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operation
Drain Fuel Tank
For models HK070K, drain fuel through the fuel cap opening using an ap-
proved siphon.
For models HK125FW/HK175FW/HK215FW drain fuel through the
Drain Plug at the bottom of the Fuel Tank.
1. To remove the Drain Plug (125/175/215), pull the Plug Grip down-
ward and remove seal head from drain hole in tank (see Figure below).
LONG TERM STORAGE
TO START THE HEATER
1. Fill the tank with kerosene until fuel gauge points to “F”.
2. Be sure fuel cap is secure.
3. Plug power cord into three prong, grounded extension cord
and plug extension cord into three prong 120V grounded out-
let. The extension cord should be at least six feet long.
- Extension cord wire size requirements are as follows:
›
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters), use 18 AWG wire.
›
11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.4 meters), use 16 AWG wire.
›
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters), use 14 AWG wire.
4. Turn thermostat control knob to desired temperature setting
(70/125/175/215 only). The setting range is from 40° F to 110°
F. Push the Power switch to the “ON” position (See figure 9).
The power indicator lamp and room temperature display
(125/175/215 only) will light and the heater will start.
NOTE:
The room temperature display (125/175/215 only) will
indicate the following:
- When temperature is less than 0° F, display says “LO”.
- When temperature is above 99° F, display says “HI”.
- Between 0° and 99° F display shows actual temperature.
5. If the heater does not fire, the thermostat may be set too low.
Turn the Control Knob to a higher setting until heater fires. If
the heater still does not start, push Power Switch to “OFF”,
then back to “ON”. If heater still does not fire, see
Troubleshooting Guide on Page 15.
NOTE:
The electrical components of this heater are protected by
a fuse mounted in the PC board. If the heater fails to fire, check
this fuse first, and replace if necessary. Also check the power
source to be sure that the proper voltage is being provided to the
heater.
TO STOP THE HEATER
Simply turn the Power switch to “OFF” position and unplug the
Power Cord.
TO RESTART THE HEATER
1. Wait ten seconds after shutting off heater.
2. Turn the Power Switch to “ON” position.
3. Be sure to follow all starting procedure precautions.
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
Shock Hazard!
- Never plug in an appliance with more than a 5 amp rating into
this outlet.
- Always keep outlet covered when not in use.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Drain Fuel Tank
For models PT-45/70T-KFA, drain fuel through the fuel cap open-
ing using an approved siphon. For models PT-125/175/215-KFA,
drain fuel through the Drain Plug at the bottom of the Fuel Tank.
2. To remove the Drain Plug (125/175/215), pull the Plug Grip
downward and remove seal head from drain hole in tank (See
Figure 11).
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
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Operation (Continued)
Power Switch
Thermostat
Control Knob
Lamp
Room Temp.
Display(Except
PT-70T-KFA)
Power
Switch
Models PT-70T / 125T / 175T / 215T-KFA
Model PT-45-KFA
Figure 9:
Control Panel for all models
WARNING
Electric Outlet (120v 5amp max
non fused)
Storage Drawer (except
PT-45 / 70T-KFA)
Figure 10:
Electric Outlet Detail
Plug Grip
Drain Plug
Figure 11:
Drain Plug Removal
(except HK070F)
TO START THE HEATER
1. Fill the tank with kerosene until fuel gauge points to “F”.
2. Be sure fuel cap is secure.
3. Plug power cord into three prong, grounded extension cord
and plug extension cord into three prong 120V grounded out-
let. The extension cord should be at least six feet long.
- Extension cord wire size requirements are as follows:
›
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters), use 18 AWG wire.
›
11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.4 meters), use 16 AWG wire.
›
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters), use 14 AWG wire.
4. Turn thermostat control knob to desired temperature setting
(70/125/175/215 only). The setting range is from 40° F to 110°
F. Push the Power switch to the “ON” position (See figure 9).
The power indicator lamp and room temperature display
(125/175/215 only) will light and the heater will start.
NOTE:
The room temperature display (125/175/215 only) will
indicate the following:
- When temperature is less than 0° F, display says “LO”.
- When temperature is above 99° F, display says “HI”.
- Between 0° and 99° F display shows actual temperature.
5. If the heater does not fire, the thermostat may be set too low.
Turn the Control Knob to a higher setting until heater fires. If
the heater still does not start, push Power Switch to “OFF”,
then back to “ON”. If heater still does not fire, see
Troubleshooting Guide on Page 15.
NOTE:
The electrical components of this heater are protected by
a fuse mounted in the PC board. If the heater fails to fire, check
this fuse first, and replace if necessary. Also check the power
source to be sure that the proper voltage is being provided to the
heater.
TO STOP THE HEATER
Simply turn the Power switch to “OFF” position and unplug the
Power Cord.
TO RESTART THE HEATER
1. Wait ten seconds after shutting off heater.
2. Turn the Power Switch to “ON” position.
3. Be sure to follow all starting procedure precautions.
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
Shock Hazard!
- Never plug in an appliance with more than a 5 amp rating into
this outlet.
- Always keep outlet covered when not in use.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Drain Fuel Tank
For models PT-45/70T-KFA, drain fuel through the fuel cap open-
ing using an approved siphon. For models PT-125/175/215-KFA,
drain fuel through the Drain Plug at the bottom of the Fuel Tank.
2. To remove the Drain Plug (125/175/215), pull the Plug Grip
downward and remove seal head from drain hole in tank (See
Figure 11).
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
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Operation (Continued)
Power Switch
Thermostat
Control Knob
Lamp
Room Temp.
Display(Except
PT-70T-KFA)
Power
Switch
Models PT-70T / 125T / 175T / 215T-KFA
Model PT-45-KFA
Figure 9:
Control Panel for all models
WARNING
Electric Outlet (120v 5amp max
non fused)
Storage Drawer (except
PT-45 / 70T-KFA)
Figure 10:
Electric Outlet Detail
Plug Grip
Drain Plug
Figure 11:
Drain Plug Removal
3. Using a small amount of kerosene, rinse and swirl the kerosene inside
of the Fuel Tank. Empty the tank fully.
4. To replace, push the drain head fully into the drain hole and secure
by pushing the seal cap fully into the head hole (See Figure on next
page).
IMpORTAnT: never store leftover kerosene over the summer. Using
old fuel can damage your heater.
