INDOOR/OUTDOOR PRODUCTS KEROSENE PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS “USER’S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” COMPLIES WITH ANSI A10.10-1998 CAN/CSA/B140.0-03 AND CSA B140.8-1967 !"#$%&''()*$+,-./0'10-" !"#$%&''()*$2&)31-0/4&) 5()06(/10-"-73$5&*"'8 9"3/-.:4&) !"#$$%&% !"'#$$%&% (!')*+,#$$-%&% #$$.$$$/0123 Before the first use of this heater, please read this USER’S MANUAL very carefully.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! DANGER: IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. WARNINGS: 1. RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION! • Use this heater only in well ventilated areas. Provide at least a three-square foot (2,800 sq. cm.) opening of fresh outside air for each 100,000 BTU/hr.
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2. FEATURES Handle Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Handle Cord Wrap Lower Shell Fuel Gauge Fan Guard Fuel Cap Lamp Fuel Tank Fuel Drain Bolt Thermostot Knob Extra Electric Outlet Room Temp. Display Power Cord Power/Reset Switch Figure 1. RMC-KFA400TDGD MODEL...
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX. (See Fig.2) NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage. Screw(L) Screw(S) Nuts Wheels Cord Wrap ) L ( Bushings ( s t...
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Screw(L) Handle Screw(S) Cap Nut(S) Cord Wrap Screw(S) Fuel Tank Flange Wheel Support Frame Wheel Air Inlet Washer Threaded Axle Cap Nut(L) Bushing Figure 3. Assembling Handle & Wheel and Cord wrap 4. KEROSENE (1-K) For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested that 1-K kerosene be used.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 5. OVERVIEW OF HEATERS DESIGN Fuel System: This heater is equipped with a Fuel pump(Gear)that pulls fuel through the fuel line connected to the fuel tank and then pushes fuel through a filter and a solenoid valve and out the burner head nozzle.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 7. OPERATION A.) VENTILATION RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION/USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. Provide at least a three-square foot(2,800 sq. cm.) opening of fresh outside air for each 100,000 BTU/hr. of heater rating. B.) OPERATION TO START HEATER 1.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TO STOP HEATER CAUTION ; Never unplug heater while heater is running Heater must go through cooling cycle. The cooling cycle cools the combustion chamber. Damage to heater can occur if combustion chamber is not cooled.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 8. LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 1. Remove fuel drain bolt from rear bottom side of fuel tank using 3/4” socket or adjustable wrench and drain. 2. Using a small amount of kerosene, swirl and rinse the inside of the tank. NEVER mix water with the kerosene as it will cause rust inside the tank.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 9. MAINTENANCE WARNING!! NEVER SERVICE HEATER WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN OR WHILE HOT! USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use of third party or other alternate components will void warranty and may cause unsafe operating conditions.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! C.) SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG CLEAN AND REGAP EVERY 600 HOURS BURNER HEAD OPERATION OR REPLACE AS NEEDED. - Remove upper shell (See page 9). SPARK PLUG WIRE - Remove spark plug wire from spark plug (See Figure 9) - Remove spark plug from burner head using medium phillips screw driver.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! E.) PHOTOCELL CLEAN PHOTO CELL ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED. - Remove upper shell(See Page 9) - Remove photocell from photocell Bracket and disconnect photocell from connector. - Clean photocell lens with cotton swab. - Inspect photcell lens for damage.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! G.) FUEL FILTER CLEAN TWICE PER HEATING SEASON OR AS NEEDED. Tank Fuel Filter - Remove fan guard (See Figure 11). SCREW PUMP - Disconnect fuel line (B) from pumpand pump fuel filter assembly with3/8” wrench (See Figure 14).
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! H.) PUMP PRESSURE ADJUSTIMENT - Remove pressure gauge plug from pump with 1/8” allen wrench. - Install accessory pressure gauge to pressure gauge port. (See Figure 16) - Start heater (See operation, page 6) Allow motor to reach full speed.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Wrong pump pressure 1. See Pump Pressure Adjustment, Heater ignites but MAIN PCB page 13. assembly shuts heater off after 2. Dirty Fuel Filter a short period of time.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . SPECIFICATIONS 32.8" 52.5" 31.4" RMC-KFA400TDGD RMC-KFA400TDGD Fuel Consumption-Gal./ ( ./Hr) 3.0(11.36) Fuel Tank Capacity-Gal ( ) 29.0(110.0) (kgf/ ) Pump Pressure PSI 125(8.79) s t l 52.5” × 31.4” × 32.8” (1,334 × 798 × 834) Size(D W H), Inch( ) Weight Ibs.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING (RMC-KFA400TDGD MODEL) NOTE: SPECIFY MODEL NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . PARTS LIST PART No. KEY No. DESCRIPTION Quantity RMC-KFA400TDGD Fuel Tank Assembly 2151-0025-00 Fuel Drain Bolt 4329-0072-00 Fuel Gauge 2156-0053-00 Fuel Filter 3221-0009-00 Fuel Cap 2151-0003-00 Filler Neck Assembly 2155-0007-00 Space Support...
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . PARTS LIST (BURNER HEAD ASSEMBLY & MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY) NOTE: SPECIFY MODEL NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WHEN DRDERING PARTS. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Burner Head 3531-0012-00 Plug 3541-0060-00 Nozzle SP-KFA1024 Spark Plug SP-KFA1009 Fiber Washer...
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! . PARTS LIST (Wheel and Handle) NOTE: SPECIFY MODEL NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Wheel Support Frame 3551-0098-00 Handle 3551-0036-00 Cord Wrap 3221-0052-00 Threaded Axle 3541-0093-00 Wheel 3720-0004-00 Hardware Kit...
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