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PORTABLE
FORCED AIR HEATERS
“USER’S MANUAL”
LISTED
MODEL : RMC-KFA45T, RMC-KFA65T, RMC-KFA120T
RMC-KFA170T, RMC-KFA210T
Before the first use of this heater, please read this USER’S MANUAL very
carefully. This USER’S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to
the proper manner in which to assemble, maintain, store, and most
importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient manner.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
CFM RMC INTERNATIONAL
3501 W. HOWARD ST.,
SKOKIE, IL
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! DANGER - IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. WARNINGS: 1. RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION! • Use this heater only in well ventilated areas. Provide at least a three-square foot (2,800 sq. cm.) opening of fresh outside air for each 100,000 BTU/hr. of heater rating. • People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CONTENTS OF USER’S MANUAL ITEM PAGE # PRECAUTIONS - SAFETY GUIDE 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2 2. FEATURES 2 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 4 4. KEROSENE (1-K OR NO. 1 FUEL OIL) 6 5. OVERVIEW OF HEATER DESIGN 7 6. FUELING YOUR HEATER 8 7. OPERATION 8 8. LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 9 9. MAINTENANCE 9 10. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 16 11. WIRING DIAGRAM 17 12. SPECIFICATIONS 19 13 EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 20 14. PARTS LIST 22 1. INTRODUCTION Please read this USER’S
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Handle Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Upper Shell Fan Guard Lower Shell Fuel Gauge Fuel Cap Power Cord Side Cover Lamp Fuel Tank Power/Reset Switch Thermostat Knob Figure 2. RMC-KFA120T / RMC-KFA170T MODELS Handle Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Upper Shell Fan Guard Lower Shell Fuel Gauge Fuel Cap Power Cord Side Cover Fuel Tank Lamp Power/Reset Switch Thermostat Knob Figure 2. RMC-KFA210T MODEL 3
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE THE HEATER AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS FROM THE BOX. (Fig. 4 and 5) NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage. RMC-KFA45T/65T RMC-KFA120T RMC-KFA170T RMC-KFA210T Wheel Support Frame No Yes Yes Yes Wheels No Yes Yes Yes Handle Yes Yes Yes Yes Screws and Nuts No Yes Yes Yes Axle No Yes Yes Yes Split Pin and Washer No Yes Yes Yes Screws Yes No No No Figure 4. RMC-KFA45T / RMC-KFA
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 2. ASSEMBLY A. For RMC-KFA45T/RMC-KFA65T Models only (Figure 6) Screw Tools Required • Medium Phillips Screwdriver 1. Align the holes on the upper shell Handle with the 2 mounting holes on the handle as shown in Figure 6. 2. Secure each hole with a screw. Figure 6 B. For RMC-KFA120T / RMC-KFA170T / RMC-KFA210T Models only (Figure 7) These models are furnished with wheels and handles. Wheels, handles, and the mounting hardware are found in the
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Handle Screw Hot Air Outlet Fuel Tank Flange Air Inlet Wheel Support Frame Nut Wheel Axle Flat Washer Extended Hub Split pin Figure 7. Wheel and Handle Assembly, RMC-KFA120T/RMC-KFA170T/RMC-KFA210T MODELS ONLY NOTE: Heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualitied service person. 4. KEROSENE (1-K) It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for the proper operation of this heater that you use the correct grade of kerosene. The corr
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 5. OVERVIEW OF HEATERS DESIGN Fuel System: This heater is equipped with an electric air pump that forces air through the air line connected to the fuel intake and then through a nozzle in the burner head. When the air passes in front of the fuel intake it causes fuel to rise from the tank and into the burner nozzle. This fuel and air mixture is then sprayed into the combustion chamber in a fine mist. “Sure Fire Ignition”: The electronic ig
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 6. FUELING YOUR HEATER NEVER FILL THE HEATER FUEL TANK IN THE LIVING SPACE: FILL THE TANK OUTDOORS. DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR HEATER AND BE SURE HEATER IS LEVELED. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIRST IGNITION OF HEATER: The first time you light the heater, it should be done outdoors. This allows the oils, etc. used in manufacturing the heater to burn off outside. WARNING!!: NEVER REFILL HEATER FUEL TANK WHEN HEATER IS OPERATING OR STILL HOT. 7. OP
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TO STOP HEATER 1. Turn switch to “OFF” and unplug power cord. TO RESTART HEATER 1.Wait 10 seconds after stopping heater. 2. Repeat steps under to start heater. 8. LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 1. Drain fuel tank through fuel cap opening. 2. Using a small amount of kerosene, swirl and rinse the inside of the tank. NEVER mix water with the kerosene as it will cause rust inside the tank. Pour the kerosene out making sure that you remove it all.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Air Output Filter C.) AIR OUTPUT FILTER, LINT FILTER REPLACE EVERY 500 HOURS OF OPERATION Intake OR ONCE A YEAR. Filter - Remove upper shell and fan guard (See page 9). - Remove end filter cover screws using medium phillips screwdriver. - Remove end filter cover. End filter cover Lint Filter - Replace air output and lint filter. - Reinstall end filter cover. Figure 11. - Reinstall fan guard and upper shell. D.) FAN BLADES CLEAN EVERY SEASON OR
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! (For RMC-KFA 210T Model Only) Combusion chamber - Remove upper shell (See page 9). Bracket Burner - Remove fan (See page 10). Screw - Remove fuel and air line hoses from adaptor-nozzle. Bracket Spark - Remove ignitor wire from spark plug. Photo Cell bracket - Remove photocell from photocell bracket. - Remove combustion chamber. Photo Cell - Remove four screws using medium phillips screwdriver and remove bracket-burner from combustion chamber. - Re
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! (For RMC-KFA 210T Models Only) Bracket Burner Spark Plug - Remove upper shell (See page 9). - Remove fan (See page 10). Bracket Spark - Remove ignitor wire from spark plug. - Remove spark plug from bracket-spark using medium phillips screwdriver. - Clean and regap spark plug electrodes to 3.5mm gap.(0.138 ) Gap - ReInstall spark plug in bracket-spark. - Attach ignitor wire to spark plug. - Reinstall fan and upper shell. Ignitor wire Figure 16
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! H.) FUEL FILTER CLEAN OR REPLACE TWICE A HEATING SEASON OR AS NEEDED. (For RMC-KFA 45T/65T/120T/170T Models Only) - Remove side cover screws using medium phillips screwdriver. - Remove side cover. - Pull fuel line off fuel filter neck. - Turn fuel filter 90 to counter clockwise and pull to remove(RMC-KFA45T/65T Models). - Turn fuel filter 90 to clockwise and pull to remove(RMC-KFA120T/170T Models). - Wash fuel filter with clea
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! I) FUEL VALVE ( For RMC-KFA210T Model only) - Remove side cover screws using medium phillips screwdriver (See page 13). - Remove upper shell (See page 9). - Remove fan (See page 10). - Pull fuel line (lower and upper) off the fuel valve fittings (See figure 21). - Disconnet red and orange wires from valve connector (See figure 21). - Remove 2 screws holding fuel valve and bracket to lower shell Using medium phillips screw driver (See figure 21).
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! I.) PUMP PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT - Remove pressure gauge plug from end filter cover. - Install accessory pressure gauge. - Start heater (See Operation, page 8) Allow motor to reach full speed - Adjust pressure (Using a flat blade screwdriver) Turn relief valve to right to increase pressure. Turn Pressure Gauge relief valve to left to decrease pressure. Set pump Plug pressure below correct for pressure for each model. - Stop heater (See Operation
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 10. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heater ignites but MAIN PCB 1. Wrong pump pressure 1. See Pump Pressure Adjustment, assembly shuts heater off after page 15. a short period of time. 2. Dirty Air Output, Air Intake 2. See Air Output, Air intake (Lamp is flickering) and Lint Filter and Lint Filters, page 9. 3. Dirty Fuel Filter 3. See Fuel Filter, page 13. 4. Dirt in Nozzle 4. See Nozzle, page 10. 5. Dirty Photoc
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 11. WIRING DIAGRAM A) WIRING DIAGRAM (RMC-KFA45T / RMC-KFA65T) B) WIRING DIAGRAM (RMC-KFA120T) 17
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 11. WIRING DIAGRAM C) WIRING DIAGRAM (RMC-KFA170T) D) WIRING DIAGRAM (RMC-KFA210T) 18
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! 12. SPECIFICATIONS RMC-KFA45T / RMC-KFA65T KFA170T KFA120T KFA210T 24.75" H 23" D 33.5" 39" W 19" 20.5" RMC-KFA120T / RMC-KFA170T / RMC-KFA210T MODEL RMC-KFA45T RMC-KFA65T RMC-KFA120T RMC-KFA170T RMC-KFA210T BTU/Hr. 45,000 65,000 120,000 170,000 210,000 Fuel Consumption - Gal./Hr. 0.35 0.5 0.9 1.3 1.6 Fuel Tank Capacity - Gal. 5.0 5.0 10.0 13.0 13.0 Pump Pressure PSI 2.8 3.5 4.5 6.5 8.5 Volt/Hz 120Vac/60Hz 120Vac/60Hz 120Vac/60Hz 120Vac/60Hz 120Va
