5
GB
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1or 2 quarts of clean
kerosene to tank,stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess
debris from clogging fi lters during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and
dirty fuel. Check with local automotive service stations that
recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place
is free of dust and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT:
Do not store kerosene over summer months for
use during next heating season. Using old fuel could damage
heater.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe
burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item
How Often
How To
Fuel tank
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or as
needed
See
Storing, Transporting,or Shipping
Air output andlint fi lters
Replace every 500 hours of operation or once a
year
See
Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters
, page
8
Air intake fi lter
Wash and dry with soap and water every 500
hours of operation or as needed
See
Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters
, page
8
Fuel fi lter
Clean twice a heating season or as needed
See
Fuel Filter
, page 6
Ignitor
No maintenance required
Fan blades
Clean every season or as needed
See
Fan
, page 11
Motor
Not required/permanently lubricated
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe
burns and electrical shock can occur.
HEATER WITH FUSED OR NON-FUSED IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY
ATTENTION
: The ignition control has built-in protection against current overloads.
Use the light in the ON/OFF switch to troubleshoot the fault condition.
FAULT CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor does not start fi ve seconds
after heater is plugged in (ON/OFF
switch light remains on)
1. Bad electrical connection between motor
and ignition control assembly or ignition
control assembly and power cord
2. Binding pump rotor
3. Defective ignition control assembly
4. Defective motor
1. Check all electrical connections. See
Wiring
Diagram
, page 17
2. If fan does not turn freely, see
Pump Rotor
, page
10
3. Replace ignition control assembly
4. Replace motor
Motor starts and runs but heater
does not ignite (ON/OFF switch
light remains on)
1. No fuel in tank
2. Pump pressure incorrect
3. Dirty fuel fi lter
4. Obstruction in nozzle assembly
5. Water in fuel tank
6. Bad electrical connection between
ignitor and ignition control assembly
7. Defective ignitor
8. Defective ignition control assembly
1. Fill tank with kerosene
2. See
Pump Pressure Adjustment
, page 8
3. See
Fuel Filter
, page 6
4. See
Nozzle Assembly
, page 8
5. Drain and fl ush fuel tank with clean kerosene.
See
Storing, Transporting, or Shipping
, page 4
6. Check electrical connections. See
Wiring
Diagram
, page 17
7. Replace
ignitor
, see page 7
8. Replace
ignition control assembly,
seepage 11
WARNING: High voltage!
WARNING: High voltage!
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TROUBLESHOOTING