Sears 583.356 User's Manual
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1. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 583 356000 SERIAL NO owner write in No CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 30 000 BTU PORTABLE HEATER Operation and Maintenance Instructions with Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 Pt CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY RULES WARRANTY ASSEMBLY SAFETY COMPLIANCE HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER Electrical Information Fuel Specifications Ventilation Requirements Operation To Start Heater Using an Optional Thermostat Control Using the Safety Control Reset Button To Stop Heater Storage INTRODUCTION Read this Owner s Manual carefully and completely before attempting to use or service this heater Your Sears portable heater is designed and constructed to assure a long service life and provide maximum safety However improper use of any SAFETY RULES ONLY plug heater cord into 3 wire extension cord which plugs into standard household 3 prong outlet or properly installed adapter ONLY use electrical extension cords as recommended in this Manual NEVER fill heater fuel tank while heater is plugged into outlet NEVER use gasoline naphtha paint thinner alcohol or other vo atile liquids as fuel ONLY use heater in well ventilated areas as described in this Manual NEVER use heater in living or sleeping area NEVER use heater in areas having flammable vapor or heavy2. NEVER attempt to work on heater while it is plugged in while hot or if it must be in any position other than level with fuel in tank ALWAYS make sure heater is unplugged before attempting to remove spark plug ONLY use heater in accordance with local ordinances and codes WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this portable heater at no charge If the portable heater is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase Warranty service is available by simply returning the heater to the nearest Sears Service Center This warranty gives you the specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Department 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 ASSEMBLY Your heater was shipped fully assembled except for the fuel tank cap and gasket to eliminate the possibility of conden sation in the tank Remove the cap and gasket from the plastic bag and install on the tank SAFETY COMPLIANCE Safety requirements and model plate data comply with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE INC Safety Requirements ANSI A10 10 1981 HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Q Only plug heater into 3 wire extension cord which plugs into standard household 3 prong outlet or properly installed adapter This heater only works on standard h
3. 03 Warning Decal 079548 01 Owner s Manual SERVICE M51138 03 Wiring Decal OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 583 409960 Pressure Gauge 583 401050 Wheel and Handle Kit MODEL NO 583 356000 SEARS PORTABLE HEATER Should a need for repair parts or service occur contact a Sears Service HOW TO ORDER Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model and serial number of your portable heater will be found on a REPAI R PARTS decal located on top of the heater towards the rear WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 Part Number 2 Model Number 3 Part Description 4 Name or Merchandise If the parts you needare notstocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling A nn en er Terre neue Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 ee rr SSS een F642 15684 PRINTED IN U S A 079548 01
4. pressure or out counter clockwise until the gauge reads 3 0 PSI 4 Unplug the heater 5 Remove the gauge and replace the plug Filter End Cover Pipe Plug Hole Accessory Pressure Gauge Clockwise Counter Clockwise Adjusting Screw TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER POSSIBLE REMEDY PAGE ELECTRICAL TROUBLES Heater is plugged in but 1a Press reset button on safety control motor doss not start 1b Be sure outlet is delivering adequate thermostat if used is set voltage to call for heat but motor 1c Check condition of heater and does not start extension cord Repair or replace 1d Be sure extension cord complies with requirements as stated in this manual Replace safety control Check motor Replace if necessary Replace thermostat control 1 No power or low voltage at heater Safety control not functioning Motor not functioning Thermostat control if used not functioning RON PON MECHANICAL TROUBLES 1 Fan obstructed by mechanical 1a Check for bent sheetmetal shells or damage or dirt shrouds replace if necessary 1b Check for damaged fan clean or replace if necessary 1c Check for damaged motor mounting bracket replace if necessary 1d Check pump for easy rotation clean or replace if necessary FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLES 1 Fuel tank empty water in fuel 1a Fill tank if empty wrong fuel 1b Check for
5. thread the locknut aa 6 Upper Shell onto the plug Before tightening the nut position the plug so the gap between the electrodes faces the nozzle adapter as illustrated Tighten the nut 8 Position the nozzle adapter bracket so screw holes align Insert and tighten both screws 9 Push the spark plug wire terminal onto plug _10 Set the top fan shroud in position and install the upper shell aul gt lt 0 050 Lock Nut Rotate Spark Plug to Position Electrodes as Shown Nozzle Adapter Adapter Bracket MOTOR The motor is a sealed unit and cannot be lubricated or serviced electrically ot CLEANING THE FAN 1 Remove the upper shell as described in this manual and lift off the top fan shroud Wash the mounted fan with a damp cloth then dry carefully so as not to bend the blades If fan is very dirty loosen the fan setscrew and slip the fan off of the motor shaft Wash the fan in detergent and water and then dry the fan carefully so as not to bend the blades 3 Slip the fan onto the motor shaft and tighten the set screw as illustrated 4 Set the top fan shroud in position and install the upper shell ADJUSTMENTS 1 Remove the plug from the filter end cover and thread the accessory pressure gauge into the hole Start the heater and allow it to burn 3 The pressure gauge should read 3 0 PSI If not turn the adjusting screw in clockwise to increase the
6. water in tank clean tank and fuel filter if water is found water in the tank will form globules in the bottom which can be seen 1c Add fresh clean fuel to tank 2 Remove and wash in clean fuel Reinstall 3a Clean by blowing compressed air through nozzle from outlet end 3b Replace nozzle if cleaning does not solve problem 4 Adda nontoxic anti icer such as Heet Methanol Alcohol or Frostex to fuel 5 Clean air filters 6 Check fuel tank to fuel filter fit and fuel line to fuel filter fit for air leaks Seal as necessary Y IGNITION TROUBLES CAUTION DISCONNECT HEATER CORD Heater will not ignite but motor runs for a short time 2 Fuel filter clogged 3 Nozzle plugged or damaged 4 Extremely low temperature may cause fuel to thicken and not flow 5 Dirty air filters 6 Air leak at fuel filter 1 Spark plug wire disconnected 1 Install wire on blug from plug 2 Damaged spark plug wrong gap 2a Gap between electrodes should be 0 050 plug wet with fuel electrodes or about thickness of a dime Adjust carboned or plug damaged electrode gap 2b Dry plug 2c Inspect plug for worn or eroded electrodes replace if necessary 2d Replace a damaged spark plug CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 3 Unplug heater cord disconnect spark plug wire and connect heater cord Check transformer for spark
7. Install the fuel filter and bushing in the fuel tank Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter so m ff Install the side cover and screws 4 Normal operation requires that output air and lint filters be changed at the beginning of each heater season or after 250 hours of operation 5 To reach the output air and lint filters remove the three 3 filter end cover screws and end cover NOTE The fan guard simply slips onto the end cover but will come off with the end cover 6 Remove and discard the output air and lint filters 7 Install new output air and lint filters 8 Install the filter end cover on the heater and secure with three 3 screws 9 Install the fan guard Lint Filter Intake Air Filter Screw 3 Output Air Filter Filter End Cover Fan Guard 5 Remove the cap up end the heater and pour the fuel into the disposable container 6 Wipe the inside of the cap clean with a lint free cloth 7 Install the cap and properly dispose of the container of old and dirty fuel Side Cover Screw 2 UPPER SHELL REMOVAL NOTE Upper shell removal is necessary when access to internal parts of the heater is necessary 1 Remove the six 6 screws from the upper shell flanges which run along each side of the heater 2 Grip the upper shell flange along one side of the heater pull away from the heater to disengage it from the lower shell flange and lift up Disengage
8. a free of corrosive fumes EXTERIOR 1 Clean the exterior of the heater regularly to prevent a build up of dust grime or grease which becomes a fire hazard 2 With each exterior cleaning watch for fuel leakage and check the electrical cord for deterioration hardness and cracking or damage Repair or replace as necessary NOTE When in doubt about your ability to repair your heater take it to your Sears Service Center AIR AND LINT FILTERS 1 The intake air filter should be checked often and cleaned whenever a dust film is seen on its outside surface 2 Simply pull the filter out of the filter end cover wash it in a mild detergent and water then dry Do not oil this filter 3 Push the filter back into the end cover Adjust the filter so there is no space showing between the filter and end cover intake Air Filter Filter End Cover FUEL TANK 1 Normal operation requires the fuel tank be drained and flushed after 150 to 200 hours of operation Remove the fuel tank cap up end the heater and pour any remaining fuel into a disposable container 3 Pour some clean kerosene or No 1 fuel oil into the tank 4 install the fuel tank cap and shake the heater to circulate the fuel FUEL FILTER 1 Remove two 2 screws and the side cover 2 Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter Carefully pry the bushing with the filter out of the fuel tank W Wash the fuel filter in clean fuel
9. dust in air NEVER use heater in area when gasoline paint thinner or other flammable vapor producing products are present ONLY use heater with it standing on its base in a horizontal level position NEVER attach ductwork to heater s hot air outlet ALWAYS keep heater s hot air outlet more than eight feet from any combustible material TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER Exterior Air and Lint Filters Fuel Tank Fuel Filter Upper Shell Removal Electrical Spark Plug Cleaning the Fan ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Pump Pressure TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER REPAIR PARTS SEARS PORTABLE HEATER portable heater can be dangerous to life and property Be sure to read and understand the following Safety Rules They are also repeated in the text of the Manual and are brought to your attention by this symbol A ALWAYS keep children and pets away from heater ALWAYS unplug heater when children or pets may be in area without adults present REMEMBER an unattended thermostat controlled heater will start any time air temperature drops unless it is un plugged or thermostat is turned off NEVER handle move or attempt to service heater while it is plugged in operating or hot REMEMBER heater s hot air outlet will be extremely hot after heater has been running ALWAYS keep heater in a horizontal level position even though it is not running when fuel is in tank ALWAYS unplug heater and empty fuel tank before storing heater
10. dust in air Never use heater in an area when gasoline paint thinner or other flammable vapor producing products are present E A Never use heater in areas having flammable vapor Winter Workshop OPERATION A Only use heater with it standing on its base in a horizontal level position A Never attach ductwork to heater s hot air outlet A Always keep heater s hot air outlet more than eight 8 feet from any combustible material A Always keep children and pets away from heater A Always unplug heater when children or pets may be in the area without adults present TO START HEATER 1 Remove fuel tank cap fill the heater fuel tank with kerosene or No 1 fuel oil install cap 2 Be sure the ventilation and safety procedures have been carried out 3 Plug the heater cord with an approved extension cord into a standard household 3 prong outlet l 4 The heater will immediately start ignite If it does not see Using The Safety Control Reset Button in this manual i Construction Sites When using this heater at least three 3 square feet of fresh air for each 100 000 BTU s is required It is best to have cross ventilation in the area if possible Ventilation requirements for example with this 30 000 BTU heater if used in a two car garage will require the door to be raised 2 inches A single car garage door must be raised 4 inches In any average sized room two 30 inch windows would each hav
11. e to be raised 3 inches Animal Stables Using An Optional Automatic Thermostat Contro Available at Most Sears Stores Remember an unattended thermostat controlled A heater will start any time air temperature drops unless it is unplugged or thermostat is turned off 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above 2 Plug the thermostat into a standard 3 prong household outlet 3 Set the thermostat dial to the desired temperature 4 Plug the heater cord with an approved extension cord into the thermostat outlet i 5 if the air temperature is higher than the thermostat setting the heater will not start When the air temperature drops below the thermostat setting the heater will immediately start ignite When the air is warmed to the temperature setting of the thermostat the heater will turn off The on off cycle will continue so as to maintain the desired temperature If the heater fails to start see Using The Safety Control Reset Button in this manual Using The Safety Control Reset Button A Never handle move or attempt to service heater while it is plugged in operating or hot 1 If the heater does not start or stops when it should not wait 5 minutes for the safety contro to cool 2 Press the reset button located at the rear of the heater in 3 If the heater does not start in 15 to 25 seconds the reset button will pop out and the safety control will cut off all power to the heater 4 Unplug the
12. ged safety control Damaged electrical connections through photocell and safety control Heater ignites but button of safety control pops out pon BON Safety control fails to trip when a no flame condition exists Safety control damaged 2 Photocell electrical leads shorted Replace safety control Check photocell leads replace photocell if necessary N 10 REPAIR PARTS SEARS PORTABLE HEATER gt MODEL 583 356000 REPAIR PARTS KEY NO oOoOSNOTIPRQON SEARS PORTABLE HEATER MODEL 583 356000 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 079437 01 Handle M50589 01 Screw 10 14 x 9 16 2 Required 079424 01BF Upper Shell M50834 Fan Shroud Top M29678 Fan w Setscrew M29750 05 Motor and Pump Assembly Also See Page 13 M50785 02 Combustion Chamber M29707 04 Burner Head Assembly Includes Keys 9 14 M29824 Special Lock Nut 14MM M29681 Siphon Nozzle M16741 18 Retaining Ring M51013 01 Nozzle Adapter Bracket M29835 2 Spark Plug M29805 Nozzle Adapter M16660 Photocell Bracket M16656 4 Photocell M50833 Fan Shroud Bottom M51061 01 Motor Mounting Bracket NTC 4C Hex Torque Nut 2 Required M29652 04 Airline Rubber Tubing M29652 05 Fuel Line Rubber Tubing 079423 01BF Lower Shell M11271 8 Clip Nut 6 Required M10990 3 Bushing M29814 04 Fuel Filter M50570 03 Transformer M51000 01 Fuel Tank Cap M51002 01 Fuel Tank Cap Gasket M50671 01 Safety Con
13. ghten connections gt between filter housing and burner 7 Rubber bushing on shank of nozzle 7 If heater puffs intermittently replace is leaking remote possibility the rubber bushing handle parts carefully to prevent damage assemble them carefully to preserve air tightness IMPROPER FUEL AIR MIXTURE Too much fuel or not enough air for amount of fuel being supplied Flames come out front of 1 Dirty fan or air passageway 1 Clean the fan Be sure the air passageway 8 heater i through heater blocked by through the heater is clean Keep the dirt or trash heater clean 2 Fan loose or improperly located Tighten or reposition fan 8 on shaft 3 Bent or damaged fan 3 Replace Do not attempt repair of fan 8 4 High pump pressure 4 Check pressure adjust for proper 8 reading ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLES Heater cycles intermittently 1 Damaged electrical supply or ta Be sure extension cord and heater cord 5 damaged connections are in good condition without intermittent breaks in cords or prongs 1b Check mechanical wiring connections in 7 heater and be sure that wiring is in good condition Clean face Replace photocell Replace safety control Be sure all wiring connections are secure and wiring is in good condition Check wiring diagram and repair or replace as necessary Dirty photocell face Damaged photocell Dama
14. heater Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual to determine the possible cause and possible remedy NOTE When in doubt about your ability to troubleshoot your heater take it to your Sears Service Center TO STOP HEATER A Remember heater s hot air outlet will be extremely hot after heater has been running A Always keep heater in a horizontal level position even though it is not running when fuel is in tank STORAGE A Always unplug heater and empty fuel tank before storing heater 1 Drain the fuel tank completely and clean as described in the TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER section of this manual A Never attempt to work on heater while it is plugged in operating or hot A Never attempt to work on heater if it must be in any position other than level with fuel in tank The instructions in this section of the manual will allow you to maintain your heater so it will operate safely and at maximum efficiency TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER Fuel Tank Cap Heater Cord Safety Control Reset Button 1 Unplug the heater cord or extension cord from the outlet 2 Thermostat controlled heaters can be stopped by turning the thermostat dial to the OFF or NO HEAT position 2 Remove and clean or replace lint filter air filters fuel filter and spark plug as described in the TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER section of this manual 3 Store the heater in a clean dry are
15. ousehold current which is alternating AC not direct DC and provides 120 volts 60 hertz The heater uses 3 0 amperes when in use The standard plug on the heater cord is a three prong type which mates with standard household outlets used with standard 3 wire systems the third wire being a ground FUEL SPECIFICATIONS A Never fill heater fuel tank while heater is plugged into outlet A Never use gasoline naphtha paint thinner alcohol or other volatile liquids as fuel The round prong on the plug is for the ground wire Older homes having a 2 wire system will require that an adapter with ground be used at the outlet These are available at your local Sears store They must be used in accordance with proper grounding instructions A Only use electrical extension cords as described below When using an extension cord it must be a 3 wire grounded cord of proper wire size as shown in the following table CORD LENGTH FT Oto75 75to 125 125 to 200 MIN WIRE SIZE AWG No 18 No 16 No 14 This heater operates on kerosene or No 1 fuel oil These fuels are sold at your local fuel oil supplier or service station Cold temperatures may cause fuel to thicken If so HEET METHANOL ALCOHOL OR FROSTEX may be added to the fuel Follow the instructions on the container Aes S VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS A Only use heater in well ventilated areas Never use heater in a sleeping area or heavy
16. replace if no spark can be obtained 3 Damaged transformer TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER _ TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY PAGE IGNITION TROUBLES 1 Resetting is tried too soon after Button on safety contro 1 Wait five 5 minutes and try again 5 will not stay in when the safety control trips pressed 2 Damaged safety control 2 Replace safety control IMPROPER FUEL AIR MIXTURE Not enough fuel Heater burns but puffs of 1 Heater running out of fuel water 1a Check fuel tank If globules of water are 6 smoke can be seen heater condensation in fuel tank wrong seen in bottom drain and flush tank and will not burn steady heater fuel filter with clean fuel burns with odor heater 1b Fill tank with fresh clean fuel 3 smokes continuously 2 Dirty air filters causing reduced 2 Remove and clean air filters Be sure air 6 air flow through nozzle resulting intake is not blocked in low fuel flow 3 Fuel filter loose dirty or 3a Remove and wash fuel filter in clean 6 connection loose fuel 3b Tighten connection between fuel line and burner 3c Replace fuel line if necessary 4 Dirty nozzle 4 Blow compressed air through nozzle from outlet end Never use a drill wire or other tool to open a nozzle passage 5 Fan blade 5 Check for excessive dirt accumulation on 8 fan blade which could be causing motor to slow down wash fan 6 Loose air output line connections 6 Ti
17. the opposite side flanges and lift off the upper shell 3 Replace the upper shell by engaging the upper and lower shells flanges on one side of the heater then pull out and press down the upper shell flange on the opposite side to engage the lower shell flange f 4 Align the six 6 screw holes and install the screws ELECTRICAL 1 Remove the upper shell as described in this manual and lift off the top fan shroud 2 Check all internal wiring for deterioration hardness and cracking obvious component damage and loose connec tions Repair or replace as necessary NOTE When in doubt about your ability to repair your heater take it to your Sears Service Center 2o4 4c8 meme Spark Plug A Always make sure the heater is unplugged before attempting removal of spark plug NOTE At the beginning of each heating season and after every 300 hours of operation the spark plug must be removed cleaned and gapped f plug s electrodes are burned or eroded replace the plug 3 Pull the spark plug wire terminal up and off of plug 4 Remove two 2 screws and the nozzle adapter bracket which mounts the spark plug and nozzle adapter 5 Remove the lock nut retaining the spark plug in the bracket and remove the plug from the bracket 6 Clean and gap the plug s electrodes to 0 050 or replace _the plug if necessary making sure the new plug is properly gapped 7 insert the plug into the bracket and
18. trol w Reset Button and Hex Nut 079422 01BH Fuel Tank M11084 27 Screw 10 16 x 1 2 6 Required M13942 5 Wire Connector Red Wires M11084 26 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 12 Required M11143 1 Strain Relief Bushing M10813 81 Extension Cord M50837 Fan Guard M25907 Snap Bushing M30865 02 Open Closed Bushing M50104 02 Shorty Bushing M15823 37 Screw Grounding 8 18 x 1 4 079552 01BH Side Cover M13942 7 Wire Connector Blue Wires M13942 6 Wire Connector White Wires M10908 2 Screw 6 32 x 3 8 2 Required M50631 Rubber Bumper 2 Required 079548 01 Owner s Manual F642 15684 REPAIR PARTS E MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY MODEL 583 356000 KEY NO PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION M29750 05 MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY 1 M29609 Filter End Cover 2 M12461 31 Screw 10 32 x 1 3 Required 3 M50843 02 Motor 4 M29633 Intake Air Filter 5 M29612 01 Output Air Filter 6 M29632 Lint Filter 7 M29608 Pump End Cover 8 M12461 31 Screw 10 32 x 1 6 Required 9 M8940 Steel Ball 1 4 inch 10 M8643 Blade 4 Required 11 M22456 1 Pump Rotor 12 M22009 Rotor Insert 13 M8645 Pump Body 14 FHPF3 4C Screw 10 32 x 1 2 2 Required 15 M50016 90 Elbow 16 M22997 Pipe Plug 17 M27694 Adjusting Screw 18 M10993 1 Pressure Relief Spring 13 REPAIR PARTS SEARS a OWNER S M AN U AL PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN M9900 157 Wire Red 079554 01 Nameplate Decal 079428 01 Tradename Decal M51168 01 Warranty Decal M50011 Spark Plug Decal M51110
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