CORON portable kerosene heater Operating Instructions This manual contains complete instructions for assembly, operation and maintenance of the CORONA 17-DK© and 22-DKO Portable Kerosene Heaters. Use this manual until you are familiar with the operation of your heater. Keep it handy for future reference as a guide to proper operation and maintenance of your heater. Read all materials packed with your heater before you begin assembly or operation .
This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it thoroughly. In a short time this manual will show you how to assemble, operate and maintain your heater for best performance . It shows you simple things to check before you contact your Corona dealer . ..so you may save the cost of unnecessary service. Before using your heater read these important words of caution: 1 . WARNING : RISK OF ASPHYXIATION :, Use the 7. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK heater only in a well ventilated area.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Words of Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling Your Corona Heater . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Automatic Shut-Off System . . . . . . Operating Your Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the Fuel Tank with Kerosene . . . . . . . . . Lighting the Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Parts /00 Heater Cabinet Top Plate Grille Guard Carrying Handle Cabinet Screws Inspection Window Automatic Shutoff Lever Burner Handle Access Door Ignition Lever Wick Adjustment Knob Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Base Screws Heater Base Ignition Plug Dressing Plate Wick Guide Assembly J GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Corona Portable Kerosene Heaters Model 17-DK© and 22-DK© Model 17-DK© Heating Output : 17,600 BTU/ hr. Kerosene Capacity : 1 .6 gallons Burning Rate : .53 qt/hr. (.1325 gals .
Assembling Your Corona Heater 1 . Read this entire Instruction Manual before you begin assembly and operation . 2. Lift packing material from top of carton . NOTE: Carton will contain: Batteries for ignition and pump, Top Plate, Base (in slot at side of carton), Siphon Pump for fueling, and the heater with Carrying Handle in place . 3. Remove the Base from its place in the side of the carton and place it on the floor . Front and back indications are clearly marked on the base. 12.
3. Install the Batteries as indicated by the ( + ) and (- ) polarity markings as illustrated above. Lighting the Heater 4. Snap Battery Case Cover into place over the Batteries . Filling the Fuel Tank with Kerosene WARNING : Risk of Expios,on NEVER use any fuel other than clean, water-clear kerosene in your heater . I I NEVER refill the Fuel Tank while heater is operating or still hot . NEVER use heater in an area where flammable vapors or dust may be present .
4. If the flame does not appear at the top of the Burner, the Wick is adjusted too low. Smoke and soot may result if heater is operated with the flame too low. FLAME TOO LOW Turning your Heater off 1 . Turn the Wick Adjustment Knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to "OFF". The heater will be completely out in approximately 3 to 4 minutes . 2. Always turn your heater off when leaving the room and before retiring for the evening. 3. NEVER leave your heater burning overnight or while unattended .
5. Clean the Cabinet interior and exterior with a damp cloth . Use a mild detergent solution if necessary. Wipe them dry with a soft cloth . Avoid scratching any surfaces of your heater . 6. Trip the Pendulum on the Automatic Shutoff System as shown to activate it . 7. Remove the Dressing Plate by lifting it from the back and tilting it forward to clear the Wick Adjustment Assembly. 8. Trip the Pendulum on the Automatic ShutOff System to activate it. 7. Replace the Cabinet as outlined on page 9. 8.
16. Insert the new Wick into the Wick sleeve from the bottom . Be careful to match the Black Line on the orange tape exactly to the bottom of the Wick sleeve . Make sure the Black Line matches all the way around the inside of the Wick sleeve . This will ensure that the new Wick will raise to the correct burning height of 3/a"(1 Omm) . 17. Reach inside the Wick and press firmly on all sides to securely attach the Wick to the Retainer Teeth. Work carefully to avoid wrinkles or bulges.
GOOD to be broken . REPLACE 3 Check the Filament in the tip of the Ignition Plug. It may be possible to bend the Filament back into place if it is bent . Replace the Plug if the Filament appears 4. Place the new Ignition Plug in the Socket with the Ignition Guard facing DOWN. Grasp firmly and turn CLOCKWISE . 5. Replace the Batteries and test for satisfactory lighting . Reassembling your heater NOTE: If you are reassembling after replacing the Wick, begin with Step 1 .
ri. In case of trouble, check here before you take your Corona Heater to your dealer. If you're having this kind of problem: 7 Bums with red flame and creates soot. Flame burns too high . :,Burns With' k6roson6-pdor~' Flame appears only on one side of Burner . 111--11=1110 ! hill h"LAW Flame will not go out. T, Wick will not lower. Flame spreads too slowly Wick moves heavily. Uneven burning, Flame goes out. + 2. Check these things Batteries may be dead or weak .
CORONA Portable Kerosene Heater Manufactured by Uchlda Manufacturing Co ., LTD.
