Blue Rhino 233000 Then do this, Troubleshooting, Carbon build-up, Pilot won’t light, Thick black smoke, If the problem is:, Burner won’t light, Burner flame is low

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Troubleshooting

If the problem is:	And this condition exists:	Then do this
Pilot won’t light	Cylinder valve is closed	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 minutes or
		until you smell gas
	Low gas pressure with cylinder valve	Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace
Note: Heater operates at reduced	fully open	cylinder
	Igniter fails	Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter
efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC)
		and replace
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 check
	pilot assembly is loose
	Thermocouple is not operating	Replace thermocouple
	correctly
Burner won’t light	Gas pressure is low	Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace
		cylinder
	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	Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace
		cylinder
	Outdoor temperature is less than	Use a full cylinder
	40ºF and tank is less than 1/4 full
	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	Turn cylinder valvue OFF and replace
		cylinder
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

Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: model 233000 outdoor patio heater 1/15/03 16