Dyna-glo RMC-KFA210TDGD, RMC-KFA75TDGD, RMC-KFA210TDGD-01, RMC-KFA170TDGD, RMC-KFA45DGD User Manual

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INDOOR/OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

KEROSENE PORTABLE
FORCED AIR HEATERS

“USER’S MANUAL AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”

Before the first use of this heater, please read this USER’S MANUAL very
carefully. This USER’S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to
the proper manner in which to assemble, maintain, store, and most
importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient manner.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

COMPLIES WITH UL733 AND

ANSI A10.10-1990

CAN/CSA/B140.0-03 AND CSA

B140.8-1967

MODEL : RMC-KFA45DGD, RMC-KFA75TDGD, RMC-KFA125TDGD

RMC-KFA170TDGD, RMC-KFA210TDGD, RMC-KFA210TDGD-01

1

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

DANGER: IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND/OR CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING.

WARNINGS:

1. RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION!

• Use this heater only in well ventilated areas. Provide at least a three-square foot (2,800 sq. cm.)

opening of fresh outside air for each 100,000 BTU/hr. of heater rating.

• People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the heater.

• Carbon monoxide poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness

and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, or
those at high altitudes.

• Never use this heater in living or sleeping areas.

2. RISK OF BURNS/FIRE/EXPLOSION!

• NEVER use any fuel other than 1-K kerosene, #1 disel/fuel oil in this heater.

• NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, paint thinners or other oil compounds in this heater.

(RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION)

• NEVER use this heater where flammable vapors may be present.

• NEVER refill the heaters fuel tank while heater is operating or is still hot.

Minimum Clearances: Outlet: 8 feet (250cm) / Sides, top and rear: 4 feet (125cm)

• NEVER block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.

• NEVER use duct work in front or behind of heater.

• NEVER move, handle, service a hot, operating or plugged in heater.

• NEVER transport heater with fuel in it’s tank.

• When used with an optional thermostat or if equipped with a thermostat heater may start at any time.

• ALWAYS locate heater on a stable and level surface.

• ALWAYS keep children and animals away from heater.

• Bulk fuel storage should be a minimum of 25 ft. from heaters, torches, portable generators or other sources of ignition.
All fuel storage should be in accordance with federal, state or local authorities having jurisdiction.

3. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

• Use only the electrical power (voltage and frequency) specified on the model plate of the heater.

• Use only a three-prong, grounded outlet and extension cord.

• ALWAYS install the heater so that it is not directly exposed to water spray, rain, dripping water or wind.

• ALWAYS unplug the heater when not in use.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fired appliances, and the
products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.

MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS: Massachusetts state law prohibits the use of this heater in any
building which is used in whole or in part for human habitation. Use of this heating device in
Massachusetts requires local fire dept. permit (M.E.L.C. 148, Section 10A.)

CANADIAN RESIDENTS: Use of this heater shall be in accordance with authorities having
jurisdiction and CSA Standard B139.

NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS: For use only at construction sites in accordance with applicable NYC
codes

under NYCFD certificate of approval # 5034 and 5037.

CAUTION :

Hot while in operation. Do not touch. Keep children,
clothing and combustibles away from heater.

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

ITEM PAGE #

PRECAUTIONS - SAFETY GUIDE 1

1. INTRODUCTION 2

2. FEATURES 2

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 4

4. KEROSENE (1-K OR NO. 1 FUEL OIL) 7

5. OVERVIEW OF HEATER DESIGN 8

6. FUELING YOUR HEATER 9

7. OPERATION 9

8. LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 10

9. MAINTENANCE 11

10. REPLACING FUSE 15

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 16

12. WIRING DIAGRAM 17

13. SPECIFICATIONS 18

14. EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 19

15. PARTS LIST 21

1. INTRODUCTION

Please read this USER’S MANUAL carefully. It will show you how to assemble, maintain, and operate the
heater safely and efficiently to obtain full benefits from its many built-in features.

2. FEATURES

CONTENTS OF USER’S MANUAL

Figure 1. RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD MODELS

Fan Gauge

Fuel Gauge
Fuel Cap

Front Guard

Hot Air Outlet

Lower Shell

Fuel Tank

Side Cover

Lamp

Thermostot Knob

(75TDGD Model Only)

Power/Reset Switch

Power Cord

Upper Shell

Handle

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Figure 2. RMC-KFA125TDGD MODEL

Figure 3. RMC-KFA170/210TDGD/210TDGD-01 MODELS

Hot Air Outlet

Shell Lower

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Side Cover

Lamp

Thermostot Knob

Power/Reset Switch

Pneumatic Wheel

Hot Air Outlet

Shell Lower

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Side Cover

Lamp

Thermostot Knob

Power/Reset Switch

Pneumatic Wheel

Front Handle

Upper Shell

Front Handle

Upper Shell

Fan Guard

Power Cord

Drain Plug

Rear Handle

Cord Wrap

BTU Contrtol Kob

(210TDGD-01 Model Only)

Pressure Gauge
Fan Guard

Power Cord

Drain Plug

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UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Figure 5. RMC-KFA125/170/210TDGD MODELS

Handle

Hardware Kit

HW-KFA1000

RMC-KFA170/210TDGD/210TDGD-01 MODELS RMC-KFA125TDGD MODEL

Cord Wraps

BTU Control Valve

(210TDGD-01 Model Only)

Solid Wheels

Wheel Support Frame

Handle Rear

Axle

Front Handle

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX. (Fig. 4 and 5)

NOTE : Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage.

Figure 4. RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD MODELS

Pneumatic

Wheels

Screws L&S

Screws L&S

Flange Screws

Flange Screws

Nuts

Nuts

Bushings

Bushings

Washers Cotter Pins

Cap Nuts

Hardware Kit : HW-KFA1012

Hardware Kit : HW-KFA1010

RMC-KFA45/75TDGD RMC-KFA125TDGD

RMC-KFA170/210TDGD RMC-KFA210TDGD-01

Wheel Support Frame No Yes Yes Yes
Axle No Yes Yes Yes
Front Handle No Yes Yes Yes
Rear Handle No No Yes Yes
Handle Yes No No No
Cord Wrap No Yes Yes Yes
BTU Control Valve No No No Yes
Hardware kit : HW-KFA1000 Yes No No No
Hardware kit : HW-KFA1010 No Yes No No
Hardware kit : HW-KFA1012 No No Yes Yes

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

2. ASSEMBLY

A. For RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD Models only

Tools Required

• Medium Phillips Screwdriver.
Assembling Handle

1. Lift front guard for arrow direction and make

sure that guard’s wedged portion fits into the slit
hole on the upper housing.

2. Align the holes in the upper housing with ttwo

mounting holes on the handle as shown in Figure 6.

3. Secure handel with Screws with provided.

B. For RMC-KFA125TDGD Model only

Tools Required

• Medium Phillips Screwdriver

• 5/16"(M5) open or Adjustable Wrench, Use US(Inch) Screws Nuts

• Long Nose Pliers

1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheels on axle.

NOTE : When installing wheels, point extended hub of wheels toward wheel support frame. (See Figure 7)

2. Place Flat washers and cotter pin on axle ends and bend split pins with long nose pliers to secure.

3. Place heater on wheel support frame. Make sure air inlet end (rear) of heater is over wheels. Align the

holes on fuel tank flange with holes on wheel support frame.

4. Position the handle on top of fuel tank flange. Insert screws through handles, fuel tank flange, and wheel

support frames as shown in Figure 7 and attach nut finger tight after each screw is inserted.

5. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts firmly.

CAUTION : DO NOT OPERATE heater without support frame assembled to tank.

Figure 6. Assembling Handle

Handle

Screw

Frong Guard

Wedged Portion

Slit Hole

Hot Air Outlet

Fuel Tank Flange

Nut

Support Frame

Wheel(Solid)

Washer

Air Inlet

Cotter Pin

Axle

Extended Hub

Screw-S
Screw-L

Flange Screw

Front Handle

Figure 7. Assembling Handle and Wheel

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

C. For RMC-KFA170/210TDGD/210TDGD-01 Models only

Tools Required

• Medium Phillips Screwdriver.

• M5 open, or adjustable wrench

• Long nose pliers.

1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheel bushings and wheels on axle.

NOTE : When installing wheels, tube valve should face out from support frame (Figure 8).

2. Place flat washers and cotter pin on axle ends and bend cotter pins with long nose pliers to secure.

3. Place wheel cap on flat washers and put wheel cap in flat washers end.

4. Place heater on wheel support frame.

Make sure air inlet end(rear) of heater is over wheels. Align the holes on fuel tank flange. Insert scerws
through handles(front and rear), fuel tank flange, and wheel support frame as shown in Figure 8 and
attache nut finger tight after each screw is inserted.

5. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts firmly.

6. Align the hole on the handle(front and rear) with the mounting hole on the cord wrap.

7. Insert screws through cord wrap, handles as shown in figure 8 and attach nut finger tight after each screw

is inserted.

8. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts firmly.

CAUTION : DO NOT OPERATE heater without support frame assembled to tank.

NOTE : Heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualitied service person.

Figure 8. Assembling Handle, Wheel and Cord wrap

Front Handle

Hot Air Outlet

Fuel Tank Flange

Nut

Wheel Support Frame

Cotter Pin

Wheel(Pneumatic)

Flat Washer

Cap Wheel

Nut
Rear Handle

Air Inlet

Axle

Wheel Bushing

Wheel Tube Valve

Flange Screw

Cord Wrap
Screw-S

Screw-L

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

4. KEROSENE

(1-K)

For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested that 1-K kerosene be used. 1-K kerosene
has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants, such as sulpher. Which can cause a rotten egg odor
during the operation of the heater. However, #1 diesel/fuel oil may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not
available.
Be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as 1-K kerosene, and care should be taken to provide more
fresh air ventilation to accomodate any added contaminants that may be added to the heated space.

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 1-K kerosene (#1 fuel oil is an acceptable substitute.)
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 an explosion or uncontrolled
flames.

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.

D. For RMC-KFA210DGP-01 Model Only.

Assembling BTU Control Valve

1. Align slit hole on body of Valve with Tab on the

End Filter Cover as shown in Figure 9.

2. Insert hooked leg of valve fully into slot of End

Filter Cover so that hooked leg is completely
locked to Slot.
NOTE : When install valve to End Filter Cover, If

Valve is assembled for incorrect knob
direction, Hooked leg is not completely
loked to slot.

Figure 9. Assembling BTU Control Valve

(RMC-KFA210TDGD-01 Model Only)

correct

Incorrect

BTU Control Valve

End Filter Cover

Tab

Slit Hole

Slot

Hooked Leg

Knob direction when install
valve to End Filter Cover.

5. OVERVIEW OF HEATERS DESIGN

Fuel System : This heater is equipped with an electric

air pump that forces air through the air
line connected to the fuel intake and then
through a nozzle in the burner head.
When the air passes in front of the fuel
intake it causes fuel to rise from the tank
and into the burner nozzle. This fuel and
air mixture is then sprayed into the
combustion chamber in a fine mist.

“Sure Fire Ignition” : The electronic ignitor sends voltage to a specially designed spark plug.

The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture described above.

The Air System : The heavy duty motor turns a fan that forces air into and around the combustion chamber.

Here the air is heated and then forced out the front of the heater.

The Safety System :

A. Temperature Limit Control : This heater is equipped with a Temperature Limit Control designed to turn

off the heater should the internal temperature rise to an unsafe level. If this
device activates and turns your heater off it may require service.

Once the temperature falls below the reset temperature you will be able to start your heater.

B. Electrical System Protection : This heaters electrical system is protected by a fuse mounted to the PCB

assembly that protects it and other electrical components from damage.
If your heater fails to operate check this fuse first and replace as needed.

C. Flame-Out Sensor : Utilizes a photocell to monitor the flame in burn chamber during normal operation.

It will cause the heater to shut-off should the burner flame extinguish.

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UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Internal Shut-Off Temp. Reset Temperature

MODELS

Plus/Minus 10 Degrees Plus/Minus 10 Degrees

RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD

176˚F/80˚C 122˚F/50˚C

RMC-KFA125/170TDGD

230˚F/110˚C 194˚F/90˚C

RMC-KFA210TDGD/210TDGD-1

194˚F/90˚C 140˚F/60˚C

FUSE TYPE: All Models 125 volt / 8 amps