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INSTRUCTION
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ALH, Inc.
A subsidiary of Aladdin Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 100255
Nashville, Tenn. 37210

IMPORTANT' :READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING YOUR HEATER. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .

To be used only in accordance with state and/or local regulations, ordinances and codes .

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LIMITED 90 DAYS WARRANTY'/k o% I portable kerosene heaters sold at retail in the United States are warranted to the original retail purchaser for a period ofninety (90) days from the date of purchase to be free from any defects in material or workmanship and to be fit for normal use
provided they are used and maintained according to the instructions furnished with each product . Under the terms of the warranty,
your product will be repaired or replaced without charge when returned to an authorized service center . For assistance in locating an
authorized service center near you, contact the store where you bought the heater or call toll free at 800-251-1065 and ask for"ALH Customer Service" .
This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating condition . Transportationand incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear parts such as, but not limited to, wicks, batteries, glow plugs and siphon pumps .
These products are covered by no other express warranties . Any implied warranties are limited in duration to ninety (90) days fromthe date of purchase . THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESINCLUDING INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you .
There is no warranty covering damages for use of any fuels other than kerosene or damages for failure to follow safety instructions
for use and maintenance .
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state .

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MODEL

ss»u HEATER SPECIFICATIONSSPACE HEATEDHEAT OUTPUT
SYSTEMTYPE
TANK CAPACITY
WICK
FUEL
FUEL CONSUMPTIONDURATION
IGNITION SOURCEEMERGENCY SHUT-OFF DEVICEDIMENSIONSWEIGHT

Approx . 20'x 25' area
15,200 BTU per hour
Kerosene/wick system
Reflection radiantApprox . 1 .1 gallons
Fiberglass (Part No . SW5620)
Best Quality Kerosene
0.89 pints per hour
10 to 15 hours"D" Batteries, two required
Wick-Drop System
27" x 13'/z" x 21 1/2"
28.7 lbs.

SAFETA' INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT :READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS HEATERWARNING :1 . Risk of Explosion :A. Never use any fuel other than pure kerosene .
B. Never refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating or still hot .
C. Never use heater in areas where flammable vapors or
gasses may be present .
D. Never fill heater fuel tank in the living space.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors.
E. Never store kerosene in any container other than an
approved safety can or store kerosene in living
space .
WARNING :2. Heater is hot while in operation .
Due to high surface temperatures, keep children,
clothing, and furniture at least three feet away fromthe heater while in operation .
WARNING :3 . Risk of Asphyxiation :Use heater only in well-ventilated areas. Allow at least
1 square inch of ventilation per 1000 BTU of heaterrating. Keep doors or windows open to adjacent rooms.
More ventilation is required at altitudes over 3000 feet .
4. Use only uncontaminated, water clear kerosene such as
ASTM 1-K or its equivalent . Do not use diesel fuel orfuel oil. NEVER USE GASOLINE, NAPTHA, PAINT
THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR OTHER VOLATILEFUELS.
WARNING :NEVER USE CONTAINER HAVING RESIDUEFROM THESE OTHER FUELS. SMALL AMOUNTSOF OTHER VOLATILE FUELS SUCH AS GASOLINE DANGEROUSLY INCREASE THE FLAMMABILITY AND RISK OF FIRE .
5. Do not move, handle, service, or refuel heater while itis operating or is still hot. Allow heater to cool before
refilling tank .
6. Do not smoke when refueling the heater . Do not
expose the fuel to any open flame or high temperatures .
Take precautions to prevent spilling.
Wipe up spills immediately. Close the filler cap tightly
to prevent leaking of fumes which can cause unpleasantodor and fire hazard.

7. Never leave the heater unattended while in use. Always
extinguish the heater before sleeping or leaving theroom .
8. Use your heater on a level surface. Do not place theheater in high traffic areas such as doorways or hallways nor in windy or drafty locations. Never use heaterin a moving vehicle. Motion can cause fuel spillage andincrease risk of fire . Do not transport heater in a
vehicle without first emptying fuel tank or fuel spillage
will result .
9. Do not place anything on top of the heater . Do not
attempt to use the heater for cooking or warming
foods. Do not hang clothes near or directly over theunit .
10 . If the heater must be disassembled for any reason(such as wick changing or cleaning heater) test it in asafe open area after reassembling .
11 . Never attempt to repair or patch a damaged fuel tank .
A damaged fuel tank must be replaced .
12 . If you suspect that the heater is not working properly,
extinguish it immediately by pushing the shut-off leverdown .

HOW TO UNPACK YOUR HEATER
1 . Remove the two batteries from the carton .
2. Carefully lift the heater from carton and remove external packing materials
including tape that secures safety bar to front panel .
3. Remove the corrugated paper wrapping the burner and the foam pad underthe burner .
(See Fig. 1)
4. Make certain the wick is completely lowered by depressing the "SHUT-OFF"lever .
5. Place the burner back on outer wick guide .
NOTE:You may wish to save the carton for storing your heater during
off seasons .

INSTALLING THE BATTERIESThe battery case is located in the back of the heater . Install the two batteries, being sure to position them as indicated on thebattery case .

GLIDE TO FUEL SELECTION
Use only PURE, CLEAN, WATER-CLEAR KEROSENE.
Do not use diesel fuel, fuel oil, or heating oil. The proper
operation of your heater depends on the correct fuel.
Purchase your kerosene from a reliable, reputable source
and always check that the kerosene meets the requirements of your heater .
1 . Use of inferior kerosene (deteriorated or impure) willcause severe damage within 1 to 30 days. Depending on
the specific impurity or contamination, any of thefollowing symptoms may occur:
A. Plugged with - low flame level, insufficient heat Chimney does not glow properly or heater burns
only a few minutes .
B . STRONG odor.
C. Tar or carbonaceous build up on wick which, if
extreme, can make wick lowering difficult .
2. Determination of impure or deteriorated kerosene :DETERIORATION
A. Badly deteriorated kerosene is yellow and has a sour
smell. Good quality kerosene is as clear as tap-water .
B. Kerosene stored for extended periods of time
becomes deteriorated .
Use fresh kerosene only . Kerosene stored in plastic
containers may deteriorate in 1-2 weeks.
C. Kerosene stored in direct sunlight, high temperatures, or open containers deteriorates rapidly.

IMPURITIES
A. Kerosene with even minute amounts of water or dirt
content .
B. Kerosene mixed with even minute amounts of otheroils such as machine oil, vegetable oil, or lubricatingoil .
C. Use of containers which have previously been used
to store other oils or fuels or pumps which havebeen used for other fuels will contaminate kerosene.
WARNING :NEVER USE CONTAINERS HAVING RESIDUALAMOUNTS OF VOLATILE FUELS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, BECAUSE OF DANGEROUSLY INCREASED FLAMMABILITY AND RISK OF
FIRE!!
D. Always rinse the interior of old containers withclean kerosene several times, prior to use.
3. What to do if impure or deteriorated kerosene is used :A. Drain old kerosene from fuel tank and reservoir .
Rinse with clean kerosene several times. (If any of
the impure kerosene remains the trouble may
recur) .
B. Fill heater with clean, fresh kerosene .
C. Clean the wick as per instructions under "Care of
the Wick".
D. If the wick still does not function properly after
cleaning, the wick must be replaced to obtainproper heating. (See instructions under "Replacement of Wick".)

FUELING/REI,1`F.LINU
Use only a good grade of clean, fresh kerosene in your heater. (See "Guide to FuelSelection")- WARNING :- WARNING :- CAUTION :Do not attempt to use gasoline, alcohol, paint thinner orother volatile fuels .
Never attempt to refuel your heater if it is hot or while it isin operation . Always shut off the heater and allow it to cool
before refueling .
To avoid spills and to prevent objectionable kerosene odors
in the living area, always refuel this heater in an outside areawith the aid of a funnel, siphon pump, or other device.

1 . Lift fuel tank cover and remove the cartridge tank .
2. Set the tank down in safe location outside the home, with the tank cap pointing up. Remove the tank cap .
3. Use the attached manual siphon pump for refueling .
PROCEDURES FOR USING THE SIPHON PUMP
- 1 - Tighten the air-tight cap .
2 - Insert the straight hose to the kerosene container.
- 3 - Insert the flexible hose into the fill hole of cartridge tank.
-4- Squeezing repeatedly the flexible grip, refuel by watching
the fuel gauge .
- 5 - When the fuel level (black portion) rises up to the center of fuel gauge,
loosen the air-tight cap .
4. Fill the tank until the fuel level rises to the center of the fuel gauge . (See Fig.
3) CAUTION : To allow for fuel expansion and to prevent spillage, neveroverfill the tank.
5. Replace tank cap securely. Wipe up any spilled kerosene and wipe off theoutside of the tank.
6. Return the tank to the heater .
7. When using the heater for the first time or after cleaning or replacing the wick,
wait 30 minutes before lighting. This is necessary to allow the wick to absorb
sufficient kerosene to function properly. If sufficient time is not allowed forkerosene to absorb into the wick, the wick may be permanently damaged whenignited .

CHECKING HORIZONTALLEVELThe emergency shut-off device will notwork properly unless the heater is on alevel surface . Check that the heater issitting level by sighting through thehorizontal level indicator on the right sideof the heater. The bob should be within
the circle mark. See Fig. 4 .

Fig. 2

Empty orshort amount ofkerosene

Adequate amountof kerosene(Stop supplying
kerosene)

Excessivekerosene

YELLOW

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Use the kerosene heater
where the bob stays
within the circle mark .

Do not use the kerosene heater where thebob is off or on thecircle mark .
Fig. 4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 . INSURE THAT HEATER IS SITTING ON A LEVEL SURFACE :Check the horizontal level by sighting through the level indicator located on the side of the heater. The heater will not function
unless the heater is sitting flat on a level surface .
NOTE :

When using this heater for the first time, or after replacing the wick, wait at least 30 minutes after adding fuelbefore lighting. The wait is necessary to allow the wick to become thoroughly soaked.
Make sure the safety bar is in the "Down" position.

2. SET THE EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF DEVICE .
Locate the shut-off device on the left side of the front panel . Raise the device to the SET position. (See Fig. 5, 6, 7)
POSITION BEFORE SETTINGSETPOSITION AFTER SETTINGISETEMERGENCY
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Fig. 6

Fig. 73 . RAISE THE WICK:
Turn the wick control knob clockwise until it stops. The indicator should be in the
IGNITE position.
4. LIGHT THE WICK WITH AUTO IGNITER :Push the igniter button (Fig. 8). Once the wick is lit, release the button. When
there arises white smoke around the ignition glow plug but no Firing occurs, reternthe ignition button slightly . If wick fails to ignite, see the troubleshooting guide in
the back of this manual .

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Fig. 8In the event that the auto igniter is inoperative, the heater can be lit manually,using a match. To light the wick manually, go to Step 5. Otherwise, go to Step 6.

5. LIGHT THE WICK MANUALLY:
Lift the burner chimney by the grip with one hand, and use the other hand toignite the wick with a match (Fig. 9). Do not drop match into the heater .
6. INSURE BURNER IS RESTING PROPERLY ON THE OUTER WICK GUIDE:
Grab the burner chimney by the grip and lightly shake it right and left a few times .
7. ADJUST THE FLAME:
Wait five to ten minutes after lighting, then adjust the flame by raising or lowering
the wick as needed.
(See Fig. 10)
If flame continues to appear above the wire coil, check again to insure that theburner chimney is seated properly.

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CAUTION :The wick control knob is designed to be turned only within the "Normal Range"
after it is turned to the "Ignite" position . Therefore, do not forcibly turn the knob
beyond the "Normal Range" or damage to the heater may result. Do not operate
heater at too low a setting, as in the first diagram in Fig. 10 . Wick damage can result
from burning at too low a setting . If room temperature becomes too hot, either
turn off the heater for a while, or increase air ventilation .
8. EXTINGUISH THE HEATER AFTER USE :Depress the "SHUT-OFF" lever . The wick control knob should automatically return of the "OFF" position .
Do not try to extinguish the heater by turning the wick control knob counterclockwise . Forcing the knob could damage the heater .
Do not try to extinguish the heater by jarring it .
Always make sure the heater is extinguished before leaving it unattended or before
sleeping.
If the heater does not extinguish after depressing the "SHUT-OFF" lever, the wick
may be lowered by turning the wick control knob counterclockwise while simultaneously depressing the "SHUT-OFF" lever.
NOTE:
These two operations must be done simultaneously to avoid damage to the heater.
IMPORTANT :If the above method must be used to extinguish the heater, return it to the nearest
authorized service center for servicing before attempting to use the heater.

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1 . If the ignition glow plug does not operate correctly,
make sure that the batteries are not dead. If batteries
are in good condition, check to see if glow plug filament is bent or broken . (See Fig. 11)

1 . Remove burner chimney .
2. Remove speed nuts from fixing cross pins.
3. Pull out cross pins.
4. Replace glass chimney collar and/or wire coil as needed.
5. Reassemble making sure that inner and outer burnercylinders are correctly positioned.
(Fig. 13)2 . If ignition glow plug filament is slightly bent, it may bepossible to repair it with a match stick or toothpick .

Wire coil

3. If the filament is badly deformed or broken, theignition glow plug must be replaced.

InnerburnercylinderSpeed nut

IGNI'T'ION GLOW PLUG REPLACEN1I:NT
1 . Remove batteries and remove the cabinet by following
steps 1-4 of the wick replacement procedure .
2. While holding the glow plug socket with one hand, use
the other hand to depress the glow plug slightly andturn it until the glow plug frees itself from the socket .
Remove the glow plug (See Fig. 12).
3. Install new glow plug, reversing the procedure in Step2.
4. Replace batteries . Depress the igniter button to insurethat the glow plug works . If the glow plug does notwork, make sure the batteries are not dead.

CARE OF THE WICK
The wick used in this heater is made of heat resistantfiberglass, which does not burn, and should last for a longtime with proper care.
Taking care of the wick will insure your getting the
maximum pleasure and efficiency from your heater, andwill help you to avoid the expense of replacing the wick.
ONCE A MONTH, BURN THE WICK OFF TO REMOVEANY ACCUMULATION OF TAR AND CARBON ON
THE TOP OF THE WICK .
1 . Approximately once a month operate the heater
without refueling it.
2. As the wire coil starts to become dark (caused by thewick going out), turn the wick control knob clockwise
until it stops, to raise the wick as high as possible.
3. Allow the heater to continue burning until it goes out
completely and any flame on the wick has extinguisheditself.
4. After the heater has cooled completely, remove theburner chimney, raise the wick to its highest setting,and carefully remove loosened tar and carbon from thewick with a brush or cloth.

REPLACEMENT OF WIRE COIL
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5. Carefully remove any accumulated carbon deposits
from the wick guide and outer wick guide assembly
using a screwdriver or similar tool. Take care not todamage the wick or burner chimney assembly.
6. Depress the "SHUT-OFF" lever to lower the wick, andreplace the burner chimney .
7. After filling the fuel tank, wait 30 minutes before
lighting to allow the wick to absorb sufficient kerosene .

WICK REPLACEMENT
1 . Remove cartridge tank from heater .
2. Open the grill and remove the burner chimney .
3. Using a coin or screwdriver remove the two screws at the top of thefront panel. (See Fig. 14) Remove the front panel by lifting up andpulling forward .

4. Using a coin or screwdriver remove the three screws on the right,
left, and rear of the cabinet (See Fig. 15).
Remove the cabinet by lighting it upward .

5. Note the two insulation plates that surround the outer wick guide.
Remove rear insulation plate by pushing in slightly and pulling up on
both sides (See Fig. 16). Next, remove front insulation plate. It may
be necessary to pull on the ignition arm slightly to remove the front
insulation plate .
CAUTION :Exercise care on Step 5 not to break lead wires that connect the ignition device to the battery case .

6. Remove four wing nuts that secure the outer wick guide . If wing nuts
are too tight to loosen by hand, use small pliers (See Fig. 17). Detachthe outer wick guide.

7. Lift spring case lever upward to release it from locking groove ofthe locking plates (See Fig . 18).

8. Pull wick control knob out 1 /2"(10mm) to disengage the wick control
shaft from the gear plate on the wick holder (See Fig. 19) .

9. Remove the wick and wick holder (fig. 20-1). Remove the used wickfrom the wick holder . Insert new wick.
NOTE :
Use only an Aladdin SW 5620 replacement wick.
IMPORTANT :The line on the tape that encircles the wick must be flush with theupper edge of the wick holder . For the heater to function properly,
the wick must be installed as evenly as possible (Fig. 20-2) . Make
certain the wick is not installed upside down. Force the teeth of thewick holder into the wick.

10. MAKE SURE the support which is attached to the gear plate penetrates
to the inside of the wick-skirt (Fig. 21-1) and the support is found of
the notch hole of the wick-skirt .
If the support does not penetrate the wick-skirt the wick will not go
up and down smoothly because it will become pinched between the
wick guide cylinder and outer wick guide .
Slide wick and wick holder onto the wick guide cylinder. Engage thegear on the wick control shaft with the lower part of the gear plate(Fig. 21-2). Do not force the gear shaft.

11 . Push down on the spring case lever to insert it into the locking groove(Fig. 22).
While depressing the SHUT-OFF lever, turn the wick control knob
counterclockwise until it stops .

12. Replace outer wick guide and fasten with wing nuts. Take care thatthe gap between the outer wick guide and the wick guide cylinder isequal at all points (Fig. 23) .

13 . Raise the wick several times and lower it using the shut-off lever.
If the wick does not operate correctly, repeat Steps 5 through 12.
14 . Re-install the insulation plates. First install the front insulation plate. It
probably will be necessary to pull slightly on the ignition device to allow
the front insulation plate to slip into place. Next, install rear insulation
plate . The two catches should engage the rectangular holes on eitherside of front insulation plate (Fig. 24) .
To adjust the dial, turn the wick extremely low, raise up the shut-off
lever, and rotate the dial while pushing .
15. The small notch on the edge of the orange indicator dial (locateddirectly behind the sick control knob) should point straight up.
If necessary adjust the dial to that setting .
Failure to do so will not permit the proper adjustment and operationof the wick within the Normal Range (Fig. 25).
16. Replace the cabinet and front panel by reversing steps 2-3 of thewick changing procedure .
17. After making sure the wick is lowered by depressing the "SHUT-OFF"lever, replace the burner chimney .
18. Wait thirty (30) minutes before lighting the heater to allow the wick toabsorb sufficient kerosene .

Use the following procedures whenever you are going to store the heater for an extended time, such as during out of season .
1 . Wash inside of cartridge tank with clean, fresh kerosene and empty completely .
2. Follow wick cleaning procedure to clean wick and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel reservoir.
3. Remove cabinet from heater by following steps 1-4 of the wick replacement procedure and clean the heater thoroughly with asoft cloth.
4. After cleaning, reassemble heater and remove batteries from battery case.
5 . Wrap heater in polyethylene bag and store in the original carton . Heater should be stored with wick lowered and the shut-off
lever in the "OFF" position.
6. Save this Instruction Manual for _future reference.

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Front panel

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