Master Forge WK95C8M - Fueling Your Heater

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KEROSENE ONLY (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 identied as 1-K Kerosene. DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH
ANY FUEL OTHER THAN 1-K KEROSENE! 1-K Kerosene has been rened to virtually eliminate
contaminants such as sulfur, 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
• “KEROSENE”. 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 out side 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 ames.
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 rst choice in purchasing kerosene (pre-packaged container) to the third
choice (large storage tank), the likelihood of water being present from condensation increases. If you
purchase kerosene in bulk, know your dealer.
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FUELING YOUR HEATER
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 source 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 ame, difcult
ignition, difcult shut-down, ame ickers 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.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the operation of this heater that you use the proper grade of
kerosene. The proper grade of kerosene is identied as 1-K Kerosene. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
HEATERWITH ANY FUEL OTHER THAN 1-K KEROSENE! 1-K Kerosene has been rened to
virtually eliminate contaminants such as sulfur, which can cause a rotten egg odor during operation of
the 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 (GG) 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 exible 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 ow of kerosene. DO NOT OVERFILL
YOUR HEATER. Allow the siphon pump to drain thoroughly before you
remove it from the tank and the kerosene container.
Fig.10