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STORAGE
1. Drain fuel tank.
NOTE:
Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove
drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel
through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drain plug if used.
3. Add one gallon of clean kerosene to fuel tank.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. Move heater forwards and backwards to stir fuel.
6. Remove fuel cap or drain plug and drain fuel tank. Be sure all fuel is removed.
7. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel.
8. 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.
WARNING
!
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Item
How Often
How To
Fuel tank
Flush every 150-200 hours
See Storage above.
of operation or as needed.
Air output and
Replace every 500 hours of
See Air Output, Air Intake,
lint filters
operation or once a year.
and Lint Filters, page 14.
Air intake
Wash and dry with soap and
See Air Output, Air Intake,
filter
water every 500 hours of op-
and Lint Filters, page 14.
eration or replace as needed.
Fuel filter
Clean twice a heating season
See Fuel Filter, page 15.
or replace as needed.
Spark plug
Clean and regap every 2,000
See Spark Plug, page 15.
hours operation or replace
as needed.
Fan blades
Clean each season or as needed. See Fan, page 13.
Motor
Not required/permanently lubricated
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
