WARNINGS & CAUTIONS 1.WARNING: insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND/OR adequate supply of air for combustion and OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER ACCORD- ventilation is provided through infiltration; ING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS MAY however, if the heater is used in a small room RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE where less than 200 cubic feet (5.7 m ) of air...
II. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpacking ㈺ ㈯ Top Grill Remove the heater and all packing materials from the box.(see fig.1) ㈹ ㈬ Top Plate Take time to locate each of these items: Heater 's Body ㉃ Siphon Pump Drip Tray Burner/Burn Chamber ㈫...
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 3. Burner and Top Plate ( fig.4 ) ( fig.5 ) ( fig.6 ) Set the burner into the body, following the instructions on the burner : "This side up". Locate the spring adjusting the spring burner, so it can be reached when the door is open.
IV. AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM The first time the heater is lit, it should be done outdoors to allow residues of oils and waxes used in manufacturing the heater and the wick to burn off. This will eliminate any odors from this initial light up from collecting inside the home. The heater has been designed to be lit by using the automatic ignition system.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NOTE: The flames must be adjusted so that they are neither too high nor too low in order to obtain proper combustion. Basic adjustment of the flame is controlled by using the wick adjuster knob to raise or lower the wick.
VII. WICK MAINTENANCE VERY IMPORTANT ! The top of a fiberglass wick accumulates carbon in the process of burning kerosene. This must be removed to maintain peak efficiency in burning. It is most important that you feel for carbon hardness after the second or third tankful of fuel.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! IX. WICK REPLACEMENT Wick replacement should be performed on a completely cool heater after the tank is empty and the remainder of the kerosene in the heater has been burned off. (1) Remove the batteries from the heater. (2) Remove top guard.
(28) Reinstall the heater body and tighten 4 screws. (29) Replace the burner into the body making sure to follow the instructions on the burner, "this side up". (30) Reinstall top plate. (31) Reinstall top guard and fasten 2 securing screws. Install the batteries in the battery case.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! WICK-RAISING MECHANISM- CONVECTION TYPE Rotating the wick control knob clockwise turns the pinion at the other end of the wick control shaft and causes the rack mounted Pinion along the outer circumference of the wick Torsion frame to turn.
IMPORTANT: For the automatic safety shutoff mechanism to function as intended, the wick must be free of gummy tar deposits. This can be accomplished by regularly "dry burning" the wick as described on page 7 under "Wick Maintenance" and "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning." CAUTION The operation of the automatic safety shutoff mechanism should be checked periodically, i.e., once a week during the heating season.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! QUICK CURES FOR COMMON TROUBLES Heater Won't Light Action to be Taken 1. Water in kerosene Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper. Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! QUICK CURES FOR COMMON TROUBLES Heater Won't Light Action to be Taken 1. Water in kerosene Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper. Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! PARTS LIST PICTURE DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER REFERENCE NUMBER TOP GRILLE OS-CVK01D TOP PLATE OS-CVK03A BURNER ASS'Y OS-CVK04B BAIL HANDLE OS-CVK05D BACK GRILLE OS-CVK06E FRONT GRILLE OS-CVK07E BODY OS-CVK08C WINDOW OS-CVK09 WINDOW SUPPORT OS-CVK10 PANEL OS-CVK13 KNOB...
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C -5K KEROSENE Locating and using proper kerosene is the single most important thing you, the owner, can do to ensure your satisfaction in the use of the heater. The correct grade of kerosene will be labeled 1-K, which means it has been carefully refined to eliminate virtually all but the merest trace of sulphur. Sulphur causes the "rotten egg"...
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