PORTABLE KEROSENE
HEATER
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model RCA-2800
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Please save the shipping carton packing materials for future storage of your heater.
1. REMOVE PACKING MATERIALS
Open the grille by raising the lower right hand corner of grille and pulling straight out. Remove
the styrofoam packing wedge from under the top plate of cabinet to release the heat chamber
assembly. Lift the heat chamber, in its protective packing, out of the cabinet.
2. REPLACE THE HEAT CHAMBER
Remove the cardboard packing, and replace the heat chamber assembly. Point the wire handle
to the front of the heater.
Close the grille.
3. INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Locate the battery holder on the back of your heater.
¡Insert the battery 2 “D” size batteries according to the plus (+)
and minus (–) markings.
4. CHECK THE HEAT CHAMBER
If the chamber is raised, put it down and inlay it.
NOTE: If the heat chamber is raised, it can cause smoke and soot.
FUELING
WARNING: Use only clean kerosene.
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids.
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Manual shuto
1. Open the fuel tank
removable fuel ta
remove the fuel ta
2. Insert the straight
container. Insert t
fuel tank opening.
3. Turn the air vent k
the vent. Start the
siphon vigorously
longer necessary t
4. Watch the fuel gau
When it shows h
counterclockwise.
NOTE: Be careful
very cold
expansion
5. Remove the sipho
container. replace
kerosene from tan
6. After making sure f
Stop
here
Fuel Gauge
Manual shutoff button
Igniter button
Wick adjuster knob
Removable fuel tank
Top plate
Grille
Body
Heat
chamber
Tank lid
Drip tray
Fuel indicator
Front panel
1. Open the fuel tank lid on the top of heater cabinet and lift out the
removable fuel tank. Turn the removable tank upside down and
remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Insert the straight tube of the manual siphon into the kerosene
container. Insert the siphon’s flexible hose into the removable
fuel tank opening.
3. Turn the air vent knob on the top of the siphon clockwise to close
the vent. Start the flow of kerosene by squeezing the bulb of the
siphon vigorously six or seven times. Once flow begins, it is no
longer necessary to squeeze the bulb.
4. Watch the fuel gauge on the removable tank to avoid overfilling.
When it shows half, stop flow by turning the air vent knob
counterclockwise.
NOTE: Be careful to avoid overfilling the tank, especially with
very cold kerosene. Overflow might occur due to
expansion when the fuel warms up.
5. Remove the siphon carefully, allowing excess kerosene to drain from the tube back into the
container. replace fuel tank cap and tighten it securely. Be sure to wipe away any spilled
kerosene from tank and other heater parts.
6. After making sure fuel tank cap is tightly fastened, invert tank and replace into heater body.
2
TOO
Produce
and
BA
NOTE: An improperl
smoke, and p
leave the hea
burning norm
ADJUSTING
1. After lighting wait
minutes, then the f
2. CHECK THE FLAME
After five minutes,
If necessary, raise
flame condition.
NOTE: Do not opera
combustion e
heater, be su
uniform red g
3. ADJUSTMENT OF
After using the hea
chamber does not
observed, it means
To adjust the wick
first release the a
shutoff button.
CHECK BEFORE LIGHTING
1. LEVEL THE HEATER
The heater should be operated on a firm, level floor.
NOTE: If your heater is not level, change locations.
Do not prop it with books or other objects.
2. ENGAGE THE AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER
The automatic extinguisher is engaged automatically by turning
the wick adjuster knob clockwise.
NOTE: When it is difficult to engage the automatic extinguisher, turn the wick adjuster knob
counterclockwise once until it stops. And then turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise.
LIGHTING
NOTE: When you first use your new heater, ignite it out of the living area of your house, either in
a garage or an area outside protected from strong drafts. Burn it for about 15 minutes to
remove all of the protective oil present on the burner parts. If this 15 minutes “burn-in” is
done inside, some objectionable odor will be observed. This procedure is necessary ONLY
THE FIRST TIME you ignite your heater.
NOTE: If you have fueled your heater for the first time, or if you are refueling it after it has been
out of fuel for a long time, you will need to wait about thirty (30) minutes for the wick to
become fully saturated.
1. Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until it stops.
As the wick rises within the heater, the wick adjuster knob turns
with some resistance and makes a sound like the winding of a
clock. Once the wick has reached its proper height, the automatic
extinguisher is fully engages.
The wick adjuster knob can now move freely left or right to adjust
the flame.
2. AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
Gently push the igniter button, the igniter coil should glow and
touch the wick.
NOTE: If you have difficulty igniting wick, push back the igniter
button very slightly to remove the igniter coil from direct
contact with the wick.
3. LIGHTING WITH MATCH
You should not have to light the heater with a match, but should it
become necessary, open the grille, lift the heat chamber up by
holding the wire handle and touch the match to the top of the
wick. Do not allow burned parts of the match to fall or remain on
the wick.
NOTE: To restore the automatic igniter system to proper operation,
replace worn out batteries, or if the igniter coil defective,
replace it.
4. Be sure that heat chamber is properly seated by moving the wire
handle left and right. If the movement is cough and jerky, it
indicates that the heat chamber has not seated properly.
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TOO HIGH
Produces smoke
and soot
CORRECT
Most efficient
combustion
TOO LOW
Produces odor
BAD GOOD BAD
NOTE: An improperly seated heat chamber can cause high flame,
smoke, and potential damage to the heater itself. Do not
leave the heater until you have determined that the flame is
burning normally, will be described in the following section.
ADJUSTING THE FLAME
1. After lighting wait for the heat chamber to reach operating temperature. This will take several
minutes, then the flame will be visible.
2. CHECK THE FLAME HEIGHT
After five minutes, the entire heat chamber should be glowing red.
If necessary, raise or lower the wick by turning the wick adjuster knob to produce the proper
flame condition.
NOTE: Do not operate your heater wick set TOO LOW or TOO HIGH. Doing so will decrease
combustion efficiency and increase production of unwanted emissions. When operating
heater, be sure wick is high enough to keep the primary heat chamber heated to a
uniform red glow from its top to bottom.
3. ADJUSTMENT OF MAXIMUM WICK HEIGHT
After using the heater over a long period of time, you may observe that the flame length in heat
chamber does not reach its normal level in several minutes after lighting. When this condition is
observed, it means that the wick height needs adjusting the unique wick life extender.
To adjust the wick height using the wick life extender mechanism,
first release the automatic extinguisher by pushing the manual
shutoff button.
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ASSE
REPLACING T
WARNING: Before disa
1. To release the aut
button.
2. After the heat cham
remove the heat ch
3. Grasp the wick a
adjuster shutoff.
4. Remove the batteri
5. Lift out the remova
Remove the three
using the screwdri
forward.
6. Remove the four (4
Lift the assembly o
Wick
height
adjuster
knob
Wick height
adjuster knob
Stem
pin
5
Pull the wick adjuster knob out completely. (It can be removed
completely from its shaft.)
The wick height adjuster knob, with three small holes marked 1,
2, and 3, can be seen. The stem pin is engaged in one of the
holes. Pull the control dial toward you and change the location of
the pin from 1 to 2, or from 2 to 3. Each step from pin 1 to 2
will raise the maximum wick height by 2 mm per step. After this
adjustment, replace the wick adjuster knob.
When suitable flame length can no longer be achieved even on
pin position 3, it is time to clean and replace the wick. AFTER
REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE
AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR HEATER.
NOTE: Never use positions 2 or 3 until position 1 no linger
gives adequate flame length.
EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME
1. Turn the wick adjuster knob counterclockwise until it stops. This
requires about a quarter turn. At this point, the flame is
completely extinguished and the heater is off.
NOTE: DO NOT use the automatic extinguisher to routinely turn off
this heater. Automatic extinguishing should occur only when
the heater is jarred or tipped. Using the automatic
extinguisher to turn off the heater will cause odor, smoke and
soot.
2. Make sure the flame is out completely.
3. Do not try to relight the heater for at least three (3) minutes
extinguishing it off as this may cause smoke and odor.
MANUAL SHUTOFF
When quick shutoff is necessary, push the manual shutoff button.
NOTE: For routine turn-off, DO NOT use the Manual Shutoff or
activate the Automatic Extinguisher by jarring the heater.
These methods may cause unwanted odor, soot and smoke.
Only the wick adjuster knob should be used for normal
shutoff.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
REPLACING THE WICK
WARNING: Before disassembling your heater, allow it to cool completely.
1. To release the automatic extinguisher, push the manual shutoff
button.
2. After the heat chamber has cooled completely, open the grille and
remove the heat chamber.
3. Grasp the wick adjuster knob and pull it straight off the wick
adjuster shutoff.
4. Remove the batteries from the battery holder.
5. Lift out the removable fuel tank and set it aside.
Remove the three (3) screws at the side and rear of the cabinet by
using the screwdriver, and lift the cabinet off, bringing it slightly
forward.
6. Remove the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster assembly.
Lift the assembly off the heater.
NOTE: The space betw
should be eve
NOTE: Make certain
primary air tu
flames tend to
15. Tighten the four (4
16. Operate the wick a
up and down.
AFTER REPLACIN
AUTOMATIC EXTI
Wick height on po
when wick adjuste
NOTE: Remember alw
extender.
NOTE: If wick does n
more or less 10
items 11 throu
NOTE: If any ragged
with a scissors
Remove the wick
more.
17. Replace the cabi
screws.
Replace the wick
the heat chambe
chamber left and
again check the pr
NOTE: Before lighting
lowest positio
thirty (30) minu
18. Put the batteries i
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7. Remove the screw on the stem holding the bracket and
remove the bracket, spring and wick height adjuster
knob.
8. Turn the stem clockwise until it stops and remove the
wick sleeve with wick.
9. Lift the wick sleeve with wick up and remove it from the
primary air tube.
10. Squeeze the wick to loosen the three pins and remove
the wick from the wick sleeve.
11. Install the wick to the wick sleeve according to the
allowed direction engraved on the wick sleeve.
12. Install the wick sleeve with wick to the primary air
tube. And then install the top of the stem into the
groove of the wick sleeve with wick from right side,
and turn the stem counterclockwise until it stops.
13. Install the wick height adjuster knob, spring and
bracket. The wick position should be adjusted at No.1.
Then tighten the screw which is holding the stem.
14. Put the wick adjuster back into position.
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NOTE: The space between the wick adjuster and the primary air tube
should be even all around.
NOTE: Make certain the top of the wick adjuster and the top of
primary air tube are the same height. If they are uneven, the
flames tend to be uneven, too.
15. Tighten the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster.
16. Operate the wick adjuster knob to be sure the wick moves smoothly
up and down.
AFTER REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE
AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER.
Wick height on position 1 of wick life extender should be 10 mm,
when wick adjuster knob is fully clockwise. Be sure to check.
NOTE: Remember always start new wick on position 1 of wick life
extender.
NOTE: If wick does not move smoothly and easily, or wick height is
more or less 10 mm, do not use heater, disassemble and repeat
items 11 through 16.
NOTE: If any ragged edges appear on the top of the wick, trim them
with a scissors carefully. DO NOT cut the body of the wick.
Remove the wick adjuster knob from the wick adjuster shaft once
more.
17. Replace the cabinet and secure it into position with three (3)
screws.
Replace the wick adjuster knob on the wick adjuster shaft. Install
the heat chamber. Grasp the wire handle, them turn the heat
chamber left and right to insure that it is properly seated. Once
again check the proper operation of the automatic extinguisher.
NOTE: Before lighting a new wick for the first time, turn the wick to its
lowest position. Allow the wick to saturate with kerosene for
thirty (30) minutes.
18. Put the batteries into the battery holder.
Space
Top of
primary
air tube
Top of
wick
adjuster
Wick
Wick
adjuster Primary
air tube
*Wick height Wick
10 mm
Heat rating
Fuel tank capacity
Burning time / tank*
Size (W ´ D ´ H)
Weight
Wick adjuster
Igniter
* Depending on wick s
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PART NA
Tank lid
Top plate
Grille
Heat chamber
Glass cylinder
Removable fu
Fuel tank cap
Wick adjuster
Igniter unit
Igniter coil
Pendulum ass
Wick adjuster
Glass fiber wic
Wick sleeve
Rubber packin
Fuel sub tank
Fuel acceptan
Drip tray
Battery holder
Manual fuel si
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REPLACING THE IGNITER COIL
WARNING: Before replacing the igniter coil, allow the heater to cool completely.
1. FIRST CHECK THE BATTERIES
When the igniter coil no longer glows sufficiently to light the
wick, replace the batteries. If proper glow is not restored, the
igniter coil may be defective.
2. CHANGE THE IGNITER COIL
Remove the batteries from the battery holder.
Release the automatic extinguisher, and remove the heat chamber
as described in Items 1 and 2 of the preceding section.
Note that the igniter coil fits into a bayonet socket the same way a
flashlight bulb fits into its holder.
To remove the igniter coil, push it in and twist in either direction
while holding the sides of the socket with your other hand.
Install the new igniter coil by pressing it into the socket and
turning.
Replace the heat chamber, and reinstall the batteries.
STORAGE
At the end of each heating season, or when you do not plan to use your heater for an extended
period of time, the following procedures are recommended:
1. DRAIN FUEL SUB TANK
After you have burned your heater dry, a small amount of
kerosene will remain in the fuel sub tank. It should be removed in
odor to avoid contamination when the heater is refueled at a later
date. To do this, disassemble the heater as described in items, I
throng 4 under “REPLACING THE WICK”. Remove the fuel
acceptance fitting from the hole in the fuel sub tank.
Tilt the drip tray toward the hole, and remove the remaining
kerosene with a siphon or a small syringe.
Replace the fuel acceptance fitting.
Replace the cabinet and the heat chamber.
2. REMOVE BATTERIES FROM BATTERY HOLDER
3. STORE HEATER
The original shipping carton is the best place to store your heater.
If you do not have original packing materials, cover the heater
with a large plastic bag and store in a dry place.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model RCA-2800
Heat rating 10,000 BTU/h (2,530 kcal/h)
Fuel tank capacity 3.6R
Burning time / tank* 17 Hours
Size (W ´ D ´ H) 428 ´ 295 ´ 453 mm
Weight 7.6 kg
Wick adjuster Wick life extender mechanism
Igniter Automatic, powered by two (2) “D” size batteries
* Depending on wick setting, condition and fuel quality.
COMPONENT PARTS
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PART NAME
Tank lid
Top plate
Grille
Heat chamber assembly
Glass cylinder
Removable fuel tank
Fuel tank cap
Wick adjuster assembly
Igniter unit
Igniter coil
Pendulum assembly
Wick adjuster knob
Glass fiber wick
Wick sleeve
Rubber packing
Fuel sub tank
Fuel acceptance fitting
Drip tray
Battery holder
Manual fuel siphon
New 1/07
Printed in Japan
7478000903
TOYOTOMI CO., LTD.
5-17, Momozono-cho
Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Japan
PO
MAINT
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