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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor will not start
No power or low voltage
Check power supply and voltage.
Reset: Turn On/Off switch to O and then to I
[needed here?]
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS
QUICKLY FLASHING
Fuse is blown.
Replace fuse.
(4 flashes/second)
Thermostat is set too low.
Turn thermostat knob clockwise to higher
setting.
Faulty or damaged power cord or
extension cord.
Check and replace if needed.
Faulty motor/capacitor.
Check and replace if required.
Motor runs, but the fuel does
not ignite and the heater
shuts off after
5
seconds.
Low or empty fuel tank.
Fill tank with fresh kerosene
[fuel?]
.
Dirty or wrong fuel.
Remove fuel and replace with clean kerosene
[fuel?]
.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS
QUICKLY FLASHING
Fuel filter clogged.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
(4 flashes/second)
Leaks in fuel or air hoses.
Check hoses and replace with original parts if
necessary.
Faulty ignition transformer or
control board.
Replace ignition transformer or control board.
Spark plug dirty or fouled.
Check and clean or replace spark electrode.
Fuel nozzle clogged.
Clean nozzle by blowing compressed air
through front of nozzle; replace if necessary.
Heater stops during
operation:
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT
SLOWLY FLASHING (1
flash/4 seconds)
The desired room temperature
has been reached. Heater is in
STAND-BY MODE.
No fault. Normal operation. To start, turn
thermostat knob clockwise to a higher setting.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT
NOT LIT
Loss of power supply during
operation.
Check power supply.
Reset: Turn On/Off switch to O and then to I
Fuse blown
Replace Fuse
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS
QUICKLY FLASHING
Flame Incorrect: Fuel/ Air
mixture too rich (too much fuel or
not enough air).
Provide correct fuel/air mixture. Check for
blockage of air inlet, dirty or damaged fan, or
bad fuel. Remove obstructions to good air
flow, clean parts. Be sure correct fuel or
clean kerosene is used. Be sure compressor
pressure is correct.
(4 flashes/second)
Flame Incorrect: Fuel/Air mixture
too lean (too much air or not
enough fuel).
Provide correct fuel/air mixture: Check for low
fuel level. Check for dirty fuel, dirty fuel or air
filters, or dirty nozzle and replace as required.
Be sure correct fuel or clean kerosene is
used. Be sure compressor pressure is
correct.