Qlima R 3224 X, Operating Manual

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REPLACEMENT OF THE WICK
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ENSURE THAT THE HEATER IS OFF AND COMPLETELY
COOL BEFORE STARTING TO REPLACE THE WICK.
1a. Open the tank cover
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and remove the fuel tank
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.
1b. Remove the batteries to prevent possible burns.
1c. Open the front grille and remove the combustion cham-
ber
4
.
1d. Remove the wick adjuster
2
by pulling it straight out.
2. Unscrew the 5 screws, 2 from the back and 1 from the
right side and 2 from the left side of the cabinet.
3. Remove the cabinet by pulling it straight up.
4. Remove the 1 screw on the wind cover.
5. Remove the wind cover.
6. Remove the automatic ignition assembly by unscrewing
2 screws.
7. Unscrew 4 wing nuts
8. Remove the wick adjuster assembly.
9. Remove the wick from the holder by folding it towards
the center loosening it from the sharp metal teeth on
the inner surface of the holder, and slide it out.
10. Replacement wick has a black line. Fold the new wick
and slide it into the holder.
11. The black line on the outside of the wick should match
the top edge of the holder. Then press it against the
teeth inside the holder to obtain a firm grip.
12. Replace the wick and holder in the burner tank. Rotate
90º left and right as well as up and down until the wick
slides freely. Check to see that the gasket is still in place
on the burner tank.
13. It is recommended to reinstall the wick adjustment
knob for easier assembling.
14. Insert the pinion at the other end of the wick control
shaft into top portion of the rack of the wick holder.
This step can be easily carried out if the wick holder is
raised.