KAROSENE FORCED AIR HEATER Operation Manual HK070F HK125FW HK175FW HK215FW WARNING This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling this product. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Safety Rules Safety Warnings Safety Precautions 10 Operating Precautions Specifications 11 Specifications 12 Features HK070F 12 Dimensions HK070F 13 Features HK125FW 13 Dimensions HK125FW 14 Features HK175FW 14 Dimensions HK175FW 15 Features HK215FW 15 Dimensions HK215FW...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance 24 Fuel Tank 24 Air Filters 25 Fan Blades 25 Nozzles 25 Ignition Electrode 26 Photocell 26 Fuel Filter 27 Pump Pressure Adjustment Troubleshooting 28 Troubleshooting Chart...
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By knowing how best to operate this machine you will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the unit. You can refer back to the manual at any time to help troubleshoot any...
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers Heater If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line (1-866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the pump and record the information in the places provided below.
SAFETY Save these Instructions SAFETY RULES This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
SAFETY WARNING • Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fire, explosion, burn,asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or electrical shock. • Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service this heater.
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• Stop heater before adding fuels. • Always fill outdoors away from open flame • Do not use external fuel source. • Do not operate heater where flammable liquids or vapors may be present. • Do not start heater when chamber is hot •...
1. Recommended for use with No.1-K kerosene No.1 Diesel fuel. Fac- tory tested for use with No.2-K kerosene, No.1 or No.2 Diesel,No.1 or No.2 fuel oil or JP8 Jet A fuel and these fuels may be used as well. Never use gasoline, oil drained from crank cases, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or any other highly flammable fuels.
Likewise, safety systems must not be circumvented or modified in order to operate the heater. When the heater is to be operated in the presence of other people the user is responsible for properly acquainting those present with the safety precautions and instructions, and of the hazards involved.
PRE-OPERATION operation Pre-Operation UNPACKING HK070F Pre-Operation 1. Remove heater from carton. UNPACKING HK070f 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 1. Remove heater from carton. heater for shipment. 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is heater for shipment.
PRE-OPERATION operation UNPACKING HK125FW 1. Remove heater from carton. UNPACKING HK125fW 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 1. Remove heater from carton. heater for shipment. 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is heater for shipment.
operation PRE-OPERATION UNPACKING HK175FW UNPACKING HK175fW 1. Remove heater from carton. 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the heater for shipment. heater for shipment. 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is ...
operation PRE-OPERATION UNPACKING HK215FW UNPACKING HK215fW 1. Remove heater from carton. 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the 2. Remove all protective material which may have been applied to the heater for shipment. heater for shipment. 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is 3. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any damage is ...
However, #1 or #2 fuel oil (diesel fuel) may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not available. Be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as 1-K kerosene, and care should be taken to provide more fresh air ventilation to accommodate any added contaminants that may be added to the heated space.
It is always a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the fist time. This will allow any oils used in the manufacturing process to be burned off in a safe environment. This initial burn should last at least 10 minutes.
NOTICE • If the heater does not fire, the thermostat may be set too low. Turn the Control Knob to a higher setting until heater fires. If the heater still does not start, push Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “ON”. If heater still does not fire, see Troubleshooting Guide.
IMPORTANT: Never store leftover kerosene over the summer. Using old fuel can damage your heater. Store heater in a dry, well-ventilated area. Be sure that the storage area is free of dust and corrosive vapors. Repack the heater in the original shipping material. Keep the Users...
Flush every 200 hours of operation or as needed. Do not use water to flush the tank. Use fresh 1-K kerosene only. AIR FILTERS The Air Intake Filter should be replaced or washed with soap and water and dried thoroughly every 500 hours of operation, or less, depending on conditions.
Blades should be cleaned at least once per heating season, depending on conditions. Remove all accumulated dust and dirt with a damp cloth, taking care not to bend any of the fan blades. Be sure fan blades are restarting the heater. NOZZLES Nozzles should be cleaned or replaced at least once per heating season.
MAINTENANCE PHOTOCELL The Photocell should be cleaned at least once per heating season or more depending on conditions. Use a cotton swap dipped in water or alcohol to clean the lens of the Photocell. Note the proper Photocell position as noted.
Correct pump pressure is as follows: 4.0 PSI (tolerance ± 10%). For best measurement of pressure, test with full tank of fuel. Optimum pressure occurs when the nose cone is cherry red and there are no extending flames from the heater. HK070F HK125FW, HK175FW, HK215FW...
/ or excess soot Filter 2. Clean/replace Fuel Filter production 2. Dirty Fuel Filter 3. Be sure fuel is not contaminated 3. Poor quality of fuel or old 4. PSI is too high or too low 4. Use proper pressure Heater does not turn on 1.
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