Trouble Shooting Guide - Kero-World KC2404 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

T R O U B L E
Heater Will Not Light ;
1. Fuel tank is empty
2. Water present in kerosene
3. Igniter plug fails to glow
4. Igniter plug makes contact with
side of wick
Heater Produces Smoke or Odor ;
1. Flame is too high
2. Heater is in an air draft
3. Burner is not level
4. Carbon or tar built up on wick
5. Contaminated kerosene
Flame Flickers or Dies ;
1. Water present in kerosene
2. Carbon or tar built up on wick
Wick Burning Down Excessively ;
1. Dangerous, volatile fuel mixed with
kerosene (gasoline, benzene, alcohol,
white gas, paint thinner, camp, stove
fuel, oil compound)
Wick Adjuster Sticks ;
1. Water present in kerosene
2. Carbon or tar built up
Wick will not raise ;
Heater is enveloped in flames ;
C O R R E C
1. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene or
red dyed 1-K kerosene.
2. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear
1-K kerosene or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
3. Replace batteries. Replace igniter plug. Check for broken or
disconnected wire.
4. Lower wick using wick adjuster knob until igniter plug makes
contact with top of wick.
1. Using wick adjuster knob, lower wick to desired 1/2" flame.
2. Move heater out of air draft.
3. Using burner knob, rotate burner from side to side until it seats
properly over wick.
4. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.
5. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K
kerosene or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
1. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene
or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
2. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.
1. Drain and clean tank
Remove and replace wick
Fill tank with water-clear 1-K keroseneor
or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
1. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene
or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
2. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.
Push the safety reset lever (see diagram on P.2) to engage
the automatic safety shut-off device.
Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob.
Call Fire Department.
Exit quickly and warn others.
DO NOT: Move heater, try to smother fire, or put water on fire.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
T V I E A C T O I N