Zibro R 17 User manual

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INSTRUCCIONES DE USO
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Dear Sir, Madam,
Congratulations on your purchase of this Zibro heater, the number one brand
amongst portable heaters. You have purchased a first-class quality product,
which will serve you for many years to come. This, of course, provided you use
the heater correctly. Please read these Directions for Use first, to ensure the
maximum lifetime for your Zibro heater.
This appliance comes with a 24-month manufacturer’s warranty on all defects in
material or workmanship.
We wish you much warmth and comfort from your Zibro heater.
Yours sincerely,
PVG International b.v.
Customer Service Department
1READ THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE FIRST.
2IN CASE OF ANY DOUBT,CONTACT YOUR DEALER.
3BEFORE YOU START READING, FOLD OUT THE LAST PAGE. EEEEEEEEEE
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Below you will find the main steps to be taken for
using your heater. For more details, please refer to
the MANUAL (pages 53 ff.).
•The first time you ignite your heater it will smell
like ’new’ for a short time.
•Store your fuel in a cool and dark place.
•Fuel has a limited shelf life. Start every heating
season with new fuel.
•The right quality of fuel will be assured, when you
use Zibro Extra or Zibro Kristal for your heater.
•If you change to another brand and/or type of
paraffin oil, you must first finish up all the
remaining fuel in the heater.
MAIN COMPONENTS
OFF button
Knurled wick
adjustment knob
Ignition button
Combustion
chamber
Combustion
chamber handle
Fuel indicator
Grill
Lid for removable
tank
Removable tank
Fuel gauge
removable tank
Ignition coil
Battery holder
Wick height lock
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Remove all packaging materials (refer to Section A, Fig. A).
Fill the removable tank Iand wait 30 minutes before you
ignite the heater (refer to Section B, Fig. H).
Insertthe batteries into the battery holder L
(refer to Section A, Fig. F).
Check whether the combustion chamber Dis fully upright
(refer to Section A, Fig. E).
Ignite the heater by turning the knurled wick adjustment
knob Bas far to the right as possible and then gently push the
ignition button C(refer to Section C, Fig. J and K).
After igniting the heater it will take 10 to 15 minutes before
you can check if the heater burns well (refer to Section D).
Switch off the heater (refer to Section E).
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This transportation cap
is packed separately in
the box. Only this cap
ensures trouble-free
transportation of the
heater after use.
Store it well!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN ADVANCE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT VENTILATION
For each model the minimum size of space is specified in which you can use the
heater safely, without additional ventilation (refer to Section K).If a particular
room is smaller than the specified space, always leave a window or door slightly
ajar (± 2.5 cm). We also recommend doing this in highly insulated or draught-free
rooms and/or at altitudes above 1,500 metres. Do not use your heater in cellars or
other underground areas.
SAFE TOP
The heater is supplied with a safe top. This application decreases the temperature
of the top plate. In this way, the risk of harmful accidents at accidentally touching
the top plate is considerably decreased. However, be aware that the top plate still
becomes hot.
Avoid any contact with the top plate and grille.
THE RIGHT FUEL
Only use Class C1 paraffin fuel in accordance with BS2869 Part two, or equivalent.
Your heater has been designed for use with high-quality water-free pure paraffin
oil, such as Zibro Extra or Zibro Kristal. Only fuels of this kind will ensure clean and
proper burning. Lower quality fuel may result in:
Eexcessive tar deposits on the glass fibrewick
Eincomplete burning
Ereduced heater lifetime
Esmoke and/or smells
Edeposits on the grid or mantle
Using the right fuel is thereforeessential for safe, efficient, and comfortable use
of your heater.
Always refer to your local dealer for the right fuel for your heater.
Only the use of the
correct fuel will ensure
safe, efficient, and
comfortable use of your
heater.
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MANUAL
AINSTALLING THE HEATER
Carefully remove your heater from the box and check the contents.
Inaddition to the heater you also need to have:
Eamanual fuel pump
Eatransportation cap
Ethese directions for use
Ebatteries
Keep the box and the packaging materials (Fig. A) for storage and/or
transportation.
Remove the other packaging materials:
ERemove the packaging material from the grill G.Lift the grill from the slot
(Fig. B) and pull it forward.
EPull both ends of the packaging to the rear and at the same time slightly
downwards (see Fig. C).
ERemove the combustion chamber from the heater and remove the
packaging underneath (see Fig. D).
EPut the combustion chamber back into its place. The combustion chamber
is positioned correctly when it can be smoothly moved a little to the left
and to the right by its handle E(Fig. E). Close the grill: Slightly lift it to
reposition it in its slot.
EOpen the lid of the removable tank Hand remove the piece of cardboard.
Fill the removable tank as indicated in Section B.
Insert the batteries into their holder Lat the back of the heater (Fig. F).
Ensure that the positive and negative poles match the + and - marks indicated
on the battery housing.
The floor should be firm and completely level. Reposition the heater, when it is
not level. Do not correct the situation by placing books or other goods under the
heater.
Your heater is now ready for use.
BFILLING FUEL
Do not fill the removable tank in the living room, but in a more suitable place
(there can always be some spillage). Follow the procedure below:
Make sure that the heater is switched off.
Open the lid Hand lift the removable tank Iout of the heater (Fig. G).
Note: Some drops may leak from the tank. Put down the removable tank
(cap pointing upwards) and screw off the fuel cap.
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Take the manual fuel pump and insert the smooth, most rigid tube into the
jerrycan. Make sure that it is in a higher position than the removable tank
(Fig. H). Insert the ribbed hose into the opening of the removable tank.
Lock the valve on top of the pump (turn clockwise).
Squeeze the pump a few times, until fuel starts flowing into the removable
tank. As soon as this happens, there is no need to press any longer.
Check the removable tank fuel gauge Jwhile filling the tank (Fig. I). Stop
filling by loosening the valve on top of the pump (turn anti-clock-wise), once
the gauge indicates that the tank is full. Never overfill the tank, especially not
when the fuel is very cold (fuel expands when it heats up).
Let the remaining fuel in the pump flow back into the jerrycan and carefully
remove the pump. Carefully screw the fuel cap back on the tank. Clean
off any spilled fuel.
Check whether the fuel cap is straight and tightened properly. Reinstall the
removable tank in the heater (cap down). Close the lid.
CIGNITING THE HEATER
Anew heater may give off some smells for a short while, when it is used for the
first time. You should therefore provide extra ventilation or ignite the heater
outside the living room.
When you use the heater for the first time, first put the filled removable tank into
place, and then wait approximately 30 minutes before you ignite the heater. This
allows the glass fibre wick to soak up the fuel. Follow the same procedure when you
have completely burnt up all fuel from the tank, and after the glass fibre wick has
been replaced.
Before igniting the heater, always check the fuel indicator Fto see whether the
removable tank needs filling up.
Always ignite the heater with the ignition coil K.Never use matches or a cigarette
lighter.
Follow the procedure below:
Turnthe knurled wick adjustment knob 2clockwise to its stop (Fig. J). If you
apply morepressureyou may turnit slightly further; however,it will automatically
return to the startposition.
Push in the ignition button C(Fig. K), but do not apply too much force.
Release the ignition button as soon as a flame is visible in the combustion
chamber D.
If the heater has been used only a few times and the wick adjustment knob is not
locked, first turn the wick adjustment knob (Fig. L) completely left, before putting the
wick in the highest position for ignition (Section C).
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After having ignited the heater, always check whether the combustion
chamber Dis level, by sliding it slightly to the left and the right by its handle E
(Fig. E). This should be a smooth movement. If the combustion chamber is not
level, this will cause smoke and soot to develop.
DBURNING OF THE HEATER
After you have ignited the heater, it will take 10 to 15 minutes before you can check
whether the heater is burning well. Too high a flame may cause smoke and soot,
whereas too low a flame causes smells. The page opposite the folding page shows
the minimum and maximum permissible burning heights of the flame (Fig. P). The
flame can be slightly adjusted with the knurled wick adjustment knob B(Fig. L).
Burning that is too low may be caused by:
Einsufficient fuel (fill the tank)
Epoor fuel quality (contact your dealer)
Einsufficient ventilation (put window or door ajar)
Ewastage of the wick (contact your dealer or replace the wick,
refer to section M)
ESWITCHING OFF THE HEATER
Let the heater burnat its lowest setting (Fig. L) for approximately one minute.
Then slowly turn the knurled wick adjustment knob Banti-clockwise to its stop.
The flame will extinguish after a little while.
In case of an emergency, switch off the heater by pushing in the OFF button A
(Fig. M).
FADJUSTING THE WICK HEIGHT
After a period of time the combustion may no longer be high enough (Section D). In
that case you can adjust the wick height to improve the flame. To do this, the heater
must have been switched off. Follow the procedure below:
Push the OFF button A(Fig. M).
Pull the knurled wick adjustment knob Boff the heater, so the wick height
lock Mwill be visible.
Take the plastic collar between your thumb and index finger and pull it out.
Turn the collar up one step, to either position 2 or 3 (Fig. Q). Carefully push
the collar back, so the pin engages in the recess.
Carefully reinstall the knurled wick adjustment knob. This can be done in one
way only - check the rear of the cap for the correct position.
If adjustment of the wick height does not have the required effect, let the
heater burnuntil all fuel has been used up (Section H).
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Ifthe flame height is still too low and the wick is set on position 3, then contact your
dealer,
or replace the wick, refer to section M. If the flame gets too high after adjus-
ting (Fig Q), the wick height lock should be placed one position lower again.
Otherwise smoke or soot may be caused.
GMALFUNCTION, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
If any malfunctioning cannot be solved from the directions below, please contact
your dealer.
THE HEATER DOES NOT IGNITE
EThe batteries are not positioned correctly in the holder.
Check (Fig. F).
EThere is not enough power left in the batteries for the ignition.
Replace (Fig. F).
EYou have run out of fuel from the tank or the wick has been replaced.
After having refilled and replaced the removable tank, wait for 30 minutes
before igniting the heater.
EYou are pushing the ignition button Cwith too much force.
Push it in less forcefully (Section C).
EThe ignition coil Kis defective.
Contact your dealer.
IRREGULAR FLAME AND/OR SOOT AND/OR SMELLS
EThe combustion chamber Dhas not been positioned correctly.
Use the handle Eto put it level, until you can easily slide it slightly to the left
and to the right and the chamber is level.
EYou are using fuel which is past its ‘use by’ date.
Start every heating season with fresh fuel.
EYou areusing the incorrect type of fuel.
Refer to THE RIGHT FUEL (See Section ’What you need to know in advance’).
EDust has gathered in the lower part of the heater.
Contact your dealer.
EThe wick height is not correct.
See section F.
THE HEATER SLOWLY EXTINGUISHES
EThe removable tank is empty.
See Section B.
EThe fuel filter is contaminated by moist.
Dry the fuel filter (Section H).
EThe lower reservoir is contaminated by moist.
Contact your dealer.
EThe wick has hardened on the upper side.
Burn the heater until all fuel is used (Section H). Use the right fuel.
EYou are using fuel which is past its ‘use by’ date.
Starteveryheating season with fresh fuel.
THE HEATER REMAINS BURNING LOW
EWick position too low.
Reinstall the wick height lock (Section F).
EBeforeyou refilled the tank, the heater had burnt up almost all the fuel.
After having refilled and replaced the removable tank, wait for 30 minutes
beforeigniting the heater.
EYou are using the incorrect type of fuel.
Refer to THE RIGHT FUEL (See Section ’What you need to know in advance’).
EThe room is insufficiently ventilated.
Leave a window or a door wide open for a while.
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THE HEATER IS BURNING TOO HIGH
EYou are using an incorrect, too volatile type of fuel.
Refer to THE RIGHT FUEL (See Section ’What you need to know in advance’).
EWick position too high.
Reinstall the wick height lock (Section F).
HMAINTENANCE
Your heater needs hardly any maintenance. It is, however, important that you
remove dust and stains in time with a damp cloth, because otherwise these may
cause stains that are hard to remove. Under normal conditions, only three
components are subject to wear:
1. THE BATTERIES
You may replace the batteries yourself. Do not dispose of old batteries along with
the other domestic waste. Follow the locally applicable regulations regarding the
disposal of domestic chemical waste.
2. THE IGNITION COIL
The ignition coil will have a longer life, if you ignite the heater in the correct
manner.Replace the batteries in time and take care not to push in the ignition
button with too much force. If the filament is broken, the ignition coil must be
replaced.
3. THE WICK
Toextend the glass fibre wick life, you must occasionally let the heater burn until
the tank is completely emptied and the heater extinguishes by itself. Do this when
you notice that the flame is weakening. The burn-out will cause some smells, so it
is recommended that you take the heater outside of the living room.
THE FUEL FILTER
Check the fuel filter regularly as well.
Remove the removable tank Ifrom the heater and take out the fuel filter (Fig. N).
Some drops of fuel may spill from the filter; keep a cloth at hand. Turn the fuel
filter upside down and clean it from all dirt deposits by tapping it on a hard
surface. (Never clean it with water!) Reposition the fuel filter in the heater.
Do not remove any heater components yourself. Always contact your dealer for
repairs.
Let the heater cool down first, beforeyou start any maintenance or service work.
ISTORAGE (END OF THE HEATING SEASON)
We recommend that you burn up all the fuel in the fuel tank at the end of the heating
season and store the heater properly. Follow the procedure on the next page:
Ignite the heater outside the living room and let it burnuntil all fuel is used.
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Let the heater cool down.
Clean the heater with a damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Remove the batteries from the holder Land store them in a dry place.
Clean the fuel filter (refer to section H).
Store the heater in a dust-free place, if possible in its original packaging.
Unused fuel cannot be used for the next heating season. If there is still some
fuel left, do not throw it away, but dispose of it in accordance with the local
regulations for the disposal of domestic chemical waste. Always start the new
heating season with fresh fuel. When you start re-using the heater, follow the
instructions again (starting from Section A and as specified).
JTRANSPORTATION
Take the following measures to avoid fuel leakage during the transportation of
the heater:
Let the heater cool down.
Remove the removable tank Ifrom the heater and remove the fuel filter
(Fig. N). Some drops may leak from the filter; keep a cloth at hand. Store the
fuel filter and the removable tank outside the heater.
Place the transportation cap into the position of the fuel filter (Fig. O).
Press it tight.
Always move the heater in an upright position.
KSPECIFICATIONS
Ignition electrical Dimensions (mm) width 428
Fuel paraffin
(including base plate) depth 295
Capacity (kW)*3.00 height 513
Suitable space (m3)** 85-110 Accessories: manual fuel pump
Fuel consumption (l/hr)*0.313 transportation cap
Fuel consumption (g/hr)*250 batteries
Burning time per tank (hr)
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12.8 Required batteries 2x R20kG, MN 1300
Capacity removable tank (litres) 4.0 1.5V, size D
Weight (kg) 9.0 Wick type F
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