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6. Fuel System Installation

For efficient and safe operation of the heater, follow all recommendations

for properly installing the fuel system.

DANGER: Never use gasoline in a heater. Use only #2 diesel, #1 stove oil

or kerosene. The valves are factory calibrated to #2 diesel; if #1stove oil or

kerosene is preferred, the valves can be re-calibrated to suit those viscosities.

*** If in colder temperatures it may be wise to burn kerosene or add fuel

additives to your fuel to keep the fuel viscosity thin for correct operation. In

some cases, a valve with a higher flow rate may be needed.

Fuel Supply & Overflow Feature

The fuel supply fitting on the oil metering valve is a 3/8” (10mm) flare

fitting and the overflow is a 1/4” (6mm) flare fitting. To make these

connections you will need a flaring tool to connect the 3/8” flare nut as well

as a 1/4” flare nut. ACR (refrigeration) copper tubing should be used for the

first 3 feet of fuel line from the heater. Approved hose can be used for the

remainder of the installation. Run the fuel lines as straight as possible to

avoid air locks. Check all connections for any leaks.

The overflow safety feature is designed to allow the controlled escape of

fuel from the heater in case of over pressurization. If dirt, debris, or too

much pressure gets into the needle and seat inside the valve, the fuel will rise

and overflow out of the valve and away from the heater. It is common to get

a few drips now and then from the movement in rough waters, however,

more then a few drops of fuel from the overflow indicates the need to

service and clean the valve.

Under NO circumstances plug the overflow fitting!! A fuel line must be

taken from the overflow fitting back to the main tank if the fuel is supplied

from the main tank. If the fuel is supplied from a day tank, then run the

overflow line to a container away from the heat source. The fuel overflow is

a gravity escape. Do not install the overflow line so that is goes up or in

loops as this will cause an air lock and block the fuel from escaping. Plastic,

rubber or copper tubing may be used for the overflow line.

Note: If the your fuel tank vent or fill tube is higher than the valve of the

heater, and the overflow of the heater goes back to the main tank, there may

be a chance when re-filling that the fuel will back flow up the overflow and

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