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".
Poor combustion and / or excess
soot production.
Heater does not turn on and the
lamp is not lit.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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.
9. Improper location of thermister sensor
(does not apply to 45-KFA model)
10. Improper electrical connection within
the temperature limit switch
1. No kerosene in the fuel tank.
2. Incorrect pump pressure.
3. Corroded spark plug or incorrect
plug gap.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Dirty nozzle.
6. Moisture in fuel tank.
7. Improper electrical connection
between transformer and circuit
board.
8. Ignitor wire not connected to spark
plug.
9. Defective ignitor.
10. Improper spacing with rotor
1. Thermostat is set too low (does not
apply to 45-KFA model).
2. Broken electrical connection
between main PCB and motor.
1. Thermostat switch has failed.
1. Dirty input, output or lint filter.
2. Dirty fuel filter.
3. Poor quality of fuel.
4. PSI is too high or too low.
5. Dirty nozzle
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.
9
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 diagrams on page 3).
9. Check thermister placement
10. Replace temperature limit switch
1. Fill tank with fresh kerosene.
2. Adjust pump pressure.
3. Clean / replace spark plug.
4. Clean / replace fuel filter.
5. Clean / replace nozzle.
6. Rinse fuel tank with clean, fresh
kerosene.
7. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See wiring diagrams on page 3.)
8. Re-attach ignitor wire to spark plug.
9. Replace ignitor.
10. Adjust rotor
1. Rotate thermostat to a higher
setting
2. Inspect all electrical connections
(see wiring diagrams on page 3).
1. Replace thermostat switch (see
Wiring diagrams on page 3).
1. Clean / replace air or lint filter.
2. Clean / replace fuel filter.
3. Flush fuel tank and refuel heater.
4. Use proper pressure.
5. Clean / replace nozzle
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 diagrams on page 3).
Kerosene Forced Air Heater User's Manual
Solution