Outdoor Patio Heater Model No. 82300

Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Cause

Prevention/Cure

 

 

 

 

Burner won’t stay lit

 

Connection between gas valve and burner assembly is loose

Tighten connection and perform leak check

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermocouple is not operating correctly

Replace thermocouple

 

 

 

 

Burner won’t light

 

Gas pressure is low

Turn tank valve “OFF” and replace tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blockage in orifice

Clear blockage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blockage in venturi tube

Clean venturi 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Igniter fails

Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter and replace

Note: Heater operates at reduced efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC).

 

 

Control knob is not in “ON” position

Turn control knob to “ON”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner flame is low

 

Gas pressure is low

Turn tank valve “OFF” and replace tan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF and tank is less than

Use a full tank

 

 

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 tank valve “OFF” and replace tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base is not on a level surface

Place heater on a level surface

Note: Bottom 1” of emitter normally does 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

 

 

 

 

 

If problems can not be corrected by using these methods, please contact 1.800.762.1142 fo assistance.

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Certifications:

CSA International Requirement 5.90

Canadian National Standard CAN1-2.23-M82

Rating:

Maximum 11,000 BTU/hr. input

Heat Range:

Up to 10 foot diameter

Fuel:

Liquid Propane Gas (LP)

Tank Size:

14.1oz. (400 grams)

16.4oz. (465 grams)

Inlet gas supply pressure:

Maximum – 150 PSI

Minimum – 5 PSI

Manifold Pressure:

11.00 in. W.C.

Supply Pressure:

0.41 psig (11.00 in. W.C.)

Engine:

IPP E8

Safety Features:

Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) shutdown system 100% Burner shut-off

Tilt Switch

Manufacturer:

Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc

Made In:

China