NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
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Propane Tank Top Heater User’s Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
Unit will not light.
1. Valve on propane cylinder
closed.
2. Propane cylinder empty.
3. Regulator not in (HI) position.
4. Defective regulator
1. Open cylinder valve by turning
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
2. Refill cylinder.
3. Turn regulator to (HI) position.
4. Replace regulator assembly.
Burner will not stay lit
when gas valve plunger is
released
1. Tip switch activated or
defective.
2. Wire terminal connections
unplugged.
3. Defective thermocouple.
4. Defective MPU.
1. Place heater in upright position
or replace tip switch.
2. Check wiring connections.
3. Replace thermocouple.
4. Replace MPU.
Excessive flames coming
out of burner, not glowing
red. Flames flashback /
burn inside the mixing
tube.
1. Air inlet holes blocked or
covered.
2. Burner screen damaged.
3. Gap between burner screen and
burner can.
1. Clear any obstructions
2. Replace Burner screen.
3. Replace or repair burner head
assembly.
Pilot light too long, burner
will not stay lit.
1. Low oxygen in space
1. Ventilate area, bring in fresh air.
