Start/Operate Part 1

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  1. Open both base heater doors (1, 2).
  2. Set the fuel selector control knob (6) to the proper position for the ambient temperature and the fuel being used as described in WP 0004 00, Table 2. Once you determine the temperature and fuel, lift the fuel selector control knob (6), and turn the entire control assembly until the fuel selector control knob (6) engages in the detent. Release the fuel selector control knob (6).
  3. Turn the fuel OFF/ON control (7) on the fuel flow control valve (8) to the ON position. NOTE: The flow adjustment knob (9) on top of the fuel flow control valve increases the fuel flow when turned clockwise and decreases the fuel flow when turned counterclockwise.
  4. Turn the flow adjustment knob (9) to the HI position. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the flow control burner hose (11) and burner uptube (10) to fill with fuel. Shake and tap the hoses (11,15) to free any air that may be trapped in the hoses. Turn the flow adjustment knob (9) back to setting “3.”
  5. Using the 4-ounce cup (12) attached to the retaining wire (13), open the priming valve T-connector (14) on the fuel supply hose (15), and carefully fill the cup with fuel. Remove the lid assembly (18), and pour one 4-ounce cup of fuel into the bottom of the burner shell assembly (16) through the lid assembly opening.

NOTE: When operating with diesel fuel or JP8 in very cold temperatures, if you experience problems getting the heater to light or to continue burning, repeat step 5. Make sure the flame is completely out and the heater is cool before adding additional fuel. NEVER add additional fuel when the burner is lit or hot.

  1. Roll a piece of tissue paper, or similar material, into a ball approximately 2 inches in diameter. Use the paper to wipe the cup (12) to remove any remaining fuel. Do not discard the paper. You will use it when lighting the heater.
  2. When lighting the burner with JP-8, diesel, JP-5, kerosene, Jet A-1, or Jet A fuel, place the tissue paper used to wipe the cup (12) on the top of the heater near the edge of the heater lid opening. Light the tissue paper, and push it into the burner shell assembly, making sure it goes to the bottom (16). You can use the burner reaming tool (17) to force the burning paper to the bottom of the burner shell assembly (16) if necessary. Replace the heater lid immediately.

NOTE: If fuel flow is slow, shake and/or tap the hoses to eliminate any air bubbles.

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