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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PARTS & SERVICE TEL:  020 8988 7400

PARTS & SERVICE FAX:  020 8558 3622

or    e-mail as follows:

PARTS:   [email protected]

SERVICE:    [email protected]

For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on

one of the following numbers.

 SPARE PARTS AND SERVICE

Gas leak

Gas leak

Igniter electrode or piezo wire not connected

Broken electrode or piezo wire

Faulty piezo igniter

Electronic ignition is wet

Gas supply not turned on

Control knob not in PILOT position

Low gas pressure

Faulty Regulator

Crimped pilot gas line

Air in gas line

Thermocouple not hot enough

Connections not secure

Faulty thermocouple

Faulty valve

Windy conditions

Low gas pressure

Blocked orifice

Faulty valve

Low gas pressure

Connections not secure

Faulty valve

Faulty Regulator

Windy conditions

Incorrect gas supply or pressure

Blocked orifice

Faulty valve

Faulty Regulator

High altitude

Gas odour during setup

Gas odour before first ignition

When piezo igniter button is
pressed, there is no spark at
pilot electrode.

When igniter button is pressed,
there is spark at the pilot
electrode, but no pilot ignition

Pilot lights but does not stay lit

Delayed ignition

Burner lights but does not stay lit

Incorrect Burner flame

Check all gas connections

Check all gas connections

Reconnect igniter electrode or wire**

Replace broken electrode or wire**

Replace piezo igniter**

Keep ignition system dry

Turn on gas supply

Follow Operational Instructions

Check gas supply pressure

Replace regulator

Replace pilot gas line**

Pressing control knob in for 1-2 minutes or
until you smell gas.

Hold down control knob longer in pilot
position.

Tighten connections

Replace thermocouple**

Replace valve**

Shield from wind

Check gas supply pressure

Check orifice opening**

Replace valve**

Check gas supply pressure

Tighten connections

Replace valve**

Replace regulator

Shield from wind

Check gas supply pressure

Check orifice opening**

Replace valve**

Replace regulator

Adjust orifice size for altitude**

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

** Consult your Clarke dealer

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Summary of Contents for PHT3

Page 1: ...PATIO HEATER OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0102 MODEL No PHT3 Green Black Stainless ...

Page 2: ...uaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permiss...

Page 3: ...me of at least 200 m3 Patio Heaters do not expel exhaust gas non polluting liquid gas fuel is used Propane This heater complies with current European directives and standards The Heaters are fitted with the following safety devices a THERMOELECTRIC PROTECTION The pilot flame heats an element that when heated keeps the gas tap of the heater open NOT THE ONE ON THE CYLINDER Within one minute of the ...

Page 4: ...YS wait at least one hour after switching off the heater completely before touching the parts above the start button NEVER cover the heater DO NOT START the heater if it is not completely assembled To stabilise the heater ALWAYS use cylinders with an empty weight of not less than 11 kg DO NOT USE the heater when there are strong winds or secure its base to prevent the possibility of it tipping ove...

Page 5: ...m out checking to ensure that no damage was suffered in transit Should any damage be apparent you should contact you Clarke dealer immediately 3 Attach the Diffuser to the Burner assembly 4xScrews M5x10 2 Ensure the nuts on the top of the diffuser are tight ...

Page 6: ...0 12 Flat Washers 6xLock Washers 6xM6 Nuts 4 Attach Support Brackets to Stack Support 6xBolts M6x20 12xFlat Washers 6xLock Washers 6xM6 Nuts 6 7 Attach stack to the stack support 3xBolts M6x12 3xFlat Washers Attach Back Cover 4x Pan Head Screws 4 Flat washers ...

Page 7: ...suring it is perfectly tight NOTE USE TWO SPANNERS AS SHOWN Insert Gas Delivery Pipe into Stack Secure Burner Assembly to Stack 3xScrews M6x12 3x Flat Washers NOTE Test the joint for leaks by applying a soapy liquid to the joint If bubbles appear tighten the nut The joint must be gas tight ...

Page 8: ... the connection arrowed using the worm drive clip supplied ensuring the connection is perfectly tight NOTE The hose should be approx 40cm in length Slide the front panel into place NOTE Check the Regulator and hose for leaks by applying a few drops of soapy liquid to the joints If any bubbles are apparent investigate and repair before proceeding 8 ...

Page 9: ... IMPORTANT DO NOT force the Knob NOTE For the initial start or whenever the gas bottle has been changed push the Control Knob IN and hold in this position for two minutes to ensure all air has been purged from the system before proceeding 3 Holding the knob in the pushed IN position press the piezo ignition button B Fig 1 repeatedly until the pilot light ignites 4 Continue to hold the Control Knob...

Page 10: ... clean the heater when it is lit or only just switched off Wait until it has cooled down Clean using a clean soft cloth CHECK annually that the hose connecting the regulator to the Delivery pipe is in good order otherwise replace it see your Clarke dealer Any repairs should be made by trained technicians and with original replacement parts For parts and servicing consult your CLARKE dealer POINTS ...

Page 11: ...dour during setup Gas odour before first ignition When piezo igniter button is pressed there is no spark at pilot electrode When igniter button is pressed there is spark at the pilot electrode but no pilot ignition Pilot lights but does not stay lit Delayed ignition Burner lights but does not stay lit Incorrect Burner flame Check all gas connections Check all gas connections Reconnect igniter elec...

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