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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
The burner will not light with a
match.
There is a sudden drop in gas
full burner.
The flame goes out.
the venturi/burner tube).
weather, with temperatures
below 50°F.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The LP gas tank is low or empty.
There is an LP gas leak.
The coupling nut and regulator are
not fully connected.
Spider webs or insect nests are in the
venturi.
The burner ports are clogged or
blocked.
The LP gas tank is empty.
The safety device may have been
activated.
The burner ports are clogged or
blocked.
A new burner may have residual
manufacturing oils.
There are spider webs or insect
nest in the burner/venturi tube.
There is poor alignment of the valve
to the burner/venturi tube.
There are high or gusting winds.
The LP gas tank is low on gas.
tripped.
The burner and/or burner/venturi
tube is blocked.
Ice has built up on the outside of the
LP gas tank because the vaporization
process is too slow.
SOLUTION
Check if the LP gas tank is empty.
□ Replace the tank if it is empty.
□
Replace the LP gas tank.
1. Turn the LP gas tank valve to "closed".
2. Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear.
3. Follow the "Check for Leaks" section.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three-quarter additional turn until
solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do NOT use tools.
Clean the burner/venturi tube.
Clean the burner/venturi tube.
Clean the burner/venturi tube.
Replace the LP gas tank.
1. Turn the control knob to "OFF".
a. Turn the control knob "OFF".
b. Remove the LP gas tank.
c. Wait one minute.
d. Attach the LP gas tank.
e. Perform a leak check per the "Check for Leaks" section.
Clean burner ports.
Clean the burner/venturi tube.
Ensure the burner/venturi tube is properly engaged with valve.
Replace the LP gas tank.
Clean the burner and/or burner/venturi tube.
1. Turn off the unit per the "Turning Off" section;
2. Replace the LP gas tank with a spare LP gas tank;
3. Reconnect the LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank" section;
4. Follow the "Check for Leaks" section;
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