35,000, 50,000, And 55,000 Btu/Hr H.S.I. Series
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS
OPERATION
WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, page
2.They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1.Follow all ventilation and safety in- formation.
2.Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
3.Attach fuel cap.
4.Plug power cord of heater into three- prong, grounded extension cord. Exten- sion cord must be at least six feet long.
Extension Cord Wire Size
Requirements
•6 to 10 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord
•11 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord
•101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord
5.Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60 hertz,
TO STOP HEATER
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESTART HEATER
1.Unplug extension cord from outlet and wait 10 seconds (two minutes if heater has been running).
2.Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60 hertz, three hole, grounded out- let. Note: Ignitor will preheat for five seconds then heater will start.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING
Note: If shipping, transport companies re- quire fuel tanks to be empty.
1.Drain fuel tank. Drain fuel through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2.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 dur- ing future use.
3.Replace fuel cap. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check with local auto- motive service stations that recycle oil.
4.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
Item
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, op- erating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
How Often | How To |
Fuel tank | Flush every |
| as needed. |
Air output and lint filters | Replace every 500 hours of operation or |
| once a year. |
Air intake filter | Wash and dry with soap and water every |
| 500 hours of operation or replace as needed. |
Fuel filter | Clean twice a heating season or replace as |
| needed. |
Ignitor | No maintenance required. |
Fan blades | Clean each season or as needed. |
Motor | Not required/permanently lubricated. |
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping, above.
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 6.
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 6.
See Fuel Filter, page 7.
See Fan, page 6.
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