Toyoset RCA-2800 Troubleshooting guide

PORTABLE KEROSENE

HEATER

OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Model RCA-2800

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Please save the shipping carton packing materials for future storage of your heater.

1. REMOVE PACKING MATERIALS

Open the grille by raising the lower right hand corner of grille and pulling straight out. Remove

the styrofoam packing wedge from under the top plate of cabinet to release the heat chamber

assembly. Lift the heat chamber, in its protective packing, out of the cabinet.

2. REPLACE THE HEAT CHAMBER

Remove the cardboard packing, and replace the heat chamber assembly. Point the wire handle

to the front of the heater.

Close the grille.

3. INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Locate the battery holder on the back of your heater.

¡Insert the battery 2 “D” size batteries according to the plus (+)

and minus (–) markings.

4. CHECK THE HEAT CHAMBER

If the chamber is raised, put it down and inlay it.

NOTE: If the heat chamber is raised, it can cause smoke and soot.

FUELING

WARNING: Use only clean kerosene.

Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids.

Manual shuto

1. Open the fuel tank

removable fuel ta

remove the fuel ta

2. Insert the straight

container. Insert t

fuel tank opening.

3. Turn the air vent k

the vent. Start the

siphon vigorously

longer necessary t

4. Watch the fuel gau

When it shows h

counterclockwise.

NOTE: Be careful

very cold

expansion

5. Remove the sipho

container. replace

kerosene from tan

6. After making sure f

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Stop

here

Fuel Gauge

Manual shutoff button Igniter button

Wick adjuster knob

Removable fuel tank

Top plate

Grille

Body

Heat

chamber

Tank lid

Drip tray

Fuel indicator

Front panel

1. Open the fuel tank lid on the top of heater cabinet and lift out the

removable fuel tank. Turn the removable tank upside down and

remove the fuel tank cap.

2. Insert the straight tube of the manual siphon into the kerosene

container. Insert the siphon’s flexible hose into the removable

fuel tank opening.

3. Turn the air vent knob on the top of the siphon clockwise to close

the vent. Start the flow of kerosene by squeezing the bulb of the

siphon vigorously six or seven times. Once flow begins, it is no

longer necessary to squeeze the bulb.

4. Watch the fuel gauge on the removable tank to avoid overfilling.

When it shows half, stop flow by turning the air vent knob

counterclockwise.

NOTE: Be careful to avoid overfilling the tank, especially with

very cold kerosene. Overflow might occur due to

expansion when the fuel warms up.

5. Remove the siphon carefully, allowing excess kerosene to drain from the tube back into the

container. replace fuel tank cap and tighten it securely. Be sure to wipe away any spilled

kerosene from tank and other heater parts.

6. After making sure fuel tank cap is tightly fastened, invert tank and replace into heater body.

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TOO

Produce

and

NOTE: An improperl

smoke, and p

leave the hea

burning norm

ADJUSTING

1. After lighting wait

minutes, then the f

2. CHECK THE FLAME

After five minutes,

If necessary, raise

flame condition.

NOTE: Do not opera

combustion e

heater, be su

uniform red g

3. ADJUSTMENT OF

After using the hea

chamber does not

observed, it means

To adjust the wick

first release the a

shutoff button.

CHECK BEFORE LIGHTING

1. LEVEL THE HEATER

The heater should be operated on a firm, level floor.

NOTE: If your heater is not level, change locations.

Do not prop it with books or other objects.

2. ENGAGE THE AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER

The automatic extinguisher is engaged automatically by turning

the wick adjuster knob clockwise.

NOTE: When it is difficult to engage the automatic extinguisher, turn the wick adjuster knob

counterclockwise once until it stops. And then turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise.

LIGHTING

NOTE: When you first use your new heater, ignite it out of the living area of your house, either in

a garage or an area outside protected from strong drafts. Burn it for about 15 minutes to

remove all of the protective oil present on the burner parts. If this 15 minutes “burn-in” is

done inside, some objectionable odor will be observed. This procedure is necessary ONLY

THE FIRST TIME you ignite your heater.

NOTE: If you have fueled your heater for the first time, or if you are refueling it after it has been

out of fuel for a long time, you will need to wait about thirty (30) minutes for the wick to

become fully saturated.

1. Turn the wick adjuster knob clockwise until it stops.

As the wick rises within the heater, the wick adjuster knob turns

with some resistance and makes a sound like the winding of a

clock. Once the wick has reached its proper height, the automatic

extinguisher is fully engages.

The wick adjuster knob can now move freely left or right to adjust

the flame.

2. AUTOMATIC LIGHTING

Gently push the igniter button, the igniter coil should glow and

touch the wick.

NOTE: If you have difficulty igniting wick, push back the igniter

button very slightly to remove the igniter coil from direct

contact with the wick.

3. LIGHTING WITH MATCH

You should not have to light the heater with a match, but should it

become necessary, open the grille, lift the heat chamber up by

holding the wire handle and touch the match to the top of the

wick. Do not allow burned parts of the match to fall or remain on

the wick.

NOTE: To restore the automatic igniter system to proper operation,

replace worn out batteries, or if the igniter coil defective,

replace it.

4. Be sure that heat chamber is properly seated by moving the wire

handle left and right. If the movement is cough and jerky, it

indicates that the heat chamber has not seated properly.

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TOO HIGH

Produces smoke

and soot

CORRECT

Most efficient

combustion

TOO LOW

Produces odor

BAD GOOD BAD

NOTE: An improperly seated heat chamber can cause high flame,

smoke, and potential damage to the heater itself. Do not

leave the heater until you have determined that the flame is

burning normally, will be described in the following section.

ADJUSTING THE FLAME

1. After lighting wait for the heat chamber to reach operating temperature. This will take several

minutes, then the flame will be visible.

2. CHECK THE FLAME HEIGHT

After five minutes, the entire heat chamber should be glowing red.

If necessary, raise or lower the wick by turning the wick adjuster knob to produce the proper

flame condition.

NOTE: Do not operate your heater wick set TOO LOW or TOO HIGH. Doing so will decrease

combustion efficiency and increase production of unwanted emissions. When operating

heater, be sure wick is high enough to keep the primary heat chamber heated to a

uniform red glow from its top to bottom.

3. ADJUSTMENT OF MAXIMUM WICK HEIGHT

After using the heater over a long period of time, you may observe that the flame length in heat

chamber does not reach its normal level in several minutes after lighting. When this condition is

observed, it means that the wick height needs adjusting the unique wick life extender.

To adjust the wick height using the wick life extender mechanism,

first release the automatic extinguisher by pushing the manual

shutoff button.

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ASSE

REPLACING T

WARNING: Before disa

1. To release the aut

button.

2. After the heat cham

remove the heat ch

3. Grasp the wick a

adjuster shutoff.

4. Remove the batteri

5. Lift out the remova

Remove the three

using the screwdri

forward.

6. Remove the four (4

Lift the assembly o

Wick

height

adjuster

knob

Wick height

adjuster knob

Stem

Pull the wick adjuster knob out completely. (It can be removed

completely from its shaft.)

The wick height adjuster knob, with three small holes marked 1,

2, and 3, can be seen. The stem pin is engaged in one of the

holes. Pull the control dial toward you and change the location of

the pin from 1to 2, or from 2to 3. Each step from pin 1to 2

will raise the maximum wick height by 2 mm per step. After this

adjustment, replace the wick adjuster knob.

When suitable flame length can no longer be achieved even on

pin position 3, it is time to clean and replace the wick. AFTER

REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE

AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR HEATER.

NOTE: Never use positions 2or 3until position 1no linger

gives adequate flame length.

EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME

1. Turn the wick adjuster knob counterclockwise until it stops. This

requires about a quarter turn. At this point, the flame is

completely extinguished and the heater is off.

NOTE: DO NOT use the automatic extinguisher to routinely turn off

this heater. Automatic extinguishing should occur only when

the heater is jarred or tipped. Using the automatic

extinguisher to turn off the heater will cause odor, smoke and

soot.

2. Make sure the flame is out completely.

3. Do not try to relight the heater for at least three (3) minutes

extinguishing it off as this may cause smoke and odor.

MANUAL SHUTOFF

When quick shutoff is necessary, push the manual shutoff button.

NOTE: For routine turn-off, DO NOT use the Manual Shutoff or

activate the Automatic Extinguisher by jarring the heater.

These methods may cause unwanted odor, soot and smoke.

Only the wick adjuster knob should be used for normal

shutoff.

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

REPLACING THE WICK

WARNING: Before disassembling your heater, allow it to cool completely.

1. To release the automatic extinguisher, push the manual shutoff

button.

2. After the heat chamber has cooled completely, open the grille and

remove the heat chamber.

3. Grasp the wick adjuster knob and pull it straight off the wick

adjuster shutoff.

4. Remove the batteries from the battery holder.

5. Lift out the removable fuel tank and set it aside.

Remove the three (3) screws at the side and rear of the cabinet by

using the screwdriver, and lift the cabinet off, bringing it slightly

forward.

6. Remove the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster assembly.

Lift the assembly off the heater.

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NOTE: The space betw

should be eve

NOTE: Make certain

primary air tu

flames tend to

15. Tighten the four (4

16. Operate the wick a

up and down.

AFTER REPLACIN

AUTOMATIC EXTI

Wick height on po

when wick adjuste

NOTE: Remember alw

extender.

NOTE: If wick does n

more or less 10

items 11 throu

NOTE: If any ragged

with a scissors

Remove the wick

more.

17. Replace the cabi

screws.

Replace the wick

the heat chambe

chamber left and

again check the pr

NOTE: Before lighting

lowest positio

thirty (30) minu

18. Put the batteries i

7. Remove the screw on the stem holding the bracket and

remove the bracket, spring and wick height adjuster

knob.

8. Turn the stem clockwise until it stops and remove the

wick sleeve with wick.

9. Lift the wick sleeve with wick up and remove it from the

primary air tube.

10. Squeeze the wick to loosen the three pins and remove

the wick from the wick sleeve.

11. Install the wick to the wick sleeve according to the

allowed direction engraved on the wick sleeve.

12. Install the wick sleeve with wick to the primary air

tube. And then install the top of the stem into the

groove of the wick sleeve with wick from right side,

and turn the stem counterclockwise until it stops.

13. Install the wick height adjuster knob, spring and

bracket. The wick position should be adjusted at No.1.

Then tighten the screw which is holding the stem.

14. Put the wick adjuster back into position.

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NOTE: The space between the wick adjuster and the primary air tube

should be even all around.

NOTE: Make certain the top of the wick adjuster and the top of

primary air tube are the same height. If they are uneven, the

flames tend to be uneven, too.

15. Tighten the four (4) wing nuts around the wick adjuster.

16. Operate the wick adjuster knob to be sure the wick moves smoothly

up and down.

AFTER REPLACING THE WICK, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE

AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER.

Wick height on position 1of wick life extender should be 10 mm,

when wick adjuster knob is fully clockwise. Be sure to check.

NOTE: Remember always start new wick on position 1of wick life

extender.

NOTE: If wick does not move smoothly and easily, or wick height is

more or less 10 mm, do not use heater, disassemble and repeat

items 11 through 16.

NOTE: If any ragged edges appear on the top of the wick, trim them

with a scissors carefully. DO NOT cut the body of the wick.

Remove the wick adjuster knob from the wick adjuster shaft once

more.

17. Replace the cabinet and secure it into position with three (3)

screws.

Replace the wick adjuster knob on the wick adjuster shaft. Install

the heat chamber. Grasp the wire handle, them turn the heat

chamber left and right to insure that it is properly seated. Once

again check the proper operation of the automatic extinguisher.

NOTE: Before lighting a new wick for the first time, turn the wick to its

lowest position. Allow the wick to saturate with kerosene for

thirty (30) minutes.

18. Put the batteries into the battery holder.

Space

Top of

primary

air tube

Top of

wick

adjuster

Wick

adjuster Primary

air tube

*Wick height Wick

10 mm

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Heat rating

Fuel tank capacity

Burning time / tank*

Size (W

Weight

Wick adjuster

Igniter

* Depending on wick s

REF #

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

PART NA

Tank lid

Top plate

Grille

Heat chamber

Glass cylinder

Removable fu

Fuel tank cap

Wick adjuster

Igniter unit

Igniter coil

Pendulum ass

Wick adjuster

Glass fiber wic

Wick sleeve

Rubber packin

Fuel sub tank

Fuel acceptan

Drip tray

Battery holder

Manual fuel si

Tilt

REPLACING THE IGNITER COIL

WARNING: Before replacing the igniter coil, allow the heater to cool completely.

1. FIRST CHECK THE BATTERIES

When the igniter coil no longer glows sufficiently to light the

wick, replace the batteries. If proper glow is not restored, the

igniter coil may be defective.

2. CHANGE THE IGNITER COIL

Remove the batteries from the battery holder.

Release the automatic extinguisher, and remove the heat chamber

as described in Items 1 and 2 of the preceding section.

Note that the igniter coil fits into a bayonet socket the same way a

flashlight bulb fits into its holder.

To remove the igniter coil, push it in and twist in either direction

while holding the sides of the socket with your other hand.

Install the new igniter coil by pressing it into the socket and

turning.

Replace the heat chamber, and reinstall the batteries.

STORAGE

At the end of each heating season, or when you do not plan to use your heater for an extended

period of time, the following procedures are recommended:

1. DRAIN FUEL SUB TANK

After you have burned your heater dry, a small amount of

kerosene will remain in the fuel sub tank. It should be removed in

odor to avoid contamination when the heater is refueled at a later

date. To do this, disassemble the heater as described in items, I

throng 4 under “REPLACING THE WICK”. Remove the fuel

acceptance fitting from the hole in the fuel sub tank.

Tilt the drip tray toward the hole, and remove the remaining

kerosene with a siphon or a small syringe.

Replace the fuel acceptance fitting.

Replace the cabinet and the heat chamber.

2. REMOVE BATTERIES FROM BATTERY HOLDER

3. STORE HEATER

The original shipping carton is the best place to store your heater.

If you do not have original packing materials, cover the heater

with a large plastic bag and store in a dry place.

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