Dyna-Glo RMC-11-C7 Owner's Manual

PORTABLE

KEROSENE-HEATER

“OWNER’S MANUAL”

MODEL : RMC- 1 1-C7

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 the

proper manner in which to assemble the heater, maintain the heater, store the

heater, and most importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient

manner, please keep this manual for future reference.

GHP GROUP INC.

Skokie, IL 60076-4034, USA.

PHONE

: 1-877-447-4768

4221-0112-00 07/08 Rev. 01

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

CAUTIONS

- SAFETY GUIDE -

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 thinners or other oil compounds in this heater.

! NEVER

refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating or still hot.

! NEVER

use heater in areas where flammable vapors or gases may be present.

! NEVER fill heater fuel tank in living space; fill

tank outdoors.

! NEVER

store or transport kerosene in other than a metal or plastic container that is (1)acceptable for kerosene, (2) non-red in color, and (3) clearly marked “Kerosene”.

NEVER store kerosene in the living space; kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated place outside the living area.

! The unit is EXTREMELY HOT while in operation.

Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing, furniture, and other combustible objects at least 36” away from top and front area.

RISK OF IN DOOR AIR POLLUTION USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the heater. In a house of typical construction, that is, one that is not of unusually tight construction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is provided through infiltration; however, if the heater is used in a small room where less than 200 cubic feet (5.7 m of air space is provided for each 1,000 BTU per hour of heater rating (considering the maximum burner adjustment), the door(s) to adjacent room(s) should be kept open or the window to the outside should be opened at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) to guard against potential buildup of indoor air pollution. DO NOT use the heater in a bathroom or any other small room with the door closed.

! 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

TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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, and carefulness are factors which cannot be built into this heater. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the kerosene heater.

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 for any period of time. Always make sure to turn heater off and inspect to insure that it is completely extinguished prior to going to bed.

! NEVER leave heater unattended.

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

! NEVER place objects on the top plate.

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 more difficult to adjust. The use of poor quality fuel could also make the wick very hard to extinguish. Always make sure the fire is out. (See page 12, Extinguishing the Heater.)

ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE can not be changed by adjusting the heater. A Kerosene heater is either 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 the heater.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!!

Front Guard Grille

Fuel cap

Fuel Gauge

Manual Shut-off Knob

Wick Adjuster Knob

Ignition Lever

Intergral Fuel Tank

Drip Tray

Carrying Handle

Top Guard Grill

Rear Guard Grill

Battery Case Cover

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

CAUTIONS-SAFETY GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

KEROSENE (1-K ONLY)

FUELING YOUR HEATER

AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM

CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM

ADJUSTING THE WICK

WICK MAINTENANCE

ITEM ITEMPAGE

CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING

WICK ASSEMBLY

WICK REPLACEMENT

EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER

AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE

LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PARTS LIST

EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING

SPECIFICATIONS

PAGE

CONTENTS OF OWNER'S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

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

Fig. 1

CAUTION: "RISK OF BURNS"

DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT THE PROTECTIVE GUARD OR GRILLE.

1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX. (Fig.2)

NOTE : Save the shipping carton and packing materials for

future storage.

Heater 2 “C” cell batteries Siphon pump 2 Screws

2. ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE OF HEATER.

A) REMOVE THE TOP GRILL FROM HEATER AND

UPPER 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)

FIG 4 related.

Place the Glass on the 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)

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

Secure each holes with a screw.

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

Grill Glass Fix.

Middle Plate

Clipped Guide

Bended rod

Top Grill

Guard Grill

Screw

Top Grill

Upper Pad

Pad

Glass

Lower Pad

Middle Plate

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

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(+) and minus(-) markings inside of the holder.

Replace the battery cover to the heater.

C) Now your heater is completely ready to use.

KEROSENE (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 ANY

FUEL 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 the

living 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 oil

compounds 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 to buy kerosene from a dealer who stores it in a large underground (or above ground) tank. Kerosene that is contaminated 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, wick adjuster 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.

Battery Cover

Battery

Fig. 6

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