Propane heaters in the patio are a great way to extend your summer into the fall. Follow a few safety guidelines and perform some maintenance from time to time and you could get years of service. Just keep the airflow unobstructed and check for insects nesting in the orifices from time to time. You should use a pipe cleaner to clean the burner holes and compressed air can help too. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. If the pilot won't light, check the cylinder valve to see if it is open. Look for any blockages in any of the orifices or pilot tube. Check for air in the gas line. Bleed the gas line by pressing the control knob for a few minutes, until you smell gas.
2. Clean dirt from around the pilot if the pilot won't stay lit. Tighten any connections, particularly the connection between the gas valve and the pilot assembly. Replace the thermocouple if the problem continues.
3. Turn the cylinder off and replace the tank if the burner flame is too low. The tank may be empty. Use a full cylinder if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Make sure the supply hose isn't kinked.
4. Make sure the heater is on a level surface if the emitter glows unevenly. Replace the cylinder because this can also be an indication of low gas pressure.
5. Switch everything off and check for blockages if the heater emits black smoke. Allow the heater to cool down and check for blockages. Give the whole burner a good cleaning inside and out.
6. Replace the regulator if the heater just won't light despite your performing the steps above. Sometimes the regulator does fail. You could replace the hose at the same time.
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