Desa RJ70 - Manual (Page 5)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and lint filters
Air intake filter
Fuel filter
RJ45: Ignitor
RJ70: Spark Plug
Fan blades
Motor
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Note: If shipping, transport companies re-
quire fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank. Drain fuel through
drain-plug under tank. Be sure all fuel
is removed.
2. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1
or 2 liters of clean kerosene to tank, stir,
and drain again. This will prevent ex-
cess debris from clogging filters dur-
ing future use.
3. Replace fuel cap. Properly dispose of old
and dirty fuel. Check with local auto-
motive service stations that recycle oil.
4. If storing, store heater in dry place.
Make sure storage place is free of dust
and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene over
summer months for use during next heating
season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all ventilation and safety in-
formation.
2. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or no. 1
fuel oil.
3. Attach fuel cap.
4. Plug power cord of heater into
grounded extension cord. Extension
cord must be at least 2 meters long.
Extension Cord Wire Size
Requirements
• 2 to 3 meters long, use 1 mm 2 cord
• 3 to 30 meters long, use 1.5 mm 2 cord
• 30 to 60 meters long, use 2 mm 2 cord
OPERATION 5. Plug extension cord into standard 100
volt/50 or 60 hertz grounded outlet.
6. Switch heater ON.
RJ45 Note: Ignitor will preheat for
five seconds, then heater will start.
RJ70 Note: If heater will not start,
push in flame-out control reset button
(see Figure 2, page 3).
TO STOP HEATER
1. Switch heater OFF.
2. Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Switch heater OFF. Wait 10 seconds
(two minutes if heater has been running).
2. Switch heater ON.
RJ45 Note: Ignitor will preheat for
five seconds then heater will start.
RJ70 Note: If heater will not start,
push in flame-out control reset button
(see Figure 2, page 3).
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
How To
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping,
above
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 8
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 8
See Fuel Filter, page 9
See Spark Plug, page 10
See Fan, page 8
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or
as needed
Replace every 500 hours of operation or
once a year
Wash and dry with soap and water every
500 hours of operation or replace as needed
Clean twice a heating season or replace as
needed
No maintenance required
Clean and regap every 600 hours of opera-
tion or replace as needed
Clean each season or as needed
Not required/permanently lubricated