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operation
Air System:
A fan is turned by the heavy duty motor, which forces air
around and into the combustion chamber, where it is super-heated and
forced out the front of the chamber.
Temperature Limit Control:
This heater is equipped with a Temperature
Limit Control designed to turn the heater off should the internal tempera-
ture rise to an unsafe level. If this device activates and turns your heater
off, it may require service. Once the temperature falls below the reset
temperature, you will be able to start your heater.
Electrical System protection:
The heaters’ electrical system is protected
by a circuit breaker that protects the system components from damage. If
the heater fails, check the fuse first, and replace if necessary.
Flame Sensor
: The heater uses a photocell to “see” the flame in the
combustion chamber. Should the flame extinguish, the sensor will stop
electrical current and the heater will shut off.
KEROSENE (1-K)
For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested
that 1-K kero sene be used. 1-K kerosene has been refined to
virtually eliminate contami nants, such as sulfur, which can cause a
rotten egg odor during the operation of the heater. However, #1 or
#2 fuel oil (diesel fuel) may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not
available. Be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as 1-K
kerosene, and care should be taken to provide more fresh air
ventilation to accommodate any added contaminants that may be
added to the heated space.
Using diesel fuel can cause excess
soot production
. DO NOT use any fuel that is not approved
above.
NOTE:
Kerosene should only be stored in a blue container that is
clearly mark ed “kerosene”. Never store kero sene in a red
container. Red is associ ated with gasoline.
- NEVER store kerosene in the living space. Kerosene should be
stored in a well ventilated area outside the living area.
- NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, alcohol, white gas,
camp stove fuel, paint thinners, or other oil compounds in this
heater (THESE ARE VOLATILE FUELS THAT CAN CAUSE A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION).
- NEVER store kerosene in direct sunlight or near a source of
heat.
- NEVER use kerosene that has been stored from one season to
the next. Kerosene deteriorates over time. OLD KEROSENE
WILL NOT BURN PROPERLY IN THIS HEATER.
- Use 1-K kerosene in this heater. #1 fuel is a suitable substitute.
THEORY OF OPERATION
Fuel System:
This heater is equipped with an air pump that
operates off of the electric motor. The pump forces air through
the air line connected to the fuel tank, drawing fuel to the nozzle
in the burner head. Air also passes through the nozzle where it
mixes with the fuel and is sprayed into the combustion chamber
in a fine mist.
Quick-Fire Ignition:
A transformer sends high voltage to a two
pronged spark plug. The spark ignites the fuel/air mixture as it is
sprayed into the combustion chamber.
Air System:
A fan is turned by the heavy duty motor, which
forces air around and into the combustion chamber, where it is
super-heated and forced out the front of the chamber.
Temperature Limit Control:
This heater is equipped with a
Temperature Limit Control designed to turn the heater off should the
internal temperature rise to an unsafe level. If this device activates
and turns your heater off, it may require service.
Once the temperature falls below the reset temperature, you will
be able to start your heater.
Electrical System Protection:
The heaters’ electrical system
is protected by a circuit breaker that protects the system
components from damage. If the heater fails, check the fuse first,
and replace if necessary.
Flame Sensor:
The heater uses a photocell to “see” the flame
in the combustion chamber. Should the flame extinguish, the
sensor will stop electrical current and the heater will shut off.
FUELING THE HEATER
It is always a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the first
time. This will allow any oils used in the manufacturing process to
be burned off in a safe environment. This initial burn should last
at least 10 minutes
VENTILATION
Risk of indoor air pollution. Use heater only in well
ventilated areas.
Always provide a fresh air opening in the heated space of at
least three square feet (2,800 sq. cm) for each 100,000 BTU/Hr.
of heater output. Provide a larger opening if more heaters are
being used. As an example, an PT-215T-KFA heater will require:
- a two-car garage door open 6 inches, or
- a single car garage open 9 inches, or
- two thirty two inch wide windows open fifteen inches.
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
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Operation
NEVER REFUEL THIS HEATER WHILE IT
IS HOT OR OPERATING. FIRE OR
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK INDOORS.
ALWAYS FILL THE TANK OUTDOORS.
BE SURE THAT THE HEATER IS ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN
FUELING, AND NEVER OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK.
WARNING
CAUTION
Model PT-45-KFA does not have a thermostat
Figure 8
Theory of Operation
It is always a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the first time. This
will allow any oils used in the manufacturing process to be burned off in a
safe environment. This initial burn should last at least 10 minutes.
FUELING THE HEATER
CAUTION
• Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Always fill the tank outdoors.
• Be sure that the heater is on level ground when fueling, and never
overfill the fuel tank.
