Kerosene Heater
INSTRUCTION
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PARTS LIST
TrivetTank Cover
Reflector
G uardCabinetlgnition Lever

Level

Shut-Off Lever
Wick Adjusting Knob

Fuel Gauge Window

Front Panel
Base Platelgnttion Lever
Wick Control Shaft
Shut-Off Device System
Shut-Off Lever

Cartridge Tank

Wick

Fuel Gauge

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Wick Holder Assembly Gaske,g--

Fiiler Cap Gasket
Filler Cap

Wick Guide Top
Wick Guide Cylinder

Water Saucer

Battery

Wick Case
Base Plate

Hand Screw
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MODEL

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RADIANTIGNITION METHODBATTERY IGNITION

FUEL

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BTU RATING

12,300APPLICAB LE ROOM SIZE

18'x24'(5.5 mX7.3m)

FUEL CONSUMPTION

0.09 sal/h (O 35 litre/h)

TANK CAPACITY

1.59 gal (6.0 litre)

BURN TIML

13-17 hrs

WE IG HT

26.4tb (12 kg)

DIMENSIONS HxWxD

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WICK

CYLINDRICAL FIBRE GLASS WICK

POWE R SUPPLY

2D SIZE BATTERIESSELF EXTINGUISHERAUTOMATIC WICK DROP

E KE ROSEN E

x 25x12.8 in (49Ox 645 x 330 mm)

WARNING

A. Risk Of Explosion:tl) Never use any fuel other than pure kerosene. Never use kerosene mixed withwater or dirty oil, gasoline etc., or yellow kerosene.

(2) Never refuel when the heater is burning. Never refuel until you are sure that thellame is completely out. Remember that flame takes several minutes to extinSuish entirely. You should double-check by raising the wick up. Make sure that,the heater is completely cooled down before refueling. Wipe off any spilledkerosene after refueling. Tighten filler cap firmly.
(3) Never refuel in living space. Fill it outdoors.
(4) Never use heater in areas where flammable vapours or gases may be present.
(5) Never store kerosene in any container other than an approved safety can. Store.

(6) Never cover the heater or hang clothes or any other objects over it to dry.

i;t7) Do not move or carry the heater when it is burning.

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your kerosene in tightly sealed container in a cool, well-ventilated place.
This can cause overheating or fire.

B. Due to high surface temperature, always keep children, clothings, curtains, furnitures
or any other flammable objects away from heater.

C. Placement: (1 ) Place heater in a level stable surface.

(2) Avoid direct traffic areas, doorways and drafts.
(3) Do noiJrr"" tt..t.i uno.t rtith temperature or exposed to the sun.
(4) When operating, keep heater at least 3 feet away from walls or furnitures.

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D. Avoid tipping the heater while it is moving to prevent spilling.
E. Routine inspection and maintenance is necessary (follow our daily inspection andma intenance instructions).

F. lf you suspect that the heater is not working properly, extinguish it immediately andcontact Your dealer,G. lf you cannot solve maintenance problem, contact your dealer.
H. Risk of asphyxiation:Always provide ventilation when the heater is burning. Before you light your heater,
check for a source of air. lt may be a half-inch opening of a door to an adjoining
room, or a window opened one-half inch. Be sure to provide a source of air whenever
the heater operates in tightly confined areas, such as a bathroom.

l. ln a house of typical construction, that is, one which is not of unusually tightconstruction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an

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adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is provided through infiltration if the heater is used in a room providing 120 cubic feet (3.40 cubic metres)
for air space for each 1,0ff) btu per hour of heating rating, considering th'e maximum
burner adjustment. lf the room size is not sufficient to provide this, (1.) the door(s)to adjacent room(s) should be kept open, or (21 at' least two permanent free air
openings should be provided, one near the top (ceiling) of the room and one near thebottom (floor) with each opening having a free area at least equivalent to 1 squareinch per 1,000 btu per hour heating rating when the heater is in operation, or (3)additional air should be provided through windows. lf the heater is operated in aconfined space within a building having insufficient air because of tight construction,
the air for combustion and ventilation should be obtained from the outside or fromspaces freely communicating with the outside. Under these conditions, a permanent
opening or openings having a total free area of'not less than 1 square inch per 5,000
btu hour of heater rating should be provided.
Pure kerosene must be used. K-1 grade, water clear.

UNPACKING(1)

Take out heater body from the packing case andremove the plastic w!'ap. Open the guard by
tearing off the,tape which holds the quard shut.

(2\ Remove cardboard from Burner (Fig. 1)(3)

Open tank cover. Ta ke out cartridge tank andremove pieces of corrugated cardboard for cap

cushion from the bottom. Do not remove tapefrom f iller c€p as this is a f ilter tap.
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Keep the packing case as a storage box forheater. For f uture use a lso keep operating
instruction manual.

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INSTALLATION OF DRY CELLSPu ll off cover at the back of cabinet and insert
the batteries'into the battery case (Fig. 2). Check
position of +mark. Easy insertion will beobtained by inserting batteries into the springside first. After inserting the batteries, replace
cover over batteries.

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FUEL
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Never use gaso line .

QI Pure kerosene must be used. K-1 grade, water clear.

(3) lf kerosene is not clean, or nrixed with vegetable oil, animal fat or machine oil, it willcause carbon deposits on the wick and the following troubles may result.

Fire circulation is slow on ignition.
Fumes may result and irritate the eyes.
Wire net will not heat to a cherry red even after 30 m i n utes.
Small flame and low heat.

Automatic ignition becomes difficult.
Wick gets hardened, making it d if f icult to ad just the up and down movement.
Wick does not drop even when the shut-off lever is pressed and fire does not
extingu ish .

lf any of the above occurs, the dirty kerosene and the contaminated wick should be
replaced.

(4) When buying kerosene, please note the following recommendations:
Buy a reliable brand.

lf you use your own container, rinse container thoroughly with clean kerosene
2 - 3 times before filling to remove any foreign matter.
Do not store kerosene in transparent or translucent plastic container. Ultraviolet rays may change the quality of the kerosene and result in burning

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FUE LING(1) Shut off the heater. Do not refuel while burning.
(21 Pu ll out the cartridge tank and ref uel. ( F ig. 3)(3) Use either a siphon or a funnel to fill the tank.
(4) Watch the f uel gauge when fueling.
(5) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches the centerof the fuel gauge. (Fig. a)

Fis. 3(6) Tighten the filler cap firmly.
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Reset the cartridge tank in the stove. lmprol.ier

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seating will not allow the tank cover to close.

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I mucrr(8) Wipe off any kerosene overflow.

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PREPARATION FOR IGNITION(1) Checking of fuel level

The fuel level can be checked by looking at thefuel gauge window.
* The color portion (as shown in Fig. 5) shows
the remaining kerosene.

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Ql Levelling

Ma ke sure the heater is levelled by check ing thelevel attached to heater (Fig. o). shur-off device
may not work if heater is not fairty levelled.

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IGNITION* Do not move or carry the heater when it is burning.
(1) For f irst time using the heater, wait 15 minutes
after fueling, to allow wick to become fully
satu rated bef ore ight ng . lgn it io n is possi ble
after 5 minutes when ref ueling. lf wick is not
fully saturated when lighted, heater will notIiburn properly and would cause odours.

(21 Raise the wick to its fu ll height by turning thewick adjusting knob clockwise till it stops

Fig. 7(Fig . 7l,. This fully raises the wick and also sets

the shut-off device (clicking will stop whenshut-off device is set)(3) Move ignition tever gently to right till it stops
and hold until wick is lit in about 2 - 5 seconds(Fig. 8). Return the ignition lever gently after ignition. ln case ignition is not obtained and whitesmoke goes up near ignition heater, set the ignition lever again.

(4) Use Burner handle to swing the Burner for2 3 times, to make sure that Burner isproperly seated after lighting. (Fig. 9)* Even a slight unseating of the Burner willcause f lame-up or smell.

Fig. 8(5) When re-ignition is performed immediately after
extinguishing, crude fuel can cause an intense
smell. Wait 5 minutes for cooling the Burner
bef ore re-ignition.

F ig. 9MATCH IGNITION( ln case of battery failure )Lift the wick, open guard, tilt the Burner and lightthe wick with a match at two or three spots. (Fig. 10)-6-

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FLAME ADJUSTMEN]
After heater is lit, it takes about 5 minutes to obtain a stable flame. Adiust the flame toproper intensity. (Fig, 12)(1) lf the flame flares too high above the wire net (Fig. 13), first check if Burner is.

seated properly byholdingthe Burner handletoswingthe Burner tor2- 3times
and see whether the flame becomes stable. lf the flame continues to f lare up, adjustby turning wick adjusting knob counter-clockwise slowly.

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Fis. 13CAUTION:

It is dangerous to leave the wick too high after ignition. As the f lame continues torise, it will flare up to a too high flame condition. (Fig. 13)
Ventilate wh ile heater is on.

EXTINGUISHING
Push the shut-off lever down to extinguish the heater. Make sure the flame is extinguished.

ATTENTION:
Always turn off the heater before going out or going to bed.

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Never abuse shut-off device by kicking or shaking the heater to extinguish flame.
Constant abuse will result in damage to the extinguisher.

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DAILY CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
Always clean the heater and the area around it. Spilled kerosene in base plate could

cause accident. Lack of maintenance could shorten life of heater.
(1) Checking of cartridge tankExamine for fuel leakage during refueling. Make sure filler cap is tight.

(2) Checking of wick and wick guide cylinder
Take off the Burner and examine wick for carbon and also on upper end of thewick holder assembly and the wick guide cylinder. lf there are carbon deposits,
remove them with screwdriver after lowering the wick.

(3) Checking of ignition heater (glow plug)
When the glow plug does not heat or when
the heater is difficult to ignite, examine forbreakdown or deformation of the heater
coil (Fig. 14]l .Slight deformation of theheater coil can be corrected by match stickor pencil. ln case wire is broken, replace theglow plug with a new one.

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Fig. 14(4) Checking and exchange of dry cells
lf the glow plug glows weak in spite of the normal heater coil, this is caused by weak
dry cells. Replace the dry cells with new ones.

(5) Checking and maintenance of wick
The wick used in this heater is made of heat resisting fibre glass which does not burnand should last for a long time. To keep the wick in good condition. you should burnthe wick off every other month to remove the carbon deposits accumulated on thewick.

lf carbon accumulates on the wick and causes diff iculty in the up and down movement of the wick, or if the wire net is not heated to normal flame, and the fireis difficult to be ignited by the dry cell ignition, burn the wick without fuel forcleaning according to the following procedures to remove the carbon.
Procedures of No-Fuel Burning for cleaning:(a) Perform the wick cleaning outdoors without wind or at an open window.
(b) Extract the cartridge tank. Re-ignite after cooling the Burner and allow
the heater fo burn.

(c) When the red heat of the wire net becomes weak, raise the wick fully. and leave ittill the fire is naturally extinguished (in about t hour).

(d) BV this wick cleaning method, the carbon is removed and the wick becomes soft
Reset the cartridge tank after checking its fuel level and wait 15 minutes for th.
Vwick to become fully saturated before lighting the heater again.

NOTE: Carbon is gradually accumulated on a wick used over a long period of timeand a wick used over 2 - 3 seasons may not be improved even when the no-,fuel burning is performed. Replace such a wick with a new one.

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(6) Checking and maintenance of wire net and wire coil(a) Wire net

Brush off any accumulated soot or carbon. check that the wire net has thecorrect round dome shape. ln case the dome is deformed. reshape it by hand.
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(b) Wire coil
Check for even loops. lf loops are uneven, space them by hand. ln case coil isbroken, replace it.

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WICK CHANGE PROCEDURESie(1) Remove the cartridge tank. open the guard andb/'emove the Bu rner . (F ig. 1 b )-elr@
Fig. 15(21 Press shut:off lever down. (Fig. 1G)

Fig. 16(3) Extract wick adjustrng knob. Remove thebattery cover and extract the batteries. (Fig. 17)sI

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Remove set screws from sides and rear of the
body. (Fig. 18)

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Fis. 18l:(s) Slant the body forward and lift upward to clear!

the wick control shaft through the hole in the:panel. (Fig. 19)

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Remove 3 screws holding the radiation shield.
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F ig. 20l7l Remove 4 wing nuts and 1 screw holding thewick holder assembly and lead wire. (Fig.21l

Fis.2tr(8) Remove the wick holder assembly. (Fig.22l

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Remove the wick from the wick holder assembly.
( F ig. 23)(10) Set the lower end of the tape on the new wickto the lower end of holder in the wick holder
assembly and smooth the wick in the holder
over the wick holding pawls.

(11) lnsert the wick holder assembly with the newwick into the wick guide cylinder so that thewick control shaft points to front. (Fig. 2aliIi

fizll Tighten each two diagonal wing nuts simultaneously so that the gap for up and down movement of the wick is even throughout. (Fig. 25t.
Connect the lead wire for the glow plug.

Fig.23i*- ' '1 3) neplace the body by reversing the proceduresfrom (5) to (l ).
L/(14) After adding full cartridge, wait 15 minutes forthe wick to become f u ly satu rated beforeI

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The wick holder assembly gasket stuck on
the bottom of the burner cover should neverbe removed.

After assembling the heater, test it in a saf6
place before you use it.

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IGNITION CHANGE PROCEDURESHEATER- (1) Remove the body following the exchange procedures of wick steps (1 ) to (5).

- (21 Take out the glow plug by moving the ignition

lever with the right hand. Use left hand to turnglow plug to left while pushing in slightly toremove it. (Fig. 26)-11

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(3) lnsert the new glow plug in a manner so thatthe guard of the glow plug is at the lower side.
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CHANGE PROCEDURES OF WIRE NET

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AND WIRE COIL
(1

) Unfasten the wire net by turning !eft.
(F ig . 281(21 Take out the used wire coil and replace with.ir.,2.-ls) Wtre net
ql'm wire coila new one.

(3) Replace the wire net by turning right.

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Be careful not to deform wire net or wire
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STORAGEi,:

To store.heater for the next season, follow these directions:(1) Remove the cartridge tank and shake it to rinse inside out. Drain all kerosene andallow the tank to air dry by hanging with cap off.

tzl Next perform no-fuel burning for cleaning. Burn the wick after removing the tank.
When the red heat of the wire net becomes weak, raise the wick fully and leave it till
the fire is naturally extinguished. Perform the no-fuel burning outdoors without windor at an open window.
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After no-fuel burning, remove the body following the exchange procedures of wick
steps ('l) to 151. Remove the wick holder assembly and dry the inside of the wickcase. Clean carbon off the wick holder assembly and the Burner. Clean dust
and stain off the base plate and body.

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Remove the dry cells. Use new dry cells in next season.

(5) After cleaning, assemble as it was before.
(6) Cover the heater with a polyvinyl bag.Store it in the packing case and keep in a wellventilated place with low humidity.

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LIMITED WARRANTYThis equipment is warranted against defects in its manufacture or assembly for aperiod of one year only from the date of retail sale. lf a claim is made within that
period of time, FUTURE PRODUCTS, lNC, will, at its option. repair or replace thedefective item. FUTURE PRODUCTS, INC; shall have no responsibility for any
damages incidental to defective equipment and its sole liability shall be for repair
or replacement as indicated. Shipping costs are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty shall not cover equipment which has been damaged after sale anddoes not cover equipment which is not used or maintained in conformity with the
instructions packaged with the equipment.
THERE ARE NO IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE ABOVE WARRANTYV

The above warranty is void if any fuel other than good quality kerosene is used.

What to do in case of defect:
Bring your FUTURA product and sales slip to your FUTURA dealer, or send copyof sales slip as proof of purchqsq along with a brief letter stating nature of the defect, name and address of yot? FUTURA dealer, and your own address and tele-I

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WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
FUTURE PRODUCTS, INC
817 Republican St.
Seattle, WA 981 Og{i

Our Customer Service Representative will direct you to the nearest FUTURA Service Center or otherwise solve service problems for,you.

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