Allmand Brothers MH1000 IDF - Manual (Page 12)

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HEATER STARTING:
NOTE: Circuit breakers for heaters must be switched
to the ON position.
NOTE. Allow engine to come to full RPM and warm
up before starting heaters.
1.With engine operating, turn toggle switch at heater
to manual position.
IF HEATER FAILS TO START:
1.Press and hold manual reset button on burner relay
for 30 seconds.
2.Check fuel level.
3. Check fuel filter and suction tubing.
4. Check nozzle assembly.
BEFORE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, THE
HEATERS MUST BE SWITCHED TO THE
POSITION WHICH ALLOWS THE FANS TO
COMPLETE A COOL DOWN CYCLE FOR THE
HEAT EXCHANGER
TO STOP HEATER:
Flip switch to “OFF” position
BURNERS WILL STOP BUT THE FAN WILL
AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE TO CYCLE UN-
TIL THE UNIT COOLS DOWN
ENGINE SHUTDOWN:
1. Shut heater off. Allow time for the fans to turn off.
2. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
BEFORE STARTING:
1.Fill the engine with the specified grade and quan-
tity of lubricating oil to correct level (check
dipstick).
2.Ensure there is an adequate supply of fuel.
3.Ensure that the air cleaner is firmly attached and
air joints are properly sealed. Air cleaner element
should be checked and replaced if necessary.
STARTING ENGINE
1.Heater switches must be in OFF position.
2.Open door for heater outlets.
NOTE: Engine will not start with heater outlet
door closed.
3.Turn the key switch to the PREHEAT position,hold
until the glow indicator light goes out, then release
switch.
4.Turn the key switch to the START position and the
engine should start. Release the key immediately
when the engine starts. If engine fails to start it
may be necessary to cycle the glow plugs again.
NOTE: If engine fails to start, see engine opera-
tors
handbook for cold start procedures.
NOTE: The low engine oil pressure shutdown sole-
noid is activated by an oil pressure switch, therefore
it will take several seconds of engine cranking to
build oil pressure in the switch before fuel will be al-
lowed to the engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Do not start heater when excess oil has
accumulated in chamber.
2.Do not fill fuel tank while unit is operating.
3.Do not shut off by disconnecting supply cord.
4.Do not use gasoline, crankcase oil or heavier
STARTING PROCEDURES
SAFETY WARNING!
SAFETY WARNING!