14 Operator’s Manual
Operation
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Review and understand the warnings in
the Safety Information section. They are needed to safely
operate this space heater. Follow all local ordinances and
codes when using this space heater.
START SPACE HEATER:
1.
Follow all ventilation and safety information.
2. Place the space heater in an area that provides
maximum circulation of the heated air. Follow all location
requirements noted in the Safety Information.
3. Fill fuel tank with kerosene, #1#2 diesel / fuel oil, JET A
or JP-8 fuel.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. For thermostat models, turn thermostat knob clockwise
to the high position.
6.
Plug space heater’s power cord into approved, grounded,
three-wire extension cord. Extension cord must be at least
six feet (1.8 meters) long.
Extension Cord Size Requirement:
• 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG (0.75 mm
2
)
rated cord
• 11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use 16 AWG
(1.0 mm
2
) rated cord
• 101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG
(1.5 mm
2
) rated cord
7.
Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt / 60 hertz, 3-
prong grounded outlet. Push ON / OFF switch to ON(|)
position and space heater should start in 5 seconds.
(Fig. 2) If space heater does not start, see
Troubleshooting.
8. Adjust thermostat knob to the desired setting.
Note: A cold space heater may affect the thermostat
setting. This thermostat is a general-heating control.
It is not intended for precise temperature control.
Adjust thermostat until space heater cycles at the
desired setting.
STOP SPACE HEATER:
Push ON / OFF switch to OFF (O) position. Unplug space
heater when not in use.
ON/OFF
Switch with
Light
ON/OFF
Switch with
Light
(Fig. 2)
Model: AC-70
Models: AC-115 / 165