Fuel Selection - ProFitter KFA400PF2 Manual De Instrucciones De Operación Y Lista De Partes

ProFitter Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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ProFitter
Portable Oil-Fired Heaters

4. FUEL SELECTION

1. All models can use 7 different fuels: K1
Kerosene, #1 Fuel Oil, #1, Diesel, #2
Fuel Oil, #2 Diesel, Jet A, JP-82.
2. K1 Kerosene is recommended for
optimal combustion and performance,
and for less maintenance. K1 is also the
optimal fuel choice in extremely low
temperatures of 15°F or less, as its
pour-point/"gel-point" varies depend-
ing on the refinery, but it is always far
below the lowest temperatures
reached North America.
3. Jet A and JP-8 are also excellent
choices for clean combustion, reduced
maintenance, and temperatures below
15°F, but they are rarely found outside
of the aviation industry or the military.
4. #1 Fuel Oil, #1 Diesel, #2 Fuel Oil, #2
Diesel are often selected, as they are
readily available. However, the uwer
must understand that Fuel Oil and
Diesel are less refined, and therefore
the user should be aware of the
following:
a. #1 Diesel and #1 Fuel Oil will have
some degree of increased smoke/soot
during ignition, increased smell, and
increased regular cleaning/mainte-
nance.
b. #2 Diesel and #2 Fuel Oil will,
generally depending on the regional
refinery, burn dirtier than #1 fuels. The
use of #2 fuels will result in a little
more smoke/soot during ignition, a
greater increase in smell, and will
require more regular cleaning/mainte-
nance than #1 fuels.
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Fuel Tank Flange
Wheel Support Frame
Cap Nut (L)
Figure 5 – Wheel and Handle Assembly
c. At temperatures lower than 15°F,
most diesel/fuel oil blends will become
more viscous (start to gel) as the diesel
falls below its pour point (starts to
"gel"), and may pose a challenge
igniting the heater and with continu-
ous operation of the heater. There are
troubleshooting steps for this situation,
but selecting K1 (or JP-8/Jet A) is
recommended when operating below
15°F. The colder the temperatures the
more likely you could problems you
will experience diesel gelling.
d. Diesel fuel gelling happens when the
paraffin usually present in diesel starts
to solidify when the temperature
drops. At 32°F, the wax in liquid form
will crystallize and leave the fuel
clouded; this can start to have an effect
on the fuel filter and the nozzle. If the
nozzle is getting coated the spray
pattern willnot be correct which can
cause white smoke and performance
problems.
Screw (L)
Handle
Wheel
Bushing
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Model KFA400PF2
Cap Nut (S)
Screw (S)
Cord Wrap
Screw (S)
Air Inlet
Washer
Threaded Axle
Operation (Continued)
KEROSENE SHOULD ONLY BE STORED
IN A BLUE CONTAINER THAT IS
CLEARLYMARKED "KEROSENE".
NEVER STORE KEROSENE IN A RED
CONTAINER.
Red containers are associated with
gasoline.
NEVER store kerosene in the living
space. Kerosene should be stored in a
well ventilated place outside the living
area.
NEVER use any fuel other than 1-K
kerosene (#1/#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or
JP-8 fuels are acceptable substitutes)
NEVER use fuel such as gasoline,
benzene, alcohol, white gas, camp
stove fuel, paint thinners, or other oil
compounds in this heater. These are
volatile fuels that can cause an
explosion or uncontrolled flames.
NEVER store kerosene in direct sunlight
or near a source of heat.
NEVER use kerosene that has been
stored from one season to the next.
Kerosene deteriorates over time.
"OLD KEROSENE" WILL NOT BURN
PROPERLY IN THIS HEATER.