Contact
Do not return to place of purchase.
Troubleshooting
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Burner won’t light | Gas pressure is low | Replace cylinder or canister |
| Blockage in burner openings | Clear blockage |
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| Blockage in venturi tube | Clean venturi |
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| Blockage in gas line | Check gas line for blockage |
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| Control knob is not in ON position | Turn control knob to ON |
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Burner won’t stay lit | Bad thermocouple | Replace thermocouple |
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| Corrosion at thermocouple | Clean contact |
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| Burner flame not touching | Contact certified technican |
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Burner flame is low | Gas pressure is low | Turn Control Knob OFF and replace |
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| cylinder or canister |
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| Outdoor temperature is less than | Use a full cylinder or canister |
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Note: Heater operates at reduced | 40ºF and tank is less than 1/4 full |
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efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC) | Control knob fully ON | Check burner and all openings for blockage |
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Emitter glows unevenly | Gas pressure is low | Replace cylinder or canister |
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| Heater not level | Level heater |
| Burner tilted | Straighten burner |
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Carbon | Base is not on a level surface | Place heater on a level surface |
| Heater is level | Clean burner |
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| Dirt or film on reflector and emitter | Clean reflector and emitter |
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Thick black smoke | Blockage in burner | Remove blockage and clean burner inside |
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Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: 91000 portable outdoor heater | 7/02 | 12 |