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AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER
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 adjuster knob to the fully raised position. Grabbing the
protective grill, give the heater a rm 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 11 again.
Carefully following the instructions for storage given below will insure that your heater will operate efciently
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 the 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 12 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.
91.giF 02.giF
Ownerʼs
Manual
Siphon
Pump
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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