Operation - Allmand MAXI-HEAT 1M BTU Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING
Standing or walking below the heater trailer while it is lifted
could result in death or serious injury. Keep yourself and
others away from the area below and around the heater
trailer while it is lifted.
The heater trailer has a lifting eye at the top. See Trailer
Weight for the weight of the heater trailer. Use only the lifting
eye when lifting the heater trailer.
Do not add weight to the heater trailer when lifting.
Do not keep the heater trailer lifted for long periods of time.
The heater trailer does not have forklift pockets. Do not try to
lift the heater trailer with a forklift.

Operation

Choose the Work Site
It is the operator's responsibility to make sure that the heater
trailer is safely and correctly set up at the work site. Obey the
rules and instructions for the work site when setting up the
heater trailer.
Look for the following when choosing the work site:
Hard Level Surface
Set the heater trailer on a hard level surface that will hold the
weight of the trailer and the tongue jack. Make sure that the
surface does not have an incline of more than 2.5% (1.4°) in
any direction.
Safe Distance from Flammable Materials
Keep the heater trailer the following distances away from
flammable materials:
• Air inlet and outlet side - at least 8 ft (2,5 m)
• Top - at least 5 ft (1,5 m)
Sufficient Airflow
WARNING
Operating the heater trailer in a closed space could result in
death or serious injury. Operate the heater trailer in an area
where there is sufficient airflow.
The engine and heater units produce carbon monoxide, a
colorless odorless gas that could cause death. Make sure that
the heater trailer is set up in an area where there is sufficient
airflow. Do not set up or operate the heater trailer in a closed
space.
The odor of diesel fuel at the air outlet is not an indication of
carbon monoxide.
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Add Fuel to the Heater Trailer
WARNING
Adding fuel to the heater trailer with the engine or heater
units operating could cause fire resulting in death or serious
injury. Shut down the engine and heater units before adding
fuel.
The heater trailer has two fuel tank options:
• Three (3) separate fuel tanks, one for the engine (A,
Figure 13) and one for each heater unit (B). The fuel tank
caps are located on the left side of the heater trailer. Fill
the engine fuel tank with No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
(ULSD). Fill the heater unit fuel tanks with either No. 1
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) or Kerosene.
• One (1) single fuel tank (A, Figure 13) for the engine and
the heater units. Fill the fuel tank with No. 1 Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel (ULSD).
NOTICE Using engine fuels other than what is
recommended could cause damage to the engine or its
emission control system and void the engine manufacturer's
warranty. Read and obey the engine manufacturer's fuel
recommendations.
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Prepare to Operate the Heater Trailer
1. Put wheel chocks against the front and rear of each
wheel.
2. Use the tongue jack to adjust the heater trailer so that
it is level front to rear. See Use the Tongue Jack in
Transport.
3. Open the engine compartment door and do a check of
the:
A. Engine oil. Remove the dipstick from the engine and
examine the engine oil level. Keep the engine oil level
between the FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick.
Add as needed. See Engine Oil in Maintenance.
B. Engine coolant. Keep the engine coolant recovery
bottle at least 1/3 full. Also remove the radiator cap
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