Sears 583.356 - Manual (Page 10)

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEATER
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY PAGE
ELECTRICAL TROUBLES
1. No power or low voltage at heater. la. Press reset button on safety control. 5
1b. Be sure outlet is delivering adequate
voltage.
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1c. Check condition of heater and
extension cord. Repair or replace.
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Id. Be sure extension cord complies with
requirements as stated in this manual.
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2. Safety control not functioning. 2. Replace safety control. —
3. Motor not functioning. 3. Check motor. Replace if necessary.
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4. Thermostat control (if used) not 4. Replace thermostat control.
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functioning.
MECHANICAL TROUBLES
1. Fan obstructed by mechanical la. Check for bent sheetmetal shells or —
damage or dirt. shrouds; replace if necessary.
1b. Check for damaged fan; clean or replace
if necessary.
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1c. Check for damaged motor mounting
bracket; replace if necessary.
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Id. Check pump for easy rotation; clean
or replace if necessary.
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FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLES
1. Fuel tank empty; water in fuel; la. Fill tank if empty. 3
wrong fuel. 1b. Check for water in tank; clean tank and
fuel filter if water is found (water in the
tank will form globules in the bottom
which can be seen).
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1c. Add fresh, clean fuel to tank. 6
2. Fuel filter clogged. 2. Remove and wash in clean fuel.
Reinstall.
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3. Nozzle plugged Or damaged. 3a. Clean by blowing compressed air through
nozzle from outlet end.
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3b. Replace nozzle if cleaning does not solve
problem.
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4. Extremely low temperature may 4. Add a nontoxic anti-icer such as "Heet", 3
cause fuel to thicken and not flow. Methanol Alcohol, or "Frostex", to
fuel.
5. Dirty air filters. 5. Clean air filters. 6
6. Air leak at fuel filter. 6. Check fuel tank to fuel filter fit and fuel
line to fuel filter fit for air leaks. Seal as
necessary.
A IGNITION TROUBLES
ÉSk CAUTION: DISCONNECT HEATER CORD
1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Install wire on |)lug. 7
from plug.
2. Damaged spark plug (wrong gap; 2a. Gap between electrodes should be 0.050" 7
plug wet with fuel; electrodes or about thickness of a dime. Adjust
carboned; or plug damaged). electrode gap.
2b. Dry plug. 7
2c. Inspect plug for worn or eroded
electrodes, replace if necessary.
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CAUTIC
2d. Replace a damaged spark plug. 7
N: HIGH VOLTAGE
3. Damaged transformer. 3. Unplug heater cord, disconnect spark
plug wire and connect heater cord.
Check transformer for spark; replace
if no spark can jae obtained.
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Heater is plugged in but
motor does not start;
thermostat (if used) is set
to call for heat but motor
does not start.
Heater will not ignite, but
motor runs for a short time.