John Deere T70 Electric Heater User Manual


 
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CAUTION: DO NOT add fuel while the heater is
hot or operating. DO NOT use diesel, No. 2 fuel
oil, gasoline, crank case drainings, naphtha,
paint thinner, alcohol, or other highly volatile
fuels. Toxic fumes could be created by using
non-recommended fuels.
FILLING FUEL TANK
Remove cap (A) from fuel tank and fill with kerosene
or No. 1 fuel oil.
Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2
Diesel. Using heavy fuels will result in:
clogged fuel filter and nozzle due to fuel gelling
carbon build up on spark plug
Do not use No. 3 fuel oil or heavy oils such as crank
case drainings. These heavy oils will not ignite
properly and will contaminate the heater.
Fueling
Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified
and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturers
instructions and applicable federal, state, and local
regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
Only the type of fuel specified on the heaters
data plate shall be used.
All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be
extinguished and the heater allowed to cool, prior to
fueling.
During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connec-
tions shall be inspected for leaks. Any leaks shall
be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.
At no time shall more than one days supply of
heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity
of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the
structure.
All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25
feet (7.62 m) from heaters, torches, welding equip-
ment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the
fuel reservoir integral with the heater unit).
Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be con-
fined to areas where floor penetrations do not
permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at
lower elevation.
Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the
federal, state, or local authority having jurisdiction.
Operation
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