OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBERS: 583.356500 583.356820 583.356830 SERIAL NO. (owner - write in No.) CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 35,000 Heater Sizes: 55,000 and 110,000 Btu/Hr Operation and Maintenance Instructions with Parts List SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material workmanship in this portable heater at no charge. If the portable heater is used for commercial or rental purposes, or this warranty applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase. Warranty service is available by simply returning the heater to the nearest Sears Service Center. This warranty gives you the specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER Carbon Carbon resemble monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
SAFETY INFORMATION ° Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate. ° Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord. ° Minimum heater clearances from combustibles: Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 4 Ft. Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft. ° Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may occur. ° When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage may occur. ° Keep children and animals away from heater. ° Unplug heater when not in use.
UNPACKING 1. Remove 2. Remove 3. ASSEMBLY (For 110,000 Btu/Hr Model Only) all packing items applied to heater for shipment. all items from carton. Check items for shipping damage. If heater where you bought heater. This model is furnished mounting Tools hardware with wheels is damaged, and a handle. Wheels, are found in the shipping promptly handle, inform dealer and the carton. Needed • Medium Phillips Screwdriver • 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench • Hammer 1.
THEORY OF OPERATION The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber. The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug.
VENTILATION WARNING Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. Provide a fresh air opening of at least three square feet for each 100,000 Btu!Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.
OPERATION Continued To Stop Heater l. Unplug extension cord from outlet. To Restart l. 2. STORING, TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING Heater Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7. Note: If shipping, transport 1. Drain fuel tank. 2. 3. 4. 5. companies require fuel tanks to be empty. Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel through fuel cap opening.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts off heater after a short period of time. or POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Wrong pump pressure See Pump Pressure Adjustment, page 11. Dirty air output, air intake and lint filters See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, page 10. Dirty fuel filter See Fuel Filter, page 11.
SERVICE PROCEDURES WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Upper Shell Upper Shell Removal / 1. Remove screws along each side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. 2. Lift upper shell off. 3. Remove fan guard. Upper Shell Fan j / or Fan Guard Guard Fan IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater.
Pump Pressure Adjustment (35/55,000 Btu/Hr Models Shown) 1. Remove pressure gauge plug from filter end cover. 2. Install accessory pressure gauge (part number 583.35802). 3. Start heater (see Operation, page 7). Allow motor to reach full speed. 4. Adjust pressure. Turn relief valve to right to increase pressure. Turn relief valve to left to decrease pressure. See specifications at right for correct pressure for each model. 5. Remove pressure gauge. Replace pressure gauge plug in filter end cover.
11.Tighten spark plug with spark plug mounting nut. 12.Release hex-body of spark plug from vise. 13.Replace burner strap onto combustion chamber. 14.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. 15.Attach fuel and air line hoses to nozzle assembly. 16.Replace fan (see page 10). 17.Replace fan guard and upper shell. Burner Spark Plug --45 ° Electrode Strap. Figure 18 - Spark Plug Rotation, 35/55,000 Btu/Hr Models Only Burner Head .....Spark Plug Wire Spark Plug (110,000 Btu/Hr Model) 1.
Nozzle (110,000 Btu/Hr Model) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 10). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug cable from spark plug. 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench• 6. Remove three screws using 5/16" nut-driver and remove burner head from combustion chamber. 7. Place burner head into vise and lightly tighten• 8. Carefully remove nozzle from burner head using 5/8" socket wrench (see Figure 25). 9.
(Pump Rotor, continued) 10.Install blades, pump plate, air filters, and filter end cover. 11.Replace fan guard and upper shell. 12.Adjust pump pressure (see page 11). Gap Adjusting Screw Sandpaper .003"/.004" Gap Measured With _" Feeler Gauge \ \\\\ \ Note: If rotor is still binding, proceed as follows: 13.Perform steps 1 thru 6 (see page 13). 14.Place fine grade sandpaper (600 grit) on flat surface. Sand rotor lightly in "figure 8" motion four times (see Figure 29). 15.Reinstall insert and rotor.
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local Sears store. AIR GAUGE KIT- 583.35802 For all models. Special tool to check pump pressure. STANDARD WHEELS AND HANDLE KIT - 583.35800 Makes heater even snore portable and convenient. Easy to assemble. Fits 35/55,000 Btu/Hr models.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356500 35,000 4_ Btu/Hr 5 o 39 6 12 13 \ j/ J I 34 I \ 26 _ 28 27 36 38 i 29 37 19 0 17 15 14 J 10050d
PARTS LIST Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356500 35,000 Btu/Hr KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356820 55,000 Btu/Hr 5 39 9 ................... " ...... / 9-3 21-\ @ 1 18 13 \ 22. \ \ \ // i // // iJ 5 I/ 26 28 27 38 36 I\_ 29 I 37 19 17 15 14 J 10050d
PARTS LIST Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356820 55,000 Btu/Hr KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356830 110,000 Btu/Hr 7 10 5 16 I 23 I 24 28 \\ 17 / 18 21 38 30 35 33 \ 36 10050d
PARTS LIST Sears Portable Heater Model 583.356830 110,000 Btu/Hr KEY NO.
WHEELS AND HANDLE PARTS LIST For 110,000 Btu/Hr Model KEY NO. PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HA2203 M12345-33 M12342-3 NTC-3C 097896-01 M28526 M51015-01 M51123-01 Handle Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4" Wheel Support Frame Lock Nut, #10-24 Wheel Cap Nut Axle Tube Cap 110,000 QTY. 1 8 1 8 2 2 1 2 2 \ \ 8 \\ \ \\ \ \ 7 \\\ \ 10050d
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OWNER'S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS SEARS PORTABLE HEATERS Now that you have purchased your portable heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears service center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model and serial number of your portable side of the Heater. heater will be found on a decal located on WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Part Number MODEL NUMBERS: 583.356500 583.356820 583.