Garden Treasures GAD1435L Instructions Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height
Irregular flame pattern,
flame does not run the full
length of burner
Flame is yellow or orange
Flame blow out
Flashback (fire in venturi/
burner tube(s))
Flame seems to lose
heat when burning in cold
weather - temperature
below 50ºF
Possible Cause
1. Out of gas
2. Excess flow valve tripped; safety
device may have been activated
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
1. New burner may have residual
manufacturing oils
2. Spider webs or insect nest in burner/
venturi tube
3. Poor alignment of valve to burner/
venturi tube
1. High or gusting winds
2. Low on LP gas
3. Excess flow valve tripped; safety
device may have been activated
1. Burner and/or burner/venturi tube is
blocked
1. Ice has built up on the outside of the
LP gas tank because the vaporization
process is too slow
Corrective Action
1. Replace LP gas tank
2a. Turn control knob to " OFF"
2b. Wait 30 seconds and light outdoor firepit
per "Lighting" section on page 14
2c. If flames are still too low, reset the
overfilling prevention device:
Turn control knob(s) " OFF"
i.
ii. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
iii. Disconnect regulator
iv. Turn control knobs to (HIGH)
v. Wait one minute
vi. Turn control knobs to " OFF"
vii. Reconnect regulator and leak check
connections, being careful not to fully
open valve
viii. Light outdoor firepit per "Lighting"
section on page 13
Clean burner ports
1. Burn outdoor firepit for 15 minutes and
reinspect
2. Clean vburner/venturi tube
3. Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly
engaged with valve
1. Do not use outdoor firepit in high winds
2.Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
3. Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly
engaged with valve
1. Clean burner and/or burner/venturi tube
1a. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
1b. Turn control knob to " OFF"
1c. Replace with a spare LP gas tank
1d. Reconnect LP gas tank per "Connecting
LP Gas Tank" section on page 12
1e. Follow "Checking for Leaks" section on
page 13
1f. Light outdoor firepit per "Lighting" section
on page 14
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