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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Model HWD5
• To the installer or person assembling this appliance: Leave this manual
with this appliance for future reference.
• To consumer: Keep this manual for future reference. This instruction
manual contains important information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of this product.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using
the appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
LP TANK LEAK TEST FOR YOUR SAFETY SET UP USING GROUND STAND
• Leak test must be repeated each If the appliance is to use the portable
time LP tank is exchanged or ground stand assemble the stand
refilled. together as shown below.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check WARNING
for gas leaks. If the wires are installed improperly
• Appliance must be leak checked the appliance may tip over and
outdoors in well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources such
cause serious damage or fire.
as gas fired or electrical appliance A. Slide the
away from open flames or sparks. loop of the
Use a clean paintbrush and 50/50 tension
soap and water solution. Use strap over
mild soap and water. Do not the bottom
use household cleaning agents. stand rod
shown and install the connector the bottom of the
fitting to one end of the stand. appliance labeled
B. C onnect the water output. Hand
two sides tighten only. Attach
of the stand the garden hose to this RUBBER GASKET
together as connection. Make sure
shown. the garden hose has a rubber gasket
C. Insert the inserted in the connector.
two ends of the
wires into the WATER SUPPLY INPUT ASSEMBLY
brackets on the back Attach standard
of the appliance as garden hose to
shown. the fitting on the
D. Insert the tension bottom of the
strap through the appliance labeled RUBBER GASKET
bottom bracket of water input. Make
the appliance and sure to insert the supplied rubber
pull tight. gasket at the connection.
caution when adjusting the water heater. Failure to properly drain the
and heat settings. There is a appliance will cause damage that
potential scalding hazard! may not be repairable. Damage
due to freezing is not covered by the
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE warranty.
Correct care and maintenance will
keep your appliance operating TROUBLESHOOTING
smoothly. Clean regularly as UNIT WILL NOT IGNITE (There are no
determined by the amount of use. audible clicks at start up)
NOTE: Clean the entire appliance 1. Make sure batteries are installed
each year and tighten all hardware correctly or replace old batteries
on a regular basis (1-2 times a year with new one.
or more depending on usage). 2. Adjust tabs inside of battery
Cleaning should be done where compartment to ensure circuit is
detergents won’t harm patio, lawn, complete.
or the like. 3. Make sure there is an adequate
supply of water flowing through
USING WITH A PUMP the system. The appliance
If using the appliance with a pump requires a minimum of 1 quart of
a minimum 2.5 GPM on demand water per minute flowing through
diaghram pump is recommended. the system at a minimum pressure
Any typical on demand RV pump of 25 psi before it will ignite the
should work. Most bilge pumps will burners.
not pump the necessary flow at the 4. Make sure that the water inlet
required pressure for the appliance is connected to the correct
to function properly. A minimum fitting. The water inlet should be
sustained pressure of 25 psi is connected to the fitting on the
required. right side closest to the battery
If the appliance is not working compartment.
properly when attached to a pump 5. A wire has become disconnected
try connecting the appliance to a on the inside of the unit. Make
pressurized water source (garden sure the gas is OFF. Remove
hose from house. If appliance works the two knobs from the front of
properly the pump being used is the appliance. Remove 1 screw
probably not adequate. from the bottom of the water
heater going through the tab on
the front cover. This is the only requires a minimum of 1 quart of
screw you need to remove. All water per minute flowing through
of the wiring is done with push the system at a minimum pressure
together plastic connectors. Make of 25 psi before it will ignite the
sure that the wire terminals are burners.
connected to the top of the battery 2. Excessive winds may blow the
compartment and all other wires flame out.
are connected. (Call Technical 3. Make sure propane tank is full and
Support at 1.800.650.2433) tank is turned on.
6. D
ebris may have entered into the 4. The ignition sensor may not be
water regulator. Reverse the flow adjusted properly. These wires
of water by connecting the water are located directly above the
source to the outlet of the water burner. The wires should be bent
heater and run water in reverse at 90 degrees and approximately
through the system. This back 1/4” above the burner. Use a pair
flushing will remove the debris. of pliers to bend the wires as
needed.
UNIT WILL NOT IGNITE 5. The thermocouple on the heat
(There are audible clicks at startup exchanger may need adjusted.
but the burner does not ignite) The thermocouple should be
1. M
ake sure propane tank is full and centered in the hole on the heat
tank is turned on. exchanger.
2. M
ake sure there is an adequate 6. There may be a problem with the
supply of water flowing through thermostat. Call customer service
the system. The appliance at 1.800.650.2433.
requires a minimum of 1 quart of
water per minute flowing through
the system at a minimum pressure
of 25 psi before it will ignite the
burners.
3. C
heck gas connections for leaks
using the soapy water test. If leaks
are found make sure the problem
is resolved before attempting to
ignite the appliance. A gas leak
will cause the regulator to reduce
the gas flow. When turning on the
LP gas tank open the valve very
slowly.
4. R
emove regulator hose from
fitting on appliance and ensure
there is no obstruction in the
fitting on the appliance.
MAXIMUM FLOW
1 ½ Gallons/Min (Raises water
temperature 38°F
MINIMUM FLOW
½ Gallon/Min (Raises water
temperature 102°F
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