AIRTRONIC D2/D4

Operators Guide for bunk heater

Espar

Espar Products, Inc.

www.espar.com

6435 Kestrel Road

Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5T 1Z8
AIRTRONIC

Canada (Tel): 905-670-0960

800-668-5676

Fax: 905-670-0728

U.S. (Tel): 800-387-4800

www.espar.com
[email protected]

“New”
A Member of the Eberspächer Group of Companies
P/N: 615-103-0203

Introduction Mini-Controller 3. If compartment/bunk is already B. Running

up to temperature heater will
This guide will acquaint you with the Switch the heater on by pressing the come on and cycle to low. 1. The heater starts in boost mode
operation of the Espar AIRTRONIC heat button. Control desired temper- when switched on by the
air heater. The AIRTRONIC air ature range by turning the dial clock- There will be a 5 second delay operator.
heater is a diesel-fired heater which wise to increase temperature. before the heater starts to run.
provides a dependable means of The heater is doing a “systems 2. Once the temperature setting on
compartment comfort without idling check” and this is normal. the mini-controller or thermostat
your engine. The heater will cycle has been reached, the
through four temperature settings in 4. The blower motor starts gradual - AIRTRONIC will then cycle
order to maintain the desired ly and the glow pin pre-heats the between Boost-High-Medium-
temperature. While Espar heaters combustion chamber (approx. 45 Low to maintain the desired
are simple to operate, certain steps Red LED comes on seconds). comfort level.
should be followed to assure proper Temperature Dial

operation. Lowest setting - approx. 47°F (8.5°C) 5. Following the glow pin preheat, 3. If the temperature continues to
Highest setting - approx. 97°F (36°C) the fuel metering pump starts rise, even in the low heat mode
and ignition takes place. the heater will cycle off until the
Thermostat temperature falls below the mini-
6. Once ignition takes place the controller or thermostat setting.
Turn the on-off switch to the “ON” heater’s flame sensor switch will The heater will restart, when
position. Switch the heaters’ temper- automatically shut the glow pin required.
ature setting by adjusting the off.
temperature control dial to the
4. The heater will continue to run in
desired temperature range. If the heater fails to ignite the this manner until it is switched
AIRTRONIC first time, it will automatically off.
Lowest setting - approx. 50°F (10°C) attempt a second start. If unsuc-
Mid setting - approx. 68°F (20°C)
A. Start Up cessful, the heater will shut The mini-controller or thermostat
Highest setting - approx. 86°F (30°C) down completely. If the heater must be in the off position in
1. Shut off the vehicle’s engine. fails to ignite after second order to be sure the heater is
attempt, consult the completely off and not cycling.
2. Espars’ AIRTRONIC can be On troubleshooting manual or call
operated by a Mini-Controller, a On OEM installs
your nearest authorized Espar
room thermostat or an optional 7 green the ‘red” & dealer.
Day Timer (see timer instruc- “green”
red indicator lights
tions for the 7 Day timer). light up. On after
-market installs
only the “red”
light lights up.
 C. Switching Off
Air intake Air Outlet
2. When manually switched off, the
Mini-Controll fuel pump stops and the flame is
extinguished. The combustion
air blower continues to run for a
1. Switch the heater off by pressing 3 minute cool down cycle, then Espar
the off button. the heater switchs off
completely.
Combustion Air Intake Exhaust outlet
Red LED goes D. Overheat
off.
Off Preventative Maintenance
The heater will automatically
shut down if overheating Espar recommends that the follow - 4. Inspect the ducting and check the air
occurs. Be sure that the air ing preventative maintenance be intake screen and air outlet for block-
intake screen and the air performed on the heater prior to age.
outlet are free from every heating season. Additional
obstruction. 5. Inspect combustion air intake and
preventative maintenance dates may exhaust for blockage.
be required depending on operating
If an obstruction occurred to cause conditions. During every preventa- 6. Run your heater and check for proper
an overheat, clear obstruction and tive maintenance Espar recom- operation during regular
then heater can be restarted by mends the following procedures: preventativemaintenance throughout
manually switching the heater off the year.
Thermostat and on again. 1. Operate the heater for a minimum of
20 minutes each month. 7. Maintain your batteries and all electri -
cal connections. With insufficient
Switch the heater off by turning Warning electrical power the heater will not
2. Remove and inspect the glow pin for
the on-off switch to the off start. Low and high voltage cutouts
carbon build up. Clean and/or
position. Obstruction of the air intake, air will shut the heater down automatical -
replace. See graphic 1 below
outlet, combustion air intake, or lack ly.
of fuel will cause the heater to 3. Clean the atomizer screen to remove
Off operate improperly. 8. Use fuel suitable for the climate (see
any carbon build up, making sure the
vent hole is open. Use of a nondeter- enginemanufacturers recommenda-
gent 100% volatile carburetor cleaner tions). Blending used engine oil with
Warning
and an air gun will also help in clean- diesel fuel is not recommended.
The ‘red” &
ing. Replace screen with insertion
“green” The heater must be switched tool provided with your new part. See
indicator off while any fuel tank on the graphic 1 below for details and
lights will vehicle is being filled. The AIRTRONIC manual for more infor-
shut off
heater must not be operated in mation. Remove any loose carbon
garages or enclosed areas. that may be in the glow pin chamber.

Mini-Controller - Ventilation mode: Power Management Tips:

Power Consumptions
Espar’s new mini-controller has a ventila - The reserve capacity of your truck batter-
tion feature which enables the user to run ies is limited. If excessive battery power Item (12-volt DC powered) Battery Draw (Amps)
only the fan component of the heater. is consumed while the truck engine is not
This features circulates the air through running (and not charging the batteries), AIRTRONIC air heater 0.67 - 2.8
out the cabin area. To utilize this feature you may not be able to start your truck.
press the fan button. The following list may give you a better Hair Dryer 12.0
idea of the power consumption of various
12-volt DC items: Fluorescent Lantern 0.5
7-Quart Refrigerator 5.5
A low-voltage automatic disconnect,
split-battery system, or low-voltage alarm 30-Quart Refrigerator 6.5
may be helpful in effectively managing
36-Quart Refrigerator 8.5
your battery power. Often, the simplest
Fan:Off/On
way to conserve battery power is to Coffee-Maker 13.0
ensure items that are not needed are off
Beverage Heater 7.0
Blue LED indicates the fan feature is etiher on or off. (i.e. refrigerator, marker lights) when the
truck is parked. Bed Warmer 3.0

Espar’s AIRTRONIC bunk heater is Electric Blanket 5.0

equipped with a low voltage cut- out Digital Alarm Clock 0.5
system. This occurs when your batteries
voltage falls below 10.5 volts. Car Seat Heater 7.0
1
Utility Light 7.0
Glow Pin rubber boot Halogen Spot Light 4.0
Glow Pin Dome Lights 1.0
socket wrench (comes with
new spare part) Fluorescent Interior Lights 0.5
with slot to accomodate
wires Interior Light Bar 1.3
Glow Pin Windshield Defroster 6.0
Colour Television 3.0
VCR 2.0
Insertion tool, Space Heater 23.0
provided with new
atomizer screen Cabin Blower (Low) 11.5
Cabin Blower (High) 25.2
Atomizer Screen
Headlights & Marker Lights 20.0