How can I install and maintain a diesel heater to maximize its lifespan?

Lavaner (Beijing) Trading Co. Ltd, a diesel heater manufacturer with more than 10 years in the industry and certified with ISO 9001 and CE, devoted to developing bespoke engineered heating solutions for campervan & motorhome, off-grid houses, and commercial fleets. It’s essential for them that the installation and maintenance of their high-performing heaters is done correctly to guarantee long-lasting reliability, especially so when working with clients in 30+ countries. Here’s a focused FAQ on some of the most common questions about maximizing heater longevity.​

What tools are required to install a diesel heater safely in a campervan or off the grid home? 

Some basic tools needed for the safe installation of Lavaner’s heavy-duty campervan/off-grid diesel heaters are wire strippers, a torque wrench, silicone sealant if you want the system weatherproofed and a drill with metal bits as well. Required Items include; Lavaner’s OEM Fuel line, Exhaust Pipe (heat rated), Fuel Filter (included with Lavaner Systems), Heat Insulation Tape. the use of Lavaner’s branded accessories guarantees that our product is engineered in accordance with stringent quality and durability standards; preventing leaks or damage to your new heater while the included installation guide offers general instruction on how to install this kit. ​

What kind of step-by-step electricity transfer would protect the electronics of a vehicle while providing a steady current to a diesel heater? ​

Lavaner’s mechanic-tested heaters must be wired properly to avoid damaging your vehicle electronics: 1) Disconnect the universal camping van battery to prevent electrical shorts. 2) Led color coded Lavaner wires from heater to battery, used wire loom at all sharp edges. 3)Wire the POSITIVE wire to a separate fuse (the AMPS should be positive in Lavaner’s manual) and NEGATIVE to the clean grounding points. 4) Insulate connections with heat shrink tubing to keep them free of corrosion. 5) Reattach the battery and test the heater-This was performed by Lavaner as performance specs, good consistency power for with no damage to electric. ​

What is the maintenance interval for a diesel heater to clean both the fuel filter and combustion chamber to avoid poor performance? ​

To keep Lavaner’s performance level steady, clean the fuel filter every 500 hours of operation ( or after 6 months daily use ) Clogged filters restrict the free flow of fuel to the heater engine. The fire box should be cleaned every year (or every 1,000 hours if you're a heavy user). Lavaner is an ISO 9001-certi¬ed design with readily detachable chambers for eliminating carbon that clogs the heating capacity and leads to component failure. ​

What are some signs of a diesel heater needing servicing?

A few signs your Lavaner diesel air heater needs maintenance are: lower heat production (excessively dirty combustion chamber), Ratting noise (vibrations) excess fuel usage (dirty filter), slow start (electrical problems). Well, these indicators (if overlooked) may lead to the inefficient working of heater (which becomes very-very important in off-grid or fleet applications). Addressing them quickly maintains the low-cost, high efficiency design of Lavaner heaters and increases their longevity.