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Product No. 085-1578-8 | Model No. FHTS80048C
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height
Irregular flame pattern flame does
not run the full length of burner
Flame is yellow or orange
Flame goes out
Flashback (fire in venturi/burner tube(s))
Flame seems to lose heat when
burning in cold weather — temperature
below 50°F (10°C)
Out of gas
Overfilling prevention device
may have been activated
No gas flow
New burner may have residual manufacturing oils
Spider webs or insect nest in burner/venturi tube
Poor alignment of valve to burner/venturi tube
High or gusting winds
Low on LP gas
Excess flow valve tripped
Burner and/or burner/venturi tube is blocked
Ice has built up on the outside of the LP gas
tank because the vapourization process is too slow
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1. Turn control knob to "OFF"
2. Wait 30 seconds and light outdoor fireplace per "Light-
ing" section
3. If flames are still too low, reset the overfilling prevention
device:
a. Turn control knob to "OFF"
b. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
c. Disconnect regulator
d. Turn control knob to "ON"
e. Wait one minute
f. Turn control knob to "OFF"
g. Reconnect regulator and leak check connections, being
careful not to fully open valve
h. Light outdoor fireplace per "Lighting" section
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
Burn outdoor fireplace for 15 minutes and reinspect
Clean burner/venturi tube
Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly engaged with valve
Do not use outdoor fireplace in high winds
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height"
Clean burner and/or burner/venturi tube
1. Turn off per "Turning Off" section
2. Replace with a spare LP gas tank
3. Reconnect LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank" section
4. Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
5. Light outdoor fireplace per "Lighting" section
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