TESTING THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE: At least once a week during the heating season, it is
important to test the safety shut-off device to be sure that it is operating properly. WITH THE HEATER TURNED OFF,
raise the wick using the wick adjuster knob to the fully raised position. Grabbing the protective grille, give the heater a firm
shake. If the automatic safety shut-off device is working properly, you will hear a loud noise as the ratchet is disengaged
and the torsion spring drops the wick into the body of the heater. To verify that the wick has been completely lowered,
turn the wick adjuster knob in a counterclockwise direction. If the automatic safety shut-off device is functioning properly,
the wick will have been completely lowered. If you are able to lower the wick further using the wick adjuster knob, this
means that it is time to perform the "Carbon Removal Dry Burning" procedure described on page 9 again.
LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER
Carefully following the instructions for storage given below will insure that your heater will operate efficiently and safely
next season (Fig. 12/Fig. 13).
- Using a small amount of kerosene, swirl and rinse the inside of the tank. NEVER mix water with the
kerosene as it will cause rust inside the tank. Pour the kerosene out making sure that you remove it all.
- With the fuel tank empty, ignite the heater. With the wick at its maximum height, keep the wick burning until
it burns out completely (about 1 hour). It is best to do this outside or in an extremely well ventilated area.
- Remove the batteries and the burner assembly. Then, remove the wick adjuster from the fuel
reservoir. Dry the Inside of the fuel reservoir completely. If carbon has accumulated on the wick
adjuster, remove it. Remove any carbon or soot that is present on the burner assembly.
- Remove the batteries (Fig.12) from the battery case before storing the heater to prevent leakage and corrosion.
Remove the 5 cabinet screws and lift off they the cabinet and grille assembly.
Remove the burner. Remove the wick adjuster from the fuel reservoir. Thoroughly dry the Inside of the fue
tank. Using a screwdriver and/or a brush, remove any carbon, tar or soot that might have accumulated on
the wick adjuster, wick guide or burner.
- After a thorough cleaning, reassemble the heater. It is important when reassembling the wick adjuster
to be sure to maintain an equal gap between the wick adjuster and the wick guide cylinder all around.
See "Wick Replacement" on page11 for reference. (figure 19)
- Store the heater with the wick in the fully lowered position and the automatic safety shut-off device
deactivated.
- Store the heater in the original box with the original packing material and also keep the OWNER'S MANUALwith the heater.
Store in an area that is well ventilated.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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