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Summary of Contents for Temp-Rite 15 s571U

Page 1: ... subsidiary of Aladdin Industries Inc P O Box 100255 Nashville Tenn 37210 IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR HEATER RETAIN THESE IN STRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To be used only in accordance with state and or local regulations ordinances and codes ...

Page 2: ...wicks batteries glow plugs and siphon pumps These products are covered by no other express warranties Any implied warranties are limited in duration to ninety 90 days from the date of purchase THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusio...

Page 3: ... SUCH AS GASO LINE DANGEROUSLY INCREASE THE FLAM MABILITY AND RISK OF FIRE 5 Do not move handle service or refuel heater while it is operating or is still hot Allow heater to cool before refilling tank 6 Do not smoke when refueling the heater Do not expose the fuel to any open flame or high temperatures Take precautions to prevent spilling Wipe up spills immediately Close the filler cap tightly to...

Page 4: ...ick which if extreme can make wick lowering difficult 2 Determination of impure or deteriorated kerosene DETERIORATION A Badly deteriorated kerosene is yellow and has a sour smell Good quality kerosene is as clear as tap water B Kerosene stored for extended periods of time becomes deteriorated Use fresh kerosene only Kerosene stored in plastic containers may deteriorate in 1 2 weeks C Kerosene sto...

Page 5: ... Wipe up any spilled kerosene and wipe off the outside of the tank 6 Return the tank to the heater 7 When using the heater for the first time or after cleaning or replacing the wick wait 30 minutes before lighting This is necessary to allow the wick to absorb sufficient kerosene to function properly If sufficient time is not allowed for kerosene to absorb into the wick the wick may be permanently ...

Page 6: ...t is turned to the Ignite position Therefore do not forcibly turn the knob beyond the Normal Range or damage to the heater may result Do not operate heater at too low a setting as in the first diagram in Fig 10 Wick damage can result from burning at too low a setting If room temperature becomes too hot either turn off the heater for a while or increase air ventilation 8 EXTINGUISH THE HEATER AFTER...

Page 7: ...making sure that inner and outer burner cylinders are correctly positioned Fig 13 Speed nut Wire coil Inner burner cylinder CARE OF THE WICK The wick used in this heater is made of heat resistant fiberglass which does not burn and should last for a long time with proper care Taking care of the wick will insure your getting the maximum pleasure and efficiency from your heater and will help you to a...

Page 8: ...ates that surround the outer wick guide Remove rear insulation plate by pushing in slightly and pulling up on both sides See Fig 16 Next remove front insulation plate It may be necessary to pull on the ignition arm slightly to remove the front insulation plate CAUTION Exercise care on Step 5 not to break lead wires that connect the igni tion device to the battery case 6 Remove four wing nuts that ...

Page 9: ... to the gear plate penetrates to the inside of the wick skirt Fig 21 1 and the support is found of the notch hole of the wick skirt If the support does not penetrate the wick skirt the wick will not go up and down smoothly because it will become pinched between the wick guide cylinder and outer wick guide Slide wick and wick holder onto the wick guide cylinder Engage the gear on the wick control s...

Page 10: ...in the Normal Range Fig 25 16 Replace the cabinet and front panel by reversing steps 2 3 of the wick changing procedure 17 After making sure the wick is lowered by depressing the SHUT OFF lever replace the burner chimney 18 Wait thirty 30 minutes before lighting the heater to allow the wick to absorb sufficient kerosene Use the following procedures whenever you are going to store the heater for an...

Page 11: ...ow wick cleaning procedure in instruction manual Wick is worn such that it can t be 0 0 0 0 Reinstall wick at a higher position or replace wick with raised high enough a new one Wick raised too high 0 0 0 Adjust wick down If necessary reinstall wick at a lower position The upper edge of wick is uneven Refit wick correctly to the wick holder per wick replacement procedure in manual The upper edge o...

Page 12: ...FIT er wi cy shut tiff d aic Shut off lever Frame for fuel gauge Level indicator Front panel Rear insulation plate Front Insulation plate Printed in Japan ...

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