Kampa GA4000 Geyser Portable Hot Water System Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
Kampa

Kampa GA4000 Geyser Portable Hot Water System\

Please read these instructions carefully and follow all instructions, guide- lines, and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use, and maintain the product properly at all times. These instruc-tions MUST stay with this product.
By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read all instructions, guidelines, and warnings carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein. You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions, guidelines, and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result in an injury to yourself and others, damage to your product or damage to other property in the vicinity. This product manual, including the instruc-tions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit kampaoutdoors.com

Explanation of symbols
  • DANGER!
    Safety instruction: Indicates a hazard-ous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • WARNING!
    Safety instruction: Indicates a hazard-ous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • CAUTION!
    Safety instruction: Indicates a hazard-ous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • NOTICE!
    Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

  • NOTE
    Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety instructions

General safety

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

Explosion hazard

  • The appliance may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate repairs may cause seri-ous hazards.
  • Replace porous or damaged hoses immedi-ately.
  • Never change the nozzles, injector or burners.
  • This appliance shall only be used with CE approved gas hose and regulator (recom-mended by your retailer) and must be con-nected only to a butane or propane gas cylinder (recommended by your retailer).
  • Do not use adapters or modify appliance to fit other connectors or cylinders.
  • Do not attempt to fit other types of gas con-tainers or cartridges.
  • Avoid twisting or kinking the gas hose.

Health hazard

  • This appliance must be installed in accordance with any national regulations in force in the coun-try of use.
  •  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction con-cerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Cleaning shall not be conducted by children without supervision.

Operating the appliance safely
DANGER! Failure to obey this instruction will cause death or serious injury.

Hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning

  • Never use the appliance indoors. The process of burning liquid gas produces carbon monoxide which accumulates inside enclosed areas.

  • Use outdoors only.
    WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

  • Explosion hazard

    • This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open air situation with natural ventila-tion, without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dis-persed by wind and natural convection.
    • Do not use this appliance if it is leaking, dam-aged or does not operate properly.
    • Check that seals between the appliance and the gas cylinder are in place and in good condition before connecting the gas cylinder.
    • Do not use the appliance if it has damaged or worn seals.
    • Do not place chemicals, flammable materials or spray aerosols near this appliance.
    • Do not operate with panels, covers or guards removed from this appliance without ventilation.
    • Do not modify the appliance.
  • Fire hazard

    • This appliance must be kept away from flamma-ble materials during use.
    • Do not place any objects on or against the appliance.
  • Burn hazard
    Accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children away

  • Health hazard
    Only operate the appliance when an adult can attend to it.
    CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Burn hazard

    • Do not move the appliance during use.
    • Leave the appliance to cool down properly before you touch it with bare hands.
    • Always use the handle for picking the appliance up.
    • Never block the burner exhausts for safety reasons.
      NOTE
      Read the instructions before using the appliance.
  • Safety precautions when handling liquid gas containers
    WARNING!
    Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

    • After use always disconnect the liquid gas container.
    • Store liquid gas containers away from heating or cooking appliances and other light or heat sources in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.
    • Never store liquid gas containers in unventi-lated areas or below ground level (funnel-shaped holes in the ground).
    • Never store liquid gas containers in buildings such as garages.
    • Do not store liquid gas containers on their side.
    • Keep liquid gas containers away from direct sun-light. The temperature should not exceed  50 °C.

Scope of delivery

fig. 1,

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Intended use

The water heater is suitable for:

  • Supply of heated water for washing up, cleaning and showering outdoors
    The water heater is not suitable for:

  • Supply of drinking water

  • Use as a cooking appliance

  • Operation in enclosed buildings, tents or awning tents

  • Operation on caravans, mobile homes or boats

  • Wind speeds > 10 kph
    This product is only suitable for the intended pur-pose and application in accordance with these instructions.
    This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper operat-ing or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory per-formance and a possible failure. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

  • Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage

  • Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer

  • Alterations to the product without express per-mission from the manufacturer

  • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual
    Kampa reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.

Technical description

This water heater is designed to raise the outlet water temperature by an average of 25 °C above the source water temperature. Temperature can be adjusted using the temperature control knob. The water flow can be adjusted using the water flow regulation switch.
The appliance can be moved by a carrying handle.
A carry bag allows for easy transport.

Safety features
  • Over-temperature sensor
    The appliance will not allow the burner to remain in operation once the outlet water temperature reaches 50 °C. The burner will automatically relight once the outlet temperature falls below 50 °C.

  • Water flow sensor
    Water must be flowing through the system to allow the burner to ignite. In case the water supply is restricted or ceases, i.e. the shower head switch is in the “OFF” position, the burner will be extin-guished and will not relight until the water flow recommences.

  • Tilt switch
    In the event that the appliance is moved during operation the appliance will shut down and must be switched off until a suitable surface is located.

Product overview

fig. 2,

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  1. Burner exhaust
  2. Temperature control knob
  3. Carrying handle
  4. Burner viewing window
  5. Gas inlet
  6. Water outlet tap
  7. Water inlet
  8. 12V power socket
  9. Water pump power socket
  10. On/off switch
  11. Water flow regulation switch

Setting up the water heater

WARNING! Fire hazard
The location for setting up the water heater has to meet the following require-ments:

  • outdoors only
  • open, well-ventilated area which is protected from direct winds
  • placing surface for the water heater
    • out of heat-proof, non-combustible or non-flammable materials
    • standing level on or above the ground
  • solid, stable and flat level
  1.  Place the appliance on a surface that meets the above requirements.

  2. Straighten out all hoses to make sure no kinks or twists remain.

  3. Attach the 12 V DC cable of the water pump and the water hose to the appliance (see fig. 3, page 4).

  4. Attach the gas hose to the appliance (see fig. 5, page 4).

  5. Attach the other end of the gas hose to the gas regulator (see fig. 6, page 5).

  6.  Connect the gas regulator to the gas cylinder following the manufacturers instruction.

  7. Check that all connections are tight.

  8. Turn on the gas regulator.
    WARNING! Explosion hazard Do not try to detect gas leaks using a flame or a pilot light.

  9. Check all connections for gas leaks:

    • Coat all connections, using soapy water.
    • If bubbles appear, immediately turn off the gas regulator and re-tighten the connection before re-testing.
    • If bubbles appear again, do not continue to use the appliance. Contact an authorized ser-vice agent.
  10. If no leaks are detected, turn the regulator valve to the “OFF” position.

  11. Swing the water outlet tap away from its stor-age position to the side of the appliance (see fig. 4 1., page 4).
    For use of the shower head:
    Attach the shower head and hose assembly to the appliance (see fig. 4 2., page 4).

  12.  Check that the power switch at the rear of the appliance is in the “OFF” position. Connect the 12 V DC cable to the appliance and then connect the 12 V plug to a suitable DC power source (see fig. 7, page 6).

Using the water heater

Requirements for operation
The following equipment is not supplied and must be provided by the user:

  • Butane or propane gas cylinder

  • Gas regulator (supply pressure: see chapter
    “Technical data” on page 17)

  • Gas hose (length: max. 1.5 m)

  • 12 V DC supply (e.g. by a vehicle, mains adapter or battery pack)

  • Clean water supply
    Gas regulator and gas hose have to be CE approved and fulfill the national safety require-ments. In case of questions, contact your retailer or gas supplier.

  • Switching on
    WARNING! Fire hazard

    •  Make sure that all air inlets and exhausts are kept free from obstruction and closure.
    • The appliance must be operated no closer than 800 mm to the sides and 800 mm above all combustible sur-faces, fabrics, flammable materials and persons.
      CAUTION! Health hazard
      Do not use water direct from rivers, lakes or the sea as inlet water.
      NOTE
      The heater will extinguish if used in a wind speed above 10 kph.
  1.  Submerge the pump in a suitable reservoir of clean water (see fig. 8, page 6).

  2. Move the water outlet tap (fig. 2 6, page 3) in the desired position.

  3. Place a suitable water container under the water outlet tap.

  4. Ensure that the water flow regulation switch (fig. 2 11, page 3) is in the “open” position.
    NOTICE!
    Make sure to move the shower head away from the water heater so that no water gets spilled onto the appliance.

  5. For use of the shower head:
    Move the shower head in the desired position. Ensure that the water flow regulation switch (fig. 2 11, page 3) is in the “open” position. Slide the shower head switch to the “ON” position (fig. 9, page 6).

  6. Check that all connections are tight.

  7. Turn the gas regulator valve on.

  8. Turn the power switch (fig. 2 10, page 3) to the “ON” position.
    Water should start to flow from the shower head or water outlet tap within 20 seconds, then the electronic ignition should be heard igniting the burner.

  9. Make sure the burner flame is operating by watching through the burner viewing window (fig. 2 4, page 3) on the appliance.
    CAUTION! Burn hazard
    Check the water temperature before using the water. The outlet water can reach temperatures of 50 °C.

  10. If necessary, adjust the water temperature by turning the temperature control knob
    (fig. 2 2, page 3) from the minimum to maxi-mum heat position to reach the desired heat level.

  11. In the event that the temperature lift is insuffi-cient, simply run water through the appliance once, returning the heated water to the source water reservoir, then run again through the appliance until the desired temperature is reached.

  • Stopping the water flow
    Close the water flow regulation switch (fig. 2 11, page 3).

  • For use of the shower head:
    Stop the water flow by sliding the shower head switch to the “OFF” position (fig. 10, page 6) and by closing the water flow regulation switch (fig. 2 11, page 3).

  • Continuing the water flow
    CAUTION! Burn hazard
    Water remaining in the heater exchanger while the flow is stopped may become hot. Check the water temperature before using the water.

    • Open the water flow regulation switch  (fig. 2 11, page 3).
    •  For use of the shower head: Slide the shower head switch to the “ON” posi-tion (fig. 10, page 6)
      Water will commence to flow and the burner will reignite within 5 seconds.
  • Switching off

    • Stop the water flow (see chapter “Stopping the water flow” on page 14).
    • Turn the power switch (fig. 2 10, page 3) to the “OFF” position.
    • Turn off the gas supply at the gas cylinder after use.
  • Disconnecting the water heater from the gas cylinder

    • 1. Check that the appliance is fully extinguished, the gas regulator is in the “OFF” position and all surfaces are cool.
      2. Follow the instructions of the gas regulator manufacturer to disconnect the gas regulator from the gas cylinder.

Cleaning and maintenance

NOTICE!

  • Never clean the appliance under running water or in dishwater.
  • Do not allow water to enter the burner outlets, mantle or aeration holes located in the base of the burner tube.
  • Do not use sharp or hard objects, abrasive cleaning agents or bleach during cleaning as these can damage the appliance.
  • Occasionally clean the appliance exterior with a mild detergent and a damp cloth.

Storing the water heater

  1. With the appliance operating, turn the gas regulator off.
    The burner will continue to operate until all gas has bled from the gas hose and gas regulator assembly.

  2. Turn the power switch (fig. 2 10, page 3) to the “OFF” position.

  3. Disconnect the water pump from the appliance (see fig.11, page 7) and allow all water to drain out ( fig.12, page 7).

  4. Disconnect the shower head and water hose from the water outlet (see 13fig. c, page 7) and allow all water to drain out (fig.14, page 7).

  5.  Disconnect the 12 V DC cable (see fig.15, page 8).

  6. Disconnect the gas hose from the appliance (see fig.16, page 8).

  7. Disconnect the gas hose from the gas regulator (see fig. 17 page 9).

  8. Follow the instructions of the gas regulator manufacturer to disconnect the gas regulator from the gas cylinder.

  9. Leave the appliance to cool down properly.

  10. Store the appliance and its parts in the carry bag.

  11. Place the carry bag in a dry and well-ventilated area free from direct sunlight, heat and ignition sources. Kampa GA4000 Geyser Portable Hot Water System-fig18

Troubleshooting

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Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see kampaoutdoors.com /store-locator) or your retailer.
For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:

  • A copy of the receipt with purchase date
  • A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Disposal

Recycling packaging material
Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

Recycling products with non-replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries or light sources

  • If the product contains any non-replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries or light sources, you don’t have to remove them before disposal.
  • If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
  • The product can be disposed free of charge.

Technical data

General data

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Gas requirements

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