QUICK CURES FOR COMMON TROUBLES
Action to be Taken
Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper.
Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure
kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Fill with clean, pure kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Check and replace batteries if necessary. Replace igniter
coil, disconnected or broken wire.
Use the wick adjusting knob to lower wick until the igniter
contacts top of wick
Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper.
Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure
kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Burn wick clean. (In more serious cases, trim with scissors.)
Heater Won't Light
1. Water in kerosene
2. Empty tank
3. Igniter fails to glow
brightly
4. Igniter coil contacts side
of wick
Flame Flickers or Dies
1. Water in kerosene
2. Wick covered with carbon
or tar
Use adjusting knob to lower wick.
Move out of direct drafts.
Use wire handle to rotate burner until it seats on ring encircling
wick.
Burn wick clean. (In more serious cases, trim with scissors.)
Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper.
Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure
kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Flame Smokes or Causes Odor
1. Flame too high
2. Air drafts hitting heater
3. Burner unit not leveled
4. Wick contaminated with
carbon or tar
5. Impure kerosene
Drain tank.
Replace wick.
Fill with clean, pure kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Excessive Wick Burning Down
1. Dangerous volatile fuel
such as alcohol, gasoline,
paint thinner, etc. mixed
in kerosene.
Remove wick assembly and dry out wick on absorbent paper.
Drain tank. Reinstall wick assembly. Fill with clean, pure
kerosene (1-K Low Sulphur).
Burn wick clean. ( See page 7 )
Wick Adjuster Sticks
1. Water in kerosene
2. Carbon or tar build-up
on wick
IF fire occures : Exit quickly and warn others. Call fire department.
DO NOT : Move heater , try to smother fire , or put water on the fire.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!