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TigerKing Operating Instructions and Parts Manual TK12000, TK20000,TK30000,TK50000,TK70000
TigerKing Portable Oil-Fired Heaters
Operation (Continued)
Be advised that these fuels do not burn
as clean as 1-K kerosene,and care
should be taken to provide more fresh
air ventilation to accommodate any
added contaminants that maybe added
to the heated space.
NOTE: Kerosene should onlybe stored
in a blue container that is clearly
marked “kerosene”. Never store kero-
sene in a red container.Red is associ-
ated with gasoline.
- NEVER store kerosene in the living
space. Kerosene should be stored in a
well ventilated area outside the living
area.
- 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 A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION).
- NEVER store kerosene in direct
sunlight or near a source ofheat.
- NEVER use kerosene that has been
stored from one season to the next.
Kerosene deteriorates over time.OLD
KEROSENE WILL NOT BURN PROPERLY
IN THISHEATER.
- Use 1-K kerosene in this heater. #1 fuel
is a suitable substitute.
OVERVIEW OFHEATER 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 air passes in
front ofthe fuel intake, it causes fuel to
rise from the tankand into the burner
nozzle.
This fuel and air mixture is then sprayed
into the combustion chamber in a fine mist.
SureFire Ignition: The electronic ignitor
sends voltage to aspeciallydesigned
sparkplug.The spark plug ignites the
fuel and air mixture described above.
The Air System: The heavy duty motor
turns a fan that forces air into and
around the combustion chamber.Here,
the air is heated and then forced out
the front ofthe heater.
THE SAFETY SYSTEM
Temperature Limit Control: This heater
is equipped with aTemperature Limit
Control designed to turn the heater off
should the internal temperature rise to
an unsafe level. If this device activates
and turns your heater off, itmayrequire
service.
Once the temperature falls belowthe
reset temperature, you will be able to
start your heater.
Electrical System Protection: This
heater’s electrical system is protected
by a fuse mounted to the PCB Assembly
that protects it and other electrical
components from damage.If your
heater fails to operate,checkthis fuse
first and replace as needed.Refer to
Specification chart on page 1.
Flame-Out Sensor: Utilizes a photocell
to monitor the flame in burn chamber
during normal operation.It will cause
the heater to shut off should the burner
flame extinguish.
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 level.
Never refill fuel tank
when heater is
operating or still hot.
IMPORTANT: 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 heater to be
burned off outside.
MODELS
TK12K,20K,30K
TK50K,70K
Internal Shut-Off Temp.
+/-10 Degrees
80°C
Reset Temp.
+/-10 Degrees
70°C
Figure 10 – Overview of Heater Design
