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STORAGE
There is no limitation on the storage of the appliance indoors provided that the cylinder is removed
from the appliance. Between uses:
• Turn control knob OFF
• Turn gas cylinder OFF
Store heater upright in an area sheltered from direct contact with inclement weather (such as rain,
sleet, hail, snow, dust and debris).
During periods of extended inactivity or when transporting:
• Turn control knob OFF.
• Disconnect gas cylinder and move to a secure, well ventilated location outdoors. DO NOT store in a
location that will exceed 50°C.
Store heater upright in an area sheltered from direct contact with inclement weather (such as rain,
sleet, hail, snow, dust and debris).
If desired, cover heater to protect exterior surfaces and to prevent build up in air passages.
Note: Wait until heater is cool before covering
IF THE PROBLEM IS:
AND THIS CONDITION EXISTS:
THEN DO THIS:
Pilot won’t light
Cylinder valve is closed
Open valve
Blockage in orifice or pilot tube
Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube
Air in the gas line
Open gas line and bleed it (pressing
control knob in) for not more than
1-2 minutes or until you smell gas
Low gas pressure
Gas cylinder low or empty
Igniter fails
Use match to light pilot, and obtain
new igniter and replace. ( See below
pictures)
Pilot won’t stay lit
Dirt build up around pilot
Clean dirt from around pilot
Connection between gas valve and
pilot assembly is loose
Tighten connection and perform
leak test
Bad thermocouple
Replace thermocouple
Burner won’t light
Gas pressure is low
Replace gas cylinder
Blockage in orifice
Clear blockage
Control knob is not in "ON" position Turn control knob to "ON" position
Burner flame is low
Note: Do not operate heater below
5°C (40°F)
Gas pressure is low
Replace gas cylinder
Note: Do not operate heater below
5°C (40°F)
Replace gas cylinder
Supply hose is bent or kinked
Straighten hose and perform leak
test on hose
Control knob is fully " ON"
Turn control knob to "OFF", let it
cool to room temperature & check
burner and orifices for blockage
Emitter glows uneven
Note: Bottom 2.5cm of emitter nor-
mally does not normally glow
Gas pressure is low
Replace gas cylinder
Base is not on a level surface
Place heater on a level surface
Heater not level
Level heater
Carbon build-up
Dirt or film on reflector and emitter Clean reflector and emitter
Thick black smoke
Blockage in burner
Turn control knob to "OFF", let it
cool to room temperature and
remove blockage and clean burner
inside and outside.
TROUBLESHOOTING
