Sears 583.35601 - Manual (Page 2)

CONTENTS
/ INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 2
SAFETY RULES.......................................................................... 2
WARRANTY................................................................................. 3
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................. 3
SAFETY COMPLIANCE.............................................................. 3
HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER .................................................. 3
Electrical Information........................................................... 3
Fuel Specifications............................................................... 3
Ventilation Requirements .................................................... 4
Operation................................................................................ 4
To Star' Heater .............................................................. 4
Using an Optional Thermostat Control.................. 4
Using the Safety Control Reset Button.................. 5
To Stop Heater .............................................................. 5
Storage................................................................................... 5
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER ........................................... 5
Exterior................................................................................... 5
Air and Lint Filters................................................................. 6
Fuel Tank................................................................................ 6
Fuel Filter............................................................................... 6
Upper Shell Removal............................................................ 7
Electrical ............................................................................... 7
Spark Plug...................................................................... 7
Motor.............................................................................. 7
Cleaning the Fan ................................................................... 8
ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................... 8
Adjusting Pump Pressure..................................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER .....................................10
REPAIR PARTS ......................................................................... 11
SEARS PORTABLE HEATER.....................................................14
INTRODUCTION
Read this Owner's Manual carefully and completely before
attempting to use or service this heater. Your Sears portable
heater is designed and constructed to assure a long service life
and provide maximum safety. However, improper use of any
portable heater can be dangerous to life and property. Be sure
to read and understand the following "Safety Rules". They
are als6 repeated in the text of the Manual and are brought
to your attention by this symbol ^
SAFETY RULES
ONLY plug heater cord into 3-wire extension cord which
plugs into standard household 3-prong outlet or properly
installed adapter.
ONLY use electrical extension cords as recommended in
this Manual.
NEVER fill heater fuel tank while heater is plugged into
outlet.
NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinner, alcohol, or
other volatile liquids as fuel.
ONLY use heater in well ventilated areas as described in
this Manual.
NEVER use heater in living or sleeping area.
NEVER use heater in areas having flammable vapor or
heavy dust in air.
NEVER use heater in area when gasoline, paint thinner,
or other flammable, vapor-producing products are present.
ONLY use heater with it standing on its base in a horizontal
(level) position.
NEVER attach ductwork to heater's hot air outlet.
ALWAYS keep heater’s hot air outlet more than eight (8) feet
from
any combustible material.
ALWAYS keep children and pets away from heater.
ALWAYS unplug heater when children or pets may be in
area without adults present.
REMEMBER, an unattended^ thermostat-controlled heater
will start any time air temperature drops, unless it is un­
plugged or thermostat is turned off.
NEVER handle, move or attempt to service heater while it
is plugged in, operating or hot.
REMEMBER heater's hot air outlet will be extremely hot
after heater has been running.
ALWAYS keep heater in a horizontal (level) position, even
though it is not running, when fuel is in tank.
ALWAYS unplug heater and empty fuel tank before storing
heater.
NEVER attempt to work on heater while it is plugged in,
while hot, or, if it must be in any position other than level,
with fuel in tank.
ALWAYS make sure heater is unplugged before attempting
to remove spark plug.
ONLY use heater in accordance with local ordinances and
codes.