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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 262 362 BRANDNAME KERO HEATER TYPE PORTABLE RADIANT TYPE HEATING OUTPUT FUEL CONSUMPTION RATE CONTROL HEATING TIME 2400 200 g/h 0.25 L/h 3000 250 g/h 0.31 L/h +/- 16 h +/- 15 h 4.0 l 4.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Prepare the heater for use by carrying out the instruction in the following order: 1. Unpacking Remove the heater from the cardboard box. Remove the sticky tape from the protection grid and open it as described below: 1. Pusch the grid upwards. 2. Pull the bottom of the grid facing you. 3. Pull the grid downwards. Reverse the process to install the grid. Remove the packing material from the conbustion cylinder.
LIQUID COMBUSTIBLE FOR MOBILE HEATER Type of liquid combustible for mobile heater We advise you to use the or better the More than 95 % of problems are due to using a wrong type of liquid combustible for mobile heater. Those problems are not covered by our warranty. Only top-quality liquid combustible for mobile heater, according to the law of 08/01/98 and 18/07/02 with the aromatics removed and totally free of impurities (max 1 % of aromatics and a flash-point above 61°).
Reading the fuel gauge Presence of liquid combustible for mobile heater will make move the reading on the gauge into the black. Stop filling when the liquid combustible for mobile heater level reaches the middle of the gauge. Liquid combustible for mobile heater level doesn’t reach the gauge Quantity of fuel is almost correct Too much fuel Fuel tank Close the tank securely, and wipe away any spills.
PREPARING TO LIGHT THE HEATER Levelling the heater Make sure that the heater is standing on a level surface. If the heater is not level, the automatic shut-off device maybe prevented from working. Automatic shut-off device in case of knocks Push the ignition lever downwards untill it stops. The automatic shut-off device (in case of knocks) is ready to work If the knob does not remain downwards, the automatic shut-off device is working. Do not try again and ventilate the room.
LIGHTING THE HEATER Before you light the heater, check the following points: The combustion cylinder must be proprely positioned. Make it rotate pushing the lever from left to right and make sure it is correctly fitted. When you use the heater for the first time, odours may persist for a certain time after lighting. This is normal, as oil and protective grease in the heater have to be burnt off. Slowly push the ignition lever downwards until it stops and keep the knob downwards.
Adjusting the height of the flamme Combustion can be optimized within a range of 10% by adjusting the height of the flame (see hereafter). Go up a little the button of adjustment to decrease the combustion. Bad combustion Good combustion Insufficient heating of the upper part of the system. Check the quality of the fuel and the estate of the wick Bad combustion Flame is dangerously high.
TURNING OFF YOUR HEATER For a shut-off push the "STOP button". The automatic shut-off device against knocks will automatically be activated, it will lower the wick very quickly and also put out the flame. It is possible that an excess accumulation of carbon and other deposits on the wick will prevent proper operation of the automatic shut-off device. Make always sure to visually check that the automatic shut-off device has operated proprely.
IMPORTANT Any tampering with or modification to the safety system is prohibited. Apart from invalidating the guarantee, this would risk causing a failure of the system which is there for your safety. RESTRICTION ON USE This heater may not be used in rooms which are hermetically sealed, such as caravans, boats, passenger compartments of vehicles etc. Do not put something on the heater when it works. IMPORTANT • Always preserve a minimum clearance of 1 metre from other objects.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE In case of problems, check here before you take your heater to your dealer. Possible cause Solution Batteries may be flat or weak Replace the batteries. Ignition plug filament may be bent or broken Replace ignition plug. Wick is too low, too high or incorrectly installed Use wick adjustment knob to adjust wick for proper exposure. If adjusting the wick fails, reinstall wick to proper height. Burner is not operly positioned Rotate burner right and left to position properly.