4
Inspection
WARNING
CAUTION
• Prior to each operation check the heater for signs of damage. Do not operate a damaged heater. Have it inspected and
repaired by a qualified service agency.
• Prior to each operation check the heater for signs of fuel leakage. Do not operate a heater with fuel leakage. Have it in-
spected and repaired by a qualified service agency.
4-1. Daily inspection
■ Inspection of the filter and drainage of water from the fuel tank
CAUTION
Checking the filter element
1
Check whether or not the filter element is
dirty or fouled.
2
In case the filter element is dirty or clogged,
please replace it with a new one, and bind
the cup firmly with the tightening ring.
Fuel Strainer
Tightening Ring
Element
Drainage of water from the fuel tank
1
Remove the fuel cap and insert a suction
pump into the tank.
12
• Never inspect or service the heater while it is burning, in operation, hot or plugged-in
to avoid any injury and/or trouble.
• Before starting any inspection or service, to avoid electric shock, please make sure the
heater is shut down and that the power cord is disconnected.
• When cleaning the heater, please wear gloves to prevent possible injury.
• Fuel preheater must be hot. Do not replace the filter element while the heater is plugged
in, operating or hot to avoid severe burns.
Loosen
Observations
3
If water has collected in the cup, discard the
water. Also, water in the cup means there is
water in the tank as well. Follow the instruc-
tions on page 13 and drain the water from
the fuel tank.
• Do not operate the heater without the filter element.
KBE5S
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Element
Remove
2
Remove as much fuel as possible (with the
suction pump). Be sure that the fuel being
removed is put only into a can or other con-
tainer approved in your area for holding
flamable liquids such as kerosene and
Fuel-Oil no heavier than No.2 (Diesel)
Observations
KBE5L
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O Ring Gasket
Holddown spring
Cup
Tightening Ring
O Ring Gasket
Holddown spring
Tightening Ring
Fuel Preheater
Cup