Sears 583.35600 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

583.35600

SERIAL NO.

(owner - write in No.)

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

30,000 BTU

PORTABLE HEATER

Operation and Maintenance

Instructions with Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......................... 2

SAFETY RULES ......................... 2

WARRANTY ............................ 3

ASSEMBLY ............................ 3

SAFETY COMPLIANCE .................... 3

HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER ............... 3

Electrical Information .................... 3

Fuel Specifications ...................... 3

Ventilation Requirements ................. 4

Operation ............................ 4

To Start Heater ..................... 4

Using an Optional Thermostat Control ..... 4

Using the Safety Control Reset Button ..... 5

To Stop Heater ..................... 5

Storage .............................. 5

INTRODUCTION

Read this Owner's Manual carefully and completely before attempting to use or service this heater. Your Sears portable heater is designed and constructed to assure a long service life and provide maximum safety. However, improper use of any

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER ........... 5

Exterior ............................. 5

Air and Lint Filters ...................... 6

Fuel Tank ............................ 6

Fuel Filter ............................ 6

Upper Shell Removal ..................... 7

Electrical ............................ 7

Spark Plug ......................... 7

Motor ............................ 7

Cleaning the Fan ....................... 8

ADJUSTMENTS ......................... 8

Adjusting Pump Pressure .................. 8

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER ......... 9

REPAIR PARTS ......................... 11

SEARS PORTABLE HEATER ................ 14

portable heater can be dangerous to life and property. Be sure to read and understand the following "Safety Rules". They are also repeated in the text of the Manual and are brought

to your attention by this symbol _.

SAFETY RULES

ONLY plug heater cord into 3-wire extension cord which plugs into standard household 3-prong outlet or properly

installed adapter. ONLY use electrical extension cords as recommended in

this Manual.

NEVER fill heater fuel tank while heater is plugged into outlet.

NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinner, alcohol, or

other volatile liquids asfuel.

ONLY use heater in well ventilated areas as described in this Manual.

NEVER use heater in living or sleeping areas. NEVER use heater in areas having flammable vapor or

heavy dust in air.

NEVER use heater in area when gasoline, paint thinner, or other flammable, vapor-producing products are present.

ONLY useheater with it standing on its base in ahorizontal

(level) position.

NEVER attach ductwork to heater's hot air outlet.

Minimum clearance from any combustible materials: 8 feet from hot air outlet and 4 feet from the top and sides.

ALWAYS keep children and pets away from heater. ALWAYS unplug heater when children or pets may be in

area without adults present.

REMEMBER, an unattended thermostat-controlled heater

will start any time air temperature drops, unless it is un-

plugged. NEVER handle, move or attempt to service heater while it

is plugged in, operating or hot.

REMEMBER heater's hot air outlet will be extremely hot

after heater has been running. ALWAYS keep heater in a horizontal (level) position, even

though it is not running, when fuel is in tank.

ALWAYS unplug heater and empty fuel tank before storing heater.

NEVER attempt to work on heater while it is plugged in,

while hot, or, if it must be in any position other than level, with fuel in tank.

ALWAYS make sure heater is unplugged before attempting to remove spark plug.

ONLY use heater in accordance with local ordinances and

code&

WARRANTY

ASSEMBLY

Your heater was shipped fully assembled except for the fuel tank cap and gasket to eliminate the possibility of conden-

sation in the tank. Remove the cap from the plastic bag and installonthe tank.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety requirements and model plate data comply with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE, INC. Safety Requirements: ANSI A10.10-1981.

HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (The round prong on the plug is for the ground wire).

Older homes, having a 2-wire system, will require that an

Only plug heater into 3-wire extension cord which

plugs into standard household 3-prong outlet or properly installed adap ter.

This heater only works on standard household current which is alternating (AC), not direct (DC), and provides

120volts, 60 hertz. The heater uses 2.8 amperes when in use.

The standard plug, on the heater cord, is a three prong type which mates with standard household outlets used

with standard 3-wire systems; the third wire being a ground.

adapter, with ground, be used at the outlet. These are available at your local Sears store. They must be used in accordancewith proper grounding instructions.

Only use electrical extension cords as described

below.

Extension cord must be a 3-wire (grounded) cord of proper

wire size, as shown in the following table. CORD LENGTH(FT). 0to75 75to125 125 to 200

MIN. WIRE SIZE (AWG). No. 18 No. 16 No. 14

FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

Never fill heater fuel tank while heater is plugged into outlet.

Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile liquids as fuel.

This heater operates on kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. These fuels are sold at your local fuel oil supplier or service

station. Cold temperatures may cause fuel to thicken. If so, move your

heater to a warmer environment until fuel flows freely.

VENTILATION

REQUIREMENTS

Only use heater in well Ventilated areas.

Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.

Never use heater in areas having flammable vapor or heavy dust in air.

_ Never use heater in an area when gasoline, paint

thinner, or other flammable, vapor producing

pro ducts are p resent.

Winter Workshop

Construction Sites

When using this heater, at least three (3) square feet of fresh air, for each 100,000 BTU's is required. It is best to

have cross-ventilation in the area if possible. Ventilation requirements, for example, with this 30,000 BTU

heater, if used in a two-car garage, win require a double wide

door to be raised 1 inch. A single car garage door must be

raised 2 inches. In any average-sized room, two 30-inch windows would each have to be raised 3 inches.

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OPERATION

Only use heater with it standing on its base in a

horizontal (level) pos#ion.

Never attach ductwork to heater's hot air outlet.

Minimum clearance from any combustible materials;

8 feet from hot air outlet and 4 feet from the top and sides.

Always keep children and pets away from heater.

Always unplug heater when children orpets may be in the area without adults present.

TO START HEATER

1. Remove fuel tank cap; fill the heater fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil; install cap.

2. Be sure the ventilation and safety procedures have been carried out.

3. Plug the heatercord with an approved extension cord, into a standard household 3-prong outlet. (120 volt 60Hz).

4. The heater will immediately start (ignite). If it does not, see "Using The Safety Control Reset Button" in this

manual.

Using An Optional Automatic Thermostat Control (Available at Most Sears Stores)

_ emember, an unattended, thermostat-controlled

heater will start any time air temperature drops, unless it is unplugged.

1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

2. Plug the thermostat into a standard 3-prong household outlet.

Set the thermostat dial to the desired temperature.

Plug the heater cord with an approved extension cord, into the thermostat outlet.

If the air temperature is higher than the thermostat

setting, the heater will not start. When the air temperature drops below the thermostat setting, the heater will

immediately start (ignite). When the air is warmed to the temperature setting of the thermostat, the heater will turn off. The on-off cycle will continue so as to maintain the desired temperature. If the heater fails to start, see "Using The Safety Control Reset Button" in this manual.

UsingTheSafetyControlResetButton

_ ever handle, move, or attempt to service heater

while it is plugged in, operating or hot.

1. If the heater does not start, or stops when it should not, wait 5-minutes for the safety control to cool.

2. Press the reset button, located at the rear of the heater, in.

3. If the heater does not start in 15 to 25 seconds, the

reset button will pop out and the safety control will cut off all power to the heater.

4. Unplug the heater. Refertothe"TROUBLESHOOTING"

section of this manual to determine the possible cause and possible remedy.

Fuel

Tank Cap

Heater Cord

NOTE: When in doubt about your ability to troubleshoot

your heater, take it to your Sears Service Center.

TO STOP HEATER

Remember, heater's hot air outlet will be extremely

hot after heater has been running.

Always keep heater in a horizontal (level) position,

even though it is not running, when fuel is in tank.

STORAGE

Always unplug heater and empty fuel tank before

storing heater.

1. Drain the fuel tank completely and clean as described in the "TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER" section

of this manual.

Safety Control

Reset Button

1. Unplug the heater cord, or extension cord from the outlet.

2. Thermostat-controlled heaters can be temporarily stopped byturning the thermostat dial to the coolest position. To turn

the heater "OFF", unplug the cord from the outlet.

2. Remove and clean, or replace lint filter, air filters, fuel filter and spark plug as described in the "TAKING CARE

OF YOUR HEATER" section of this manual.

3. Store the heater in a clean, dry area, free of corrosive fumes.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEATER

The instructions in this section of the manual will allow you to maintain your heater so it will operate safely and at

maximum efficiency.

Never attempt to work on heater while it is plugged in, operating or hot.

Never attempt to work on heater if it must be in any position other than level, with fuel in tank.

EXTERIOR

1. Clean the exterior of the heater regularly to prevent a build-up of dust, grime, or grease which becomes a

fire hazard.

2. With each exterior cleaning, watch for fuel leakage and check the electrical cord for deterioration (hardness and cracking) or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.

NOTE: When in doubt about your ability to repair your

heater, take it to your Sears Service Center.

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