Maintenance - Pinnacle International Protemp PT-175T-KFA User's Manual And Operating Instructions

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
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 Manual in an easily accessible place.

Maintenance

Never service heater while it is plugged in
WARNING
or while hot!
Use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of alter-
nate or third party components can cause unsafe operating con-
ditions, and will void your warranty.
We suggest following a maintenance schedule as follows:
FUEL/FUEL TANK:
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.
The Output and Lint Filters should be replaced every 500 hours
of operation or less, depending on conditions.
NOTE: Use of diesel may require additional maintenance.
Lint Filter
Figure 13. Filter Replacement
FAN BLADES:
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
dry before re-starting the heater. For Fan removal, see Figure
14.
Figure 14. Fan Replacement
Air Output Filter
Intake Filter
End Filter Cover
Set Screw
Motor Shaft
Fan Blade
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Kerosene User's Manual
NOZZLES:
Nozzles should be cleaned or replaced at least once per heating
season. Contaminated fuel could make this necessary immedi-
.
ately
To clean dirt from nozzle, blow compressed air through nozzle
front. It may be necessary to soak nozzle in clean 1-K kerosene
to help loosen any particles.
Nozzle
Nozzle Face
NOTE: Use of diesel may require additional maintenance. Using
this heater without proper maintenance or with contaminated or
old fuel may lead to improper combustion and possible soot pro-
duction. BE SURE FUEL USED IS APPROVED (see OPERA-
TION on page 6).
Flush
Kerosene
Forced Air Heaters
Burner Head
Fuel Line Hose
Air Line Hose
Burner Head
Air Line Fitting
Figure 15. Nozzle Replacement
Screw
Spark Plug
Ignitor Wire
Fuel Line Fitting
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