PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures, by cleaning the heater once per
month during regular usage, and check spark gap at least once per season.
1. Gas valve knob is off and unit
1. This heater uses a con7nuous spark
1. No correc7ve ac7on is needed.
is clicking/7cking.
igni7on system. This unit will con7nue
to make a clicking/7cking sound at all
7mes before igni7on, aAer igni7on
and during opera7on, regardless of
valve knob posi7oning.
2. The unit is 7cking/clicking
1. This heater uses a con7nuous spark
1. No correc7ve ac7on is needed.
while the heater is lit.
igni7on system. This unit will con7nue
to make a clicking/7cking sound at all
7mes before igni7on, aAer igni7on
and during opera7on, regardless of
valve knob posi7oning.
3. Fan does not turn when
1. No electric power to heater.
1. Check current to electric outlet. If voltage is correct,
electrical connec7on is made.
check power cord and extension cord for
2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing.
2. Be sure that housing is not damaged. Make sure
there are no obstruc7ons to the fan.
3. Fan blade(s) bent
3. Straighten blade(s) to match others.
4. Fan motor defec7ve.
4. Replace motor.
4. Heater will not fire.
1. No spark at ignitor.
1. Check ignitor wire. Re‐aRach or 7ghten if loose.
Check Spark module. Replace if necessary.
2. Improper spark gap.
2. Set gap (See specifica7ons for gap).
3. Bad electrode.
3. Replace Spark Plug.
5. Heater quits while
1. Internal temperature too high causing limit
1. If the heaters output is restricted, internal temperature
running.
switch to shut down opera7on.
becomes too high. Move heater away from
any obstruc7ons.
2. Damaged Control Valve.
2. Replace Control Valve.
3. Dust or debris build‐up inside of heater.
3. Clean inside of heater.
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