Troubleshooting - Black & Decker BD17204 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The burner will not light.
The burner flame goes
off immediately after
ignition.
The ignition is delayed.
The combustion on the
burner is inadequate.
The burner flame is low.
The emitter glows
uneven.
There is slight smoke
and odor during initial
operation.
There is thick black
smoke.
The heater produces a
whistling noise when the
burner is lit.
Cause
The burner injector is
clogged.
There is low gas supply
pressure.
There is low gas
pressure.
The main burner
carryover ports are
clogged.
There is low gas
pressure.
There is not enough air.
The supply hose is bent
or twisted.
There is blockage in the
burner injector.
There is blockage in the
burner injector.
The base is not on a level
surface.
The gas pressure is low.
This is residue from the
manufacturing process.
There is blockage in the
burner.
Air passageways are
blocked.
There is air in the gas
line.
Solution
Clean the burner injector.
Call your gas supplier.
Call your gas supplier.
Clean the main burner
ports.
Call your gas supplier.
Check the air
passageways and
burners for dirt and
debris, and clean with
compressed air.
Straighten the hose and
perform a leak test.
Clean or replace the
burner injector.
Clean or replace the
burner injector.
Place the heater on a
level surface.
Replace the cylinder
with a new cylinder.
This will stop after
approximately 30
minutes of operation.
Turn off the heater and
let it cool. Remove the
blockage and clean the
inside and outside of the
burner.
Check the minimum
installation clearances
and air passageways for
debris.
Operate the burner until
the air is completely
purged.
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