Kenmore 583356830, 583356820, 583356500 Owner’s Manual
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL
NUMBERS:
583.356500
583.356820
583.356830
SERIAL NO.
(owner - write in No.)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
35,000
Heater Sizes:
55,000 and 110,000 Btu/Hr
and Instructions
Carefully
Operation and Maintenance
Instructions with Parts List
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or
workmanship in this portable heater at no charge.
If the portable heater is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase.
Warranty service is available by simply returning the heater to the nearest Sears
Service Center. This warranty gives you the specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ........................................................................................ 2
Safety Information ......................................................................... 3
Product Identification .................................................................... 4
Unpacking ..................................................................................... 5
Assembly ....................................................................................... 5
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 6
Fuels .............................................................................................. 6
Ventilation ..................................................................................... 7
Operation ....................................................................................... 7
Storing, Transporting, or Shipping ................................................ 8
Preventative Maintenance Schedule ............................................. 8
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 9
Service Procedures ........................................................................ 10
Upper Shell Removal .............................................................. 10
Fan ........................................................................................... 10
Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters .................................. 10
Pump Pressure Adjustment ..................................................... 11
Fuel Filter ................................................................................ 11
Spark Plug (35/55,000 Btu!Hr Models) .................................. 11
Spark Plug (110,000 Btu!Hr Model) ...................................... 12
Nozzle (35/55,000 Btu!Hr Models) ........................................ 12
Nozzle (110,000 Btu!Hr Model) ............................................. 13
Pump Rotor ............................................................................. 13
Specifications ................................................................................. 14
Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................... 14
Accessories .................................................................................... 15
Maintenance Kits ........................................................................... 15
Illustrated Parts Breakdowns and Parts Lists ................................ 16
Wheels and Handle Parts List (110,000 Btu!Hr Model) ............... 22
How To Order Parts ...................................................................... Back Cover
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use
of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the
heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include
pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
° Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use
gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
* Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with
the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and local regula-
tions regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extinguished and the heater
allowed to cool, prior to fueling.
d) During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connections shall be inspected for
leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one day's supply of heater fuel be stored inside a build-
ing in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from heaters, torches,
welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reser-
voir integral with the heater unit).
g) Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetra-
tions do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.
h) Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the federal, state, or local authority
having jurisdiction.
° Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors
are present.
° Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
° Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclosure materi-
als shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended
minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is further recommended that these
enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials
shall be securely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the
heater due to wind action.
° Use only in well-vented areas. Provide at least three square feet of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater produces carbon monoxide,
which is listed by the State of California as areproductive toxin under Proposition 65.
° Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
° Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
° Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.
° Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 4 Ft. Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft.
° Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may occur.
° When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage may occur.
° Keep children and animals away from heater.
° Unplug heater when not in use.
° When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.
° Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
° Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
° Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
° Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Continued
Hot Air Outlet
Lower Shell .............. Fan Guard
Fuel End Cover
Side Cover
Flame-Out Control ...........
Reset Button
Power Cord
Figure 1 - 35/55,000 Btu/Hr Models
Hot Air
Outlet "-
Handle
jUpper Shell
/
/-
.......Upper Shell
.Air Filter
.....Fuel Cap
Eel
Lower
Shell
Fuel Cap
Side Cover
/
/
Flame-Out Control
Reset Button
Figure 2 - 110,000 Btu/Hr Model
//
Fan Guard
........Fuel Tank
.....Power Cord
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UNPACKING
1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought heater.
ASSEMBLY
(For 110,000 Btu/Hr
Model Only)
This model is furnished with wheels and a handle. Wheels, handle, and the
mounting hardware are found in the shipping carton.
Tools Needed
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT. When installing wheels, point extended hub of wheels toward
wheel support frame (see Figure 3).
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap with hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame. Make sure hot air outlet end (front) of
heater is over wheels. Line up holes on fuel tank flange with holes on wheel
support frame.
4. Place plastic tube caps onto open ends of handle.
5. Place handle on top of fuel tank flange. Make sure handle is over air inlet end
(rear) of heater. Insert four screws through handle, fuel tank flange, and wheel
support frame. Attach nut finger tight after each screw is inserted.
6. Insert remaining four screws through tank flange and wheel support frame.
Attach nut finger tight after each screw is inserted.
7. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts firmly.
Plastic
Tube
Cap
\
",,\ Screw
Outlet \\
Hot Air , _"l
Handle
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Fuel
Tank .....
Flange
Wheel Axle
Support
Frame "--..
Nut
-. Extended
Cap Nut
Figure 3 - Wheel and Handle Assembly, 110,000 Btu/Hr Model Only
" Wheel Hub
Air
Inlet
THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then
pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank.
A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber.
The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around
the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air.
The Ignition System: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug.
The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture.
The Flame-Out Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down
if the flame goes out.
Motor i Air Pump
Combustion Spark
Chamber ",, Plug
\
Burner
Fan
/ Intake
/
/ Filter
Air
Air Out
FUELS
Clean
Heated
Fuel ............./
Tank
/
/
/
/
/
/
Nozzle .............../
Air For Fuel
System
/
/
/
,_............Fuel
Filter
Air For Combustion
And Heating
/
/
/..............Air Line
To Burner
.............Electronic
Figure 4 - Cross Section Operational View
WARNING
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners,
alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
Cool
Air
In
\ Air
Output
Filter
Ignitor
Fuel
Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 diesel. Using heavy fuels
will result in:
• clogged fuel filter and nozzle
• carbon build-up on spark plug
• the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather
IMPORTANT: Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage
container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt, or water will cause the flame-
out control to shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require you to clean fuel
system often.
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VENTILATION
WARNING
Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation
requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not
provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.
Provide a fresh air opening of at least three square feet for each 100,000 Btu!Hr
rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.
Example: A 110,000 Btu!Hr heater requires one of the following:
• a two-car garage door raised three inches
• a single-car garage door raised five inches
• two thirty-inch windows raised eight inches
OPERATION
IMPORTANT
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section.
They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
To Start Heater
l. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
2. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
3. Attach fuel cap.
4. Plug power cord of heater into three-prong, grounded extension cord. Exten-
sion cord must be at least six feet long.
Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements
6 to l0 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord
11 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord
101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord
.
Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded
outlet. Heater will start when extension cord is plugged into outlet. If not,
push in flame-out control reset button (see Figures 5 and 6).
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Flame-
Out
Reset
Button
Figure 5 - Flame-Out Control Reset
Button, 35/55,000 Btu/Hr Models
Flame-Out
Control
Reset
Button
Figure 6 - Flame-Out Control Reset
Button, 110,000 Btu/Hr Model
Continued
OPERATION
Continued
To Stop Heater
l. Unplug extension cord from outlet.
To Restart Heater
l. Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove
drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel
through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drainplug if provided.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess debris from clogging filters
during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check
with local automotive service stations that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place is free of dust and
corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT. Do not store kerosene over summer months for use during next
heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
WARNING
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and
lint filters
Air intake
filter
Fuel filter
Spark plug
Fan blades
Motor
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours
of operation or as needed.
Replace every 500 hours of
operation or once a year.
Wash and dry with soap and
water every 500 hours of op-
eration or replace as needed.
Clean twice a heating season
or replace as needed.
Clean and regap every600
hours operation orreplace
as needed.
Clean each season or as needed. See Fan, page 10.
Not required/permanently lubricated.
How To
See Stori_, Transporting, or
Shipping, above.
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 10.
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 10.
See Fuel Filter, page 11.
See Spark Plug, pages 11
and 12.
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