CORONAGLASS WOOL WICK

for Corona portable kerosene heaters

For proper installation,please follow theattached directions .
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Wick Replacement

Before replacing your wick, comfirm if the heater is a model DK or DK A . DK B

MODEL
11-DK A 17-DK B, 22-DK A /22-DK B

If cleaning the Wick does not improve performance ., youwill need to replace the Wick . Refer to the "Checklist forTrouble Symptoms' section, paget0(of the ownersbooklet) which outlines conditions under which theWick should be replaced .
1 . Use ONLY a genuine Corona 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 .
2 . The only tools needed to replace the Wick are :" A Pair of Pliers" A Flat blade Screwdriver" A Plastic Bag with a Twist Tie" A pair of Scissors for Wick change
3 . Lower Wick byturning Wick Adjustment
Knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to "OFF"4. Use Pliers to loosen and remove cabinet screws oneither side of the Heater Cabinet .
5. Use the Carrying
Handle to lift the Cabinet straight up andaway from the heater .

6 . Gently pull the
Wick Adjustment Knob
off the heater.

7 . Remove the Dressing Plate by lifting itfrom the back and tilting it forward to clear
the Wick Adjustment
Assembly.
8 . Trip the Pendulumon the Automatic ShutOff System to activate it .

9 . Remove the four
wing nuts which holdthe Wick Assembly tothe heater and carefully
lift the Wick Assemblyfrom the heater.

10 . Replace the Wick Adjustment Knob temporarily .
Turn the Knob CLOCKWISE to raise the Wick and to reset the Automatic Shut-Off System .
11 . Turn the Wick Assembly upside-down .
Check the Automatic
Shutoff Lever to makecertain it is engaged asshown .
12 . Place the white plastic strip, packed with theWick, on the Wick Cover to protect your fingers .
13 . While still holding
the Wick Assembly upside-down, grasp theWick Cover firmly andPULL it off with a sharptug .
14. Locate the three
Pins which connect theWickSleevetothe Wick
Assembly. Press in gently (toward the center)one at a time to disconnect them .
NOTE : A Flat Blade Screwdriver may aid you in thisoperation . As each Pin is pressed in, use theScrewdriver to gently move the Pin away fromits Slot .
15. When all three Pins are disconnected, pull out theWick Sleeve and old Wick together . Disengage the old
Wick and discard it . CAUTION : The Retainer Teeth are
sharp . Handle the Wick Sleeve with care to avoid injury .
After you have removed the old Wick, use the Plastic Bag
with the Twist Tie for proper disposal of the old Wick .
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE WICK INDOORS . Vapors
could create a potential fire hazard .
16 . Insert the new Wickinto the Wick sleevefrom the bottom . Be
careful to match theBlack Line on theorange tape exactly tothe bottom of the Wicksleeve . Make sure the Black Line matches all theway around the inside of the Wick sleeve . This will
ensure that the new Wick will raise to the correct
burning height of '/o" .
17 . Reach inside the Wick and press firmly on all sides
to securely attach the Wick to the Retainer Teeth . Work
carefully to avoid wrinkles or bulges .

NOTE : Remove the protective strips from the WickSleeve as the Wick is pressed into the Retainer
Teeth .
18 . With the Wick Assembly still upside
down, position the WickSleeve making certain
the connecting Pins arealigned to fit into theslanted grooves .

27 . While your heater is disassembled, check theAutomatic Shut-off System .

19 . Press on each Pin and insert the Wick Sleeve into
the Wick Assembly. Check carefully to see that each Pin
has snapped into place .

29 . Turn the Wick Adjustment Knob to test its operation .
Be certain the Wick operates smoothly as the Knob isturned CLOCKWISE and COUNTER-CLOCKWISE .

20. Turn the Wick Assembly right side up .

21 . Engage the Automatic Shut-off System by pressing
DOWN on the Lever .
22 . Turn the Wick Adjustment Knob CLOCKWISE . This
will produce a slight click and a complete stop . Now
turn the Wick Adjustment Knob to raise and lower theWick several times to confirm smooth operation .
23 . Turn the Wick Assembly upside down toreplace the Wick Cover.
Make certain the skirt ofthe Wick is completely
within the cover at thetop .
24 . Align the four tabs on the Wick Cover with the fourscrew holes on the Bottom of the Assembly, as shown,and snap it into place . Be certain of firm contact at
all points .
25 . Replace the Wck
iCover . Turn the W ck
Adjustment Knob to thefully retracted position .
Pull lightly on the skirtof the Wick to remove
any slack . Tuck the skirtof the Wick into the recessed area of the Wick Cover asshown . Press lightly to secure the skirt to the Retainer
Teeth on the Wick Cover.
26 . Replace the Wick
Assembly on the heaterwith the Wick raised .
Replace two diagonally
opposite Wing Nuts
first, then the remaining
two . Tighten each of thefour Wing Nuts gradually until the Wick Assembly isfirmly in place .

is operating correctly .

28 . Trip the Automatic
Shut-off System bynudging the Brass Pendulum . Reset the System by pressing the Set
Lever DOWN . Trip it
again to make certain it

30 . Test Ignition . Raise the Wick to its full height . The
Ignition Plug should be within L" to L" (1 mm to 2mm) of
the Wick when the Lever is fully depressed .
31 . WAIT THIRTY MINUTES AFTER REPLACING THE
WICK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT YOURHEATER . This time allows the Wick to absorb enoughkerosene for satisfactory lighting and burning .

Reassembling your heater
NOTE : If you are reassembling after replacing the Wick,begin with Step 1 . If you have replaced only theIgnition Plug, and have not completely dismantled your heater, begin with Step 3 .
1 . Remove Wick Adjustment Knob which youhadtemporarily replaced to test Wick operation .
2. Replace the Dressing Plate making certain to alignthe Automatic Shut-off System Lever and the WickAdjustment Rod . which holds the Knob, with the appropriate siots in the Dressing Plate . Begin by aligning themand gently snap the Dressing Plate in place over theWick Assembly .
3. Replace the heater Cabinet . Make certain the Grille
Guard prongs are inserted securely into the properholeson the heater, and the Cabinet Front matches the frontof the heater .
4. Fasten the Cabinet to the heater with the . twoscrews .
5 . Replace the wickadjustment knob . To
be certain itis properly positioned on thewick adjustment shaft .
raise the wick to its
full height . The black
mark on the knob must line up with the word"HIGH"
or 'ON" on the controll panel . If it does not . reverse the position of the knob on the shaft . Your
heater is ready for refilling and operation .

For best results clean your wick regularly .
See owners booklet for instructions .

Wick Replacement
MODEL
11-DK122-DK

Before replacing your wick, confirm if the heater is a model DK or DKO , DO)
11 . Check the wick adjustment to confirm that it isturned clockwise to a firm stop .

1 . Use ONLY a genuine Corona Replacement Wick .
DO NOT attempt to substitute any other type of Wickdevice or a Wick designed for another brand or model
heater. You could damage the heater and create a potential fire hazard .
2 . The only tools needed to replace the Wick are :" A Pair of Pliers" A Flat blade Screwdriver" A Plastic Bag with a Twist Tie" A pair of Scissors for Wick change
3. Lower the wick byturning the wick adjustment knob counterclockwise to a full stop .

4 . Loosen and remove
the set screw on eachside of the cabinet .
5 . Using the carrying
handle, lift the cabinet
straight up and awayfrom the heater .
6 . Pull the wick adjustment knob off theheater.

7 . Lift the dressing
plate away from theheater . Lift from theback and tilt forward toclear the wick adjustment assembly .

12. Place the new wickin the wick guide paying particular attention
to four points :a . Press the new wickfirmly and uniformly
against the inside wallof the wick holder so that it is seated securely on theteeth which hold it in place .
b . Align the new wick at the top so that the black top
portion ends just above the teeth holding the wick inplace .
NOTE : The correct
burning exposure forthe wick is 10 mm ( .4")c . Smooth out thewick so that it is freefrom wrinkles andfolds .
d . Align the new wick at the bottom so that the redline on the wick matches the bottom edge of the wickholder.
13. Replace the wick
guide on the heaterwith the wick raised .
Replace two diagonally
opposite wing nuts
first, then the remaining two, tighten
ing each of the four nuts gradually until the wick
guide is firmly in place .
14 . Confirm the uniformity of the gap between wick
guide and the center pipe .

8 . Trip the brass pendulum to operate theshut-off system .

15 . Check the automatic shut-off system to see that it
is operating properly by tripping the pendulum andresetting it .
16 . Replace the wick adjustment knob and test it to
see that it is operating smoothly .
17 . With the wick raised to its full height, test the ignition . The ignition plug should be within 1 mm to 2 mm
(approximately %4" to %4") of the wick when
the lighting lever is fully depressed .

9 . Remove the four
wing nuts which fasten
the wick guide to theheater . Lift the wickguide carefully awayfrom the heater .
10 . Replace the wickadjustment knob on its
spindle. Set the automatic shut-off fever andraise the wick to its fullheight . Remove the oldwick .

18 . Remove the wick adjustment knob . Replace thedressing plate and the cabinet on the heater . Fasten
the cabinet in place with the two set screws andreplace the wick adjustment knob .

After the new wick is in place allow 30 minutes for it toabsorb sufficient kerosene for satisfactory lighting andburning .