Problem
Pilot won't stay lit.
Burner won't light.
Burner flame is low.
Note: Do not operate
heater below 5 °C
(40 °F).
Emitter glows uneven.
Note: Bottom 2.5 cm of
emitter normally does
not glow.
Carbon build-up
Thick black smoke
Cause / Condition
Dirt build up around
pilot.
Connection between
gas valve and pilot
assembly is loose.
Bad thermocouple
Gas pressure is low.
Blockage in orifice
Control knob is not
in "LOW" or "HIGH"
position.
Gas pressure is low.
Outdoor temperature
is higher than 5 °C
(40 °F) and tank is less
than 25 % full.
Supply hose is bent or
kinked .
The control knob is in
"HIGH" position.
Gas pressure is low.
Base is not on a level
surface.
Heater is not level.
Dirt or film on reflector
and emitter.
Blockage in burner.
Solution
Clean dirt from around
pilot.
Tighten connection and
perform leak test.
Replace thermocouple.
Replace gas cylinder.
Clear blockage
Turn control knob
to "LOW" or "HIGH"
position.
Replace gas cylinder.
Replace gas cylinder
Straighten hose and
perform leak test on
hose.
Turn control knob to
"OFF", let it cool to
room temperature
and check burner and
orifices for blockage
Replace gas cylinder.
Place heater on a level
surface.
Level heater.
Clean reflector and
emitter.
Turn control knob to
"OFF", let it cool to
room temperature,
remove blockage and
clean burner inside and
outside.
EN
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