5
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3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1or 2 quarts of clean
kerosene to tank,stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess
debris from clogging lters during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and
dirty fuel. Check with local automotive service stations that
recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place
is free of dust and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene over summer months for
use during next heating season. Using old fuel could damage
heater.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe
burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item How Often How To
Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or as
needed
See Storing, Transporting,or Shipping
Air output andlint lters Replace every 500 hours of operation or once a
year
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page
8
Air intake lter Wash and dry with soap and water every 500
hours of operation or as needed
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page
8
Fuel lter Clean twice a heating season or as needed See Fuel Filter, page 6
Ignitor No maintenance required
Fan blades Clean every season or as needed See Fan, page 11
Motor Not required/permanently lubricated
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe
burns and electrical shock can occur.
HEATER WITH FUSED OR NON-FUSED IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY
ATTENTION: The ignition control has built-in protection against current overloads.
Use the light in the ON/OFF switch to troubleshoot the fault condition.
FAULT CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor does not start ve seconds
after heater is plugged in (ON/OFF
switch light remains on)
1. Bad electrical connection between motor
and ignition control assembly or ignition
control assembly and power cord
2. Binding pump rotor
3. Defective ignition control assembly
4. Defective motor
1. Check all electrical connections. See Wiring
Diagram, page 17
2. If fan does not turn freely, see Pump Rotor, page
10
3. Replace ignition control assembly
4. Replace motor
Motor starts and runs but heater
does not ignite (ON/OFF switch
light remains on)
1. No fuel in tank
2. Pump pressure incorrect
3. Dirty fuel lter
4. Obstruction in nozzle assembly
5. Water in fuel tank
6. Bad electrical connection between
ignitor and ignition control assembly
7. Defective ignitor
8. Defective ignition control assembly
1. Fill tank with kerosene
2. See Pump Pressure Adjustment, page 8
3. See Fuel Filter, page 6
4. See Nozzle Assembly, page 8
5. Drain and ush fuel tank with clean kerosene.
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping, page 4
6. Check electrical connections. See Wiring
Diagram, page 17
7. Replace ignitor, see page 7
8. Replace ignition control assembly, seepage 11
WARNING: High voltage!
WARNING: High voltage!
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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