point or fuel tank breather outlet or any ventilator from the fuel system(s).
The flue terminals are not to be located within 300 mm of a ventilator for the
living space or an opening part of a window. Where the flue terminal is
positioned vertically below an opening part of a window, the appliance must be
fitted with an automatic shut-off device to prevent operation when the window
is open.
GAS CONNECTION
a) The heater uses an 8mm (5/16”) gas connection but can be fitted with an
adaptor to take ¼” copper pipe if preferred.
b) The gas supply should be connected with a copper gas pipe with an isolating
valve and all connections made with brass compression fittings, fitted with
copper olives.
c) When the gas line is complete all joints should be tested for leaks using a
leak detection solution – NEVER WITH A NAKED FLAME.
d) Gas pressure should be verified where the gas pipe connects to the heater
using a low-pressure gauge or “U” tube, any tests or connections should only
be undertaken by a registered person (see item a) on page 2).
e) NOTE. Net Heat Input: 2.0kw, average consumption 141 g/h.
f) Commissioning.
Visually check the installation before attempting to run the heater to ensure
it is installed correctly, paying particular attention to the flue. A full gas
test must be carried out, and a functional check of its operation.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
a) The Heatsource HS2000 heater is supplied with 2 wiring looms, a 2 core (red
and black) and a 6 core, both are fitted with terminals and housings to plug
into the main PCB positioned under the removable electronics cover on the
heater. The connectors on the PCB are marked CN24 (power) and CN26 & 27
(switches). Grommets are fitted to the looms which should slide into the slots
above the air inlet.
b) Find a suitable location for the thermostat between waist and shoulder
height. Make sure that it is not mounted in an area with poor air circulation
or in an area with above-average heat, such as above a cooker, refrigerator,
or in direct sunlight.
c) When you have chosen the location, drill a pilot hole in the area you
expect to retrieve the 6-core cable. If the clearance is OK, open the pilot
hole out to 20mm.
d) Remove the two blanking plugs from their transit posts on the rear of the
thermostat.
e) Push the connector on the rear of the thermostat through the hole and fix
the thermostat into position using the two screws provided. Once happy with
the installation cover the holes with the blanking plugs.
f) Take the 6-core loom from the heater and connect it to the plug on the rear
of the thermostat ensuring that the latches are mating correctly.
g) If access to the rear of your panel is limited then pull the cable end from
the heater through your previously drilled hole and make the connections
before pushing it back through the hole, you may find you need to drill a 25mm
hole if using this method.
h) Run the 2-core cable to a convenient DC supply (usually at the battery) and
connect using the fuse holder supplied. Check battery is 12v. Refer to the
data label for heater voltage. Insert the 5 amp fuse and test.
Ensure ALL electrical connections are completed before connecting to the
supply.
OPERATION
Before use: Pay particular attention to the exhaust outlet and combustion
air inlets to check that neither has been blocked or damaged.
a) Check the gas supply is turned on and that the battery voltage is correct.
The minimum operating voltage is 10v and max. operating voltage is 15v (for
12v heaters) when measured at the heater.
b) Rotate the thermostat temperature dial fully anti-clockwise and put the
3-position knob to the flame position.
c) Rotate the temperature dial until the fan starts. There will be a pre-purge
pause of approx 20 seconds to allow any un-burnt gas to leave the flue. A
green LED will illuminate after successful flame ignition.
d) If there is air in the line it may take a few attempts for the gas to
ignite. See page
7 for gas lockout resetting. If the ignition is not satisfactory the red LED
will flash, refer to the troubleshooting guide on page 7.
e) Find the desired temperature setting by adjusting the dial on the
thermostat. The heater will then cycle on and off to maintain that
temperature.
f) When the set temperature is reached the green light will go out and the
heater will
start its post-purge cycle.
g) If the 3-position knob is in the fan position the green LED will illuminate
and the fan will blow cold air continuously.
A sequence of operations:
Switch on
Heater motor starts
20-second pre-purge to clear gases from the heat exchanger
Gas valve opens
Spark generator operates
Motor speeds up to normal operating speed
The heater switches off when the thermostat temperature reached
**Post Purge – fan runs on its own for 3 minutes
Temperature drops
Cycle repeated**
FAULT FINDING
The Heatsource HS2000 is equipped with an electronic diagnostic system that
will detect fault conditions ranging from poor gas or electricity supply to
internal heater malfunctions. In the event of a failure, the red light on the
thermostat (or timer control) will flash a certain amount of times, pause, and
repeat until switched off. Count the number of flashes and refer to the table
below.
Overheat Cut-Out.
The HS2000 is equipped with an automatic resetting thermal cut-out (in
addition to the electronic cut-out). If the heater reaches an unusually high
temperature during operation the cut-out will disengage the gas solenoid
valve. The operation of this cut-out could be caused by either a restricted
hot air outlet or air inlet, or the heater being switched off by a battery
isolating switch depriving it of its purge cycle, the fault code is 2 flashes.
FAULT FINDING TABLE
| Number of flashes | Fault | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flame failure | Check the gas supply making sure there is gas in the bottle |
and no blockage in the gas line. Ensure propane is used at temperatures below
+5°C.
Clear lockout as described on page 8.
2| Overheat fault| Check the air ducts and vents are not blocked or
restricted. Propex recommends that you wait at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow
the heater to cool before clearing the lockout as described on page 8.
3| Low/ high voltage| The minimum operating voltage is 10v and the max
operating voltage is 15v (for 12v heaters) when measured at the heater. Check
the battery voltage. If above 1N, check connections between the heater and
battery. Check alternator or external battery charging. Clear lockout as
described on page 8.
4| Combustion air fault| Check combustion air inlet flue and exhaust flue for
blockages. Clear lockout as described on page 8.
5| Other/internal fault| Attempt to clear lockout as described on page 8. If
this fails. contact Propex.
Solid| General| Two faults have occurred at the same time OR more than 5
lockout clearing attempts have been unsuccessful. Clear lockout as described
on page 8.
No flashing| PCB not powered up| Check the supply to the heater as above.
Otherwise, contact Propex
MAINTENANCE
The installation must be inspected and tested annually by a registered person
(see item a) on page 2) and any servicing and cleaning identified carried out.
Servicing and removal of the main cover must only be performed by an approved
fitter or the manufacturer. The heater should not be left for long periods
without use. It is advisable to run the unit for short periods throughout the
summer.
The exhaust and inlet pipes should be inspected periodically for damage and
any build-up of dirt around the ends. Clean or replace as necessary.
The heater, its gas supply, and flues for the products of combustion are to be
inspected in accordance with national regulations or if these do not exist,
the manufacturer’s recommendations, however, it is advised that this should be
done at least annually.
LOCKOUTS
Lockout Clearing Procedure
The lockout must be cleared by turning the ‘Fan Only’ setting on the control
panel, ‘on’, ‘off’, and ‘on’ again within 2.5 seconds. If the first lockout
reset attempt is unsuccessful, you can retry an additional 4 times. If the
lockout still will not clear (identified by a solid LED), please turn off the
heater, check the heater for faults, power up the heater, and then further
lockout reset attempts can be made.
Nominal Heat Input ( Q n ) 2.00 kW
Consumption (M) 1489/h
Voltage: 12 V d.c. 1.9A
Type C 53
PI No. 86CS07
Gas Category & Pressure CAT I lac 3B/P(30) Butane/Propane 30m/bar
CAT I 3+ (2B.30/37) Butane 28-30m/bar
CAT 13p (371 Propane 37mlbar| Countries of Destination:
AT, BE, BC, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, HR, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV,
MT, NL, NO, SE, SI, SK & TR. BE, CH, CY, CZ, ES, GB, GR, IE, IT, LT, LU, PT,
SI, SK & TR. BE, CH, ES, FR, GB, IE & PT FR, GB, GR, HU, HR, IS, IT, LT, LU,
LV, MT, NL, NO, SE, SI, SK & TR.
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Manufactured By: Munster Simms Engineering
Distributed by; PROPER HEATING & LEISURE LTD
Unit 10, Carvers Industrial Estate,
Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 1JS
Tel: +44 (0)333 0110 488
Website:www.propexheatsource.co.uk
Email: info@propexheatsource.co.uk
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