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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If you are having this problem:
If this condition exists:
You will need to do the following:
The pilot light won’t light
Cylinder valve is closed
Air in gas lines
Reg. not fully engaged into tank
Low fuel pressure from tank
Outside Temperature below 30deg and
tank less than ¼ full.
Piezo Igniter is not sparking
Spider web or debris in the pilot
Open valve at cylinder. (Page 15,16)
Purge air (Page 17, step 5)
Hand tighten ACME firmly onto tank.
1. Check fuel level. Replace cylinder
2. Check for leaks at connections and
correct.
Replace tank or go inside.
Use a match to light pilot through
access hole at base of heater head.
Replace igniter if required.
Clear pilot with compressed air.
The pilot, after initial lighting,
will not stay lit
Leak detected by the safety system.
Spider web or debris in the pilot
Thermocouple is not operating
properly
High wind condition blowing out pilot
flame
Check connections at the tank, hose
and heater head (Page 13, 14)
Clear pilot with compressed air.
1. Hold pilot on for full 30 seconds
2. Tighten Thermocouple at the valve
3. Replace thermocouple.
Put heater in more protected location.
Do not use heater in winds in excess of
10 MPH.
Pilot remains lit but Main
burner will not light
Low fuel pressure from tank
Leak detected by the safety system.
Blockage in main burner orifice
Control knob is not in “ON” position
1. Check fuel level. Replace cylinder
2. Check for leaks at connections and
correct.
Check connections at the tank, hose
and heater head (Page 13, 14)
Clear blockage with compressed air.
Turn knob to “ON” Position
Burner Flame Is Low or
Emitter grid does not glow
evenly.
Please no
te: Bottom 1” of
emitter grid normally does not
glow.
Low fuel pressure from tank
Control knob not set to the full
“ON”
Position
Outdoor temperature is below 40
degrees Fahrenheit and tank is less
than 20% full.
1. Check fuel level. Replace cylinder
2. Check for leaks at connections and
correct.
Turn knob to full
“ON” to the left.
Refill tank and use full cylinder.
Lazy and yellow or orange
flames (on used heaters)
Soot carbon built up on burner, emitter
and/or reflector.
Remove the emitter grid and clear with
compressed air and damp cloth.
