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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
WARNING
Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane
supply, operating or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
SYMPT
OM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Fan does not turn No electrical power to heater Check voltage to electrical outlet.
when heater is If voltage is good, check heater
plugged in. power cord for breaks.
Fan blades bent Replace fan. See Replacing Fan,
Page 13.
Defective motor Replace motor. See Replacing Motor,
page 12.
Heater will not User did not follow prepara- Repeat preparation and opera-
ignite. tion or operation instruc- tion instructions. See Preparation,
tions properly pages 6 & 7 and Operation, pages 7,
8 & 9.
No spark at electrode. To test
for spark, follow step 9 un-
der Replacing Electrode,
page 13. If you see spark at
ignitor, have heater serviced
by qualified service person.
If no spark seen:
A) Loose or disconnected A) Check ignitor wire. Tighten
ignitor wire or reattach loose ignitor wire.
See page 5 for ignitor
wire location.
B) Wrong spark gap B) Set gap between ignitor electrode
and target plate to .20" (0.5 cm).
C) Piezo ignitor loose C) Tighten piezo ignitor to base
of heater.
D) Bad electrode D) Replace electrode. See Replacing
Electrode, page 13.
E) Bad piezo ignitor E) Replace ignitor.
F) Bad electronic module F) Replace electronic module.
Heater shuts down High surrounding air tem- This can happen when running
while running. perature causing thermal heater in temperatures above
limit device to shut down 85°F (29°C). Run heater in cooler
heater. temperatures.
Restricted air flow Check heater inlet and outlet.
Remove any obstructions.
Damaged fan Replace fan. See Replacing Fan,
page 13.
Excessive dust or debris in Clean heater. See Maintenance,
surrounding area pages 9 & 10.
WARNING
Use only in areas
free of high dust
content.
ITEM HOW OFTEN HOW TO
Fan Clean every 500 hours of See Fan, page 10
operation or as needed.
Electrode Clean and regap every 500 See Electrode, page 10
hours of operation or replace
as needed.
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE