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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
23 September 2008, 10:44 PM
 Edited by gary 23 September 2008, 10:53 PM
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gary
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Sorry nick it ain't as simple as that, the older switches did have a trimmer pot to adjust the range slightly higher or lower but not for what you hope for.Two degrees is the norm for switching on and off, any more and the temperature drop would be very noticeable and probably uncomfortable. So the real question is why is your van cooling down so fast that the switching it getting on your nerves? The probable answer is the low level ventilation is to great, this allows heated air to pass straight out the roof vents only to be replaced by cold air coming through the lower vents, the more you turn up the heating the more you speed up the process with little or no increase in temperature. Solution is to restrict low level ventilation so air moves at a slower pace, has time to heat up and stay long enough for the heater to stay off a reasonable amount of time.
From the earlier 80's until 97 the floor ventilation often exceeded the roofs, while this is great for cooling in summer you've no hope of keeping warm in winter Latest ventilation regulations for a van with up to 10 square metres of floor space require 1500sqmm of low level and 14000sqmm of roof ventilation.
One standard 400x400 roof light gives the required fixed roof ventilation. The low level equates to a slot just 15mm x 100mm. Any gas drop holes in the floor must stay and are discounted from the calculations but would act as backup if only one low level vent gets blocked.
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
24 September 2008, 12:37 PM
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whatadin
Joined 24 Sep 2008
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I have a carver fanmaster warm air heater.When switching it on the fan squeels until you give the rear of the fan housing a tap.Is there any way that I can lubricate fan shaft bearing whilst it is in situe.If not how do I remove fan,thank you Robert.
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
24 September 2008, 7:51 PM
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gary
Joined 13 Mar 2002
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Robert, fan noise is down to worn bearings and the motor should be replaced before it does further damage.
I can supply a motor but I don't explain how to change it in any detail, I can though change it for you as part of a full overhaul
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
27 September 2008, 11:17 AM
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topdog1
Joined 27 Sep 2008
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I have a fanmaster blown air unit, in my Europa 1996 caravan, it also had a sqeaking problem a couple of weeks ago but now as stopped blowing, The heater still works, but I have not put it on while the motor is not running, I think as you have answered in previous messages I need a new motor, can you give me a price for one
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
27 September 2008, 10:35 PM
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gary
Joined 13 Mar 2002
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topdog, as I said a worn motor will cause further harm and I suspect it's now to late for you?, generally the main control board is first and this will also need replacing.
Give me a ring in the week and I'll explain options and prices, numbers on website link below
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
29 September 2008, 7:57 PM
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sarahg8530
Joined 29 Sep 2008
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We are new to caravaning & have purchased a Avondale Mayfair 02,
The thing is the truma water heater on mains electric once turned on it starts up for about 10 seconds then cuts out and the red light comes on.
This is also the same when being used in gas mode, has anyone any ideas ? so I can go armed with an understanding and not be stung when approaching the repair men !! or if it is simple enough we could have a go.. Thankyou
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
30 September 2008, 4:36 PM
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gary
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Oh Sarah, trauma water heaters are not something I care to get involved with!But I can say this, the red light after 10 seconds is the gas failing to light and nothing to do with the mains heating side, the mains uses a simple on/off switch generally to one side of the gas control switch. My first guess then and seeing as your not trying to light the gas! you have not removed the 'winter cover' from the flue outside?. This is a solid cover designed to keep the internals clean but will also through lack of oxygen prevent the boiler lighting while in place.
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
6 October 2008, 11:33 PM
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Andy
Joined 6 Oct 2008
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Hi Just found this web site tonight, what a mine of information and help.
Can you help me also please.
I have recently brought a 1988 swift challenger ,which has a carver water heater fitted, which is heated by gas only.It all appears to work fine, light on the switch stays green, water heats up ok, except when it fires up there's a noticeable "pop" and a blue flame out the vent.
Many thanks
Andy
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
6 October 2008, 11:44 PM
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wynthesurfer
Joined 8 May 2007
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Hi Andy and welcome to the best site on earth to answer your question ! Gary the expert I`m sure will be along soon to answer,but it seems like it is overdue a service.Wyn (not an expert but get all my answers here)
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
7 October 2008, 0:39 AM
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gary
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Thanks Wyn and it's really kind of you to say so, not only that your absolutely right!1988 is perhaps the clue, it's 20 years old and suffering from poor ignition, a service might cure it or a replacement 'burner module' certainly will
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
7 October 2008, 5:53 PM
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wynthesurfer
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Hi Gary and thanks for the thanks ! shame it`s not a lady with a horsebox !!!
Wyn.
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
7 October 2008, 7:49 PM
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Andy
Joined 6 Oct 2008
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Thanks Wyn and Gary for your quick replys, obviously a service is the first port of call, whats involved in that, is it something I can do? as a mechanic I am fairly competent at mechanical , but no so sure about gas related things.
ps the caravan has been serviced on a regular basis by a dealer, should this have been done by them.
Many thanks
Andy
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
8 October 2008, 11:56 AM
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gary
Joined 13 Mar 2002
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Difficult to call Andy, it's knowing how it should be. Got a fire in yesterday and the burner although apparently identical was the wrong one for that fire, It wasn't that obvious to me at first but if you don't know how it should be you, you can never get it right unless by luck!! So, there could be one of several distinct reasons why the Cascade burner module is not working correctly or a combination of
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
12 October 2008, 2:58 PM
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searcherthelurcher
Joined 28 Sep 2008
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Hi all , i'm having problmes with my propex heater , it doesnt want to ignite keep cutting out , red light coming on saying low voltage but checked both batteries and they are fully charged , any info would be great thanks andy
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
13 October 2008, 3:49 PM
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Peter
Joined 27 Oct 2006
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Many thanks to Gary for the repair of my Cascade water heater.Now fitted and tested ----No leaks now!
Cheers GaryRegards
Peter
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
13 October 2008, 8:55 PM
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swift danette
Joined 13 Oct 2008
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hi i have an sbe 1800 i think it has an dial with a switch on other side of caravan away from fire but it smokes a bit an has a burning smell an ideas thanx mark...oh yeah its in a 83 ish swift danette
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
14 October 2008, 10:32 AM
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gary
Joined 13 Mar 2002
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Lot of ideas but it boils down to a complete overhaul I would imagine!The burner or exhaust or inlet are at fault which requires the fire out of the van, while out it's worth doing the other bits which cause trouble, that way when it goes back it stays there! As a matter of fact, last SBE that 'smoked a bit' I found was caused by a mouse nest in the exhaust!! problem is smoke means lots of carbon monoxide so don't under any circumstances use it
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
14 October 2008, 6:03 PM
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swift danette
Joined 13 Oct 2008
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how do i over haul it? ....would it be cheaper to get a replacement ?how much can you get same model for got cover only want innerds ...an many thanx for information i apreceate it very much mark
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
14 October 2008, 9:17 PM
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john t
Joined 12 Oct 2008
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i cannot get my fire and water heater to work in my abbey 1986 touring caravan. anybody any ideas what could be wrong
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ALL CARVER CASCADE WATER HEATER, GAS FIRE, FANMASTER,P4 QUESTIONS HERE
15 October 2008, 12:20 PM
Edited by dale_hopkinson 15 October 2008, 12:27 PM
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dale_hopkinson
Joined 15 Sep 2008
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Hiya. Put a new battery in there and its not made any difference to the problem. I would have thought though that the built in transformer from 240v to 12v would have worked.Am I correct in saying the only to cables out of the unit are the 12volt power input and the one for the control unit? What are chances of a faulty control unit vs faulty heater? Where can I get a new control unit? Could it need say a good clean, as it had been stood unused for about 2years. Remember there is no red fault light, just continuous green and yellow and no sound from the heater. Another thought, all the other gas valves in the caravan where closed when I got it, does the carver heater have its own valvue anywhere I have to open? Again I thought thought that this would trigger the red fault light. Thanks for you continued help.
-Dale
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