Blue Rhino 163010 owner manual If the problem is This condition exists Then do this

If the problem is:

And this condition exists:

Then do this

Pilot won’t light

Gas turned off at source

Open valve

Blockage in orifice or pilot tube

Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube

Air in gas line

Open gas line and bleed it (pressing

control knob in) for not more than 1 - 2

Note: Heater operates at reduced

minutes or until you smell gas

Igniter fails

Obtain new igniter and replace

efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC)

Pilot won’t stay lit

Dirt built up around pilot

Clean dirt from around pilot

Connection between gas valve and

Tighten connection and perform leak

pilot assembly is loose

check

Thermocouple is not operating

Replace thermocouple

correctly

Burner won’t light

Gas pressure is low

Have a professional check gas system

Blockage in orifice

Clear blockage

Control knob is not in ON position

Turn control knob to ON

Burner flame is low

Gas pressure is low

Have a professional check gas system

Supply hose is bent or kinked

Straighten hose

Control knob fully ON

Check burner and orifices for blockage

Emitter glows uneven

Gas pressure is low

Have a professional check gas system

Note: Bottom 1” of emitter normally does

Base is not on a level surface

Place heater on a level surface

NOT glow.

Heater is level

Clean burner

Carbon build-up

Dirt or film on reflector and emitter

Clean reflector and emitter

Thick black smoke

Blockage in burner

Remove blockage and clean burner

inside and outside

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Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: model 163010 natural gas outdoor patio heater

12/4/02