Blue Rhino 71400 - Manual (Page 13)

12 Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: 71400 portable outdoor heater 3/3/03
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Troubleshooting
If the problem is: And this condition exists: Then do this
Burner won’t light Gas pressure is low
Blockage in burner openings
Blockage in venturi tube
Blockage in gas line
Control knob is not in ON position
Replace cylinder or canister
Clear blockage
Clean venturi
Check gas line for blockage
Turn control knob to ON
Burner won’t stay lit Bad thermocouple
Corrosion at thermocouple
Burner flame not touching
thermocouple
Replace thermocouple
Clean contact
Contact certified technican
Burner flame is low
Note: Heater operates at reduced
efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC)
Gas pressure is low
Outdoor temperature is less than
40ºF and tank is less than 1/4 full
Control knob fully ON
Turn Control Knob OFF and replace
cylinder or canister
Use a full cylinder or canister
Check burner and all openings for blockage
Emitter glows unevenly Gas pressure is low
Heater not level
Burner tilted
Replace cylinder or canister
Level heater
Straighten burner
Carbon build-up Base is not on a level surface
Heater is level
Dirt or film on reflector and emitter
Place heater on a level surface
Clean burner
Clean reflector and emitter
Thick black smoke Blockage in burner Remove blockage and clean burner inside
and outside