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

INDOOR/OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

KEROSENE PORTABLE

FORCED AIR HEATERS

“USER’S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”

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

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.

CONSUMER : Retain this manual for future reference.

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 877-447-4768 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

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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.

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

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.

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		CONTENTS OF USER’S MANUAL
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

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

Fan Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Figure 1. RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD MODELS

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Front Handle

Upper Shell

Hot Air Outlet

Shell Lower

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Side Cover

Lamp

Thermostot Knob

Power/Reset Switch

Fan Guard

Power Cord

Pneumatic Wheel	Drain Plug

Figure 2. RMC-KFA125TDGD MODEL

Front Handle

Upper Shell

Hot Air Outlet

Shell Lower

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cap

Side Cover

Lamp

Thermostot Knob

Power/Reset Switch

Rear Handle

Cord Wrap

BTU Contrtol Kob

(210TDGD-01 Model Only)

Pressure Gauge

Fan Guard

Power Cord

Pneumatic Wheel

Drain Plug

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

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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.

		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

Figure 4. RMC-KFA45DGD/75TDGD MODELS

Hardware Kit

Handle HW-KFA1000

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

		Screws L&S	Flange Screws
	Cord Wraps	Nuts	Bushings
		Washers	Cotter Pins
Pneumatic	BTU Control Valve
Wheels	(210TDGD-01 Model Only)	Hardware Kit : HW-KFA1012
RMC-KFA170/210TDGD/210TDGD-01 MODELS

Screws L&S Flange Screws

Nuts Bushings Cap Nuts

Solid Wheels

Hardware Kit : HW-KFA1010

RMC-KFA125TDGD MODEL

Front Handle

Wheel Support Frame

Handle Rear

Axle

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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

Handle Screw

Frong Guard

Wedged Portion

Slit Hole

Figure 6. Assembling Handle

•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.

Front Handle

Screw-S

Screw-L

Hot Air Outlet

Flange Screw

Fuel Tank Flange

Air Inlet

Nut

Support Frame

Axle

Cotter Pin

Wheel(Solid)

Extended Hub

Washer

Figure 7. Assembling Handle and Wheel

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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.

Front Handle

Flange Screw

Cord Wrap

Screw-S

Screw-L

Hot Air Outlet

Fuel Tank Flange

Nut

Nut

Rear Handle

Air Inlet

Wheel Support Frame
Cotter Pin	Axle
Wheel(Pneumatic)	Wheel Bushing
Flat Washer
Cap Wheel

Wheel Tube Valve

Figure 8. Assembling Handle, Wheel and Cord wrap

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.

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	D. For RMC-KFA210DGP-01 Model Only.	Knob direction when install
	Assembling BTU Control Valve	valve to End Filter Cover.
	1. Align slit hole on body of Valve with Tab on the
	End Filter Cover as shown in Figure 9.	correct
	2. Insert hooked leg of valve fully into slot of End
	Filter Cover so that hooked leg is completely
	locked to Slot.	Incorrect
	NOTE : When install valve to End Filter Cover, If
	Valve is assembled for incorrect knob	BTU Control Valve
	direction, Hooked leg is not completely
	loked to slot.	End Filter Cover
		Tab Slit Hole

Slot	Hooked Leg

Figure 9. Assembling BTU Control Valve

(RMC-KFA210TDGD-01 Model Only)

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.

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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.

	MODELS	Internal Shut-Off Temp.	Reset Temperature
		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

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.

FUSE TYPE:	All Models	125 volt / 8 amps

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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