POR TA B L E KEROSENE-HEATER “OWNER’S MANUAL” DuraHeat ® MODEL: DH 2304 Before the first use of this heater, please read this OWNER'S MANUAL very carefully. This OWNER'S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to the proper manner in which to assemble the heater, maintain the heater, store the heater, and most importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient manner, please keep this manual for future reference. WORLD MARKTING OF AMERICA, INC. RT. 22 WEST, P.O.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CAUTIONS - SAFETY GUIDE TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. WARNING!! RISK OF EXPLOSION / RISK OF FIRE ! NEVER use any fuel other than water-clear 1-K kerosene.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CONTENTS OF OWNER'S MANUAL ITEM PAGE ITEM PAGE CAUTIONS-SAFETY GUIDE 1 ¢ CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING ¢ INTRODUCTION 2 ¢ WICK ASSEMBLY ¢ FEATURES 2 8 9 9~11 ¢æ WICK REPLACEMENT ¢Ł UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 3~4 ¢ EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER ¢Ø KEROSENE (1-K ONLY) 4~5 ¢ AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE 12~13 12 ¢Œ FUELING YOUR HEATER 5 ¢ LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 13 ¢º AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM 6 ¢ı TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 14 7 ¢
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢Ł UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION: "RISK OF BURNS" DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT INSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE GUARD OR GRILLE. 1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX.(Fig. 2) NOTE : Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage. Top plate Carrying handle Top guard •Heater. •Top guard. Front guard Rear guard Batterys •Handle. •Top plate •2 “C”cell batteries. Siphon Pump •Siphon pump.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! D) INSTALLING CARRYING HANDLE:(Fig. 6) Insert the carrying handle into the holes on the cabinet by aligning holes on brackets of top plate. E) INSTALLING TOP GUARD:(Fig. 7) •Align the 2 brackets on the top guard with the 2 mounting brackets on the front and rear guards. •Secure each bracket with a screw. Make sure that the brackets on the top guard are positioned outside the mounting brackets on the front and rear guards. F) INSTALLING BATTERIES. (Fig.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 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.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢º AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM For safety and convenience, this heater features an automatic ignition system. 2 "C" cell batteries, included with the heater, provide the power for the igniter which lights the wick once it has been raised to its maximum height. To use the automatic ignition system: ¡'Make sure the batteries have been installed. ¡'Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until the wick has been raised to its maximum height.(Fig.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢ CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM If the automatic ignition system fails to operate properly, perform the following checks: Igniter ¡'BATTERIES -2 "C" cell batteries are located at the rear of the heater. Replace with new batteries. Fig.15 ¡'IGNITER PLUG - If the automatic ignition system still doesn't work after replacing the batteries, check the igniter plug.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NOTE : During start-up, small adjustments to the flame can be performed by using the burner knob on the front of the burner and MOVING THE BURNER FROM SIDE TO SIDE until the flame at the top of burner is as even as possible. DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER KNOB ONCE THE HEATER HAS REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THE FLAME HAS STABILIZED. THE BURNER KNOB IS VERY HOT DURING OPERATION. Fig.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢ WICK ASSEMBLY- Check at least once a month!! The burner assembly sits on top of the wick guide. Over time, tar deposits can accumulate on the wick guide, and this can prevent the burner assemby from seating properly. This can result in poor combustion, smoke, odor, etc.. To prevent this from happening, tar deposits on the wick guide can be removed as follows: ¡'Making sure that the heater is both cool and turned off, lower the wick to the "off" position.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 7. Remove the four wing nuts which hold the Wick Assembly to the heater and carefully lift the Wick Assembly from the heater. 8. Replace the Wick Adjustment Knob temporarily. Turn the Knob CLOCKWISE to raise the Wick. 9. While still holding the Wick Assembly up-side-down, grasp the Wick Cover firmly and PULL it off with a sharp tug. Wick Cover C A U T I O N : The inside of Wick cover has sharp teeth. The use of work gloves is suggested to avoid injury.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 15.Turn the Wick Assembly upside down to replace the Wick Cover. 16. Align the tabs on the wick cover with the four screw holes on the Bottom of the Assembly, as shown, and snap it into place. Be certain of firm contact at all points. 17. Turn the Wick Adjustment 18. Replace the Wick Assembly on 19. While your heater is Knob to the fully raised position. Pull lightly on the skirt of the Wick to remove any slack.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢ EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER To extinguish the heater, push down on the manual shut-off knob(Fig. 18) with one hand while holding the wick adjuster knob in the other hand. You will feel the pressure of spring action attempting to turn the wick adjuster knob in a counterclockwise direction in your hand. By slowly relaxing your grip on the wick adjuster knob, you will allow the spring to gradually lower the wick and extinguish the flame.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 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 grille, give the heater a firm shake.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢ı TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heater Will Not Light ; 1. Fuel tank is empty 2. Water present in kerosene 3. Igniter plug fails to glow 4. Igniter plug makes contact with side of wick Heater Produces Smoke or Odor ; 1. Flame is too high 2. Heater is in an air draft 3. Burner is not level 4. Carbon or tar built up on wick 5. Contaminated kerosene 1. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene. 2. Drain tank.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! ¢ EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING PARTS LIST DRAWING NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 TOP GRILLE 08-5404 2 CARRYING HANDLE 08-5697 3 TOP PLATE 08-5123 4 BURNER ASS'Y 08-0123 5 WICK COVER 08-9622 6 REAR GRILLE 08-5405 7 CABINET BASE 08-5323 8 WIND COVER 08-9624 9 WICK ADJUSTER ASS'Y 08-1023 10 WICK See Specs 11 WICK ADJUSTER GASKET 08-4624 12 SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE 08-3026 13 DRIP TRAY 08-5204 14 FUEL CAP GASKET REF 15 FUEL