Blue Rhino GWU512A - Manual (Page 18)

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Owner’s manual: model GWU511A outdoor patio heater 18
Troubleshooting
If the problem is: And this condition exists: Then do this
Pilot won’t light
Note: Heater operates at reduced efficiency
below 40ºF (5ºC).
Tank valve is closed Open valve
Blockage in orifice or pilot tube Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube
Air in gas line Open gas line and bleed it (pressing control knob
in) for not more than 1: 2 minutes or until you smell
gas
Low gas pressure with tank valve fully open Turn tank valve OFF and replace tank
Igniter fails Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter and
replace
Pilot won’t stay lit Dirt built up around pilot Clean dirt from around pilot
Connection between gas valve and pilot assembly
is loose Tighten connection and perform leak check
Thermocouple is not operating correctly Replace thermocouple
Burner won’t light Gas pressure is low Turn tank valve OFF and replace tank
Blockage in orifice Clear blockage
Control knob is not in ON position Turn control knob to ON
Burner flame is low Gas pressure is low Turn tank valve OFF and replace tan
Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF and tank is
less than 1/4 full Use a full tank
Supply hose is bent or kinked Straighten hose
Control knob fully ON Check burner and orifices for blockage
Emitter glows uneven
Note: Bottom 1” of emitter normally does
NOT glow.
Gas pressure is low Turn tank valvue OFF and replace tank
Base is not on a level surface Place heater on a level surface
Heater is level Clean burner
Carbon build-up Dirt or film on reflector and emitter Clean reflector and emitter
Thick black smoke Blockage in burner Remove blockage and clean burner inside and
outside