TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
Burner not lighting
with igniter
Burner does not light
Flames blow out
Emits a lot of black smoke
Drop in gas flow, reduced
flame height
Irregular flame pattern, or
does not run length of burner
Dry burner
Clear guard of obstructions
Replace battery in igniter
Remove obstructions or
clean holes
Replace/refill tank
Fully tighten coupling nut
Straighten hose
Ice buildup on propane tank
Burner wet
Guard obstructed
Coupling nut loose
Bent hose
High winds
Turn control knob to high
Propane tank is empty
Temperature less than 40°F,
tank less than
¼
full
Replace/refill tank
Propane tank is empty
Replace/refill tank
Remove obstructions or
clean holes
Burner holes obstructed
Burner holes obstructed
Remove obstructions or
clean holes
Straighten hose
Bent hose
Propane tank is empty
Igniter battery dead
Burner holes obstructed
Replace tank
Flames lose heat in
cold weather
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