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Do not return to place of purchase.

Troubleshooting

If the problem is:

And this condition exists:

Then do this

 

 

 

Burner won’t light

Gas pressure is low

Replace cylinder or canister

 

Blockage in burner openings

Clear blockage

 

 

 

 

Blockage in venturi tube

Clean venturi

 

 

 

 

Blockage in gas line

Check gas line for blockage

 

 

 

 

Control knob is not in ON position

Turn control knob to ON

 

 

 

Burner won’t stay lit

Bad thermocouple

Replace thermocouple

 

 

 

 

Corrosion at thermocouple

Clean contact

 

 

 

 

Burner flame not touching

Contact certified technican

 

thermocouple

 

 

 

 

Burner flame is low

Gas pressure is low

Turn Control Knob OFF and replace

 

 

cylinder or canister

 

 

 

 

Outdoor temperature is less than

Use a full cylinder or canister

 

 

Note: Heater operates at reduced

40ºF and tank is less than 1/4 full

 

efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC)

Control knob fully ON

Check burner and all openings for blockage

 

 

 

Emitter glows unevenly

Gas pressure is low

Replace cylinder or canister

 

 

 

 

Heater not level

Level heater

 

Burner tilted

Straighten burner

 

 

 

Carbon build-up

Base is not on a level surface

Place heater on a level surface

 

Heater is level

Clean burner

 

 

 

 

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: 91000 portable outdoor heater

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