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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.
WARNING
• NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE.
Operation
fUElING THE HEATER
For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested that #1-K
kerosene be used. #1-K kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate
contaminants, such as sulfur, which can cause a rotten egg odor during
the operation of the heater. However, #1, #2 (fuel oil), JP-8 or Jet A fuel
oil 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.
It is always a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the fist 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.
NOTICE
Kerosene should only be stored in a blue container that is clearly
marked “kerosene”. Never store kerosene in a red container. Red is as-
sociated 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.
KEROSENE (1-K)
