Desa R70D Storing Transporting, Or Shipping, Preventative Maintenance Schedule, How Often, How To

Models: R70D B70D

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STORING,

OWNER’S MANUAL

STORING,

TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING

Note: If shipping, transport companies re- quire fuel tanks to be empty.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.

Item

How Often

How To

1.

Drain fuel tank. Drain fuel through fuel

 

cap opening. Be sure all fuel is re-

 

moved.

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.

Fuel tank

Flush every 150-200 hours of opera-

 

tion or as needed.

Air output

Replace every 500 hours of operation

and lint filters

or once a year.

Air intake

Wash and dry with soap and water

filter

every 500 hours of operation or re-

 

place as needed.

Fuel filter

Clean twice a heating season or re-

 

place as needed.

See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping

See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 7

See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 7

See Fuel Filter, page 8

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.

Ignitor

No maintenance required.

 

Fan blades

Clean each season or as needed.

See Fan, page 7

Motor

Not required/permanently lubricated

 

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Desa R70D, B70D owner manual Storing Transporting, Or Shipping, Preventative Maintenance Schedule, How Often, How To

FAQ

How often should the fuel tank be drained?

The fuel tank should be drained and cleaned every 150-200 hours of operation, or as needed.

Is maintenance required for the ignitor?

No, the ignitor does not require any maintenance.

What should be done if debris is found in the fuel tank?

If debris is found in the fuel tank, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene, stir, and drain again to prevent clogging of filters during future use.