Remington REMJ70 - Manual (Page 8)

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To Stop Heater
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF.”
2. Unplug power cord from outlet.
To Restart Heater
1. Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7.
Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank by removing drain plug on underside of fuel tank.
2. Replace drain plug.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank, stir,
and drain again. This will prevent excess debris from clogging filters during
future use.
4. Replace drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check with local
automotive service stations that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place is free of dust and
corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene over summer months for use during next
heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
OPERATION
Continued
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Item How Often How To
Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours See Storing, Transporting, or
of operation or as needed. Shipping, above.
Air output and Replace every 500 hours of See Air Output, Air Intake,
lint filters operation or once and Lint Filters, page 12.
a year.
Air intake Wash and dry with soap and See Air Output, Air Intake,
filter water every 500 hours of and Lint Filters, page 12.
operation or as needed.
Fuel filter Clean twice a heating season See Fuel Filter, pages 10
or as needed. and 11.
Spark plug Clean and regap every 600 See Spark Plug, page 11.
hours operation or replace
as needed.
Fan blades Clean every season or as needed. See Fan, page 15.
Motor Not required/permanently
lubricated
WARNING
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE