Propane Heater Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Burner does not light
1. Air in gas line
1. Keep depressing the gas control knob
for at least 30 seconds to remove any
air in line
2. Gas pressure from cylinder too low 2. Check LP cylinder pressure. Tank may
be empty
3. LP cylinder valve turned off
3. Open LP cylinder valve
4. Obstruction in air passageway
4. Inspect and clean heater housing
5. Dirt in pilot orifice
5. Blow out, or otherwise clean the pilot
orifice
6. Safety switch in cylinder valve
engaged
6. Close LP cylinder valve. Wait one minute
for switch to click off. Reopen LP
cylinder valve slowly
7. Tip over switch engaged
7. Move heater to a level surface
No spark is created
when ignited
1. Incorrect igniter electrode position 1. Properly position electrode
2. Electrode damaged or broken
2. Replace the electrode
3. Loose or disconnected igniter wire 3. Tighten or reconnect loose wire
4. Broken igniter wire
4. Replace igniter wire
Heater stops running by
itself
1. Thermocouple damaged
1. Replace thermocouple
2. Gas control valve damaged
2. Replace gas control valve
3. Gas leak
3. Check all connections for leaks using
50/50 solution of dish soap and water.
Repair any leaks found
4. Thermocouple not in contact with
pilot flame
4. Clean inside of heater housing
5. Tip-over switch damaged, or loose
connection at tipswitch
5. Inspect tip-over switch and connections.
Replace if necessary
6. Out of fuel
6. Replace LP cylinder
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL
SOURCE.
WARNING: THIS HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
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