OWNER`S HANDBOOK
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1. installed other than the PROHEAT Heater system Ovner s responsibility Items Covered Under This Warranty 1 Basic Heater including combustion chamber components fuel system components air compressor ignition components coolant pump air blower 2 Electrical controls provided by PROHEAT including cab mounted controls and PCM 3 PROHEAT supplied accessories and mounting hardware Items Not Covered Under This Warranty 1 PROHEATs no longer within the warranty period 2 Normal wear and maintenance parts including fuel filter air filter nozzle and clamps 3 Parts which malfunction due to improper installation causing inadequacies in air fuel or coolant flow voltage due to wiring shock or vibration protection 4 Any progressive damage to the engine or vehicle arising out of failure of the PROHEAT 5 PROHEATs which have been modified or use of non standard parts not approved by SeaStar Solutions 6 PROHEATS that have been abused or damaged 7 Travel time by a PROHEAT Dealer 8 Diagnosis or repairs when caused by problems not directly related to the heater or due to empty fuel tanks or poor fuel quality IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROHEAT WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST PROHEAT DISTRIBUTOR OR SEASTAR SOLUTIONS AT 604 270 6899 Sh gt Owners Handbook Page 15 K PROFEAT SeaStar Solutions 3831 No 6 Road Richmond B C Canada V6V 1P6 Tel 604 270 6899 Fax 6042. PROFEAT Contents IHIFOQUCHON 2 20 a ollo narnia Nada 1 Operating your PROHEAT 00 0 cence an 2 Sleeper Fan Operation ooo cc cece cece cence ence bebe bbe eee enenies 3 OEM Heater control DAME ooo 4 TOQGIO SWHCIF STING LES ia IAEA NE EIA 5 HIMBRINSITUCHONS nen DASS RE RARER ES N 6 Carina Tor YOU PROHEAT era au en ee nee 7 8 TFOUDIESHOOUNO sks ee ee re theme Bee 9 Troubleshooting Operation Indicators Diagnostic Codes 222 2 10 Troubleshooting Function Diagnostics 000 00 11 12 13 WAIT lt lt ae tear a a A AAA A Retake Baa 14 OWNBESTOSDONSIDIIV rra trad nenne en a 15 CA Owner s Handbook Page i Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a PROHEAT diesel fired heater This handbook is provided to summarize the operation and maintenance of the PROHEAT for the Owner Operator Fl Although trucks have been used throughout this book applications for PROHEAT are by no means limited to trucks PROHEAT heaters are designed to be used on any diesel equipped vehicle including trucks buses school transit and coach construction equipment off road equipment military equipment and cargo r complete information please refer to the Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com a PROHEAT heaters are used in the following applications ENGINE BLOCK HEAT e Preheats an engine block to ensure reliable cold weather starting It is recommended that
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4. PCM can point you to the problem area 1 Switch the PROHEAT ON using the toggle switch or timer 2 Let the PROHEAT run or attempt two 2 starts 3 Count the number of flashes on the toggle switch or timer 4 Function Diagnostic codes 01 to 05 are usually caused by vehicle system interface problems 5 Components Diagnostic codes 06 to 13 These codes indicate an electrical problem ONLY with PROHEAT components wiring or the PCM Refer to your Installation and Service Manual 925830 for further information 6 For an up to date Installation and Service Manual 925830 or a Distributor Dealer near you go to www proheat com U gt Owner s Handbook Page 9 PROHEAT CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC PANEL OPERATING STATES Pu Purge Power On Light FUNCTION DIAGNOSTICS 01 Start 02 Flame Out 03 Coolant Flow 04 Overheat 05 Voltage MODULE PCM COMPONENT DIAGNOSTICS 06 Flame Sensor 07 Temp Sensor 08 Fuel Pump 09 Compressor 10 Ignition Coil 11 Coolant Pump 12 Blower 13 Sleeper Fan 14 Hour Meter Auxiliary Output Power On Light LED Display showing Code 05 Troubleshooting Operation Indicators Diagnostic Codes OPERATION STATE INDICATORS 8 8 flashes when power is applied ON LIGHT is lit whenever the PROHEAT is running Pu or PURGE indicates that the heater is in the cool down state for 3 minutes after stopping burning fuel FUNCTION DIAGN
5. PROHEAT is used year round winter and summer to reduce engine wear associated with cold starting e With the engine off supplies heat to the engine and sleeper for comfort and reduced idle time resulting in cost savings through reduced fuel consumption and engine wear SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT e With the engine running adds heat to the coolant system when the engine does not provide adequate reject heat for the vehicles interior PROHEAT can be operated when the engine is running CARGO HEAT e Provides heat to protect valuable cargo from cold weather damage a gt Owner s Handbook Page 1 OPERATING SEQUENCE Operating your PROHEAT Your PROHEAT is controlled by either an ON OFF manual toggle switch or by the PROHEAT 7 day timer The timer can be controlled manually or it can be set to start at a predetermined time Both devices have a light that indicates when the heater is operational as well as flashing corresponding diagnostic codes indicated by the PCM 1 SWITCH ON The ON OFF switch or Timer lamp and the PCM ON LED will light In addition the Hour Meter Auxiliary Output will be powered The PROHEAT goes to Precheck 2 PRECHECK The PCM performs a short diagnostic cycle This takes a few seconds to check components for proper ranges checking for the presence of a flame short circuits and open circuits If there are no errors indicated the PROHEAT goes to Ignition 3 IGNITION The blow
6. restrictions Clean as required Check the air filter to ensure clean air is supplied to the nozzle Replace annually or more often if required Check heater hoses and connections for signs of leakage or damage Repair or replace as required Check for fuel leaks damaged fuel lines Ensure that the fuel line clamps are tight Check the condition of the batteries and the wire connections If unsure of the battery condition have them load tested Run the system for at least 15 minutes or until the heater cycles OFF and then ON Alternate the ther mostat for the sleeper heater if connected between low and high settings to ensure that the sleeper heater fan cycles ON and OFF Page 8 Owner s Handbook C gt TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS Troubleshooting The PCM PROHEAT Control Module has self diagnostics for reliable operation safety and protection of the PROHEAT If a problem is detected it shuts the PROHEAT OFF and a diagnostic code is displayed on the PCM Diagnostic Panel The toggle switch or timer will flash a corresponding number of times For more detailed troubleshooting information refer to the Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com PROHEAT will attempt one 1 re start after a Function or Component Diagnostic Code has been indicated The re start will not occur during a purge cycle or if the coolant temperature is above 150 F 65 C ALWAYS let the PROHEAT attempt two 2 starts so that the
7. OSTIC CODES Function codes indicate why the PROHEAT was shut down It is possible to have two or more codes alternating at the same time For example 03 04 03 04 etc A function code may be displayed in conjunction with a component code These codes indicate problems with the system interface to the coolant fuel and power system of the vehicle as well as mechanical failures of the components COMPONENT DIAGNOSTIC CODES This section covers individual electrical components These codes indicate electrical faults ONLY Mechanical failures of a component are not detected electronically and will be indicated by a Function Diagnostic Code These diagnostic codes are not covered in this handbook Refer to Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com e A Sleeper Fan Code 13 and Hour Meter Auxiliary Output Code 14 diagnostic code will not shut the PROHEAT down The heater will continue to run maintaining heat to the engine e The X45 fuel pump is driven by the compressor The Fuel Pump code is retained only for use on earlier model PROHEATs e The code number corresponds to the flashes indicated on the toggle switch or timer Refer to the PROHEAT Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com for details Page 10 Owner s Handbook C Troubleshooting Function Diagnostics START 01 amp FLAME OUT 02 Diagnostic Code PROHEAT is designed to burn ULSD 1 2 diesel and kerosene During cold weather the corre
8. alized equipment necessary to keep your PROHEAT running safely and reliably For more maintenance information refer to the Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com Operate the PROHEAT year round winter amp summer Use the PROHEAT to preheat the engine before starting Savings will result from reduced engine idle time and maintenance This also keeps the PROHEAT components and fuel system in good running order PROHEAT annual maintenance Remove the enclosure cover and clean out any accumulated debris and dirt from the enclosure and the PROHEAT To maintain optimum heat output clean any combustion deposits that have accumulated on the exchanger fins Combustion Tube Pp Re Heat Exchanger Fins gt Owner s Handbook Page 7 CLEAN FLAME SENSOR CLEAN AIR INTAKE COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKE VEHICLE BATTERIES OPERATION TEST Caring for your PROHEAT Check the exhaust system carefully Ensure that the exhaust pipe is vented safely away from the vehicle sleeper and cab Check for dents restrictions or severely corroded areas Replace the exhaust pipe if necessary Ensure the exhaust pipe clamp is tight Use a degreaser cleaner or carburetor cleaner to wash any debris out Wipe flame sensor glass clean with water and a rag Glass should be clear Check the internal and the external wire harnesses for damage Replace if required Replace fuel filters annually Check the air inlet screen for
9. ct grade of fuel or fuel blend MUST be used to prevent gelling and to ensure fuel flow Problems with the fuel system are indicated by the above codes Fuel level in tank and quality of fuel e Fuel line routing for kinks and restrictions wire ties too tight etc e Fuel line condition cracks abrasions etc e Fuel filter see Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com On a new installation running out of fuel or after servicing the fuel lines may be empty and two 2 ignition cycles may be required in order to purge the air from the fuel system when starting depending on the length of fuel line Fuel line gt a Fuel tank gt gt Owners Handbook Page 11 Troubleshooting Function Diagnostics COOLANT FLOW 03 amp OVERHEAT 04 Diagnostic Codes Efficient operation of the heater requires a sufficient amount of coolant in the system and coolant flow Problems with the vehicle and PROHEAT coolant system are indicated by the above diagnostic codes The OVERHEAT sensor has a manual reset This device protects the heater from damage and the coolant system must be checked thoroughly before resetting See Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com for details e For at least 3 gallons of coolant in the system ensure the radiator is topped up e That coolant line shut off valves are open e That sleeper heater coolant controls are in the full heat position e That
10. dash heater coolant controls if used are in the full heat position OEM or auxiliary sleeper heater Solenoid valve OEM combo heaters only nor mally open 2 2 Dash heater Precis Sm EN Seo pee er 1 1 Return to engine I I I I I I I I Supply to PROHEAT E Engine f This is an example only Vehicle may have specialized plumbing Contact your Distributor Dealer for details Page 12 Owner s Handbook e Troubleshooting Function Diagnostics VOLTAGE 05 DIAGNOSTIC CODE PROHEAT constantly monitors voltage at the heater The range for a 12 volt heater is 10 to 15 volts and for a 24 volt heater 20 to 30 volts Should the voltage go out of this range the PROHEAT will shut down and the above code will be indicated e Voltage with the heater running or trying to start to ensure that the system is loaded e Wire connections at the battery and the connector at the PROHEAT PCM e The power harness for routing and abraded areas e For faulty connections at PROHEAT components and internal harness e Battery condition dead cells cleanliness Load test if necessary e That batteries are at least 900 CCA 4 recommended to ensure an 8 to 9 hour use of the PROHEAT and sleeper fan e Use of accessories such as heated mirrors satellites refrigerators DVD s etc will shorten the time the PROHEAT can operate e Fan speed required in order to move the hot air throughout large
11. er starts first followed by the coolant pump ignition spark air compressor and fuel pump The ignition electrode sparks for 60 seconds Once the flame sensor detects a good flame the PROHEAT goes to Full Output At 60 seconds the sleeper fan if equipped output turns on 4 FULL OUTPUT The PROHEAT runs at Full Output until the coolant temperature reaches 185 F 85 C at the heater outlet The PROHEAT shuts the flame off and goes to Purge Pu is displayed on the PROHEAT Control Module PCM 5 PURGE The air compressor and fuel pump shut off immediately The blower and coolant pump continue to run After 3 minutes the blower stops and the PROHEAT goes to Standby 6 STANDBY The coolant pump circulates the coolant through the system until the temperature drops to 150 F 65 C at the heater outlet then it will enter Precheck and repeat steps 2 to 6 The PROHEAT will continue to repeat steps 2 to 5 until it is switched off 7 SWITCH OFF If PROHEAT is in Full Output it will Purge first then shut OFF If PROHEAT is in Standby it will shut OFF immediately hen switched OFF the sleeper fan if equipped output turns off hen switched OFF the Hour Meter Auxiliary Output will shut off Page 2 Owners Handbook C A Sleeper Fan Operation Today s sleepers are designed for maximum comfort for the vehicle operator Generally the units are larger and ha
12. fic rules and regulations are in effect with respect to the installation of heaters in marine applications These rules and regulations are enforced by regional and federal agencies and or other agencies having jurisdiction It is the installer s responsibility to review and comply with all such rules and regulations In addition each marine installation must be inspected and approved by an Authorized PROHEAT Dealer Only those installations which are approved and so registered will be eligible for warranty coverage of one 1 year on parts and labour THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES MADE BY SEASTAR SOLUTIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROHEAT HEATER SYSTEM SEASTAR SOLUTIONS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Page 14 Owner s Handbook C Before the expiration of the warranty Owner must give notice to a Registered PROHEAT Dealer of failures if any considered to be warrantable and deliver the defective heater system to such dealer Owner is responsible for the cost of all repairs made to the engine or equipment in which it is Owner is responsible for lodging meals and ncidental costs incurred by the Owner as a result of a warrantable failure Owner is responsible for down time expenses and all business costs and losses resulting from a warrantable failure SEASTAR SOLUTIONS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
13. or Light Red Manual Button Timer Set Button CLOCK 4 TIME gt DAY Clock O O O O TIMER Button Timer ID Light Green U gt Owner s Handbook Page 5 For complete Timer information please refer to the T II Timer Installation and Operating Instructions 958829 at www proheat com Timer Instructions CLOCK 4 TIME gt DAY O O TIMER MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL button is used to turn the PROHEAT On and Off when desired STEP 1 Press MANUAL to turn on the PROHEAT red light will go on and the heater will operate indefinitely STEP 2 Press MANUAL again to turn Off the heater red light and the PROHEAT will turn Off Page 6 Owners Handbook C STEP 1 Press and hold CLOCK STEP 2 Press or to set time STEP 3 Press DAY to advance the day STEP 4 Release CLOCK TIMED OPERATION STEP 1 Press and Hold TIMER green light will turn on and T1 will flash STEP 2 Press or to set time STEP 3 Press DAY to advance the day STEP 4 Release TIMER green light and T1 will remain lit to activate timer CLEAN HEATER ENCLOSURE HEAT EXCHANGER Caring for your PROHEAT Your PROHEAT has been designed to operate with a minimum of maintenance Always return to your authorized PROHEAT dealer for major service Your PROHEAT dealer has the speci
14. quire more battery power ss ese gt Owner s Handbook Page 3 The PROHEAT is safe guarded against damage due to flow restrictions however heating is greatly diminished without adequate flow This diagram is an example only Vehicles may have specialized controls Contact your Distributor Dealer for details OEM Heater control panel The heater control panel in the sleeper and cab must be set as shown in the illustration below Vehicle sleeper heater panels operate valves in the heating system that may restrict flow to the PROHEAT If the control panel is on COOL or AC these valves could close and cause the PROHEAT to stop Restrictions in the coolant system will result in e Coolant Flow Code 03 or Overheat Code 04 diagnostic codes see page 12 e Lower air temperature heat output and therefore longer run time to reach desired temperature resulting in increased power consumption e PROHEAT short cycling Restrictions in the air flow will result in e Less air flow into the sleeper unit therefore longer run time to reach desired temperature resulting in increased power consumption e Uneven sleeper ambient air temperature OFF HEATER A C CONTROL PANEL 1 A C Cool Heat u M A OFF HEATER A C MAX A C VENT HIGH Oo Oo Oo o FAN SPEED When Operating PROHEAT Page 4 Owners Handbook C U Toggle Switch Timer Indicator light located N in the toggle Indicat
15. r sleepers U gt Owners Handbook Page 13 SeaStar Solutions warrants the PROHEAT Heater to be free of defects in material and workmanship under design usage and service conditions for two 2 years on parts and labour from the date of first installation Replacement parts are covered for the remainder of the heater s warranty or ninety 90 days which ever is greater This warranty does not apply to damage or failure of the PROHEAT Heater or the vehicle into which it was installed due to improper installation assembly maintenance abuse neglect accident or the use of parts not supplied by SeaStar Solutions Accessories supplied but not manufactured by SeaStar Solutions shall be covered by the manufacturer s warranty only and not subject to this warranty Warranty This is a warranty summary For the complete warranty manual please go to www proheat com Non standard installations that is those requiring a departure from published installation instructions should not be undertaken without first having consulted SeaStar Solutions Coverage for warrantable parts at the discretion of SeaStar Solutions will be made to the claimant in the form of repair replacement or credit Warranty labour payments will be made only to Registered PROHEAT Service Centres in accordance with the Standard Repair Times SRT s as published by SeaStar Solutions Marine installations The purchaser and installer are advised that speci
16. ve accessories that compete for battery power with auxiliary heaters PROHEAT is a cost saving component by reducing fuel consumption and engine maintenance Therefore it should be given priority over these accessories For more information on Sleeper Fan installation please refer to the Installation and Service Manual 925830 at www proheat com PROHEAT installation recommendations are designed to allow the operator to e Run the PROHEAT with the vehicle ignition key in the OFF position e Return full control to the OEM system when PROHEAT is not being used e Allow the driver to select the fan speed required for the sleeper size e Set the desired sleeper ambient temperature using a dedicated thermostat The vehicle operator s responsibility is to ensure that e Coolant valves used in the Heat AC system are open These can be manually or electrically operated electrically operated valves must be opened before shutting the vehicle OFF e Blend air doors that control air flow are open These are electrically operated and must be opened before shutting the vehicle OFF e When operating the PROHEAT power consuming accessories such as refrigerators DVD s TV s satellites heated mirrors etc are not used to ensure enough starting amperage for the engine e Sleeper curtains are closed The PROHEAT is designed to heat the sleeper and engine as efficiently as possible heating the cab fuel tanks and batteries means longer run time which will re
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