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T70, T115, and T165
Portable Space
Heaters
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FBL 156262
John Deere Merchandise Division
OMTY25047 Issue Nov-00
LITHO IN U.S.A.
ENGLISH/FRENCH
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Introduction THANK YOU for purchasing a John Deere product. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to needs these numbers when you order parts. File the operate and service your machine correctly. Failure identification numbers in a secure place off the to do so could result in personal injury or equipment machine. damage. WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere’s THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONS
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Contents Page Safety .............................................................................1 Operation Electrical Supply ............................................................. 7 Filling Fuel Tank ..............................................................8 Extension Cords ............................................................. 9 Ventilation .......................................................................9 Starting Heater .............................................
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Contents 107351-01C ii
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Safety RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word —DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION— ! DANGER is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on WAR
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• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while SAFETY INFORMATION hot or operating or a fire may occur. WARNINGS • Use only in well-vented areas. Provide ventilation of at least three-square-feet (2,800 cm) for each WARNING: This product contains and/or 100,000 Btu/Hr (29.3 kW) of rating. generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, • Keep children and animals away from heater at or other reproductive harm. all times. • Never start heater when combu
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HANDLE FLUIDS SAFELY - AVOID FIRES When you work around fuel, do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Do not incinerate or puncture pressurized containers. Make sure machine is clean of trash, grease, and debris. Do not store oily rags; they can ignite and burn spontaneously. HANDLE FUEL SAFELY The heater is designed to operate on kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil only. DO NOT use diesel fuel, No. 2 fuel oil, gasoline, crank case drainings
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. RESPECT ELECTRICITY Make certain heater is properly grounded. Extension cord must be a 3-wire grounded cord and is of proper wire size for the length. Extension cord must be at least six feet (1.8 meters) long. Make certain the connection between the power cord and the extension cord is no
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CAUTION ATTENTION • Improper use of this heater can • Utiliser uniquement du kérosène ou cause serious injury or death from du mazout n° 1 pour éviter les risques burns, fire, explosion, electrical d’incendie ou d’explosion. Ne jamais shock, and carbon monoxide utiliser d’essence, d’huile de vidange, poisoning. d’huile de naphte, du solvant pour peinture, de l’alcool ou d’autres • Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. combustibles inflammables. Never use gasol
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Model T115 and T165 WARNING ATTENTION Risk of explosion. Unplug power cord before fueling. Use only kerosene or #1 fuel oil. Do not store, transport or ship heater with fuel in the tank. Utiliser uniquement du kérosène ou du carburant No. 1. Ne pas entreposer, transporter ou expédier le réchaud lorsqu’il y a du carburant dans le réservoir. 098134-02 Model T70 107351-01C 6
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Operation ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CAUTION: If an additional electrical outlet is needed to operate your heater, it should be installed by a qualified electrician and the installation should conform to the appli- cable codes and governing requirements. The heater requires a grounded 120-volt, 60-hertz receptacle for a power source. If necessary, use an appropriate grounding adapter to connect to a two- prong receptacle. Check heater amperage require- ments in Specifications, page 24 . IMPORTANT: DO NO
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Operation FILLING FUEL TANK CAUTION: DO NOT add fuel while the heater is hot or operating. DO NOT use diesel, No. 2 fuel oil, gasoline, crank case drainings, naphtha, paint thinner, alcohol, or other highly volatile fuels. Toxic fumes could be created by using non-recommended fuels. Remove cap (A) from fuel tank and fill with kerosene A or No. 1 fuel oil. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 Diesel. Using heavy fuels will result in: • clogged fuel filter and nozzle due to fuel
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Operation EXTENSION CORDS Plug heater’s power cord into approved, grounded, three-wire extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet (1.8 meters) long. Extension Cord Size Requirement 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG 2 (0.75 mm ) rated cord 11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use 16 AWG 2 (1.0 mm ) rated cord 101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG 2 (1.5 mm ) rated cord VENTILATION WARNING: Provide a fresh, outside air opening of at least three squar
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Operation STARTING HEATER CAUTION: Observe the following: • Provide a minimum of 3 square feet 2 (0.28 m ) of ventilating area per 100,000 BTU (29.3 kW). If more than one heater is used, include equivalent ventilating area. • Provide adequate clearance from people, animals, and combustible materials - 8 feet (2.4 m) from heater outlet; 6 feet (1.8 m) from top; 4 feet (1.2 m) from sides. • Be sure there is no obstruction in intake or output openings. • Be sure heater is on a level, stable surface
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Operation HEATER OPERATION The space heater will cycle on and off to maintain the temperature set at the thermostat. To determine a specific temperature, place a thermometer to the sides or rear of the heater 4 - 6 feet (1.2 - 1.8 m) above the floor. STOPPING THE HEATER 1. Set thermostat to lowest setting. Heater will stop, but will start again when ambient temperature drops to that setting. 2. To completely stop the heater, disconnect the plug from the receptacle. TO RESTART HEATER 1. Unplug ex
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Troubleshooting DIAGNOSE MALFUNCTIONS WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Symptom Problem Solution Motor does not start five No power to heater Check circuit breaker in electrical panel seconds after heater is plugged in Thermostat setting is too low Turn thermostat knob to a higher setting WARNING: High voltage! Bad electrical connection between motor Check all electrical connections and ignition control assembly
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Periodic Service ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION This manual is not a detailed service manual. It has only information you need for normal operation and maintenance. If a technical manual is desired, see your John Deere dealer for the correct manual. USING SERVICE RECORDS Sample Service Record Chart 1. Keep a record of the number of hours or operation. Date Hours 2. Check your record regularly to learn when service is required. 1 Jun '85 3 3. Do all the services in the interval section. Then 6 Ju
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Periodic Service 500 HOURS Hours Date Clean flame sensor. Hours Clean air intake filter. Date Hours Clean fan. Date Clean fuel filter. Hours Date Replace air output and lint filters. See your John Deere Hours dealer for service. Date YEARLY Hours Date Clean fuel nozzle. Hours Drain fuel tank. Date Clean fuel filter. Hours Date Clean flame sensor. Hours Clean air intake filter. Date Hours Clean fan. Date CAUTION: Before performing service, discon- nect power cord from electrical outlet. Failure t
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Periodic Service CLEANING FLAME SENSOR A 1. Remove upper shell (A) from heater by remov- ing self-tapping screws. Note: Nose Cone Guard must be removed first on model T70. IMPORTANT: DO NOT bend flame sensor mounting bracket. 2. Remove sensor (A) from bracket (B) and clean face of photocell with a soft cloth. 3. Insert sensor into bracket. B 4. Install upper shell. A CLEANING AIR INTAKE FILTER 1. Remove upper shell and plastic fan guard. 2. Remove filter (A) from filter cover (B). 3. Clean filte
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Periodic Service REPLACING FUSE A WARNING: High Voltage! B 1. Unplug heater. C 2. Remove side cover screws to expose ignition control assembly. 3. Remove fuse cover (A). 4. Remove fuse from fuse clips (B). 5. Replace fuse (C) with fuse of the same type and rating (GMA-10). Do not substitute a fuse with a higher current rating. 6. Replace fuse cover. 7. Replace side cover. CLEANING FAN CAUTION: Fan blades are sharp. Carefully B work around blades or wear gloves when cleaning. IMPORTANT: Remove fa
