18 Maintenance
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Troubleshooting Table
Problem: Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service
Until You:
Torch Does Not Light
Check shut-off valve.
Gas is Off
Verify shutoff valve is turned ON.
Turn Gas On
Igniter Does Not Spark
Igniter is wet
Use the wet-weather starting
instructions.
Flames are too short
(under 6")
The gas supply pressure to the appliance is too
low.
Depleted LP cylinder.
Gas supply lines or gas regulators do
not have enough capacity. This
maybe due to other appliances in the
house using up the available capacity,
e.g. pool heaters, furnaces, hot water
tanks, etc.
Flames are not Spiral
Torch was just turned on
Windy Condition
It takes 5 to 10 minutes for the torch to
start up and the flame to form a spiral.
Wind will influence the flame shape
Glass is Sooting
Burner or burner orifice may be dirty or blocked
Windy Condition
Contact your dealer for details on
removing any debris (spider webs,
etc.) from the burner and orifice area.
Wind will influence the flame quality
and, if persistent, may lead to sooting
on the glass.
Torch makes Clicking
Sounds
Glass is moving inside the glass frame and the
stainless steel parts are expanding and
contracting with heat
THIS IS NORMAL
.
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