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SECTION C:
FUEL GUIDE
The Toyostove Laser 72 is designed for use with water clear No . . 1-K kerosene only . . Use of low-quality kerosene
will cause burner performance to drop, leading to abnormal combustion and reduced heater life.
Purchase only 1-K kerosene in non-red cans reserved exclusively for kerosene and marked accordingly with the
word "KEROSENE" Always store your kerosene in a separate area from where you store gasoline for your
power equipment to avoid accidental use of gasoline in your heater
What to Buy . .
ALWAYS:
Crystal clear, colorless, high-quality KEROSENE, ASTM No . . 1-K.
ALWAYS:
Kerosene free of contaminants, water or cloudiness.
NEVER :
Gasoline, alcohol, white gas, camp stove fuel or additives . .
NEVER:
Yellow or sour-smelling fuel
How to Use It .... (when optional removable fuel tank is used)
ALWAYS :
Fill heater away from living quarters when heater is cool; use
siphon . .
ALWAYS:
Watch fuel gauge to avoid overfilling heater
How to Store It
ALWAYS :
Store in a clean container, non-red in color, clearly marked
KEROSENE
ALWAYS :
Store away from direct sunlight, heat sources or extreme temper-
ature changes.
NEVER:
NEVER:
NEVER:
In a glass container, or one that has been used for other fuels . .
For longer than six months. Begin each heating season with fresh
kerosene; discard at the end of season . .
In the living space.
Why It is Important . .
Pure, clean kerosene is essential for safe and efficient heater operation Poor
quality or contaminated kerosene can cause:
• Excess tar deposits on burner and flue pipe
• Incomplete combustion
• Reduced heater life
Use of a highly volatile flammable fuel such as gasoline can produce un-
controllable flames, creating a severe fire hazard..
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