Troubleshooting
PROBLEMS
1. Burner will not light.
2. Burner lights but will not
stay lit when safety control
button is released.
. Heater not delivering
3
maximum heat output.
15
CAUSES
* Propane gas container is empty.
* Fuel supply valves closed.
* Excess flow valve in P.O.L.
fitting on regulator is closed.
* Safety control button not fully pushed in. * Push in button completely.
* Burner orifice manifold is plugged.
* Restriction in gas hose.
* Air in gas line.
* Safety control valve is defective.
* Defective piezo igniter or electrode.
* Restriction in gas hose.
* Insufficient time allowed for
thermocouple to heat up..
* Loose thermocouple.
* Defective thermocouple.
* Burner orifice is plugged.
* Defective safety control valve.
* Improper gas pressure.
* Tip switch is open
* Gas supply valves not fully open.
* Burner orifice is plugged.
* Low fuel supply pressure.
REMEDIES
* Fill container.
* Open fuel supply valves.
* Close propane container valve. Wait 5 minutes
and open container's valve slowly.
* Clean or replace manifold.
* Remove hose from heater and blow
out with compressed air or replace if necessary.
* Push in safety control valve's pilot button (normally 15 -
20 seconds is sufficient) on control of gas valve to purge
air from line (usually necessary at time of installation).
NOTE:
Make sure you are pushing the Piezo igniter
button during this time to prevent gas
accumulation.
* Replace safety control valve.
* Refer to the igniter and electrode service instruction
section for problems associated with these parts.
* See remedy for same cause in Problem #1.
* Hold in control button for 30 seconds to allow proper
warm up.
* Tighten thermocouple at gas control. Make sure
it is securely pushed into its bracket. Tighten
finger tight and snug the contact nut with an
appropriate wrench.
* Replace thermocouple.
* See remedy for same in Problem #1.
* Replace safety control valve.
* Set pressure according to pressure on dataplate.
* Check continuity through switch. If heater is sitting
properly, replace the switch.
* Open valves completely.
* Clean burner orifice with compressed air or replace.
* Consult propane gas supplier. Cylinder or tank needs
replacement or refill. Regulator needs adjustment.
Check for use of proper regulation and fuel gas.