Corona 23DK Owner’s Manual

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MODEL 23-DK

MODEL 18-DK

This instruction manual is important to you.

PLEASE READ IT THOROUGHLY.

your heater for best performance. It shows you simple things to check before you

1. WARNING: Use your heater only }n well-ventilated
areas to elinninate the risk of indoor Air Pollution,

In a house of typical cor_struction, thBt iS, one that iS
not Ot unusually tight Consttucl_n due to heavy

insulat_0n _nd tighl seals against air infiltratio_, an
adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation
is provided through infiltration. However, if the heater
is used in a small room where tess than 200 cubic- feet

(5 7h!) of air space is provided for each 1000 Btu per
hour Of heater rating (conslde_,ng the maximum

but'nat adjustment), the door(s) tO adjacent ro0m(s)
ShOUtd be kept open or the window to the outside
should be opened at least t inch (25.4mm} tO guard

against potential buildup of indoor Air Pollution, Do

r4Ot use the heater in a bathroom or any other sma_I

room with the door closed.

2. WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire, Use only
water clear NO.I=K kerosene (ASTM t-K) or syntl_etic

fuels for use with kerosene-fired portable heaters. 13.

NEVER use any fuel other than the fuels specifically
identified for use in the heater. NEVER use gasoline,
benzol, a_ohol, NO.2 fuel oil, diesel oil, white gas or

camping stove fuel iR your heater. The use of any 14.
substance other than kerosene or synlhetic fuels

could result in an EXPLOSION OR FIRE. lS.

3. WARNING: NEVER add tuS_ when your heater is

operating or hot. Turn the heater "OFF" before 1e.
removing the Fuel Tank for refilling

4, WARNtNG: NEVER use your heater in areas where

Ifammab_e vapors ar high dUSt contritions are present 17.
to avo_ possibility of explosion

S. ALWAYS refuel the heater outdoors tO avoid risk of

tire. Use the Siphon Pump that came packed with
your heater to fill the Fuel Tank. 18.
Be certain to wipe away ac_y fuel spilled on the
exterior of the Fuel Tank Or the Heater Cabinet.

S, WARNING: NEVER use containers that have beer}

used for other fLielS such as gasoline+ paint thinRer or 19,

alcohol. Small amounts ot other vo_ati_e fuels such as
gasoline d_,ngerously increase flammabdt_y and risk of

fire NEVER store or transpo_ the fuel _n other than a

meter or plastic corltP_iner that _s:
t t ) acceptable for use with the specific fuel,
(2) honied _n COlOr.

r3) for t-K kerosene cle_dy n'_arKed, "kerosene". or
{a) iS in the original comtamer for the Synthetic Fuel

Never store fuel in the living space

Wol'dS Of Caution ............. 1 Dally I_@plJctioPf anti Ma=ntenan¢_ .... e

Me{or Parts ............... 2 C_e=ning the WE:k ....... 6

Genera_ Speciticatlons ........... 2 w=ck Replacement ........ 6

Asset_4_ing You_" Corona Heater ........ 3 Wick Guide Assembly a

Setting the Automatic Shut=off System 4 Automalic Shul-off System @

Operating Your Heater .......... 4 Jgnitlo_System ..... 8

Filling the Fuel Tank with Fuel ..... 4 Cabmet .... 9

Lighting the Heater ........ 5 F_e[ Tank 9

Adjusting the Wick Dunng Operahon ...... 5 Storage of Your Heale_ 9

Turning Your Heater Off .... 6 1 Trouble Shool,ng Guide tO

This manual witl show you how to assemble, operate and maintain

Contact your Corona dealer...so you may save the cost of unnecessary service.

Before using your heater, read these important words of caution:

7, NEVER leave your heater unattended while _n use.

ALWAYS extinguish heater before sleeping,

8. NEVER place your heater in high traffic areas such

as doorways or hallways. Heater COuld be bumped or
letted, ee s%lre heater is, si_ing on a level surface

during operation.

9. NEVER place your heater in windy or drai'_y locations,
Uneven burning and poor performance may result

10. WARNING: Your kerosene heater is hot while in
operation. _o r_ot touch it, and keep chitdrsn.'clothing

and furniture away t_'om the heater. NEVER allow
children to operate or refuel heater. NEVER I:dace

heater closer than three feet from combustible
matenals such as furniture, d_apetiea, and clothing,

11. NEVER move, handle, servlce or refuel your heater
white it is o_lrating or stilt hot.

12. NEVER use your he_ter =n a moving vehicle. Motion

can CaUSe fuel spillage and increase risk of fire,
Store fuel in a clean, tighHy sealed approved safety

co_tainer. Store the fue_ container in a cool. dn/, well-
ventilated place outside the living area and OUt of

reach of chttdren
DO NOT piece a pan of water or* the top or attempt to

cook on top Of your heater.
DO NOT attempt to modify or repai_" the Automatic

shut-off System.
DO NOT usa your heater if ithas been damaged or is

burning irregularly. See your selling Corona dealer
immediately.

Independent testing has conti_ed that this heater

complies with emission standards at elevatlons up to

7.000 feet, Heating output is reduced as elevation

+noreases.
WARNING: Risk of indoor Air Pollution-Use healer

only in WelIwentilated areas People with breathing

problems ShOUld consult a physician before using the
heater.
Be sure the Grille Guard is in place before operating

t_e he_ter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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= Major Parts

Plate

ylng Handle

Window

HelndJe ACCess=; Door

Adjustment Knob

Cap

Base

• - Wck

Ignition Plug

Wick Guide Assembly _ _ _ _ ....

Fuel Gauge = ..... _:-- -

m, i

n GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mo_let 23_DK

Heating Output: 22,800 8TLI!hr

Fuel Tank Capacl, ty: I 6gallons

Burning Rate: 68qtihr.

Recommended Heating Area: 81Qsq ft.

Continuous Hours of Heating: About95

ignition: 28v, ignition PILAU:

Size: 26 4'h X 18 1_ v/ X 18 1"0

Weightt(em_ty) 26.5 Ibs. (12.0k 9)

Acce@sories: 2'D" SiZe Ory Celt batteries

2"D"size dry cet! batteries,

{670_ X 460_,, X 4GO_,}

and refilling S_;3hon

(.17 gats}

35 v each

P_I Nurr_ber _0_OlC}

Model
Heating Output:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Burning Rate:

Recommended Heating Area:
Continuous Hours of Heating:

Ignition:

Size:

Weight:{ernpty)
Accessories:

Bur_er

Siphon Pump Batteries

2"b- size dry cell battedes+

249"h x 181"w X 181"0

_630 "_ ;_ 460_ _ X 460_ i

2"O'_size dry ceil batteries

18-0K

18,000 BTU/hr

f 6 gallons

.53 _t/ht

(1325gals,)

650sq ff

Aboul t0 5

28v Ignition Plug:

t,_,v e_lch

232 IbS. (t0,SKg)

and refilling Siphon

•" Assembling Your Corona Heater

1. Read this entire Instruction Man_Jal before you begin

assembly and operation.

2. Open top of carton¸ NOTE: C;arton will contain:

Batleries, Battery Case Cover, Top Plate. Base (in slot
at side of carton), Top Guard, Stphon Pump for fueling,

and Carrying Handle

:3. Remove the batteries, battery case cover and top

pad

4. Remove Siphon Pump, Top Plate. Top Guard, and

Carrying, Handle from the carton.

5. Remove the Base from its place in the side of the

carton and place it on the floor, Front and back

indications are clearly marked on the base.

6. Lift out heater and p_ace it on the Base

7. Fa._ten heater to

the Base using the two
screws already in place
on the Base. Flrlge¢
tighten base screws.

USe of a screw-driver or
pliers wilt Cause screws

to Crack or split.
NOTE: I1 screws are not in place on the heater base,

book for them in the bottom of the carton among

packing materials. They rt_ay have separated

from the Heater Base during shipping

8. Lift plastic cover from heater arid save it for late? use

9. The burner chimney is packed in the _eater Cab-

inet. Be @u_-_ you h_v_ removed Ihe p,3c_.lng r_,_-
lariat from the Burner inside the Heater Cablmel

2) Hair, stalling the front grilt:

t_on ot rods of the gr_ll
mto the holes located

uppe_ than lhe holes

where they wele Then. - _. _ - •
_rlsert the tower portion

of rods of the g_dt, by
_ushing u_ward, into the hole_ located ;st the _eff

_,nd ='ight side of the heate_, cabinet

Plate on the Cabinet
Make certain the

holes on the F_ter'_ng

Tabs aiign with Carry-

3) Place the Top

tng Handle hOleS in

Be sure the Iwo brackets n_usl be _nside the heater
cabl_et

NOTE: 18-DK has three brac_-._t5 w_{ch a_SQ must be

ir_side tl_e he;_ter C_{3lr_et

4) IQ_IaH the Carrying Handle

_) Rei_stalliag the rea_ grill:

Pla<3e c_P_i_g r_3_le in the frc_t side of the healer
Then, reinstall the rear _rl_l by [he same procedure

Of lhe if'ant gi'ill

11. Fasten the top
_f_ll to the front and
rear grills using metal

brackets _nd act e'_s
Drovldedv F;_slen the

feint per tlorl of the

front _nd r_ar gr_lfs

first, then _aste_ the
front arid rear b_ackets

the C abi_et

CAUTION: Risk _f burnS. Do not operate the heater
=,._[h_ul th_ gu_Id or g_llk_ COmpletely _ttached

12 i_ 5ur_ burlier

._rt_ney h, lndle iS
tOL_(.3hable through the
a_;c ass door located
_n the front side of

the he_ter cabinet¸
Check the alignment Of
the Burner by rotating it LFFT and RtGHT two or

thre_ t)trtes

t3, YOur heater iS now assembled Return all

packir_g material to carton and store it_ a Ory place.