Troubleshooting - Clarke Little Devil (inc ss) Operating & Maintenance Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULT
Motor does not start.
Piezo does not spark.
No gas flow to the
burner.
Burner starts but stops
as the gas valve is
released.
Heater stops during
operation.
CAUSE
1. No power
2. Faulty motor/capacitor
3. Lock out of appliance
due to overheating.
1. Electrode in wrong
position.
2. Faulty connection
between Piezo and
electrode.
1.Cylinder gas tap closed.
2. Cylinder is empty.
3. The nozzle is obstructed.
4. Gas leaks from the
supply hose or from
the tap.
The thermocouple is not
warm enough.
Excessive gas supply.
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REMEDY
1
. Check power supply, power
cable and fuse, and replace if
necessary.
2. Check and if necessary,
replace.
3. Detect cause of overheating.
Wait for 5 mins and restart. If
condition persists, contact
your Clarke dealer for advice.
1. Check position and reset if
necessary.
2. Check and connect properly.
1. Open the gas tap.
2. Replace cylinder.
3. Remove the nozzle & clean it.
4. Use soapy water to find the
leak and repair.
Repeat the starting operation,
keeping the gas valve button
depressed for a longer time.
1. Check the pressure regulator,
and replace if necessary.
2. Check that fan motor works
properly.
3. Check, and use a larger
cylinder, or two or more in
parallel.
4. Investigate cause, check to
ensure there are no
obstructions to air flow.
Check adequate ventilation
is provided. See also
'Motor does not Start'.