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Maintenance - Sealey IR20.V5 Quick Start Manual

Infrared space heater paraffin/ kerosene/diesel heater 70,000btu/hr space warmer

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5.3.1.
Fill the tank with paraffin or other approved fuel until needle on fuel gauge points to "F". Replace fuel cap and tighten firmly.
5.3.2.
Connect the heater to a power source. You must use extension cable that is at least 1.8 meters long and is a minimum of 14 AWG
rating.
5.3.3.
Push the power switch to the "ON" position. The power indicator lamp will light and heater will ignite fig.2.
NOTE: On first ignition or after refueling you may hear a grinding sound just before ignition. This is the fuel pump removing the air from
the fuel line. Your heater will start up within seconds. If it does not start repeat start-up procedures with fuel gauge reading at least 1/2
tank.
NOTE: The electrical components of these heaters are protected by a fuse mounted in the PC board. If the heater fails to ignite check this
fuse first and replace if necessary. Also check the power source to be sure the proper voltage is being provided to the heater.
5.4.
STOPPING THE HEATER
5.4.1.
Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. Combustion will stop and the Cooling Cycle will begin. approx. 7 mins.
5.4.2.
When the Cooling Cycle is complete the fan will stop running and it will be safe to unplug the heater.
NOTE: Unplugging the heater before the Cooling Cycle has been completed may cause overheating, possible damage to the heater and
heat plate.
5.5.
RESTARTING THE HEATER
5.5.1.
Wait ten seconds after Cooling Cycle has been completed.
5.5.2.
Follow all start-up procedures above.

6. MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Unplug unit from mains power supply ensure heater is cold before opening or servicing heater.
WARNING! DO NOT tamper with the unit, have an experienced serviceman make any necessary adjustment or repairs.
6.1.
LONG TERM STORAGE
6.1.1.
Unscrew the fuel cap.
6.1.2.
Using an approved siphon, remove the Paraffin or diesel.
6.1.3.
Using a small amount of Paraffin or diesel, rinse and swirl the fuel inside the fuel tank.
6.1.4.
Empty the tank completely.
NOTE: never mix water with fuel, it will cause rust inside the tank.
WARNING! Never store leftover Paraffin between seasons, using old fuel can damage heater.
6.1.5.
Store Heater in a dry, well ventilated area. Be sure that the storage area is free of dust and corrosive vapours. Repack the heater in
the original packaging and keep user's manual in an easily accessible place.
6.2.
FUEL / FUEL TANK
Flush tank every 200 hours of operation or as needed. DO NOT flush with water, use fresh paraffin only.
6.2.1.
6.3.
SPARK PLUG
6.3.1.
Clean and re-gap every 600 hours of operation or replace as needed. After removing the spark plug, clean the terminals with a wire
brush, re-gap the terminals to 0.140" (3.5mm) fig.3.
6.4.
FAN BLADES
6.4.1.
The fan blades should be cleaned at least once per heating season, depending on conditions.
6.4.2.
Remove all accumulated dust and dirt with a burst of condensed air fig.4.
6.5.
NOZZLES
6.5.1.
Nozzles should be cleaned or replaced at least once per heating season. Contaminated fuel could make this necessary immediately.
6.5.2.
To clean dirt from nozzle, blow compressed air through nozzle front. it may be necessary to soak nozzle in clean paraffin or diesel to
help loosen any particles fig.5.
6.6.
PHOTOCELL
6.6.1.
The photocell should be cleaned at least once per heating season or more depending on conditions, use a cotton swab and water or,
alcohol to clean the lens of the photocell. Be certain to reinstall the photocell in proper position as shown in fig.6.
6.7.
FILTERS
6.7.1.
The fuel filter and oil filter should be cleaned at least twice per heating season by rinsing it in clean paraffin or diesel. Contaminated or
old fuel could make cleaning necessary immediately fig.7.
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IR20.V5
Issue 3 (H,3,6)
19/04/23

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