PORTABLE KEROSENE-HE ATE R “OWNER’S MANUAL” MODEL : WK11C8 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. GHP Group, Inc.
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. NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CONTENTS OF OWNER'S MANUAL ITEM PAGE CAUTIONS-SAFETY GUIDE INTRODUCTION FEATURES UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY KEROSENE (1-K ONLY) FUELING YOUR HEATER AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM ADJUSTING THE WICK WICK MAINTENANCE ITEM 1 PAGE CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING 2 WICK ASSEMBLY 2 EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER 4 AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE 5 LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 6 PARTS LIST 7 EXPLODED PART
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION: "RISK OF BURNS" DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT 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. Heater 2 “C” cell batteries Siphon pump 2 Screws Fig. 2 Top Grill Upper Pad 2. ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE OF HEATER. Pad A) REMOVE THE TOP GRILL FROM HEATER AND UPPER PAD.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! B) INSTALLING BATTERIES (Fig 6) Battery holder is located on the back of the heater. Open the battery cover from the battery holder. Insert two “c” cell batteries according to the plus(+) and minus(-) markings inside of the holder. Battery Cover Replace the battery cover to the heater. Battery C) Now your heater is completely ready to use. Fig.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! FUELING YOUR 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 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 flexible tube into the opening of the fuel tank.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 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! WICK FlLAMENT 1~2mm IGNITER Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 To replace the igniter plug (Fig. 16); Remove the batteries. Remove the 2 Guard Bracket by removing 4 Screws and lift off the Guard grill assembly. Pull the igniter plug in and turn in a clockwise direction to remove. Install a new igniter plug (Type "B", 2.5V DC, 1A only) by pushing it in and turning it in a counter-clockwise direction. Reassemble the heater and replace the batteries.
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.
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! 4. Remove 4 wing nuts with flat blade screw driver. 5. Lift the wick adjuster assembly straight up and away from the heater. 6. Hold the wick assembly up-side- down, using caution, grasp the wick cover firmly PULL it off with a sharp tug. If you have difficulty doing so, try loosening the wick cover with a flat blade screwdriver. CAUTION : The inside of wick cover has sharp teeth. The use of work gloves is suggested to avoid injury. Wick cover 7.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 12. Snug 4 wing nuts on the mounting stud, but do not tighten. 13. Raise the wick to the full “up” position, and evenly tighten wing nuts in several steps. 14. Check height of wick. It should be 5/16” above collar 5/16” 15. Check for correct clearance between wick holder and draft tube. It should be the same all around. 16. Check the function of safety shut-off mechanism by pushing the extinguish button to upset the pendulum. 18.
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 counter-clockwise 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! 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 Flame Flickers or Dies ; 1. Water present in kerosene 2. Carbon or tar built up on wick 1.
PARTS LIST DRAWING NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DESCRIPTION TANK ASS’Y GASKET-TANK FUEL-INDICATOR ASS'Y FILL CAP ASS’Y WICK CASE ASS’Y SAFETY SHUT-OFF ASS’Y IGNITION ASS’Y BATTERY CASE ASS’Y WICK ADJUSTER KNOB KNOB IGNITION WICK HOLDER WICK CABINET BASE PANEL-NAME PLATE CABINET BASE TOP BURNER ASS’Y MIDDLE PLATE GRILLE - GLASS FIX GLASS - CYLINDER TOP PLATE GRILLE FRONT GRILLE REAR TOP GRILL HANDLE HANGER DRIP TRAY EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING PART NUMBER NOTE : SP
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