35,000 BTU/Hr CANADIAN
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
OBSERVED FAULT
Fan does not turn when heater
is plugged in
Heater will not ignite.
Heater shuts down while run-
ning.
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WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock
can occur.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No electrical power to heater
Fan hitting inside of heater shell
Fan blades bent
Defective motor
User did not follow installation or opera-
tion instructions properly
No spark at ignitor. To test for spark,
follow step 9 under Ignitor, page 9. If you
see spark at ignitor, have heater serviced
by qualified service person. If no spark
seen:
A) Loose or disconnected ignitor wire
B) Wrong spark gap
C) Piezo ignitor loose
D) Bad ignitor electrode
High surrounding air temperature caus-
ing thermal limit device to shut down
heater.
Restricted air flow
Damaged fan
Excessive dust or debris in surrounding
area
REMEDY
Check voltage to electrical outlet. If voltage is
good, check heater power cord for breaks.
Adjust motor/fan guard to keep fan from hitting
inside of heater shell. Bend fan guard if necessary.
Replace fan. See Fan, page 7.
Replace motor. See Motor, page 7.
Repeat installation and operation instructions. See
Installation, page 4 and Operation, page 5.
A) Check ignitor wire. Tighten or reattach loose
ignitor wire. See Figure 13, page 8 for ignitor wire
location.
B) Set gap between ignitor electrode and target
plate to .17" (4.3 mm).
C) Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base of
heater.
D) Replace ignitor electrode. See Ignitor, page 8.
This can happen when running heater in tempera-
tures above 85°F (29°C). Run heater in cooler
temperatures.
Check heater inlet and outlet. Remove any obstruc-
tions.
Replace fan. See Fan, page 7.
Clean heater. See Maintenance, page 5.
WARNING: Use only in areas free of
high dust content.
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