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OASIS™ Hea ing Module t Installation and Operating Manual Diesel and AC Heating System for Recreational Vehicles and Yachts

Section 1, Overview • Fan assisted sealed combustion chamber is designed to use outside combustion air. • Simple, low amperage draw ignition. • El

Section 1, Overview Figure 1-2: Oasis™ Heating and Distribution Module 1.4 Critical Factors THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGU

Section 1, Overview • Ability for technician to easily access and service the product, especially fuel, plumbing, and electrical systems. • After i

Section 1, Overview screw-down cap, and sturdy enough to mount firmly to a vertical surface. • Up to five (5) thermostats (DC compatible) to allow t

Section 1, Overview 1-8 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Section 2 Mounting – Oasis™ Heating Module 2.1 Before You Begin Plan the location of the Oasis™ Heating Module and all its major components in advan

Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module Make sure you are familiar with Section 1 – Overview of this Manual. If the system is not installed a

Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module • Combustion air must be drawn from an outside source and cannot contain any combustible gases. • Oas

Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module parts that may cause injury through accidental contact should be protected. Isolate the unit in a clos

Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module Figure 2-2: Module Mounting Brackets International Thermal Research 2-5

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Section 2, Mounting the Oasis™ Heating Module 2-6 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Installing the Exhaust System 3.1 Before You Begin For efficient and safe operation of the Oasis™ Heating Module follow all recommendations for prope

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System • In a coach, the typical mounting location for the exhaust outlet is under the floor of the Oasis™ Heating

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System • Use an ITR-manufactured muffler with a straight-through design. No other muffler is acceptable. • Exha

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System band clamps are recommended for joining flex and solid tubing as they apply firm, even pressure. • In a coa

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System 5 Connect the flexible air-intake tubing (2” I.D.) to the air-intake fitting on top of the heater. Use a

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System Figure 3-1: Installing the Exhaust System (Bottom Exhaust) Figure 3-2: The Exhaust Hole Locatio

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System Figure 3-3: The Exhaust Goose Neck configuration International Thermal Research 3-7

Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System 3-8 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Installing the Fuel System 4.1 Before You Begin For efficient and safe operation of the Oasis™ Heating Module, follow all recommendations for properl

Table of Contents Section 1, Overview...1-1 1.1 Unpacking the Heating Module ...

Section 4, Installing the Fuel System recommended size for the fuel line is ¼” I.D. The fuel return line should return to the fuel supply tank.

Section 4, Installing the Fuel System Ensure that fuel lines are always protected from contamination by foreign material. When installing or servici

Section 4, Installing the Fuel System 4-4 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Installing Fan Heaters – with “Distribution Module” Only 5.1 Before You Begin ITR makes a variety of fan heaters for individual cabins or areas. The

Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters 5.2 Fan System Operation ITR fans consist of a 12 VDC brushless fan and heater coil similar to a radiator. When th

Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters • If a “passive” radiant heat system is desired (i.e. baseboard or fin and tube configurations), consult ITR for re

Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters to be heated) and duct the heated air to its output location. Also, air outlet plates to allow you to install ducti

Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters The thermostat should not be mounted on walls outside of the zone because that could cause false temperature reading

Section 5, Installing Fan Heaters Figure 5-2: Mounting a Spacesaver Fan Figure 5-3: Installing a Relay for Additional Fan Amperage 5-6 The Oa

Wiring the Electrical System 6.1 Before You Begin The Oasis™ Heating Module and its electrical Control Board are pre-wired and have been thoroughly t

Table of Contents 5.2 Fan System Operation...5-2 Features ... 5-

Section 6, Wiring the Electrical System 6.3 120 VAC • The Oasis™ Heating Module is equipped with two 1500 watt, 120 VAC immersion elements (other v

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Section 6, Wiring the Electrical System 6.7 What NOT to Do Never shut off the Oasis™ Heating Module power via an inline battery or master switch wh

Plumbing the System 7.1 Before You Begin For efficient and safe operation of the Oasis™ Heating Module, follow all recommendations for properly insta

Section 7, Plumbing the System Ensure a four (4) quart minimum overflow bottle is attached to the filler neck. • The return and supply coolant plumb

Section 7, Plumbing the System Figure 7-1 Heating Module All fittings, hose and/or tubing involving the domestic water component of the Dis

Section 7, Plumbing the System • Use heavy-duty heater hose or PEX tubing. Slip-on foam insulation coverings may be used over the hose fittings to

Section 7, Plumbing the System 3 If the Distribution Module is not utilized, connect the cabinfan heater supply lines to the supply coolant “Outlet

Section 7, Plumbing the System 7-6 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Section 8 Operating the Oasis™ Heating Module This section describes the features, operation and maintenance of your new Oasis™ Heating Module. READ T

Table of Contents 8.11 Functions of the Distribution Module (Optional) Zone Control Panel...8-10 8.12 Maintenan

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module • Low pressure fuel system with built-in fuel pump. • Fuel efficient burner capable of burning a wide variet

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module number identifies the model type through the first series of letters and numbers. The two types of Oasis™ He

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module 8.4 Turning the Power to the Oasis™ Heating Module ON • The Oasis™ Heating Module’s main Control Panel, Figu

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module 8.5 Activating the Burner (Primary) and AC Heat (Secondary) from the Remote Operating Panel Activating the B

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module Activating the Burner and AC immersion Element(s) Jointly • Turn the burner switch ON and place the AC power

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module • Turn the engine preheat switch on the Remote Operating Panel to the ON position with the burner or AC swit

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module Burner Switch (Primary Heat Source) • The burner switch on the remote panel controls the ON/OFF of the dies

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module • When ON, indicates the space heating zone(s) has faulted. The specific fault can be identified by examinin

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module Compressor, Fuel Pump, Combustion Fan, Igniter (Green) • The compressor, fuel pump, combustion fan, and ign

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module Figure 8-4: Zone Control Panel Power LED (Green) • The power LED turns ON when the power to the Dist

Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1 Oasis™ Module ...1-1 Figure 1-2 Oasis™ Heating and Distribution M

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module 8.12 Maintenance Customer Monthly Maintenance: Check the following and correct as required: • Coolant hoses

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module Finally, the burner and counter-flow tube must be taken out by removing the nuts holding the burner box in po

Section 8, Operating the Heating Module • Oasis™ Heating Module connected to 12 VDC power? • Power button on Oasis™ Heating Module Control Panel pu

Installing the Distribution Module, DM12 Thank you for purchasing the Distribution Module, DM12. This section describes its installation. 9.1 Instal

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module • Module must be mounted using four, 1/4” through bolts using 1” diameter fender washers, lock washers

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module • The Distribution Module is connected to the Distribution Module Zone Control Board through the elect

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module • The Domestic water connections are located on top of the module. The Cold water supply can be connec

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module supply. The module contains a red and black wire to connect this pump. The pre-heat switch on the remot

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module Figure 9-6: Connecting to the OASIS Heating Module • The Distribution module has the capability to

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module Figure 9-7: Connecting two Heating loops. Use only a non-toxic propylene glycol based coolant with add

Overview Thank you for purchasing the Oasis™ Heating Module for recreational vehicles and yachts. The Oasis™ Heating Module is CSA certified only fo

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module inlet of a diaphragm pump and place the hose in a container filled with a 50/50 mixture of propylene gl

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module 6. Once the coolant in the container remains at the same level and there appears to be no air in the r

Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module 9.7 Distribution Module Zone Control Board Multi-Pin Connectors The Zone Control Board has four m

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Section 9, Installing the Distribution Module 9-14 The Oasis™ Heating Module

Warranty Information June 2005 Page 1 Attention Purchaser and Installer NOTICE No warranty covers damage or failure of the heater, hot water

Warranty Information International Thermal Research Limited Warranty The following warranties are in lieu of all other warranties and conditions.

International Thermal Research Warranty Information • Original serial number on Product or electrical control board has been removed, altered, or

Section 1, Overview 1.1 Unpacking the Oasis™ Heating Module When you receive the Oasis™ Heating Module: 1 Unpack it carefully. 2 Check each co

Warranty Information International Thermal Research Depending on your location, an authorized service person may be able to visit your coach or ya

Section 1, Overview result in a voided warranty for the entire heating system. Any loss of service or damage as a result of any unapproved modificat