PORTABLE
KEROSENE-HEATER“OWNER’S MANUAL”

Kero-World®

MODEL : KW-12

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 theproper manner in which to assemble the heater, maintain the heater, store theheater, and most importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficientmanner, please keep this manual for future reference.
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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.
! NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, paint

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions
appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood that common sense, caution, andcarefulness are factors which cannot be built into thisheater. These factors must be supplied by the person(s)installing, maintaining, or operating the kerosene heater.

thinners or other oil compounds in this heater.
! NEVER refill heater fuel tank when heater is operatingor still hot.
! NEVER use heater in areas where flammable vapors
or gases may be present.
! NEVER fill heater fuel tank in living space; filltank outdoors.
! NEVER store or transport kerosene in other than ametal or plastic container that is (1)acceptablefor kerosene, (2) non-red in color, and (3) clearlymarked “Kerosene”. NEVER store kerosene in
the living space; kerosene should be stored in awell ventilated place outside the living area.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or the manufacturer on any problems or
conditions you do not understand.
! NEVER leave heater operating if you intend to leave forany period of time. Always make sure to turn heater off
and inspect to insure that it is completely extinguishedprior to going to bed.

! The unit is EXTREMELY HOT while in operation.
Due to high surface temperatures, keep
children, clothing, furniture, and othercombustible objects at least 36” away from top
and front area.

! NEVER leave heater unattended.

! RISK OF IN DOOR AIR POLLUTION! NEVER place objects on the top plate.

! NEVER use as a source of heat for drying objects.

USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATEDAREAS. People with breathing problems should consult
a physician before using the heater. In a house of typicalconstruction, that is, one that is not of unusually tightconstruction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against
air infiltration, an adequate supply of air for combustion andventilation is provided through infiltration; however, if theheater is used in a small room where less than 200 cubicfeet (5.7 m of air space is provided for each 1,000 BTU perhour of heater rating (considering the maximum burneradjustment), the door(s) to adjacent room(s) should be kept
open or the window to the outside should be opened atleast 1 inch (25.4 mm) to guard against potential buildup ofindoor air pollution. DO NOT use the heater in a bathroom
or any other small room with the door closed.

WARNING!! RISK OF BURNS! NEVER operate the heater without the guard or

grille completely attlached.

IF POOR QUALITY KEROSENE is used a rapid
accumulation of carbon and tar is likely. This may cause
a strong odor and will destroy the wick. Additional
heater damage may occur as the wick becomes moredifficult to adjust. The use of poor quality fuel could also
make the wick very hard to extinguish. Always makesure the fire is out. (See page 12, Extinguishing theHeater.)
ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE can not bechanged by adjusting the heater. A Kerosene heater iseither on or off. There is no temperature adjustment. If
heater output is reduced by lowering the wick in any
way, improper combustion will occur producing odors
and an accumulation of tar and carbon. If your room
becomes too hot, open a door or a window or turn off theheater.

! NEVER use heater to heat or boil water or use as a
cooking appliance.

WARNING!!
FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND/OR
OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER ACCORDING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!!
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CONTENTS OF OWNER'S MANUAL
ITEM

PAGE

ITEM

PAGE

1

CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING

8INTRODUCTION

2WICK ASSEMBLY

9FEATURES

2WICK REPLACEMENT

9UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

3EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER

12KEROSENE (1-K ONLY)

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AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE

12FUELING YOUR HEATER

5LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER

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AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM

6

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE14CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM

6PARTS LIST

15

ADJUSTING THE WICK

7EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING

15WICK MAINTENANCE

8

SPECIFICATIONS

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CAUTIONS-SAFETY GUIDEINTRODUCTION
Please read this OWNER'S MANUAL carefully. It will show you how to assemble, maintain, and operate
the heater safely and efficiently to obtain full benefit from its many built-in features.

FEATURES
Carrying Handle

Top Guard Grill

Front Guard Grille

Rear Guard Grill

Fuel cap

Battery Case CoverFuel Gauge

Manual Shut-off Knob

Intergral Fuel Tank

Wick Adjuster Knob
Ignition Lever
Drip Tray

Fig. 1

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: "RISK OF BURNS"
DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT THE PROTECTIVE
GUARD OR GRILLE.
1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALSFROM 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. 2Top Grill
Upper Pad
Pad

2. ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE OF HEATER.
A) REMOVE THE TOP GRILL FROM HEATER AND UPPER
PAD.

Glass
Lower Pad

Remove the PAD from the heater as described in Fig 3.
Lift up Glass from Middle plate and remove Lower pad on
Middle plate. (Fig 3)

Middle Plate

Fig. 3

FIG 4 related.
Grill Glass Fix.

Place the Glass on the Middle plate.

Middle Plate

Place Top plate on the Glass.
Assemble Grill Glass fix on the Middle plate.
Align and insert 4 bended rods to Clipped Guides on Middle
plate. (Fig 4)

Clipped Guide
Bended rod

Fig. 4
Align the 2 holes on Top Grill with the 2 mounting holes on
the Guard Grill as shown in Fg 5.

Top Grill
Guard Grill

Secure each holes with a screw.

Screw

Fig. 5

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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(+) andminus(-) markings inside of the holder.
Battery Cover

Replace the battery cover to the heater.

BatteryC) Now your heater is completely ready to use.
Fig. 6KEROSENE (1-K ONLY)
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the operation of this heater that you use the proper grade of kerosene.
The proper grade of kerosene is identified as 1-K Kerosene. DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH ANYFUEL OTHER THAN 1-K KEROSENE! 1-K Kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants
such as sulphur, which can cause a rotten egg odor during operation of the heater.
KEROSENE SHOULD ONLY BE STORED IN A BLUE CONTAINER THAT IS CLEARLY MARKED"KEROSENE". NEVER STORE KEROSENE IN A RED CONTAINER. Red containers are associated with gasoline.
NEVER store kerosene in the living space. Kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated place outside theliving area.
NEVER use any fuel other than water-clear 1-K kerosene.
NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, alcohol, white gas, camp stove fuel, paint thinners, or other oilcompounds in this heater. These are volatile fuels that can cause explosion or uncontrolled flames.
The best way to purchase kerosene is in a pre-packaged, metal or plastic, blue colored container.
The second choice would be to buy it from a dealer who stores it in a 55 gallon drum. The third choice is tobuy kerosene from a dealer who stores it in a large underground (or above ground) tank. Kerosene that iscontaminated with even a small amount of water will prevent a kerosene heater from functioning properly. As
you move from the first choice in purchasing kerosene (pre-packaged container) to the third choice (large
storage tank), the likelihood of water being present from condensation increases.
If you purchase kerosene in bulk, know your dealer.
It is normal for a kerosene heater to give off a slight odor upon start-up and shut-down.
After 5-10 minutes of operation, the heater should have reached its normal operating temperature and any
odor should be very slight.
NEVER store kerosene in direct sunlight or near a source of heat.
NEVER use kerosene that has been stored from one season to the next.
Kerosene deteriorates over time. "OLD KEROSENE" WILL NOT BURN PROPERLY IN
THIS HEATER.
A variety of problems can result from using poor quality kerosene --- smoke, odor, low flame, difficult ignition,difficult shut-down, flame flickers and dies, excessive burning down of the wick, reduced wick life, wickadjuster sticking, excessive deposits on the wick, etc.. If you encounter any of the problems listed above,check your kerosene. If you discover that the kerosene is the problem, get a fresh supply of WATER-CLEAR
1-K KEROSENE before using your heater again.

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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 capon 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. By
squeezing the bulb of the siphon pump, fuel will be transferred from thekerosene container into the heater tank. (Fig. 7) Carefully watch the fuelgauge beside of the opening of the fuel tank so that you will know when
the tank is getting full. When you approach the full mark, loosen the cap
on top of the siphon pump. This will stop the flow of kerosene. DO NOTOVERFILL YOUR HEATER. Allow the siphon pump to drain thoroughly
before you remove it from the tank and the kerosene container.

After fueling the fuel tank of the heater by using siphon pump, make surethat you loosen (counter clock wise) the cap on the siphon pump to drain
throughly the remaining kerosene in the siphon pump. For the reuse of
siphon pump, make sure that you
tighten (clock wise) the cap on the siphon pump to transfer the kerosene
into the fuel tank properly. (Fig.8)

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FUELING OF THE HEATER :When fueling your heater for the firsttime and any other time when the tank has been completely empty, as in"Dry Burning" (page 8) make sure
to allow the wick to soak a minimum 60 minutes before you attempt
to light the heater. (Take note of thetime you started to soak the wick or use a kitchen timer or wrist
watch with an alarm feature) Failure toproperly soak the wick can trap air pockets in the wick causing the heater
to burn poorly.
Premature ignition can destory your wick.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIRST IGNITION OF HEATER
The first time you light your heater there may be some odor due to theburning off of oils used in the
manufacturing process. To avoid this you may wish to burn the heater
outside on a calm and windless day.
If it s windy consider a porch or garage or other room where thewindows can be open to disperse the odor.

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Fig. 7

LoosenTightenFig. 8

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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 whichlights 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. 9)–Push the ignition lever (Fig. 10) to bring the glowing igniter into contact with the wick.
This will cause ignition to occur.
–As soon as you see that the wick has been lit, release the ignition lever. This will automatically lower
the burn chamber back down over the wick.
–Rotate the burner knob from side to side a few times to make sure that the burner is positioned
properly on the wick adjuster. (Fig. 11)–Then begin following the steps outlined in "Adjusting the wick" (page. 8)

Fig. 9Fig. 10

Fig. 11

IGNITION VIA MATCH
If you encounter a problem with the ignition mechanism, or if you havedead batteries, it is possible to light the heater with a match. (Fig.12)
The procedure is as follows:–Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until thewick has been raised to its maximum height.
–Lift the burn chamber by using the burner knob.
Fig. 12–Touch a lighted match to the exposed top edge of the wick.
–Once you see that the wick has been lit, lower the burn chamber back down over the wick.
–Rotate the burner knob from side to side a few times to make sure that the burner is positioned
properly on the wick adjuster.
–Then begin following the steps outined in "Adjusting the wick" (page. 7)
CAUTION : Make sure that you do not leave the match, or any portion of it (match head, etc.) in the burnerarea. Debris left from the match can cause an uneven alignment of the burner and may result insmoke, incomplete combustion, odor, or fire.

CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM
If the automatic ignition system fails to operate properly,
perform the following checks:–BATTERIES -2 "C" cell batteries are located at the rear of the heater. Replace with new batteries. (Fig. 15)–IGNITER PLUG - If the automatic ignition system still doesn't work after replacing the batteries,
check the igniter plug. If the glow coil filament is broken, bent, or doesn't glow when engaged via theignition lever, it must be replaced.
CAUTION: Be sure igniter plug is Type "B", 2.5V DC, 1A only.

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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 theGuard grill assembly.
–Remove burner chamber and push the ignition lever to raise theigniter plug.
–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 itin and turning it in a counter-clockwise direction.
–Reassemble the heater and replace the batteries.
Fig. 16–TEST IGNITION
Using the wick adjuster knob, raise the wick to its maximum height.
Push the ignition lever.
The igniter plug should be within 1~2mm of the wick when the ignition lever is fully engaged. (Fig. 13)

ADJUSTING THE WICK
After lighting the heater, it is important to check the heater flame within the first 5-7 minutes of operation.
During the first 5 minutes after ignition, the burner chamber warms up and flames will become visible at the topof burner. These flames will gradually build up. After 5-7 minutes of operation, you should use the wickadjuster knob to obtain the proper flame height. The proper flame height is a 1/2” flame above the center flame
spreader disk, with even distribution of flame around the flame spreader disk visible through the glass cylinderof the heater. See pictures below for reference.
As you continue to operate the heater, the temperature of the heater and the temperature of the room willcontinue to change. As the heater warms up, the kerosene in the tank will vaporize faster, and this could
require adjusting the wick adjuster down in order to maintain the desired 1/2" flame height. Therefore, it isnecessary to continue to monitor the flame height, and to make adjustments using the wick adjuster knob tokeep the proper flame height. It is recommended that the heater be checked every 30 minutes in order to keep
the proper adjustment because periodic adjustmentFig.16
is required.

CORRECT FLAME

FLAME TOO HIGH

FLAME TOO LOW

Proper combustion

Can Produce smoke
and soot

Can produce odor
and carbon monoxide

IMPORTANT NOTE : NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING.
Always make sure to turn the heater off and inspect it to insure that it is completely
extinguished prior to going to bed.

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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 FROMSIDE 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 REACHEDNORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THE FLAME HAS STABILIZED.
THE BURNER KNOB IS VERY HOT DURING OPERATION.
IMPORTANT NOTE : This heater is designed to operate with a flame
height of a 1/2” above the flame spreader disk at the top of the burner. For
Fig. 17proper combustion to occur, it is very important that the flame height beadjusted so that it is neither too high, nor too low. Operating the heater at a wick setting below the minimum
recommended setting (the wick-stop setting) could result in the risk of fire and / or carbon monoxide poisoning.
NOTE : If you find that the wick will not raise, push the safety reset lever (see diagram on P.2) to engage thesafety shut-off device. Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob.
WARNING : RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND FIRE, DO NOT OPERATE HEATER AT WICKSETTING LOWER THAN MINIMUM WICK-STOP SETTING.

WICK MAINTENANCE / DRY BURN
Wick maintenance is necessary to prevent soot production, low heat output and performance issues. Carbon and tar
will build up on the top of the wick during regular use of this product. Wick maintenance is required within the firstseven (7) days of your first use of the heater and every 2 tankfuls of fuel and/or every week during the heating
season. If the wick feels hard and brittle, this indicates that wick maintenance is necessary in order to keep yourheater performing accordingly.
Check Your Wick Often!
If the wick is hard to light.
If the wick is hard to raise or difficult to adjust by turning the wick adjustment knob.
If the wick fails to drop completely when you press the shut-off knob.
If the top of the wick is stiff and hard.
Note: Poor fuel or fuel contaminated with water will also turn the wick hard.

PERFORMING WICK DRY BURN / REMOVING CARBON FROM THE WICK
"Dry burning" your heater will cause a strong odor. For this reason it is best to "dry burn" your heater outdoors on a day that iscompletely calm and windless. If it s too windy outside you can consider a porch, breezeway or other room with all of the windows
open to disperse the strong odor.
Step 1 With your fuel tank nearly empty, burn your heater (without refilling) until the flame starts to burn out thenraise the wick to its highest possible setting and leave it there until it burns out completely. Wait 60 minutes,
then re-light the wick (with a match if necessary) and allow it to burn out again. Once the heater is cool to thetouch, remove the cabinet and brush the top of the wick with an old tooth brush or other stiff bristle brush toremove any remaining ash. A canister type vacuum cleaner may be a useful tool in removing this ash.
Step 2 The first step should remove most carbon and your wick should feel softer to the touch. If any part still feels
hard, you can use small pliers to pinch these hard spots and break up the carbon into pieces. After doing
this, replace the cabinet, add a small amount of fuel, wait at least one hour and then repeat step 1.
Carry out Carbon Removal / Dry Burning within (7) seven days after your first use of your new heater to reducecarbon build-up on the wick’s burning surface, after every two tankfuls of fuel and/or every week during the heating
season. Afterwards, dry burn your heater anytime the wick appears to be hard. CHECK YOUR WICK OFTEN! Dryburn your wick and remove all fuel from your heater at the end of the heating season.

Note: Burn your heater dry, as noted above, weekly during the heating season or necessary
thereafter. Check your wick often to see if CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING isnecessary. Carbon removal will NOT be effective if your fuel has been contaminated bywater or any other liquid. In this case you must clean the fuel tank, replace the wickand soak it for 60 MINUTES in fresh, K-1 Kerosene.

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WICK ASSEMBLY- Check at least once a month!!
The burner assembly sits on top of the wick guide. Over time, tar deposits canaccumulate on the wick guide, and this can prevent the burner assemby fromseating 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.
–Remove the batteries (located at the rear of the heater).
–Remove the 2 guard bracket by removing 4 screws and lift off the grill assemblyas shown in illustration. (Fig. A)–Remove burner charnber.
–Using the wick adjuster knob, raise the top of the wick until it is even with the topof the wick guide. Using a flat-edge screwdriver, scrape off the tar deposits.
Be careful not to allow any of the tar deposits to drop into the grooves of the wick
guide. A small vacuum cleaner can be used to remove the tar deposits that havebeen scraped off (Fig.B).
–Reassemble the heater and replace the batteries.

Fig.A

Fig.B

WICK REPLACEMENT
The wick in your heater needs replacing if, after repeated cleanings, any of the following conditions still exist: slow to light,
hard movement of the wick adjuster knob, kerosene odor while burning, low heat output, slow warm up, damaged wick.
Use only a genuine replacement wick.
REPLACEMENT WICK NUMBER : Dura Heat : DH-249, Pick-A-Wick : PW-79, Kero World : 20430
If cleaning the Wick does not improve performance, you will need to replace the Wick Refer to the "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE", see page 14. which outlines conditions under which the Wick should be replaced.
CAUTION : Use ONLY a genuine Replacement Wick. DO NOT attempt to substitute any other type of Wick device
or a Wick designed for another brand or model heater You could damage the heater and create a potential fire
hazard.
Call customer service at 1-800-776-9425, to order wick.
ATTENTION : The only tools needed to replace the Wick are :A Pair of Pliers
A Cross Screwdriver

A Plastic Bag with a Twist Tie

1. Push down the manual shut-off

3. Tilt slightly and lift up the Cabinet

Knob and turn the Wick
Adjustment Knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE in the
direction of "OFF".

2. Use screwdriver to loosen andremove 3 screws that fix cabinet
base to fuel tank. Remove the
Wick-Adjuster Knob and Ignition
Knob.

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& Grill assembly using both hands
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4. Remove 4 wing nuts with flat
blade screw driver.

5. Lift the wick adjuster assembly

6. Hold the wick assembly up-side-straight up and away from theheater.

down, using caution, grasp thewick cover firmly PULL it off with asharp tug. If you have difficulty
doing so, try loosening the wickcover with a flat blade screwdriver.
CAUTION : The inside of wick coverhas sharp teeth. The use of work
gloves is suggested to avoid injury.
Wick cover

7. Remove the wick by folding it to

8. Install the new wick and insert

the inside. Then remove the wick
sleeve from the bottom of theassemblythe 3 pins on a new wick into
the 3 holes on the wick sleevein the upward direction. (Seethe arrow marked “up” on the
wick sleeve)

9. Push the new wick into theretainer teeth of the wick sleeve
so that the wick adheres tightly
around the inside ot the wick
sleeve, smoothing out any
wrinkles.

Hole

Pin

UP

10. Line up the pins with the slotted holes inside the11. 1) Turn the wick adjustment knob to the fully raised

wick adjuster. Then lightly press each of thethree pins of the wick (now attached to the wick
sleeve) toward the center, away from the slanted
grooves of the wick adjuster allowing the wick dodrop slightly. Once the pins line up with eachhole, press firmly on each pin toward the slanted
grooves securely through each hole.

position.
2) Pull lightly on the skirt of the wick to remove any
slack.
3) Press lightly to secure the skirt to the retaining andremove any slack.
4) You will need to hold the knob to keep the wick at
the highest position.

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12. Snug 4 wing nuts on themounting stud, but do nottighten.

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 bypushing the extinguish button
to upset the pendulum.

18. Fasten the Cabinet & Grillassembly to the heater with 3screws. Replace the WickAdjuster Knob and ignition Knobto the heater.

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17. Tilt the Cabinet & Grill assemblyslightly using both hand andreplace on heater from front torear.

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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 yourgrip on the wick adjuster knob, you will allow the spring to gradually lower
the wick and extinguish the flame. When there is no further pressure fromthe spring action, confirm that the wick has been fully lowered by turning thewick adjuster knob in a counter-clockwise direction as far as it will go.
After 10-15 seconds, open the door on the body of the heater, lift the burnerusing the burner knob, and visually confirm that there are no flames present.
This will confirm that the heater is completely extinguished.

Fig. 18

CAUTION : After extinguishing the heater, allow at least 10 minutes before reigniting the heater. This allows theheater time to cool off and return to a normal temperature. Failure to allow the 10 minute cooling off
period before reigniting the heater will result in the creation of a strong odor and possible flare-up.
WARNING : Carbon and tar can build up on the wick after the heater has been in use for a while. This can interferewith the ability of the wick to be lowered into the body of heater, and can result in the flame notextinguishing completely. It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect the wick, to maintain proper
maintenance of the wick, and to replace the wick when necessary in order to prevent the build up ofcarbon and tar from creating a dangerous situation where the heater does not fully extinguish.

AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE
This heater is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off device. The purpose of this device is to quickly andefficiently shut-off the heater should the heater be jarred or tipped over while in operation. This is the main safetysystem that is built into the heater, and it functions to prevent the flame from spreading if the heater is knockedover.
The automatic safety shut-off device is built into the mechanism that raises and lowers the wick. It has been
designed so that if the pendulum is jarred by a shock of some sort, it retracts a latch from the wick control shaft
ratchet, and a torsion spring reacts to drop the wick to its fully lowered position. This rapid lowering of the wick
extinguishes the flame.
If you find that the wick will not raise, push the safety reset lever (see diagram on P.2) to engage the automatic
safety shut-off device. Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : For the safety shut- off device to function properly, the wick must be free of carbon and tar
deposits. Regularly performing the "Carbon Removal / Dry burning" procedure describedin the "Wick Maintenance" and "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" sections on page 8 is very
important to the proper functioning of this important safety device.
IMPORTANT NOTICE : PLEASE CHECK THE SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE ONCE A WEEK DURING THE
HEATING SEASON TO INSURE THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
IMPORTANT NOTICE : EVERY TIME THE WICK IS REMOVED OR REPLACED, THE SAFETY SHUT-OFF
DEVICE MUST BE TESTED TO INSURE THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

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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 wickusing the wick adjuster knob to the fully raised position. Grabbing the protective grille, give the heater a firm shake. If
the safety shut-off device is working properly, you will hear a loud noise as the ratchet is disengaged and the torsion
spring drops the wick into the body of the heater. To verify that the wick has been completely lowered, turn the wickadjuster knob in a counterclockwise direction. If the safety shut-off device is functioning properly, the wick will havebeen completely lowered. If you are able to lower the wick further using the wick adjuster knob, this means that it istime to perform the "Carbon Removal Dry Burning" procedure described on page 8 again.

LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER
Carefully following the instructions for storage given below will insure that your heater will operate efficiently
and safely next season (Fig.19/ Fig.20).
–Using a small amount of kerosene, swirl and rinse the inside of the tank. NEVER mix water with the
kerosene as it will cause rust inside the tank. Pour the kerosene out making sure that you remove it all.
–With the fuel tank empty, ignite the heater. With the wick at its maximum height, keep the wickburning until it burns out completely (about 1 hour). It is a good idea to do this outside or in an
extremely well- ventilated area.
–Remove the batteries. Remove the 2 cabinet screws and lift off the the cabinet and grille assembly.
Remove the burner. Remove the wick adjuster from the fuel reservoir. Throughly dry the inside of thefuel tank. Using a screwdriver and/or a brush, remove any carbon, tar or soot that might haveaccumulated on the wick adjuster, wick guide or burner.
–After a thorough cleaning, reassemble the heater. It is important when reassembling the wick adjuster
to be sure to maintain an equal gap between the wick adjuster and the wick guide cylnder all around.
See "Wick Replacement" on page 9 for reference.
–Remove the batteries from the battery case before storing the heater to prevent leakage andcorrosion.
–Store the heater with the wick in the fully lowered position and the safety shut-off device deactivated.
–Store the heater in the original box with the original packing material and keep the OWNER'SMANUAL with the heater. Store in an area that is well- ventilated.

Owner’s
ManualSiphonPump

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDETROUBLECORRECTIVE 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 withside of wickHeater 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

1. Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene.
2. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear
1-K kerosene.
3. Replace batteries. Replace igniter plug. Check for broken or
disconnected wire.
4. Lower wick using wick adjuster knob until igniter plug makes
contact with top of wick.
1. Using wick adjuster knob, lower wick to desired 1/2” flame.
2. Move heater out of air draft.
3. Using burner knob, rotate burner from side to side until it seatsproperly over wick.
4. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.
5. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear
1-K kerosene.

Flame Flickers or Dies ;1. Water present in kerosene

2. Carbon or tar built up on wick

1. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear
1-K kerosene.
2. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.

Wick Burning Down Excessively ;1. Dangerous, volatile fuel mixed withkerosene (gasoline, benzene, alcohol,
white gas, paint thinner, camp, stove
fuel, oil compound)

1. Drain and clean tank
– Remove and replace wick
– Fill tank with water-clear 1-K kerosene.

Wick Adjuster Sticks ;1. Water present in kerosene

2. Carbon or tar built up
Wick will not raise ;1. Drain tank. Remove wick assembly & replace wick.
Reinstall wick assembly. Fill tank with water-clear
1-K kerosene.
2. Perform "Carbon Removal / Dry Burning" procedure.
Replace wick if necessary.
– Push the safety reset lever (see diagram on P.2) to engage

the automatic safety shut-off device.
Then dial the wick up via the wick adjuster knob.
Heater is enveloped in flames ;– Call Fire Department.
– Smother flames with fire extinguisher or sand. Otherwise

smother flames with blankets and then throw water onblankets. Do not throw water directly on the heater itself.

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PARTS LISTDRAWINGNUMBERDESCRIPTIONEXPLODED PARTS DRAWINGNOTE : SPECIFY MODEL NUMBER AND

PARTNUMBER1

TANK ASS’Y

2111-0066-01

2

GASKET-TANK

3321-0035-00

3

FUEL-INDICATOR ASS'Y

2112-0017-00

4

FILL CAP ASS’Y

2121-0007-00

5

WICK CASE ASS’Y

2113-0028-00

6

SAFETY SHUT-OFF ASS’Y

2116-0005-00

7

IGNITION ASS’Y

2117-0011-00

8

BATTERY CASE ASS’Y

2118-0031-00

9

WICK ADJUSTER KNOB

2117-0009-00

10

KNOB IGNITION

3231-0150-00

11

WICK HOLDER

3121-0508-00

12

WICK

See Specs Below

13

CABINET BASE

3111-0291-00

14

PANEL-NAME PLATE

3121-0509-02

15

CABINET BASE TOP

3111-0292-00

16

BURNER ASS’Y

2112-0043-00

17

MIDDLE PLATE

3111-0293-01

18

GRILLE - GLASS FIX

3561-0073-00

19

GLASS - CYLINDER

3631-0021-00

20

TOP PLATE

3111-0295-01

21

GRILLE FRONT

2114-0021-01

22

GRILLE REAR

2114-0022-01

23

TOP GRILL

2114-0023-01

24

HANDLE HANGER

3561-0074-01

25

DRIP TRAY

3111-0245-00

PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS.

24

23
20
19
22
18

17

8

7

6

5
10
9

21
16

11
12

15

3
4

2

13
14

1

25

SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
Type of Heater
Heat Output
Fuel Tank
Tank Capacity
Continuous Combustion Time
Max. Fuel Consumption
Ignition Method
Weight(empty)
HeightWidth
Dimensions
Depth
Wick Height
Replacement Wick Number

KW-12
Convection
Max. 10,500 BTU/hr
Integral
1.1 U.S. gallons
Approx. 12~15 hr
0.079 U.S. gallons/hr.
Battery-C Cell x2, Igniter Type "B"
Approx. 14 lbs
21.3 inches
12.6 inches
12.6 inches
5/16 IN. (8mm)

Dura Heat : DH-249, Pick-A-Wick : PW-79, Kero World : 20430

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