Toyotomi KS-27A User Manual
PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATER
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL KS-27A
CONTENTS
SAFETY TIPS ............................. 1 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION .............. 6
FUEL GUIDE .............................. 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE................. 10
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FEATURES ..... 4 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ................. 11
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 5 STORAGE ............................... 13
COMPONENT PARTS ...................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 14
IMPORTANT
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING HEATER.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Congratulations; you are ready to begin enjoying the benefits of one of the most advanced kerosene
heaters ever made. TOYOTOMI, the leader in kerosene heater techonlogy, has tested and refined the KS-27A
to assure you of long-term safety and satisfaction. Please study the following instructions, use and care for
your heater carefully, and it will serve you well for many years.
SAFETY TIPS
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HEATER, PLEASE review these safety tips:
RISK OF EXPLOSION
1. Never use any fuel other than water-clear kerosene.
Never use gasoline. Use of gasoline can lead to uncontrollable flames resulting in
destructive fire. Even kerosene contaminated with small amounts of gasoline, or
similarly volatile materials, can be hazardous. Never use a can for kerosene that has
previously been used for gasoline, paint thinner, or solvents.
2. Never refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating or still hot. To do so may
cause a “flash back“ of flame to the fuel container, resulting in injury to yourself
and your property.
3. Never use heater in areas where flammable vapors or gases may be present.
Especially avoid use of heater where gasoline, naphtha, acetone or other volatile
solvents are in the air, or whose containers are open. Such vapors could be ignited
by the heater, resulting in fire and/or explosion.
4. Never fill heater fuel tank in living space. Fill heater tank outdoors. Never overfill
your heater. Always replace heater tank cap securely after refueling. Spillage of
kerosene produces strong odor which is hard to remove. Spillage on carpet can be
ignited if match or some other ignition source contacts it.
5. Never store or transport kerosene in other than a metal or plastic container that is (1)
acceptable for kerosene, (2) non-red in color, and (3) clearly marked, ”KEROSENE”.
Never store kerosene in the living space. Picking up a gasoline can by mistake when
fueling is a major cause of heater fires.
RlSK OF BURNS OR FIRE
1. Observe the heater carefully for 15-20 minutes after start-up. Problems of improper
adjustment of wick height or improperly seated heat chamber should become
evident during this warm up period.
NOTE: Carefully follow the instructions for lighting and adjusting the flame.
2. Due to high surface temperatures, keep away from children, furniture and clothing.
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3. Do not operate heater without protective guards completely attached.
4. Do not use heater to heat or boil water or as a cooking appliance. Do not place
cooking utensils, tea kettles or any other object on top of heater while in operation.
5. To avoid possible burns or fire, do not move, refuel or attempt to service your
heater while it is burning or still hot. If the heater is dropped while it is burning, fuel
spillage and flames outside the heater may occur.
6. Do not operate heater less than 90cm (3 feet) from walls, draperies, clothing, or
furniture. The operation of any heating appliance too close to such materials could
cause them to ignite, possibly resulting in a serious fire.
7. To avoid unstable burning, do not operate your heater in areas exposed to strong
drafts. Do not operate heater in high-traffic areas such as doorways or hallways
where it may be touched, jarred or tipped accidentally.
8. Do not operate heater in direct sunlight to avoid overheating, which may cause
abnormal flame behaivor. Do not allow room temperature to go above 30˚C. lf the
room temperature exceeds 30˚C the flame may increase, thereby producing smoke.
9. Before going out, or at bedtime, turn the heater off, making sure the wick is in its
lowest position (see Extinguishing the Flame on page 9) and flame is completely
extinguished.
RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTlON
Use heater only in well-ventilated areas. People with breathing problems should
consult a physician before using the heater.
”In a house of typical construction, that is, one that is not of unusually tight
construction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an
adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation is provided through infiltration.
However, if the heater is used in a small room where less than 200 cubic feet (5.7m3)
of air space is provided for each 1000 Btu per hour of heater rating (considering the
maximum burner adjustment), the door(s) to adjacent room(s) should be kept open or
a window to the outside should be opened at least 25.4mm to guard against potential
buildup of indoor air pollution. Do not use the heater in a bathroom or any other small
room with the door closed.”
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FUEL GUIDE
The TOYOTOMI KS-27A is designed for use with high-quality kerosene only. Use of low-quality kerosene will
cause wick performance to drop, leading to ”Iow flame” and ”odor problem” conditions.
Purchase only kerosene in non-red cans reserved exclusively for kerosene and marked accordingly with the
word ”KEROSENE”. Always store your kerosene in a separate area from where you store gasoline for your
power equipment, to avoid accidental use of gasoline in your heater.
What to Buy...
ALWAYS: Crystal clear, colorless, high quality KEROSENE.
ALWAYS: Kerosene free of contaminants, water or cloudiness.
NEVER: Gasoline, alcohol, white gas, camp stove fuel or additives.
NEVER: Yellow or sour-smelling fuel.
How to Use lt...
ALWAYS: Fill heater away from living quarters when heater is cool; use siphon.
ALWAYS: Check wick frequently for tar build-up. (Rapid, heavy build-up may
indicate poor quality or deteriorated fuel.)
ALWAYS: Watch fuel gauge to avoid over-filling heater.
How to Store lt...
ALWAYS: ln a clean container, clearly marked KEROSENE.
ALWAYS: AWAY FROM direct sunlight, heat sources or extreme temperature
changes.
NEVER: ln a glass container, or one that has been used for other fuels.
NEVER: For longer than 6 months. (Begin each heating season with fresh
kerosene; discard at the end of the season.)
Why lt is lmportant...
Pure, clean kerosene is essential for safe and efficient heater operation. Poor quality
or contaminated kerosene can cause:
● Low flame
● Excess tar deposits on the wick
● Reduced wick life
● Odor, smoke
● Difficulty in igniting or extinguishing flame
Use of a highly volatile flammable fuel such as gasoline can produce uncontrollable
flames, creating a severe fire hazard.
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CAUTlON
Flames observed emerging from the heater body are a clear indication that fuel is dangerously
contaminated with gasoline or other highly flammable material. If this occurs,
a. Never attempt to move the heater.
b. Call the Fire Department.
c. Use only a class ”B” fire extinguisher.
d. Never throw water directly on a burning heater.
OPERATING CONTROLS
AND FEATURES
1. Heat Chamber: Permits adjustment of heat output without increasing unwanted combustion
materials or reducing combustion efficiency. This feature increases comfort and
convenience while maximizing fuel savings.
2. Safety Guard: Extensive grillework covers the hot surfaces of the heater, greatly reducing the
possibility of accidental contact burns.
3. Wick Adjuster Knob: Used to raise and lower wick for heat output adjustment. To extinguish flame
turn knob counterclockwise.
4. Fuel Tank Cap: Covers filling port of fuel tank.
NOTE: Wipe away any spilled kerosene from tank after filling.
5. Fuel Gauge: Indicates fuel level in tank.
NOTE: Never fill beyond black line.
6. Manual Shutoff: Used to rapidly retract wick and extinguish flame.
NOTE: To avoid odor and smoke, do not use routinely to turn heater off. This
manual shutoff is not effective when gasoline, gasoline-contaminated
kerosene, or other highly flammable fuels are used in the heater.
7. Heat Chamber Handle: Used to check and insure proper seating of the heat chamber after ignition.
lmproper seating of the heat chamber will cause erratic flame and smoke.
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7 Heat Chamber Handle
6 Manual Shutt-off Lever
2. Safety Guard
5 Fuel Gauge
1. Heat Chamber
3. Wick Adjuster Knob
4. Fuel Tank Cap
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