Camco Olympian Wave-3 Catalytic Heater
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Camco Olympian Wave-3 Catalytic Heater
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Designed specifically for RVs, the Olympian Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is safe, efficient, and dependable. The self-generating piezo starter lasts for around 20,000 starts for consistent, long-term performance. 100% safety shut-off valve prevents non-ignition fuel discharge. Catalytic heating is 99.98% efficient, resulting in a low-cost heat. Its 1,600-3,000 BTUs are designed to heat an area up to 130 sq.ft.
The Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is easy to operate with no flame, flue, or chimney to clean. No fan or blower means completely silent operation. Use the Wave Heater inside your RV as a portable unit or permanently mounted. Also serves as a portable device for your next outdoor adventure. For use in vented areas only. AGA and CGA approved.
• No flame, flue, or chimney
• Self-generating piezo starter
• 100% safety shut-off valve
• Silent operation – no fan or blower noise
• Heats up to 130 sq.ft.
• 1600 to 3000 BTUs
• For use in vented areas only
• AGA and CGA approved
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The Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is easy to operate with no flame, flue, or chimney to clean. No fan or blower means completely silent operation. Use the Wave Heater inside your RV as a portable unit or permanently mounted. Also serves as a portable device for your next outdoor adventure. For use in vented areas only. AGA and CGA approved.
• No flame, flue, or chimney
• Self-generating piezo starter
• 100% safety shut-off valve
• Silent operation – no fan or blower noise
• Heats up to 130 sq.ft.
• 1600 to 3000 BTUs
• For use in vented areas only
• AGA and CGA approved
- Self-generating piezo starter lasts for 20,000 starts
- 100% safety shut-off valve
- Catalytic heating is 99.98% efficient
- 1600 to 3000 BTUs heat up to 130 sq. ft.
- Silent operation with no fan or blower noise
Specs
| BTU | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Heater Type | Catalytic |
| Unit Weight | 9.50 lb |
| Brand | Camco |
| MFG Part No. | 57331 |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead (E), which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and Lead (E) which is [are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product.
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Designed specifically for RVs, the Olympian Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is safe, efficient, and dependable. The self-generating piezo starter lasts for around 20,000 starts for consistent, long-term performance. 100% safety shut-off valve prevents non-ignition fuel discharge. Catalytic heating is 99.98% efficient, resulting in a low-cost heat. Its 1,600-3,000 BTUs are designed to heat an area up to 130 sq.ft.
The Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is easy to operate with no flame, flue, or chimney to clean. No fan or blower means completely silent operation. Use the Wave Heater inside your RV as a portable unit or permanently mounted. Also serves as a portable device for your next outdoor adventure. For use in vented areas only. AGA and CGA approved.
• No flame, flue, or chimney
• Self-generating piezo starter
• 100% safety shut-off valve
• Silent operation – no fan or blower noise
• Heats up to 130 sq.ft.
• 1600 to 3000 BTUs
• For use in vented areas only
• AGA and CGA approved
Show moreShow less
The Wave-3 Catalytic Safety Heater is easy to operate with no flame, flue, or chimney to clean. No fan or blower means completely silent operation. Use the Wave Heater inside your RV as a portable unit or permanently mounted. Also serves as a portable device for your next outdoor adventure. For use in vented areas only. AGA and CGA approved.
• No flame, flue, or chimney
• Self-generating piezo starter
• 100% safety shut-off valve
• Silent operation – no fan or blower noise
• Heats up to 130 sq.ft.
• 1600 to 3000 BTUs
• For use in vented areas only
• AGA and CGA approved
- Self-generating piezo starter lasts for 20,000 starts
- 100% safety shut-off valve
- Catalytic heating is 99.98% efficient
- 1600 to 3000 BTUs heat up to 130 sq. ft.
- Silent operation with no fan or blower noise
| BTU | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Heater Type | Catalytic |
| Unit Weight | 9.50 lb |
| Brand | Camco |
| MFG Part No. | 57331 |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead (E), which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and Lead (E) which is [are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product.
Rated 5 out of
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Wade from
Pop-up Camper Install
We installed this in our Northstar TC 650 popup camper, we have tested it one night so far at 28°F (on high) it kept the inside at 62°F in the center of the camper without running the forced air furnace. We have Reflectix around the tent section of the camper, and cracked the roof vent and have a small vent down low next to the door. The heater worked well and only used a small amount of propane, and best of all it was dead quiet. Also, there was very little condensation build up over night. This is the heater we will use unless it is very cold outside from now on.
Date published: 2021-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great for camper
Got this little heater for our camper. Used on the floor
with optional legs. Did not have the wall space next to a
gas line for wall mounting. It saved the battery on a 9 day
hunting trip! All past trips had to use generator (not used
at all during trip) to keep battery charged due to heater
use. Used almost every night on low all night. High
setting to much except for those who like it very toasty.
Not sure about gas usage.
Date published: 2013-11-20
Rated 4 out of
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RVBliss2019 from
Great little heater, bring back older style.
I have a 2018 Arctic Fox 1140 dry bath truck camper. If I could improve the heater, it would be self ventilated and the temperature control knob would have been located as shown on the website. Instead, the knob is located on the right side. This would have allowed it to be mounted on a small wall area in my RV next to a cabinet door. I was counting on mounting it there, but now I have to place it on the floor, where it gets in the way. Not a deal breaker, but I was really hoping to mount it on the wall. I can't because the knob gets in the way of opening the cabinet door. Ventilating with a window and ceiling vent slightly open really cuts down on condensation. In fact, it helps tremendously, even better than I had imagined. Of course, the downside of the open window and vent is that you get cold near that open window. On days colder than 40 degrees, this unit cannot keep up, especially if the wind is blowing and no sun. Above 40 degrees, the unit excels. In hindsight, I could have probably used the Wave 6, which is my fault for getting too small of a heater.
Date published: 2019-11-14
Rated 5 out of
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David Bartlett from
Work very well and easy to install
I was somewhat reluctant to pay out $200 for a backup heater but it was well worth the money.
I have had to live in my 5th wheel this winter in New England. I was afraid that, with all the use my regular furnace was getting, I might need an extra backup heater. As it turns out my furnace has been up to the task ( 11 deg so far) but I am still glad I have this as a backup because it doesn't need electricity.
It works axactly as described and gives off a warm glow that you can feel all the way across the room. It does not give off any odor even the first time we used it.
We mounted it on it's side, which they say makes it harder to light, but it was still easy to light.
It takes minor skill and trip to the hardware store to installI the pipe from your tanks to the heater. Once I got all the parts (copper pipe, fittings and pipe compound) I only needed a drill, a pipe flaring tool ,a screw driver and a cresent wrench to install it.
I recommend this heater.
Date published: 2006-01-08
Rated 5 out of
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73ClassA from
Great Little Heater
I made the mistake of buying this on an auction site. I ended paying more than CW's sale price. I installed this heater myself, but I'm a very experienced installer for LP appliances. If you do not have the know how, tools, etc, have a professional do it. It's not worth the
danger or pain of installing it wrong.-------
This is a great little heater. I kept it on 'low' last night and it kept it about 55F while it was 25F outside. This little one uses the least amount of LP. It only consumes about 1/8 lb per hour, which if left on 24 hours will last 6 days on a 20lb tank. It does however take a few
hours to heat up the area from 25F to get to 55F. I imagine that if I'd kept this on high it would be much warmer. I live in a 24' Class A and heat front/back separately which this works great. It heats approximately 100 sq ft effectively.-------
I usually only use this when it's extremely cold outside or when I'm cooking in the front and need it to be a little warmer since the floor is tile.
Date published: 2011-11-06
Rated 5 out of
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AZ Prospector from
Wave 3 First Exerience
Purchased the Wave 3 specifically to save propane and offer a softer heat. I have a Mr. Heater, but it gets to hot for my intended use (I end up sweating, or freezing). The Mr. Heater also burns through propane quickly. The Wave 3 works perfect in providing a soft overall heated space. There is a slight smell which I am hoping will burn away as i use it more. I am using this in portable mode with the legs. I noticed very little heat on sides and bottom. Top gets warm, but the back was hotter than I expected. If I was mounting this, I would be a little worried about the back surface. Note on cover. Seams like the cover is still designed for the older Wave 3 model. It does not fit well over the new design with the buttons on the side.
Date published: 2019-11-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Toby from
Quality small heater!
Installed this heater in a teardrop trailer that was large enough to abide by all required clearances. I’ve run it several times to test and so far, it works great! Absolutely silent and starts easily with high quality construction.
Date published: 2020-01-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ken G from
22 Yrs with out a problem
In Dec 1996 I purchased an Olympian Catalytic Heater similar to the Wave -3 and used it as a main heat source in my small RV for 15 yrs.then part time 4 another 7 yrs until Now! Absolutely a reliable heater
Date published: 2019-12-11
Will the wave 3 work at higher elevations 10,000 + ? The Buddy heater stops working around 7000'.
I am seeing it operates at altitudes up to 12,000 ft.
Date published: 2020-12-18
What is the difference between Wave 3 and the other models Wave 6 etc.? what makes them different from one another?
The main differences are the size and BTU's. The Wave-6 is bigger than the Wave-3, and the Wave-8 is bigger than the Wave-6. For the Wave-3, its 1,600-3,000 BTUs are designed to heat an area up to 130 sq.ft. For the Wave-6, its 3200-6000 BTUs are designed to heat an area up to 230 sq.ft. And for the Wave-8, its 4200-8000 BTUs are designed to heat an area up to 230 sq.ft. For more specific details on the differences, I would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer, Camco, directly.
Date published: 2020-11-16
Does this heater come with any kind of hose and if not, what is recommended?
No, a hose is not included. This heater has a 3/8" male flare SAE fitting, the hose will need to have a female equivalent fitting. Length and connector on the other end will depend on where and how the heater will be connected to an existing, already regulated propane system.
Date published: 2020-11-12
Can ventilation be just leaving a window in my horse trailer partway open?
Per the manual:
This heater consumes air from the room in which it is installed. To assure complete combustion, an adequate fresh-air supply to the room is necessary. It is good practice to have at least two openings, one high and one low. The room must have a total of at least 24 square inches free-air opening(i.e. an opening of 4" x 6" = 24 square inches). Provide additional ventilation of at least 2 square inches for every 1,000 BTUs per hour of input for any additional fuel burning appliances used at the same time. If the room is tightly sealed or insulated so that natural infiltration is low, additional ventilation is required.
For RV use (free open-air space: 24 sq.in.min.) - Open 14" x 14" roof vent 1/4" to 1/2" | Open 8" wide window 1/4" to 1/2" at opposite end, as low as possible.
For home use (free open-air space: 24 sq.in.min.) - Open two 8" wide windows 1-1/2" at opposite sides[If possible open one window at the top and one at the bottom]
For tent use (free open-air space: 24 sq.in.min.) - Open 8" wide roof flap 1-1/2" | Open entry door flap at lowest point by 8" x 1-1/2" wide
Date published: 2020-12-18
What's the closest distance an object can be in front of this heater?
<ul>Clearances from combustible material must be a minimum of:<li>4" from each side<li>4" from the floor(rug, tile, etc.)<li>18" from the top<li>30" from the front<li>0" from the rear</ul>
Date published: 2020-01-27
What's the lowest btu setting?
Lowest BTU setting on this heater is 1600.
Date published: 2019-03-08
What sort of ventilation does it need?
I have a 27 foot travel trailer bed in one end, kitchen on other end. that I want to add a backup heater so that I don't drain the battery on the trailer. I use a CPAP at night. What is the recommended placement since it will be on stand and not mounted on a wall.
The Olympian heaters must have a total of at least 24 square inches free-air opening(i.e. an opening of 4"x6"=24 square inches). Ideally the heater should be pointing at the area, objects, or persons you wish to heat. Placement may be limited to the propane line that will have to be run to fuel the unit.
Date published: 2019-10-07
What are the measurements
Dimensions: 11 3/4"H x 10 1/4"W x 3 1/2"D
Date published: 2019-10-07