OPERATION
Continued
STORING,
TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
8
To Stop Heater
1. Unplug extension cord from outlet.
To Restart Heater
1.Wait two minutes after stopping heater.
2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7.
Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1.Drain fuel tank.
Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2.Replace drain plug if provided.
3.If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank, stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess debris from clogging filters 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.
!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 | See Storing, Transporting, or |
| of operation or as needed. | Shipping, above. |
Air output and | Replace every 500 hours of | See Air Output, Air Intake, |
lint filters | operation or once a year. | and Lint Filters, page 10. |
Air intake | Wash and dry with soap and | See Air Output, Air Intake, |
filter | water every 500 hours of op- | and Lint Filters, page 10. |
| eration or replace as needed. |
|
Fuel filter | Clean twice a heating season | See Fuel Filter, page 11. |
| or replace as needed. |
|
Spark plug | Clean and regap every 600 | See Spark Plug, page 12. |
| hours operation or replace |
|
| as needed. |
|
Fan blades | Clean each season or as needed. | See Fan, page 10. |
Motor | Not required/permanently lubricated | |
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