Dyna-Glo RMC-95C6B Use and Care Manual
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1. Once you see that the wick has been lit lower the burn chamber back down over the wick Rotate the burner knob from side to side a few times to make sure that the burner is positioned properly on the wick adjuster Then begin following the steps outined in Adjusting the wick page 7 CAUTION Make sure that you do not leave the match or any portion of it match head etc in the burner area Debris left from the match can cause an uneven alignment of the burner and may result in smoke incomplete combustion odor or fire WICK m C ye FILAMENT ERT m ee onm ONNER Fe a X NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 7 CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM If the automatic ignition system fails to operate properly perform the following checks CS BATTERIES 2 C cell batteries are located at the rear of the heater Igniter Replace with new batteries IGNITER PLUG If the automatic ignition system still doesn t work Fig 15 after replacing the batteries check the igniter plug If the glow coil filament is broken bent or doesn t glow when engaged via the ignition lever it must be replaced CAUTION Be sure igniter plug is Type B 2 5V DC 1A only To replace the igniter plug Fig 15 Remove the batteries Remove the 2 cabinet screws and lift off the cabinet and grill ass2. PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATER QOWNER S MANUAL MODEL RMC 95C6 RMC 95C6B LISTED Before the first use of this heater please read this OWNER S MANUAL very carefully This OWNER S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to the proper manner in which to assemble the heater maintain the heater store the heater and most importantly how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient manner please keep this manual for future reference GHP Group Inc Niles IL 60714 3302 USA TELEPHONE 1 877 447 4768 4221 0082 00 04 14 Rev 06 IMWK23DG GCU NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING CAUTIONS SAFETY GUIDE WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION RISK OF FIRE NEVER use any fuel other than water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene NEVER use fuel such as gasoline benzene paint thinners or other oil compounds in this heater NEVER refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating or still hot NEVER use heater in areas where flammable vapors or gases may be present NEVER fill heater fuel tank in living space fill tank outdoors NEVER store or transport kerosene in other than a metal or plastic container that is 1 acceptable for kerosene 2 non red in color and 3 clearly marked Kerosene NEVER store kerosene in the living space kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated place outside the living area The unit is EXTREMELY HOT while in op
3. Fig B Reassemble the heater and replace the batteries 12 WICK REPLACEMENT The wick in your heater needs replacing if after repeated cleanings any of the following conditions still exist slow to light hard movement of the wick adjuster knob kerosene odor while burning low heat output slow warm up damaged wick Use only a genuine replacement wick REPLACEMENT WICK NUMBER Kero World 32225 Dura Heat DH 145 Glowick 30856 If cleaning the Wick does not improve performance you will need to replace the wick Refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE see page 14 which outlines conditions under which the wick should be replaced DO NOT attempt to substitute any other type of wick device or a wick designed for another brand or model heater You could damage the heater and create a potential fire hazard Call customer service at 1 877 447 4768 to order a wick ATTENTION The only tools needed to replace the Wick are A pair of pliers e A flat blade screwdriver Aplastic bag with a twist tie Visit our website at www ghpgroupinc com heaters faqs aspx and select RMC 95C6 RMC 95C6B for a link to a detailed video demonstrating wick replacement 1 Push down the manual shut off knob and turn the wick adjustment knob on of OFF 2 Use a screwdriver to loosen and remove cabinet screws on either side of the heater cabinet 3 Use the carrying handle to lift the cabinet straight up and away from the h
4. your room becomes too hot open a door or a window or turn off the heater SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER CONTENTS OF OWNER S MANUAL ITEM PAGE ITEM PAGE CAUTIONS SAFETY GUIDE 1 10 CARBON REMOVAL DRY BURNING 8 1 INTRODUCTION 2 M WICK ASSEMBLY 9 2 FEATURES 2 2 WICK REPLACEMENT 9 11 B UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 3 4 13 EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER 12 4 KEROSENE 1 K ONLY 4 5 14 AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE 12 13 5 FUELING YOUR HEATER 5 15 LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 13 6 AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM 6 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 14 7 CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM 7 1 PARTS LIST 15 8 ADJUSTING THE WICK 7 8 ig EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 15 WICK MAINTENANCE 8 19 SPECIFICATIONS 15 1 INTRODUCTION Please read this OWNER S MANUAL carefully It will show you how to assemble maintain and operate the heater safely and efficiently to obtain full benefit from its many built in features 2 FEATURES Carrying handle Rear guard grill Door Manual shut off knob Fuel gauge Drip tray Top plate Body Cabinet Front guard grill Battery case Back side Wick ad
5. 4 Remove Wick adjustment knob which you had temporarily replaced to test wick operation 25 Replace the cabinet base making certain to align the automatic safety shutoff system lever and the wick adjustment shaft which holds the knob with the appropriate slots in the cabinet base Begin by aligning them and gently snap the cabinet base in place over the wick assembly 26 Replace the heater cabinet Make certain the grill guard prongs are inserted securely into the proper holes on the heater and the front cabinet matches the front of the heater 27 Fasten the cabinet to the heater with the two screws 28 Replace the wick adjustment knob To be certain it is properly positioned on the wick adjustment shaft raise the wick to its full height 11 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 13 EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER To extinguish the heater push down on the manual shut off knob Fig 18 with one hand while holding the wick adjuster knob in the other hand You will feel the pressure of spring action attempting to turn the wick adjuster knob in a counter clockwise direction in your hand By slowly relaxing your grip on the wick adjuster knob you will allow the spring to gradually lower the wick and extinguish the flame When there is no further pressure from the spring action confirm that the wick has been fully lowered by turning the wick adjuster knob in a counter clockwise direction Fig 18 as far as it will go Afte
6. ATTENDED WHILE BURNING D INSTALLING CARRYING HANDLE Fig 6 Insert the carrying handle into the holes on the cabinet by aligning holes on brackets of top plate E INSTALLING TOP GUARD Fig 7 Align the 2 brackets on the top guard with the 2 mounting brackets on the front and rear guards e Secure each bracket with a screw Make sure that the brackets on the top guard are positioned outside the mounting brackets on the front and rear guards F INSTALLING BATTERIES Fig 8 e Battery holder is located on the back of the heater e Open the battery cover from the battery case Insert two 2 C cell batteries according to the plus and minus markings inside of the holder e Replace the battery cover to the heater G Now your heater is completely assembled Fig 9 4 KEROSENE 1 K ONLY It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the operation of this heater that you use the proper grade of kerosene The proper grade of kerosene is identified as 1 K Kerosene DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH ANY FUEL OTHER THAN 1 K KEROSENE 1 K Kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants such as sulphur which can cause a rotten egg odor during operation of the heater KEROSENE SHOULD ONLY BE STORED IN A BLUE CONTAINER THAT IS CLEARLY MARKED KEROSE
7. B PS CV08RB MICA WINDOW WS CV09 DOOR RMC 95C6 WS CV34 DOOR RMC 95C6B WS CV34B FUEL GAUGE WS CV21 FUEL GAUGE GASKET WS CV22 TANK ASS Y RMC 95C6 PS CV23R3 TANK ASS Y RMC 95C6B PS CV23R3B IGNITER ASS Y PS CV24R1 WICK SLEEVE PS CV35 N 1 D oJI NINIT A Y 19 SPECIFICATIONS Model No RMC 95C6 RMC 95C6B Type of Heater Convection Heat Output Max 23 000 BTU hr Fuel Tank Integral Tank Capacity 1 9 U S gallons Continuous Combustion Time Approx 8 12 hr Max Fuel Consumption 0 167 U S gallons hr Ignition Method Battery C Cell x2 Igniter Type B Height 27 inches Dimensions Width 17 5 inches Depth 17 5 inches Wick Height 25 64 IN 10mm Replacement Wick Number Kero World 32225 Dura Heat DH 145 Glowick 30856 15 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser of this Forced Air Convection Radiant Heater and warrants against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of retail sale GHP Group Inc at it s option will either provide replacement parts or replace or repair the unit when properly returned to the retailer where purchased or one of our service centers as directed by GHP Group Inc within one 1 year of retail purchase Shipping cos
8. E BURNING 6 AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM For safety and convenience this heater features an automatic ignition system 2 C cell batteries included with the heater provide the power for the igniter which lights the wick once it has been raised to its maximum height To use the automatic ignition system Make sure the batteries have been installed Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until the wick has been raised to its maximum height Fig 12 Push the ignition lever Fig 13 to bring the glowing igniter into contact with the wick This will cause ignition to occur As soon as you see that the wick has been lit release the ignition lever This will automatically lower the burn chamber back down over the wick Rotate the burner knob from side to side a few times to make sure that the burner is positioned properly on the wick adjuster Then begin following the steps outlined in Adjusting the wick page 7 Fig 12 Fig 13 IGNITION VIA MATCH FE atc If you encounter a problem with the ignition mechanism or if you have dead batteries it is possible to light the heater with a match Fig 14 ii z BA The procedure is as follows Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until the wick has been raised to its maximum height Lift the burn chamber by using the burner knob Fig 14 Touch a lighted match to the exposed top edge of the wick
9. ERFILL YOUR HEATER Allow the siphon pump to drain thoroughly before you remove it from the tank and the kerosene container TIGHTEN After fueling the fuel tank of the heater by using siphon pump make sure that you loosen counter clock wise the cap on the siphon pump to drain Fig 11 throughly the remaining kerosene in the siphon pump For the reuse of siphon pump make sure that you tighten clock wise the cap on the siphon pump to transfer the kerosene into the fuel tank properly Fig 11 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FUELING OF THE HEATER When fueling your heater for the first time and any other time when the tank has been completely empty as in Dry Burning page 8 make sure to allow the wick to soak a minimum 60 minutes before you attempt to light the heater Take note of the time you started to soak the wick or use a kitchen timer or wrist watch with an alarm feature Failure to properly soak the wick can trap air pockets in the wick causing the heater to burn poorly Premature ignition can destroy your wick IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIRST IGNITION OF HEATER The first time you light your heater there may be some odor due to the burning off of oils used in the manufacturing process To avoid this you may wish to burn the heater outside on a calm and windless day If it s windy consider a porch or garage or other room where the windows can be open to disperse the odor 5 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHIL
10. Line up the pins with the slotted holes inside the wick adjuster Then lightly press each of the three pins of the wick now attached to the wick sleeve toward the center away from the slanted grooves of the wick adjuster allowing the wick do drop slightly Once the pins line up with each hole press firmly on each pin toward the slanted grooves securely through each hole NOTE Turn the wick adjustment knob and check to be sure that the wick moves up and down freely 14 The wick height will automatically be set to the correct burning height of 3 8 10mm NOTE Be sure to check wick height It should be 3 8 RIM OF WICK ADJUSTER holder WICK 25 64 IN 10 mm 10 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 15 Turn the wick assembly upside down to replace the wick cover 16 Align the tabs on the wick cover with the four screw holes on the bottom of the assembly as shown and snap it into place Be certain of firm contact at all points 17 Be sure the rubber seal on tank is properly seated lt Fig B gt Fig B 18 1 Turn the wick adjustment knob to the fully raised position 2 Pull lightly on the skirt of the wick to remove any slack 3 Press lightly to secure the skirt to the retainer teeth on the wick cover 4 You will need to hold the knob in the clockwise position to keep the wick raised lt Fig A gt x WICK INSTALLATION
11. NE NEVER STORE KEROSENE IN A RED CONTAINER Red containers are associated with gasoline NEVER store kerosene in the living space Kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated place outside the living area NEVER use any fuel other than water clear 1 K kerosene NEVER use fuel such as gasoline benzene alcohol white gas camp stove fuel paint thinners or other oil compounds in this heater These are volatile fuels that can cause explosion or uncontrolled flames The best way to purchase kerosene is in a pre packaged metal or plastic blue colored container The second choice would be to buy it from a dealer who stores it in a 55 gallon drum The third choice is to buy kerosene from a dealer who stores it in a large underground or above ground tank Kerosene that is contaminated with even a small amount of water will prevent a kerosene heater from functioning properly As you move from the first choice in purchasing kerosene pre packaged container to the third choice large storage tank the likelinood of water being present from condensation increases If you purchase kerosene in bulk know your dealer NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING It is normal for a kerosene heater to give off a slight odor upon start up and shut down After 5 10 minutes of operation the heater should have reached its normal operating temperature and any odor should be very slight NEVER store kerosene in direct sunlight or near a s
12. OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE REMEDY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GRANTED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES IN NO EVENT WILL GHP GROUP INC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you CLAIMS HANDLED AS FOLLOWS 1 Contact your retailer and explain the problem 2 _ If the retailer is unable to resolve the problem contact our Customer Service Dept detailing the heater model the problem and proof of date of purchase 3 Arepresentative will contact you DO NOT RETURN THE HEATER TO GHP GROUP INC unless instructed by our Representative This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TO REGISTER THE WARRANTY ON YOUR HEATER PLEASE FILL OUT THIS CARD COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITHIN 14 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OR REGISTER ON LINE AT www ghpgroupinc com NAME PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP MODEL SERIAL DATE PURCHASED DEALER PURCHASED FROM TYPE OF STORE CITY amp STATE WHERE PURCHASED PRICE PAID Please Take a Minute To Give Us Yo
13. TIP Lock the tip over switch TOS by inserting locking pliers or a clothes pin between the TOS plates preventing the weight from triggering the TOS mechanism as you install the new wick Install the new wick in the raised position Remember to remove pliers or clothes pin before reassembling amp lighting heater 19 5 Replace the wick assembly on the heater with the wick raised 6 The wick adjuster knob will need to be positioned between the caution and warning labels lt Fig C gt 7 Replace two diagonally opposite wing nuts first 8 Then the remaining two 9 Tighten each of the four wing nuts gradually until the wick assmbly is firmly in place 20 While your heater is disassembled check the Automatic Safety Shutoff system Remove the locking pliers or clothes pin from the TOS mechanism if you used them to assist with the wick installation Trip the automatic shutoff system by nudging the pendulum Raise the wick by turning wick adjuster knob Trip it again to make certain it is operating correctly 21 Turn the Wick Adjustment knob to test its operation Be certain the Wick operates smoothly as the knob is turned CLOCKWISE and COUNTER CLOCKWISE 22 Test Ignition Raise the Wick to its full height The Ignition Plug should be within 3 64 to 5 64 1 mm to 2 mm of the Wick when the Lever is pulled CAUTION Do not touch the HOT glowing ignitor 23 Be sure to check that the wick is set at the correct height of 3 8 10 mm 2
14. adjuster knob to the fully raised position Grabbing the protective grill give the heater a firm shake If the 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 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 8 again 15 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 19 Fig 20 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 a good idea to do this outside or in an extremely well ventilated area Remove the batteries Remove the 2 cabinet screws and lift off the cabinet and grill assembly Remove the burner Remove the wick adjuster from th
15. ain tank Remove wick assembly amp replace wick Reinstall wick assembly Fill tank with water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene Perform Carbon Removal Dry Burning procedure Replace wick if necessary Push the safety reset lever see diagram on P 2 to engage the automatic safety shut off device Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob Call Fire Department Exit quickly and warn others DO NOT Move heater try to smother fire or put water on fire 14 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 17 PARTS LIST 8 EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING DRAWING PART NOTE SPECIFY MODEL NUMBER AND NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS TOP GRILLE PS CVO01 CARRYING HANDLE WS CV02R TOP PLATE RMC 95C6 WS CV03 TOP PLATE RMC 95C6B WS CV03B BURNER ASS Y WS CV04 WICK COVER WS CV25 REAR GRILLE PS CV060 CABINET BASE RMC 95C6 WS CV12 CABINET BASE RMC 95C6B WS CV12B WIND COVER WS CV17 WICK ADJUSTER ASS Y 2113 0032 00 COMPLETE WICK See Below WICK ADJUSTER GASKET PS CV19R SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE See 9 DRIP TRAY ASS Y RMC 95C6 PS CV32R1 DRIP TRAY ASS Y RMC 95C6B PS CV32R1B FUEL CAP GASKET WS CV30 FUEL CAP ASS Y WS CV29 WICK ADJUSTER KNOB RMC 95C6 WS CV14 WICK ADJUSTER KNOB RMC 95C6B WS CV14B BATTERY CASE ASS Y RMC 95C6 WS CV27R1 BATTERY CASE ASS Y RMC 95C6B _ WS CV27R1B FRONT GRILLE PS CV061 CABINET RMC 95C6 PS CV08R CABINET RMC 95C6
16. ason Note Burn your heater dry as noted above weekly during the heating season or necessary thereafter Check your wick often to see if CARBON REMOVAL DRY BURNING is necessary Carbon removal will NOT be effective if your fuel has been contaminated by water or any other liquid In this case you must clean the fuel tank replace the wick and soak it for 60 MINUTES in fresh K 1 Kerosene 8 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 11 WICK ASSEMBLY Check at least once a month The burner assembly sits on top of the wick guide Over time tar deposits can accumulate on the wick guide and this can prevent the burner assembly from seating properly This can result in poor combustion smoke odor etc To prevent this from happening tar deposits on the wick guide can be removed as follows Making sure that the heater is both cool and turned off lower the wick to the off position Remove the batteries located at the rear of the heater Remove the 2 cabinet screws Lift off the cabinet and grill assembly as shown in illustration Fig A Using the wick adjuster knob raise the top of the wick until it is even with the top of the wick guide Using a flat edge screwdriver scrape off the tar deposits Be careful not to allow any of the tar deposits to drop into the grooves of the wick guide A small vacuum cleaner can be used to remove the tar deposits that have been scraped off
17. e fuel reservoir Thoroughly dry the inside of the fuel 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 page 7 for reference Remove the batteries from the battery case before storing the heater to prevent leakage and corrosion Store the heater with the wick in the fully lowered position and the safety shut off device deactivated Store the heater in the original box with the original packing material and keep the OWNER S MANUAL with the heater Store in an area that is well ventilated 13 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heater Will Not Light 1 Fuel tank is empty 2 Water present in kerosene 3 Igniter plug fails to glow 4 Igniter plug makes contact with side of wick Heater Produces Smoke or Odor 1 Flame is too high 2 Heater is in an air draft 3 Burner is not level 4 Carbon or tar built up on wick 5 Contaminated kerosene Flame Flickers or Dies 1 Water present in kerosene 2 Carbon or tar built up on wick Wick Burning Down Excessively 1 Dangerous v
18. e understood that common sense caution and carefulness are factors which cannot be built into this heater These factors must be supplied by the person s installing maintaining or operating the kerosene heater Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you do not understand NEVER leave heater operating if you intend to leave for any period of time Always make sure to turn heater off and inspect to insure that it is completely extinguished prior to going to bed NEVER leave heater unattended NEVER use as a source of heat for drying objects NEVER place objects on the top plate amp _WARNING RISK OF BURNS NEVER operate the heater without the guard or grill completely attached 24 IF POOR QUALITY KEROSENE is used a rapid accumulation of carbon and tar is likely This may cause a strong odor and will destroy the wick Additional heater damage may occur as the wick becomes more difficult to adjust The use of poor quality fuel could also make the wick very hard to extinguish Always make sure the fire is out See page 12 Extinguishing the Heater ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE cannot be changed by adjusting the heater A Kerosene heater is either on or off There is no temperature adjustment If heater output is reduced by lowering the wick in any way improper combustion will occur producing odors and an accumulation of tar and carbon If
19. eater 4 Gently pull the wick adjustment 5 Remove the cabinet base by 6 Trip the pendulum on the knob off the heater lifting it from the back and automatic safety shutoff tilting it forward to clear the system to lower the wick wick adjuster assembly NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 7 Remove the four wing nuts 8 Replace the wick adjustment knob temporarily which hold the wick assembly Turn the knob CLOCKWISE to raise the wick to the heater and carefully lift the wick assembly from the heater 9 Hold the wick assembly up side down using caution grasp the wick cover firmly PULL it off with a sharp tug If you have difficulty doing so try loosening the wick cover with a flat blade screwdriver CAUTION The inside of wick cover has sharp teeth The use of work gloves is suggested to avoid injury 10 Remove the wick by 11 Install the new wick and 12 Push the new wick into the folding it to the inside insert the 3 pins on a new retainer teeth of the wick Then remove the wick wick into the 3 holes on sleeve so that the wick sleeve from the bottom of the wick sleeve in the adheres tightly around the the assembly upward direction See the inside of the wick sleeve arrow marked fup on smoothing out any wrinkles the wick sleeve NOTE DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE STAINLESS STEEL WICK HOLDER 13
20. embly Pull the ignition lever to raise the igniter plug Push the igniter plug in and turn in a clockwise direction to remove Install a new igniter plug Type B 2 5V DC 1A only by pushing it in and turning it ina counter clockwise direction Reassemble the heater and replace the batteries TEST IGNITION Using the wick adjuster knob raise the wick to its maximum height Pull the ignition lever The igniter plug should be within 1 2mm of the wick when the ignition lever is fully engaged 8 ADJUSTING THE WICK After lighting the heater it is important to check the heater flame within the first 5 7 minutes of operation During the first 5 minutes after ignition the burner chamber warms up and flames will become visible at the top of burner These flames will gradually build up After 5 7 minutes of operation you should use the wick adjuster knob to obtain the proper flame height The proper flame height is a 1 2 flame above the center flame spreader disk with even distribution of flame around the flame spreader disk visible through the clear window of the heater See pictures below for reference As you continue to operate the heater the temperature of the heater and the temperature of the room will continue to change As the heater warms up the kerosene in the tank will vaporize faster and this could require adjusting the wick adjuster down in order to maintain the desired 1 2 flame height Therefore it is neces
21. eration Due to high surface temperatures keep children clothing furniture and other combustible objects at least 36 away from top and front area RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the heater In a house of typical construction that is one that is not of unusually tight construction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against air infiltration an adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is provided through infiltration however if the heater is used in a small room where less than 200 cubic feet 5 7 m of air space is provided for each 1 000 BTU per hour of heater rating considering the maximum burner adjustment the door s to adjacent room s should be kept open or the window to the outside should be opened at least 1 inch 25 4 mm to guard against potential buildup of indoor air pollution DO NOT use the heater in a bathroom or any other small room with the door closed NEVER use heater to heat or boil water or use as a cooking appliance WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL MAINTAIN AND OR OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE NOTE The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must b
22. hat is completely calm and windless If it s too windy outside you can consider a porch breezeway or other room with all of the windows open to disperse the strong odor Step 1 With your fuel tank nearly empty burn your heater without refilling until the flame starts to burn out then raise the wick to its highest possible setting and leave it there until it burns out completely Wait 60 minutes then re light the wick with a match if necessary and allow it to burn out again Once the heater is cool to the touch remove the cabinet and brush the top of the wick with an old tooth brush or other stiff bristle brush to remove any remaining ash A canister type vacuum cleaner may be a useful tool in removing this ash Step 2 The first step should remove most carbon and your wick should feel softer to the touch If any part still feels hard you can use small pliers to pinch these hard spots and break up the carbon into pieces After doing this replace the cabinet add a small amount of fuel wait at least one hour and then repeat step 1 Carry out Carbon Removal Dry Burning within 7 seven days after your first use of your new heater to reduce carbon build up on the wick s burning surface after every two tankfuls of fuel and or every week during the heating season Afterwards dry burn your heater anytime the wick appears to be hard CHECK YOUR WICK OFTEN Dry burn your wick and remove all fuel from your heater at the end of the heating se
23. juster knob Fuel cap Ignition lever NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING 3 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION RISK OF BURNS DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE GUARD OR GRILL 1 REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX Fig 2 NOTE Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage e Heater Top guard Handle Top plate e 2 O cell batteries e Siphon pump Bag of screws for top grill assembly Owner s manual Safety Tips Manual 2 ASSEMBLING A Remove all packing materials from heater Fig 3 B MOUNTING TOP PLATE Fig 4 Align the arrow marking on the top plate with the carrying handle hole on the cabinet and place the top plate on the cabinet C INSTALLING FRONT AND REAR GUARDS Fig 5A and Fig 5B e Hang the upper portion of the front guard notched to allow for the igniter door on the Upper Grill brackets with the downward hooked grill rods Fig 5A e Snap the lower portion of the front guard into the holes in the Lower Grill brackets with the inward hooked grill rods Fig 5B Install the rear guard in the same way Top plate Front guard Siphon Pump Carrying handle Top guard 5 Rear guard Batteries Toe Top guard Screws gF Fig 4 Fig 5A NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UN
24. mended setting the wick stop setting could result in the risk of fire and or carbon monoxide poisoning NOTE If you find that the wick will not raise push the safety reset lever see diagram on P 2 to engage the safety shut off device Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob WARNING RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND FIRE DO NOT OPERATE HEATER AT WICK SETTING LOWER THAN MINIMUM WICK STOP SETTING 9 WICK MAINTENANCE DRY BURN Wick maintenance is necessary to prevent soot production low heat output and performance issues Carbon and tar will build up on the top of the wick during regular use of this product Wick maintenance is required within the first seven 7 days of your first use of the heater and every 2 tankfuls of fuel and or every week during the heating season If the wick feels hard and brittle this indicates that wick maintenance is necessary in order to keep your heater performing accordingly Check Your Wick Often v If the wick is hard to light v If the wick is hard to raise or difficult to adjust by turning the wick adjustment knob v If the wick fails to drop completely when you press the shut off knob v Ifthe top of the wick is stiff and hard Note Poor fuel or fuel contaminated with water will also turn the wick hard PERFORMING WICK DRY BURN REMOVING CARBON FROM THE WICK Dry burning your heater will cause a strong odor For this reason it is best to dry burn your heater outdoors on a day t
25. olatile fuel mixed with kerosene gasoline benzene alcohol white gas paint thinner camp stove fuel oil compound Wick Adjuster Sticks 1 Water present in kerosene 2 Carbon or tar built up Wick will not raise Heater is enveloped in flames Fill tank with water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene Drain tank Remove wick assembly amp replace wick Reinstall wick assembly Fill tank with water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene Replace batteries Replace igniter plug Check for broken or disconnected wire Lower wick using wick adjuster knob until igniter plug makes contact with top of wick Using wick adjuster knob lower wick to desired 1 2 flame Move heater out of air draft Using burner knob rotate burner from side to side until it seats properly over wick Perform Carbon Removal Dry Burning procedure Replace wick if necessary Drain tank Remove wick assembly amp replace wick Reinstall wick assembly Fill tank with water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene Drain tank Remove wick assembly amp replace wick Reinstall wick assembly Fill tank with water clear 1 K kerosene or red dyed 1 K kerosene Perform Carbon Removal Dry Burning procedure Replace wick if necessary Drain and clean tank Remove and replace wick Fill tank with water clear 1 K keroseneor or red dyed 1 K kerosene Dr
26. ource of heat NEVER use kerosene that has been stored from one season to the next Kerosene deteriorates over time OLD KEROSENE WILL NOT BURN PROPERLY IN THIS HEATER A variety of problems can result from using poor quality kerosene smoke odor low flame difficult ignition difficult shut down flame flickers and dies excessive burning down of the wick reduced wick life wick adjuster sticking excessive deposits on the wick etc If you encounter any of the problems listed above check your kerosene If you discover that the kerosene is the problem get a fresh supply of WATER CLEAR 1 K KEROSENE OR RED DYED 1 K KEROSENE before using your heater again Ib FUELING YOUR HEATER NEVER FILL THE HEATER FUEL TANK IN THE LIVING SPACE FILL THE TANK OUTDOORS Before fueling the heater take the heater the kerosene and the manual siphon pump outdoors To use the manual siphon pump tighten the cap on the top of the siphon place the straight tube into the kerosene container and insert the flexible tube into the opening of the fuel tank By squeezing the bulb of the siphon pump fuel will be transferred from the kerosene container into the heater tank Fig 10 Carefully watch the fuel gauge on the base of the heater so that you will know when the tank is getting full When you approach the full mark loosen the cap on top of the siphon pump This will stop the flow of kerosene DO NOT OV
27. r 10 15 seconds open the door on the body of the heater lift the burner using the burner knob and visually confirm that there are no flames present This will confirm that the heater is completely extinguished CAUTION After extinguishing the heater allow at least 10 minutes before reigniting the heater This allows the heater time to cool off and return to a normal temperature Failure to allow the 10 minute cooling off period before reigniting the heater will result in the creation of a strong odor and possible flare up WARNING Carbon and tar can build up on the wick after the heater has been in use for a while This can interfere with the ability of the wick to be lowered into the body of heater and can result in the flame not extinguishing completely It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect the wick to maintain proper maintenance of the wick and to replace the wick when necessary in order to prevent the build up of carbon and tar from creating a dangerous situation where the heater does not fully extinguish AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE This heater is equipped with an automatic safety shut off device The purpose of this device is to quickly and efficiently shut off the heater should the heater be jarred or tipped over while in operation This is the main safety system that is built into the heater and it functions to prevent the flame from spreading if the heater is knocked over The automatic safety sh
28. sary to continue to monitor the flame height and to make adjustments using the wick adjuster knob to keep the proper flame height It is recommended that the heater be checked every 30 minutes in order to keep the proper adjustment because periodic adjustment is required Fig 16 CORRECT FLAME FLAME TOO HIGH FLAME TOO LOW Proper combustion Can Produce smoke Can produce odor and soot and carbon monoxide IMPORTANT NOTE NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING Always make sure to turn the heater off and inspect it to insure that it is completely extinguished prior to going to bed 7 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING NOTE During start up small adjustments to the flame can be performed by using the burner knob on the front of the burner and MOVING THE BURNER FROM SIDE TO SIDE until the flame at the top of burner is as even as possible DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER KNOB ONCE THE HEATER HAS REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THE FLAME HAS STABILIZED THE BURNER KNOB IS VERY HOT DURING OPERATION Fig 17 IMPORTANT NOTE This heater is designed to operate with a flame height of a 1 2 above the flame spreader disk at the top of the burner For proper combustion to occur it is very important that the flame height be adjusted so that itis neither too high nor too low Operating the heater at a wick setting below the minimum recom
29. ts labour costs etc are the responsibility of the purchaser DUTIES OF THE OWNER This heating appliance must be operated in accordance with the written instructions furnished with this heater This warranty shall not excuse the owner from properly maintaining this heater in accordance with the written instructions furnished with this heater A bill of sale canceled check or payment record must be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Original carton should be kept in case of warranty return of unit WHAT IS NOT COVERED 1 Damage resulting from use of improper fuel Damage caused by misuse or use contrary to the owners manual and safety guidelines Damage caused by a lack of normal maintenance Fuses Use of non standard parts or accessories Damage caused in transit Freight charges on warranty parts or heaters to and from the factory shall be the responsibility of the owner on Pw Dh This warranty does not imply or assume any responsibility for consequential damages that may result from the use misuse or the lack of routine maintenance of this heating appliance A cleaning fee and the cost of parts may be charged for appliance failures resulting from lack of maintenance This warranty does not cover claims which do not involve defective workmanship or materials FAILURE TO PERFORM GENERAL MAINTENANCE INCLUDING CLEANING WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN TO THE PURCHASER IN LIEU OF ALL
30. ur Answers To The Following Questions All Responses Are Used Solely For Market Research And Are Held In Strict Confidence Who primarily decided this purchase O Male C Female O 18 24 O 25 39 1140 59 O 60 and over Purpose of Purchase Do you own any other portable heaters O Yes O No If yes type brand How do you intend to use your new heater L Construction Site 1 Farm Warehouse Commercial L Garage Outbuilding O Other How did you become aware of this heater O In Store Display L NewspaperAd Magazine Ad C Friend Relative O TV Commercial O Store Salesperson O Other What made you select this heater O Style CO Size Portability Price CJ Package O Brand O Other Do you O own O rent Would you recommend this heater to a friend O Yes O No Please give us your comments THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM Information will be held confidential WARRANTY REGISTRATION IMPORTANT We urge you to fill out your warranty registration card within fourteen 14 days of date of purchase You can also register your warranty on the internet at www ghpgroupinc com Complete the entire serial number Retain this portion of the card for your records GHP Group Inc 6440 W Howard St Niles IL 60714 3302 Tel 877 447 4768 www ghpgroupinc com SAVE THIS CARD Place Postage Stamp Here GHP Group Inc 6440 W Howard St Niles IL 60714 3302
31. ut off device is built into the mechanism that raises and lowers the wick It has been designed so that if the pendulum is jarred by a shock of some sort it retracts a latch from the wick control shaft ratchet and a torsion spring reacts to drop the wick to its fully lowered position This rapid lowering of the wick extinguishes the flame If you find that the wick will not raise push the manual shut off knob see diagram on P 2 to engage the automatic safety shut off device Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob IMPORTANT NOTICE For the safety shut off device to function properly the wick must be free of carbon and tar deposits Regularly performing the Carbon Removal Dry burning procedure described in the Wick Maintenance and Carbon Removal Dry Burning sections on page 10 is very important to the proper functioning of this important safety device IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE CHECK THE SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE ONCE A WEEK DURING THE HEATING SEASON TO INSURE THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IMPORTANT NOTICE EVERY TIME THE WICK IS REMOVED OR REPLACED THE SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE MUST BE TESTED TO INSURE THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 12 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING TESTING THE 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
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