SYMPTOM
Heater will not light
Propane and Natural Gas Portable Heaters Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
Gas supply
Gas Valve / Solenoid
Igniter/Flame sensor
Adjust this side
only
Ignition Board
REMEDY
Ensure required gas supply pressures
are available to the heater (see ap-
proval label for specifications).
Ensure solenoid is energized (use volt
meter to measure).
Ensure plunger in solenoid is being
activated (use manometer at test point
after solenoid).
Ensure the gap between the igniter
and sensor is approximately 1/8 – 3/16
inch. DO NOT adjust the porcelain side
of the igniter or permanent damage
may result.
Check igniter wire connections.
Ensure igniter spark is strong.
Replace igniter if necessary.
Note location of igniter sensor
Ensure electrical signals for igniter and
gas valve / solenoid are present.
Ensure ignition board is properly
grounded.
Typical igniton board.
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