Test Firing Heater & Storage; Troubleshooting - Dyna-Glo Series User Manual

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
WARNING
: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown,
in order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
Turn gas valve knob clockwise to oFF position.
Turn gas supply oFF by turning propane tank valve clockwise to close.
disconnect the power cord once the heater has cooled to ambient temperature.
Test fire your construction heater, following the lighting instructions applicable to the gas control system
employed. leak test all gas connections with soap solution. Soap bubbles indicate gas leakage.
do noT use a match or flame to test for gas leaks.
never store a propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas or oil burning appliance. when the
propane tank is not disconnected from the construction heater, the gas tank and heater must be stored out-
doors in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of children. if for any reason the heater is to be stored indoors,
the tank must be disconnected and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of children, in accor-
dance with the standard for the the Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, anSi / nFpa 58 and
CSa B149.1, natural gas and propane installation Code. The plastic tank valve plug supplied with your tank
must be tightly installed when the tank is disconnected from the heater.
1. Turn unit off, allow heater to fully cool and disconnect propane hose before performing any Maintenance
functions. unplug the unit from the 120v receptacle.
2. keep unit clean and keep the inside of the torpedo housing debris free.
3. have unit checked by a qualified technician at least once a year, preferably prior to the heating season.
PROBLEM
1. Fan does not turn when
electrical connection is made.
2. Heater will not fire.
3. Heater quits while
running.
Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures, by cleaning the heater once per
month during regular usage, and check spark gap at least once per season.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. No electric power to heater.
2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing.
3. Fan blade(s) bent
4. Fan motor defective.
1. No spark at ignitor.
2. Improper spark gap.
3. Bad electrode.
1. Internal temperature too high causing limit
switch to shut down operation.
2. Damaged Control Valve.
3. Dust or debris build-up inside of heater.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check current to electric outlet. If voltage is correct,
check power cord and extension cord for
cuts and breaks.
2. Be sure that housing is not damaged. Make sure
there are no obstructions to the fan.
3. Straighten blade(s) to match others.
4. Replace motor.
1. Check ignitor wire. Re-attach or tighten if loose.
Check Spark module. Replace if necessary.
2. Set gap (See specifications for gap).
3. Replace Spark Plug.
1. If the heaters output is restricted, internal temperature
becomes too high. Move heater away from
any obstructions.
2. Replace Control Valve.
3. Clean inside of heater.
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