Homelite HHC150A Electric Heater User Manual


 
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Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil
or No. 2 diesel. The use of heavy fuels will result in:
clogging of fuel filter and nozzle
carbon build up on spark plug
the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather
Do not use No. 3 fuel oil or heavy oils such as crankcase drainings. These heavy
oils will not ignite properly and will contaminate the heater.
IMPORTANT:
Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage
container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt or water will cause the heaters
flame-out control to shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require heaters
fuel system to be frequently cleaned.
To Start Heater
1. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
2. Attach fuel cap.
3. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naphtha,
paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
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Example:
A 150 model heater requires one of the following:
a two-car garage door raised six (6) inches (15.24 cm)
a single-car garage door raised nine (9) inches (22.86 cm)
two (2) thirty-inch (76.20 cm) windows raised twelve (12) inches (30.48 cm)
FUELS
WARNING
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WARNING
VENTILATION
OPERATION
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Provide a fresh air opening of at least one (1) square foot
(930 square cm) for each 35,000 Btu/HR rating. Provide extra
fresh air if more heaters are being used. The minimum venti-
lation requirements must be followed to avoid risks
associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Make certain
these requirements are met prior to operating heater.
IMPORTANT
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section.
They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local ordinances
and codes when using this heater.