Kero-World KW-24H Owner's Manual page 3

WARNINGS
IMPORTANT : READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO
OPERATING THIS HEATER.
WARNING
FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND/OR OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE MANUFACTURER'S WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN PRODUCE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this Manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense,
caution and care are factors which cannot be built into this heater. These factors must be supplied by the person(s)
installing, maintaining, or operating the kerosene heater.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you do
not understand.
FLARE-UP
"Flare-up" has been defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as the sudden
uncontrolled eruption of flames beyond the heater's cabinet.
DANGER. Flare-up (i.e., flames erupting outside the heater body) will result if gasoline or other volatile fuel is
used in heater. Flare-up can ignite combustible materials close to the heater and start fires. Use only pure, 1-K
kerosene;
NEVER use gasoline in the heater or let it mix with the kerosene. Keep fuels separate, store fuels separately (Fig.
A) and never operate heater while it is unattended. (Fig.F)
The usage of Gasoline can lead to flare-up in a kerosene heater leading to a destructive fire.
1. NEVER operate the heater without a working fire extinguisher and smoke detector nearby. (Fig.B)
2. NEVER use any fuel other than 1-K kerosene. ALWAYS check kerosene for clarity at the point of purchase.
NEVER use fuels such as gasoline, benzene, paint thinners or other oil compounds in the heater. (For details,
see section entitled "Kerosene" in the Owner's Manual.)
3. ALWAYS use a BLUE container labeled "KEROSENE" for the purchase and storage of kerosene for your heater.
4. NEVER use a RED container for kerosene purchase or storage.
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(RED)
(BLUE)
FIRES
DANGER. Risk of fire. Keep heater at least 36" away from drapes, furniture or other combustible materials.
Never add fuel indoors and never add fuel while heater is still operating or when it is still hot. (Fig C)
1. NEVER use a RED container for the purchase and
storage of kerosene for your heater.
2. NEVER operate the heater without a working fire
extinguisher and smoke detector nearby.
3. NEVER use the heater in areas where flammable vapors
or high dust conditions are present.
4. NEVER fill the heater fuel tank in living space; fill fuel tank
outdoors. (Fig.D)
5. NEVER operate the heater in a doorway or in any windy place.
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6. NEVER attach blower units or make any other
modifications to the heater.
7. lf flare-up occurs, do not attempt to move or carry the heater.
8. DANGER. NEVER operate heater at a wick-setting lower
than the minimum wick-setting.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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