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- Page 1 PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS KS-27A MODEL IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING HEATER. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations; you are ready to begin enjoying the benefits of one of the most advanced kerosene heaters ever made. TOYOTOMI, the leader in kerosene heater techonlogy, has tested and refined the KS-27A to assure you of long-term safety and satisfaction. Please study the following instructions, use and care for your heater carefully, and it will serve you well for many SAFETY TIPS years. - Page 3 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION 1. Never use any fuel other than water-clear kerosene. Never use gasoline. Use of gasoline can lead to uncontrollable flames resulting in destructive fire. Even kerosene contaminated with small amounts of gasoline, or similarly volatile materials, can be hazardous.
- Page 4 3. Do not operate heater without protective guards completely attached. 4. Do not use heater to heat or boil water or as a cooking appliance. Do not placecooking utensils, tea kettles or any other object on top of heater while in operation. 5.
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Page 5: Fuel Guide
FUEL GUIDE The TOYOTOMI KS-27A is designed for use with high-quality kerosene only. Use of low-quality kerosene will cause wick performance to drop, leading to ”Iow flame” and ”odor problem” conditions. Purchase only kerosene in non-red cans reserved exclusively for kerosene and marked accordingly with the word ”KEROSENE”. -
Page 6: Operating Controls And Features
CAUTlON Flames observed emerging from the heater body are a clear indication that fuel is dangerously contaminated with gasoline or other highly flammable material. If this occurs, a. Never attempt to move the heater. b. Call the Fire Department. c. Use only a class ”B” fire extinguisher. d. - Page 7 Used to check and insure proper seating of the heat chamber after ignition. 7. Heat Chamber Handle: lmproper seating of the heat chamber will cause erratic flame and smoke. SPECIFlCATlONS TOYOTOMI Portable Kerosene Heater Model KS-27A Heat rating 2,470kcal/9,800BTU/h Fuel tank capacity 5.9 lit...
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Page 8: Component Parts
COMPONENT PARTS REF# PART NAME Guard assembly Carrying handle Top plale Heat chamber assembly Glass cylinder Push ring Cross pin Guard retainer Screw Wick adjuster with pendulum assembly Pendulum assembly Wick adjuster knob Screw 1A Wing nut Wick sleeve Glass fiber wick Rubber packing Fuel tank assembly Fuel gauge... - Page 9 CAUTION: Risk of burns. Do not operate heater without guard completely attached. a) Remove the carrying handle, top plate and packing materials. b) Replace the top plate and carrying handle. 2. lNSTALL DRIP TRAY NOTE: DO NOT operate your heater without the drip tray. Place the drip tray on the floor.
- Page 10 4. Remove the siphon carefully, allowing the excess kerosene to drain from thetube back into container. Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it securely. Be sure to wipe away any spilled kerosene from tank or other heater parts. CHECK BEFORE LIGHTING 1.
- Page 11 1. Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until it stops. This raises the wick to itsmaximum height. As the wick rises within the heater, the wick adjuster knob turns with some resistance and makes a sound like the winding of a clock. Once the wick has reached its proper height, the automatic extinguisher is fully engaged.
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Page 12: Care And Maintenance
EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME 1. Turn the wick adjuster knob counterclockwise until it stops. Within a fewmoments, the flame will be completely extinguished and the heater will be off. 2. Make sure the flame is out completely. 3. Do not try to relight the heater for at least three (3) minutes after turning it off,as this may cause smoke and odor. -
Page 13: Replacement Of Parts
Dry the tank thoroughly and refill with fresh, pure kerosene. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS REPLACING THE WlCK USE ONLY GENUINE TOYOTOMI ”KS-27A” REPLACEMENT WlCK. SUBSTITUTE WICKS CAN SEVERELY REDUCE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY. - Page 15 5. Place the wick adjuster on its side. Next, line up the three (3) openings in thewick adjuster: 1) the holes in the sleeve, 2) the...
- Page 16 diagonal slots in the fixed part of the wick adjuster, and 3) the slots in the moving part of the wick adjuster controlled by the wick adjuster knob. 6. Fold the new wick in quarters and insert it into the wick adjuster from wickadjuster bottom. Place one of the pins in one of the lined-up openings.
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Page 17: Storage
AFTER REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATlON OF THE AUTOMATlC EXTINGUISHER. Wick height on position should be 8mm when wick adjuster knob is turned fully cIockwise. Be sure to check. NOTE: lf wick does not move smoothly and easily, or wick height on position is not in the range of 7-9mm do not use heater. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTlON PAGE Wick fails to ignite Out of fuel Check fuel gauge; add fuel if necessary. Water in kerosene/poor quality Drain tank. Install new wick. kerosene Refill with fresh and clean kerosene. Smoke or odor Heat chamber tilted or improperIy Move wire handle until heat chamber is seated properly seated and moves smoothly left and... - Page 19 Wick adjuster knob Dirty wick is hard to turn Clean wick as described under ”Care and Maintenance”. Poor quality kerosene Drain tank and rinse with clean kerosene. Install new wick and refill with fresh, clean kerosene. Contact your dealer for service. Damaged mechanism Flame too high Fuel contaminated with gasoline...
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