5. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The motor does
not work
No electricity supply
Check the terminal board with a
tester
The safety thermostat is on
Wait about one minute then restart
The motor works,
but the burner
does not light up
and after few
seconds the
heater stops
The cylinder gas tap is closed
Open the gas tap
The cylinder is empty
Use a new cylinder
The nozzle is obstructed
Remove the nozzle and clean it.
The solenoid gas valve is not
open
Check that the solenoid valve works
There is no spark
Check the position of electrode
The burner lights
up but after few
seconds the
heater stops
No connection with the earthing
system
Check and connect properly
Defective connection between
sensor and safety device
Check and connect properly
Defective safety device
Replace the safety device
The heater stops
during operation
Excessive gas supply
Check the pressure reducer and if
required replace it
Insufficient air flow
Check that the motor works properly
Insufficient gas supply due to
ice formation on the cylinder
Check and use a larger cylinder or
two cylinders connected together.