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Owner’s manual: model 235000 outdoor patio heater
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Troubleshooting
If the problem is:
And this condition exists:
Then do this
Pilot won’t light
Note: Heater operates at reduced efficiency below 40ºF
(5ºC).
Tank valve is closed
Blockage in orifice or pilot tube
Air in gas line
Low gas pressure with tank valve fully open
Igniter fails
Open valve
Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube
Open gas line and bleed it (pressing control
knob in) for not more than 1 - 2 minutes or
until you smell gas
Turn tank valve OFF and replace tank
Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter
and replace
Pilot won’t stay lit
Dirt built up around pilot
Connection between gas valve and pilot
assembly is loose
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Clean dirt from around pilot
Tighten connection and perform leak check
Replace thermocouple
Burner won’t light
Gas pressure is low
Blockage in orifice
Control knob is not in ON position
Turn tank valve OFF and replace tank
Clear blockage
Turn control knob to ON
Burner flame is low
Gas pressure is low
Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF and
tank is less than 1/4 full
Supply hose is bent or kinked
Control knob fully ON
Turn tank valve OFF and replace tan
Use a full tank
Straighten hose
Check burner and orifices for blockage
Emitter glows uneven
Note: Bottom 1” of emitter normally does
NOT glow.
Gas pressure is low
Base is not on a level surface
Heater is level
Turn tank valvue OFF and replace tank
Place heater on a level surface
Clean burner
Carbon build-up
Dirt or film on reflector and emitter
Clean reflector and emitter
Thick black smoke
Blockage in burner
Remove blockage and clean burner inside and
outside
