Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ A PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL Omni 230 (TYPE C) IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING HEATER. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This heater is designed to be used at altitudes up to 1,300m above sea level. Consult with your dealer otherwise. CONTENTS SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FUEL GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 1 Congratulations; you are ready to begin enjoying the benefits of one of the most popular kerosene (paraffin) heaters ever made. TOYOTOMI, the leader in kerosene (paraffin) heater techonlogy, has tested and refined the Omni 230 to assure you of long-term safety and satisfaction. Please study the following instructions, use and care for your heater carefully, and it will serve you well for many years.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 2 3. DO NOT operate heater without protective guards completely attached. 4. DO NOT use heater to heat or boil water or as a cooking appliance. DO NOT place cooking utensils, tea kettles or any other object on top of heater while in operation. 5. To avoid possible burns or fire, do not move, refuel or attempt to service your heater while it is burning or still hot. If the heater is dropped while it is burning, fuel spillage and flames outside the heater may occur.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 3 FUEL GUIDE The Omni 230 is designed for use with high-quality kerosene (paraffin) only. Use of low-quality kerosene (paraffin) will cause wick performance to drop, leading to “Iow flame” and “odor problem” conditions. Purchase only kerosene (paraffin) in non-red cans reserved exclusively for kerosene (paraffin) and marked accordingly with the word “KEROSENE (PARAFFIN)”.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 4 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. White Clean Heat Chamber 7. Heat Chamber Handle (Inside) 3 . Wick Adjuster Knob 2 . Wick Life Extender 6. Manual Shutoff 5. Fuel Gauge 4. Fuel Tank Cap 1. White Clean Heat Chamber: Permits high heat output capacity without increasing unwanted combustible materials. 2. Wick Life Extender: Helps maintain good wick performance. 3. Wick Adjuster Knob: Used to raise and lower wick for heat output adjustment and to ignite.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 5 SPECIFlCATlONS TOYOSET Portable Kerosene (paraffin) Heater Model Omni 230 Heat rating 23,000 BTU/h (5,820 kcal/h) Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L Burning time/tank* 12-16 Hours Size (W x H x D) 440 x 583 x 440 mm Weight 10.7kg Wick adjuster Wick life exteder mechanism Igniter Automatic, powered by four (4) “C” size batteries * Depending on wick setting, condition and fuel quality.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 6 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATlON lNSPECTlON AND ASSEMBLY NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage of your heater. 1. REMOVE PACKING MATERIALS Remove all packing materials from your heater and install the guard as follows: CAUTION: Risk of fire. The packing materials are flammable. a) After removing the top plate, take the packing materials out of the outer cover. Top plate b) Put the top plate back on the top of the outer cover.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 7 FUELING WARNING: Use only clean Kerosene (paraffin). NEVER use gasoline (petrol) or other flammable liquids. ALWAYS extinguish heater before refill heater fuel tank. Fuel heater outside the living area. 1. lnsert the straight tube of the manual fuel siphon into the kerosene (paraffin) container. Remove the fuel tank cap on the heater, and insert the siphon’s flexible hose into the fuel tank opening. 2.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 8 LIGHTING NOTE: When you first use your new heater, ignite it out of the living area of your house, either in a garage or an outside area protected from strong drafts. Burn it for about 15 minutes to remove all of the protective oil present on the burner parts. lf this 15 minutes “burn-in” is done inside, some objectionable odor will be observed. This procedure is necessary ONLY THE FIRST TIME you ignite your heater.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 9 ADJUSTING THE FLAME 1. After lighting, wait for the heat chamber to reach operating temperature. This will take ten-fifteen minutes, after which the flame will be visible through the mica window. 2. CHECK THE FLAME LENGTH Look at the flame and check its length. Flame length is not necessarily even or uniform around the circumference of the center disk.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 10 When the wick adjuster knob is removed, the wick life extender control can be seen to contain 3 sequential holes marked 1 , 2 and 3. By pulling out and turning the control dial counterclockwise, the stem pin of the adjuster can be moved from 1 to 2 and to 3 position as required. Each step upward from a lower to a higher number increases the maximum wick adjustment range by 2 mm (approx. 1/13 in.).
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE As with any good appliance, preventive as well as corrective maintenance is occasionally required. Please read the following section carefully in order to enjoy the greatest benefits from your heater. INSPECTlON OF THE WlCK NOTE: One of the simplest but also the most important components of your heater is the wick.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 12 CLEANING THE HEATER 1. Cleaning the outer cover and the fuel tank. Wipe the surface of the outer cover and the fuel tank with a soft cloth. Stains can be removed with a cloth and a mind soapy solution. DO NOT use scouring pads, or harsh abrasibes. 2. Chrome guard A non-abrasive metal polisher can be used with a soft cloth to polish the guard. 3. Heat chamber Loose cinders or soot on the heat chamber can be brushed away.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 13 3. Remove the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster. Lift the wick adjuster off the heater while moving it slightly back and forth. 4. Slide two fingers between the wick and the silver wick sleeve attached to the wick adjuster. Lift the pins in the wick off the slots in the wick sleeve. After lifting all three (3) pins off the slots, fold the wick and remove it.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 14 9. Tighten the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster. 10. Turn the wick adjuster knob to be sure the wick moves smoothly up and down. AFTER REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATlON OF THE AUTOMATlC EXTINGUISHER. Wick height on position 1 of the wick life extender should be 8 mm (5/16 in.) when wick adjuster knob is turned fully cIockwise. Be sure to check. NOTE: Remember always to start a new wick on position 1 of the wick life extender.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 15 REPLACING THE MICA WINDOW WARNING: Before replacing the mica window, allow heater to cool completely. 1. Remove screw from the mica window frame and lift mica window off. 2. Align notch in mica window with hole on mica window frame. Insert tab of the mica window frame into outer cover slot. Replace screw. STORAGE At the end of each heating season, or when you do not plan to use your heater for an extended period of time, the following procedures are recommended.
Omni 230 Type C_US.qxd 14.8.1 13:15 ページ 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Wick fails to ignite Smoke or odor Flickering, dying or low flame Wick adjuster knob is hard to turn Flame too high SOLUTlON CAUSE PAGE Out of fuel Check fuel gauge; add fuel if necessary. 7 Electrode does not spark Check wire connections. Replace batteries. Replace igniter unit, if necessary. 6 Water in kerosene (paraffin)/ poor quality kerosene (paraffin) Drain tank. Install new wick.
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