Operation With Portable Generator; Preventative Maintenance Schedule; Storing, Transporting, Or Shipping - Desa 40,000 Owner's Manual

OPERATION WITH PORTABLE GENERATOR

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STORING, TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

OPERATION WITH PORTABLE
GENERATOR
WARNING: Before operating heater or any appli-
ance from a portable generator, verify that generator
has been properly connected to earth ground. Im-
proper grounding or failure to ground generator can
result in electrocution if a ground fault occurs. Refer
to owner's manual supplied by generator manufac-
turer for proper grounding procedures.
The operating voltage range of the heater is 108 to 132 Volts (120
Volts +/- 10%). Prior to plugging heater into generator the output
voltage should be verified (if generator is equipped with the automatic
idle feature, the output voltage should be measured with the generator
running at full speed). If the voltage does not measure in this range
the heater should not be plugged into the generator.
Refer to Operation, page 5, for starting, stopping, and resetting
heater procedures.
Alternator
Figure 6 - Typical Generator Grounding Method (Generator
construction may vary from that shown)
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock
can occur.
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and lint filters
Air intake filter
Fuel filter
Ignitor
Fan blades
Motor
Ground Lug
Copper or Brass
Grounding Point
Ground Wire (#10 AWG -
Stranded-Copper)
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or as needed
Replace every 500 hours of operation or once a year
Wash and dry with soap and water every 500 hours
of operation or as needed
Clean twice a heating season or as needed
No maintenance required
Clean every season or as needed
Not required/permanently lubricated
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STORING, TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank.
If so, remove drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not
have drain plug, drain fuel through fuel cap opening. Be sure
all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drain plug if provided.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean
kerosene to tank, stir, and drain again. This will prevent ex-
cess debris from clogging filters during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and
dirty fuel. Check with local automotive service stations that
recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place is
free of dust and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene over summer months for use
during next heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
How To
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping, above
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 8
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 8
See Fuel Filter, pages 9 and 10
See Fan, page 8
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