Compact serviceable diesel heater method and apparatus

Abstract

A diesel heater has two compartments with the components which are frequently serviced being located in one of the compartments which is easily accessible to the user. The heater is of reduced size and weight for smaller coaches and boats and the control system allows for maximum safety and flexibility in operating from AC power, engine power or burner combustion.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A diesel heater having a coolant tank, a diesel fuelled burner having a nozzle to provide combustion within said heater, a combustion chamber positioned within said coolant tank, said nozzle extending into said combustion chamber, a combustion fan to provide air to said diesel fuelled burner, a compressor to provide air under pressure to said nozzle, a heat exchanger to allow circulation of said coolant and potable water, said heat exchanger exchanging heat between said coolant and said potable water and a mixing valve to control the heat of said heated potable water which leaves said mixing valve, said heat exchanger, said mixing valve, said compressor and said combustion fan being substantially enclosed within a compartment of said diesel fuelled heater.