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operation
VENTING
STARING THE HEATER
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.
1. The heater is factory set for operation without room thermostat.
2. If operation with room (remote) thermostat is desired, remove the
socket cover (number 1 below) and insert the thermostat plug into the
socket.
3. Fill the tank with proper fuel.
4. Connect the supply plug to a 115V ~ 60 Hz single phase grounded
socket. The green lamp indicates that the heater is powered.
WARNING
• THE APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
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Kerosene Portable Heaters Manual
OPERATION
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.
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.
KEROSENE (#1-K)
For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested that #1-K kerosene be used. #1-K kero-
sene 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.
NOTE: Kerosene should only be stored in a blue container that is clearly marked “kerosene”.
Never store kerosene in a red container. Red is associated with gasoline.
• NEVER store kerosene in the living space. Kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated area out-
side 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, #2 (fuel oil), JP-8, or Jet A fuel oil is a suitable substitute.
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL
SOURCE.
TO START THE HEATER
1. The heater is factory set for operation without room thermostat.
2. If operation with room (remote) thermostat is desired, remove the socket cover (number 1 below) and insert
the thermostat plug into the socket.
3. Fill the tank with proper fuel.
4. Connect the supply plug to a 115V ~ 60 Hz single phase grounded socket. The green lamp indicates that
the heater is powered.
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
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WARNING
• NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE.
CAUTION
• WHEN THIS HEATER IS CONNECTED TO A FLUE PIPE, THE FLUE
PIPE SHALL TERMINATE IN A VERTICAL SECTION AT LEAST
TWO FEET LONG AND SUFFICIENT DRAFT SHALL BE CREATED
TO ASSURE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE HEATER.
WHERE BACK DRAFTS MAY OCCUR, A VERTICAL CAP SHOULD
BE USED ON THE EXIT FROM THE FLUE PIPE. HORIZONTAL
RUNS OF THE FLUE PIPE SHOULD HAVE A RISE 1 IN 10 AWAY
FROM THE HEATER.
