STORAGE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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1.Drain fuel tank.
Note: Locate drain plug on underside of fuel tank. Remove drain plug to drain all fuel. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2.Replace drain plug.
3.Add one gallon (4 liters) of clean kerosene to fuel tank.
4.Attach fuel cap.
5.Move heater forwards and backwards to stir fuel.
6.Remove drain plug and drain fuel tank. Be sure all fuel is removed.
7.Replace drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel.
8.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 Storage above. |
| of operation or as needed. |
|
Air output and | Replace every 500 hours of | See Air Output, Air Intake, |
lint filters | operation or once a year. | and Lint Filters, page 13. |
Air intake | Wash and dry with soap and | See Air Output, Air Intake, |
filter | water every 500 hours of | and Lint Filters, page 13. |
| operation or as needed. |
|
Fuel filter | Clean twice a heating season | See Fuel Filter, page 11. |
| or as needed. |
|
Spark plug | Clean and regap every 600 | See Spark Plug, page 12. |
| hours operation or replace |
|
| as needed. |
|
Fan blades | Clean every season or | See Fan, page 17. |
| as needed. |
|
Motor | Not required/permanently lubricated |