Toyotomi KS-47 Operation And Maintenance Instruction page 11

When the wick adjuster knob is removed, the wick life extender control can be seen
to contain 3 sequential holes marked 1 , 2 and 3. By pulling out and turning the
control dial counterclockwise, the stem pin of the adjuster can be moved from 1
to 2 and to 3 position as required. Each step upward from a lower to a higher
number increases the maximum wick adjustment range by 2 mm (approx. 1/13 in.).
ADJUSTING THE FLAME
After the wick life extender's dial has been set, be sure the MANUAL SHUTOFF
knob is in the "OFF" position. Replace the wick adjuster knob, making sure it is
engaged securely on the wick adjuster shaft.
1. After lighting, wait for the heat chamber to reach operating temperature.
Repeat steps 1 through 3, as needed, in the section titled "ADJUSTING THE
FLAME". When suitable flame length can no longer be achieved even on pin
position 3 , the wick should be replaced.
2. CHECK THE FLAME LENGTH
NOTE : DO NOT move adjuster to higher position until lower position no longer After ten to fifteen (10-15) minutes, the entire heat chamber should be glowing red.
gives adequate flame length, even after "burning dry".
LIGHTING
NOTE: When you first use your new heater, ignite it out of the living area of your house, either in a garage or an
Before replacing wick, be sure to move the wick life extender dial back to its 1
outside area protected from strong drafts. Burn it for about 15 minutes to remove all of the protective oil
position.
present on the burner parts. lf this 15 minutes "burn-in" is done inside, some objectionable odor will be
CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER BEFORE
observed. This procedure is necessary ONLY THE FIRST TIME you ignite your heater.
LIGHTING YOUR HEATER.
Produces smoke
NOTE: lf you have fueled your heater for the first time, or if you are refueling it after it has been out of fuel for a
long time, you will need to wait about thirty (30) minutes for the wick to become fully saturated before
EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME
lf necessary, raise or lower the wick by turning the wick adjuster knob to produce the proper flame condition.
Iighting. Failure to allow enough time for the wick to become fully saturated may cause permanent damage
NOTE: Do not operate your heater with wick set TOO LOW or TOO HIGH. Doing so will decrease
to the wick when it is lighted.
1. Turn the wick adjuster knob counterclockwise until it stops (about 3/4 turn). Within
combustion efficiency and increase production of unwanted emissions. When operating heater, be
a few moments, the flame will be completely extinguished and the heater will be off.
sure wick is high enough to keep the primary heat chamber heated to a uniform red glow from top
1. Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until it stops.
to bottom.
It makes a spark discharge sound in the process of lighting procedure, but turn the
2. Make sure the flame is out completely.
wick adjuster knob clockwise until it stops.
NOTE: AIways observe the heater closely for the first 15-20 minutes after it is lighted to be sure it is
As the wick rises within the heater, the wick adjuster knob turns with some
3. DO NOT try to relight the heater for at least three (3) minutes after turning it off, as
properly adjusted.
resistance and makes a sound like the winding of a clock. Once the wick has
this may cause smoke and odor.
reached its proper height, the automatic extinguisher is fully engaged.
3. ADJUSTMENT OF WICK HEIGHT WITH WICK LIFE EXTENDER
The wick adjuster knob can now move freely left or right to adjust the flame.
MANUAL SHUTOFF
Normal use of the wick and heat chamber over a period of time may it impossible to achieve a satisfactorily high
2. LIGHTING WITH A MATCH flame level. Usually this occurs because the wick develops deposits on it that retard fuel flow and evaporation.
When quick shutoff is necessary, push the manual shutoff.
When this happens, the wick should be cleaned by "burning dry" as described in item 2, page 11 "CARE AND You should not have to light the heater with a match, but should it become
MAINTENANCE". necessary, open the access door, lift the heat chamber up by holding the wire
NOTE: For routine turn-off, DO NOT use the "Manual Shutoff" or activate the
handle and touch the match to the top of the wick. DO NOT allow burned parts of
When the "burning dry" cleaning procedure is no longer effective in restoring proper
"Automatic Extinguisher" by jarring the heater. These methods may cause
the match to fall or remain on the wick.
flame height, adjust the wick life extender mechanism to the next higher position.
unwanted odor, soot and smoke. Only the wick adjuster knob should be used
NOTE: To restore the automatic igniter system to proper operation, replace worn-
for normal shutoff.
NOTE : Do not move the wick life extender to a higher position unless the wick has
out batteries, or if the igniter coil defective, replace it.
been cleaned by "burning dry".
3. Be sure that heat chamber is properly seated by moving the wire heat chamber
To adjust the wick height rising the wick life extender, first release the automatic
handle left and right, and close the access door.
extinguisher by pushing down on the MANUAL SHUTOFF.
NOTE: An improperly seated heat chamber can cause high flame, smoke, and
Then pull the wick adjuster knob from its shaft by pulling outward.
potential damage to the heater itself. DO NOT leave the heater until you
have determined that the flame is burning normally, as described in the
following section.
BAD
TOO HIGH
and soot
GOOD
CORRECT
Most efficient
combustion
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Wick heigh adjuster knob
Wick heigh adjuster knob
(Wick life extender control)
(Wick life extender control)
BAD
TOO LOW
Produces odor
Wick life extender
Stem pin
Stem pin