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12. TROUBLESHOOTING.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Fan doesn’t work.
Heater will not ignite.
No gas.
Flame goes out while
heater running.
1. No electricity.
2. Blade stalled by housing/ foreign body.
1. Ignition cable damaged
2. Ignition cable disconnected.
3. Distance between electrode and
burner too large.
4. Spark plug gap incorrect.
1. Gas cylinder is empty.
2. Gas valve on cylinder closed.
3. Gas valve of heater not open.
4. Gas valve iced-up.
1. Thermo-element was not heated
enough.
2. Safety thermostat activated.
3. Restricted air flow.
1. Repeat ignition process and keep safety
gas valve depressed for a minimum of 5
seconds, then release slowly.
2. Allow the heater to cool down for at
least 10 minutes. Check thermostat and
then attempt re-light sequence
correctly.
3. Check heater inlet & outlet, remove
any obstructions.
1. Replace new gas cylinder.
2. Open the valve.
3. Attempt re-light sequence correctly.
4. Use larger or multi-cylinder supply.
1. Only by a qualified person.
2. Only by a qualified person.
3. Adjust distance within 3-8min.
4. Clean and re-set spark plug gap.
1. Check power supply.
2. Repair/replace housing.
