Are Olympian wave heaters safe?

Are Olympian wave heaters safe?

Designed specifically for RVs, the Olympian Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is safe, efficient, and dependable.

How much propane does a Wave 8 heater use?

propane bottle will have approximately 4.5 gallons of propane. The highest BTU rated version of the Camco Olympian Wave Heater is the part # CAM57351 which is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs and will heat approximately 290 sq. ft. This is also approved for use in Canada.

What is a catalytic propane heater?

Catalytic heaters generate heat through a flameless catalytic reaction involving propane and oxygen. This is different from infrared radiant heaters, which generate a flame during the combustion process. The catalytic heater generates heat by bringing the propane and oxygen (air) into contact with a platinum catalyst.

Are catalytic heaters safe in tents?

If you’re tired of camping in the cold, a catalytic heater might be the perfect choice for your tent! Generally speaking, catalytic heaters are safe to use in tents if you have lots of ventilation. They don’t make use of actual fire, and are designed to be used in close quarters.

How long will an Olympian heater run on a 20lb tank?

According to the manufacturer, on the Olympian Wave 6 heaters maximum heat setting the Wave 3 uses 1/8 lb of propane per hour. A 20 lb tank would last around 160 hours. On it’s low setting it uses approximately 1/15 lb per hour so it should run around 300 hours.

How does a catalyst heater work?

A catalytic heater is a flameless heater which relies on catalyzed chemical reactions to break down molecules and produce califaction (heat). When the catalyst, natural gas, and oxygen combine together they ignite at a low enough temperatures that a flame is not needed.

Do catalytic heaters wear out?

There are no moving parts to wear out and the catalyst is not consumed during the heating process. Heaters will continue to operate indefinitely, with no maintenance, as long as clean fuel is supplied.

How do you start a catalytic heater?

Press and release the button on the shutoff valve to start the flow of fuel gas to the heater. This will start the catalytic reaction. 5. Continue electrical power until the catalytic reaction is fully established.

How big is Camco Olympian wave 8 catalytic heater?

The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater, # CAM57351, is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs. It appears their rating of using 1/3 lb per hour is operating at, while not maximum, a high setting. A gallon of propane contains 91,502 BTU.

What kind of gas does Olympian wave heater use?

Olympian series Wave heaters operate on low pressure HD-5 propane gas only and are equipped with a safety shutoff valve to help prevent accidental non-ignition fuel discharge. The built-in automatic Piezo electric spark starter will last for 20,000 starts.

What causes catalytic pad on Wave 8 heater to degrade?

Over time, the catalytic pad can degrade due to “poisoning” meaning dust and other materials settling on the catalytic pad. The pads are not user serviceable and the heater will need to be returned to Camco for servicing. We use a Camco Heater Vinyl Cover on our heater when not in use and have never had a problem with pad poisoning.

How many BTU’s does Atwood wave 8 heater use?

This means it will consume 25,000 BTU’s if run continuously for one full hour. That equates to 1.16 lbs per hour. In addition, Atwood’s documentation states the furnace is 77% efficient, meaning that in an hour 23% of that propane is not used to heat the camper.