Problem
Heater Ignites, but main PCB shuts
off after a short period of time.
Lamp flickers and LED display shows
"E1."
Heater will not operate or motor
runs for a short time.
Lamp flickers and LED display shows
"E1."
Fan does not operate when heater
is plugged in and power switch is
in the "ON" position. The lamp is
flickering or and LED display shows
"E1" or "E2."
Lamp is flickering and LED display
shows "E3."
Heater will not fire and LED Display
shows "E4."
Poor combustion and / or excess
soot production.
Heater does not turn on and the
lamp is not lit.
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Possible Cause
1.
Incorrect pump pressure.
2. Dirty input, output or lint filter.
3. Dirty fuel filter.
4. Nozzle is dirty.
5. Photocell lens is dirty.
6. Photocell not installed properly.
7.
Photocell is defective.
8. Improper electrical connection
between main PCB and photocell.
1.
Incorrect pump pressure.
2. Corroded spark plug or incorrect
plug gap.
3. Dirty fuel filter.
4. Dirty nozzle.
5. Moisture in fuel tank.
6. Improper electrical connection
between transformer and circuit
board.
7.
Ignitor wire not connected to spark
plug.
8. Defective ignitor.
1.
Thermostat is set too low.
2. Broken electrical connection
between main PCB and motor.
1.
Thermostat switch has failed.
1.
No kerosene in the fuel tank.
2. Defective electronic fuel gauge.
1.
Dirty input, output or lint filter.
2. Dirty fuel filter.
3. Poor quality of fuel.
4. PSI is too high or too low.
1.
Temperature limit sensor has
overheated.
2. No electrical power.
3. Fuse is blown.
4. Improper electrical connection
between temperature limit sensor
and circuit board.
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Solution
1.
Adjust pump pressure.
2. Clean / replace air or lint filter.
3. Clean / replace fuel filter.
4. Clean / replace Nozzle.
5. Clean / replace photocell.
6. Adjust photocell position
7.
Replace photocell
8. Check wiring connections
(see wiring diagram on page 11).
1.
Adjust pump pressure.
2. Clean / replace spark plug.
3. Clean / replace fuel filter.
4. Clean / replace nozzle.
5. Rinse fuel tank with clean, fresh
kerosene.
6. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See wiring diagram on page 11.)
7.
Re-attach ignitor wire to spark plug.
8. Replace ignitor.
1.
Rotate thermostat to a higher setting
Inspect all electrical connections
(see wiring diagrams on page 11).
1.
Replace thermostat switch (see
Wiring diagram on page 11).
1.
Fill tank with fresh kerosene.
2. Replace electronic fuel gauge.
1.
Clean / replace air or lint filter.
2. Clean / replace fuel filter.
3. Flush fuel tank and refuel heater.
4. Use proper pressure.
1.
Push power switch to "OFF and
allow heater to cool for 10 minutes.
Restart heater.
2. Check power cords for proper
connection and test the power
supply.
3. Check / replace the fuse.
4. Inspect all electrical connections
(see wiring diagram on page 11).
Kerosene Forced Air Heater User's Manual