TEST FIRING HEATER
Test fire heater, following the lighting instructions on heater post. Leak test all gas connections with soapy water. Soap
bubbles indicate gas leakage. DO NOT use a match to test for gas leaks.
WARNING: White smoke may appear around the radiant head during the first minute of the initial firing.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Pilot won’t light
• Air in gas line
• Low gas pressure
• Gas line turned ‘OFF’
• Blockage in gas line
• Ignitor did not spark - check battery
• Pilot blocked by cobweb or insect
Pilot won’t stay lit
• Suspect thermocouple
• Corrosion of thermocouple contact
• Suspect valve
• Wind exceeding 16 kph
Main burner won’t light
• No gas
• Low gas pressure
• Blockage in orifice
• Manual valve not in ‘LIGHT’ position
Note:
If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly it should not be used until serviced or repaired.
Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Any modifications or adjustments made to product without prior authority from the manufacturer will void any warranty claims.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: White smoke may appear around the radiant head during the first minutes of the initial firing.
Step 1.
Ensure that the control knob is off. Slowly open the gas cylinder valve.
Step 2.
Press and turn the control knob to ‘LIGHT’ position, keep control knob
in pressed position and press electronic ignitor button until pilot lights.
Step 3.
Check for pilot flame through pilot lighting hole. If pilot does not light
turn control knob to ‘OFF’ position and try again from the start.
Several attempts may be necessary.
Step 4.
With the pilot alight keep control knob depressed for 15 seconds then
turn the control knob to ‘LOW’.
Step 5.
For maximum heat turn control knob to ‘HIGH’.
Step 6.
To turn heater off, turn control knob to ‘OFF’.
NOTE: Allow one minute to purge air through to pilot after connection to a new cylinder.
