Problem
Burner does not light
No spark is created
when ignited
Heater stops running by
itself
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL
SOURCE.
WARNING: THIS HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
1. Air in gas line
2. Gas pressure from cylinder too low 2. Check LP cylinder pressure. Tank may
3. LP cylinder valve turned off
4. Obstruction in air passageway
5. Dirt in pilot orifice
6. Safety switch in cylinder valve
engaged
7. Tip over switch engaged
1. Incorrect igniter electrode position 1. Properly position electrode
2. Electrode damaged or broken
3. Loose or disconnected igniter wire 3. Tighten or reconnect loose wire
4. Broken igniter wire
1. Thermocouple damaged
2. Gas control valve damaged
3. Gas leak
4. Thermocouple not in contact with
pilot flame
5. Tip-over switch damaged, or loose
connection at tipswitch
6. Out of fuel
Solution
1. Keep depressing the gas control knob
for at least 30 seconds to remove any
air in line
be empty
3. Open LP cylinder valve
4. Inspect and clean heater housing
5. Blow out, or otherwise clean the pilot
orifice
6. Close LP cylinder valve. Wait one minute
for switch to click off. Reopen LP
cylinder valve slowly
7. Move heater to a level surface
2. Replace the electrode
4. Replace igniter wire
1. Replace thermocouple
2. Replace gas control valve
3. Check all connections for leaks using
50/50 solution of dish soap and water.
Repair any leaks found
4. Clean inside of heater housing
5. Inspect tip-over switch and connections.
Replace if necessary
6. Replace LP cylinder
Propane Heater Manual