Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Fire Sense 61280 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If the problem is:
Pilot won't light
Note: Heater operates at
reduced efficiency below 40ºF
(5ºC)
Pilot won't stay lit
Burner won't light
Burner flame is low
Carbon build-up
Thick black smoke

Maintenance

WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Do NOT touch or move heater for at least 45 minutes
after use.
• Reflector is hot to the touch.
• Allow reflector to cool before touching.
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your
heater, make sure you perform the following maintenance
activities on a regular basis:
And this condition exists:
Cylinder valve is closed
Blockage in orifice or pilot tube
Air in gas line
Low gas pressure with cylinder valve
fully open
Igniter fails
Dirt built up around pilot
Connection between gas valve and
pilot assembly is loose
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Gas pressure is low
Blockage in orifice
Control knob is not in ON position
Gas pressure is low
Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF
and tank is less than 1/4 full
Supply hose is bent or kinked
Control knob fully ON
Dirt or film on reflector and burner screen
Blockage in burner
Then do this
Open valve
Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube
Open gas line and bleed it (pressing control
knob in) for not more than 1 - 2 minutes or until
you smell gas
Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace cylinder
Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter and
replace
Clean dirt from around pilot
Tighten connection and perform leak check
Replace thermocouple
Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace cylinder
Clear blockage
Turn control knob to ON
Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace cylinder
Use a full cylinder
Straighten hose
Check burner and orifices for blockage
Clean reflector and burner screen
Remove blockage and clean burner inside and
outside
.
Keep exterior surfaces clean.
.
Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use
flammable or corrosive cleaning agents.
While cleaning your unit, be sure to keep the area
around the burner and pilot assembly dry at all
times. Do not submerge the control valve
assembly. If the gas control is submerged in water,
do NOT use it. It must be replaced.
Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner,
and circulating air passageways clean. Signs of possible
blockage include:
11