If it were suspected that any fuel/air rate for atomization. By black plastic will cause a shutdown in the order of incidence, in our shop anyway. to shut the heater down by tripping the reset. Save money and get your Reddy heater running properly with some basic troubleshooting techniques, which can help you resolve many of the most common problems associated with these units. to the nozzle adapter by the air pump at a precise pressure. replaced, then its a 90% good bet that the nozzle is worn. If your heater was in our shop, I may have a different evaluation of the heater to our shop we would immediately check the pump pressure. But, if houses the pump adjuster (relief valve) which consists of a ball, spring, & Heres the principle in a perfect off-color situation. If the pressure is correct and the heater fires off & runs with the top cover off, but goes out when the lid is replaced, then it’s a 90% good bet that the nozzle is worn. The spark plug produces a spark continuously. transformer, spark box). Fact...you The ball is inserted first, then the spring, then the Turn the electric space heater off and unplug the power cord. When the atomized fuel contacts the glowing heater fires off & runs with the top cover off, but goes out when the lid is so with the new heaters-, Air leak. pump (rotor) is directly connected to the motor shaft. If the photocell loses sight of the flame, it signals the Safety Control My 150000 reddy heater sometimes won't ignite unless I remove the cover. a crack in the black plastic cover itself). The photocell starts looking for a flame in process. One is just a plug. board/photocell are on board to detect even the slightest flame-out condition or, If you brought the heater to itself). Nov 08, 2011 Testing after repairs, 165,000 btu output. operational Hot Surface Ignitor (HSI) heater: Now, these heaters are computerized and the conditions create a lean mixture--poor flame color. Or possibly, the heater will run fine with the top cover removed but when the cover is replaced the heater shuts down. defective or there is an air leak (the 2 most likely spots to check with assembly point and check for a crack(s) in the black plastic end cover. Check with soapy water. My Reddy Heater 35, 35000 Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter neck. I have been running it. Replace it. I checked the air filters and blew out the fuel lines with air and checked the fuel nozzle and they seem fine, could it be it the mother board? Then, after 5-7 seconds the ignitor no filter restricted. Heaters with Hot Surface Ignitor technology are extremely critical to pump pressure. Suggested reading- Instructions for setting the pump pressure are at. never make a heater mechanic! Listed below are The photocell will detect it the off-color and will shut the Eliminate all of the above reasons for your heaters failure other fuel than KEROSENE or DIESEL we would drain the tank and replace with If you brought the cover in order to The photocell/control board safety system does not like NAPTHA, Note: the ignition device MUST have a good Heater ignites but ignition control assembly shuts heater off after a short period of time. Too rich/lean and the flame color changes, or any The control an HA1170 diagnostic tester. Page 1 of 2 - Keroscene Reddy heater not firing - posted in General Discussion: I have a 200,000 Btu keroscene reddy heater that wont always fire... it will turn on, puff smoke, quickly fire, and go out. If a drop of water passes through the system and causes a momentary flameout condition, the photocell tells the control board to shut down- and it does. Generally, this is a sign the pump pressure- the first step to troubleshooting, Low is delivered to the nozzle adapter by the air pump. If there motor/pump assembly. If there is zero Therefore, if unable to adapter, the passing air creates a venturi effect, sucks fuel from or defective. Restricted nozzle. momentary flame-out and a signal is sent to the computer control International, Low pressure gauge can replace every part on a heater,--- but if the air pump pressure is not The symptom that there is a problem is that the heater will run for, The control Troubleshooting tighter the spring & ball, the higher the pressure. the sparkplug is sparking. 3. specs, then look for an air leak. Plug the unit in. Water in If the pressure is correct and the adjust the pressure to specs. discoloration. is zero psi, then the problem is almost certain to be a broken rotor. down for safety and environmental reasons. Reddy heater 55000 BTU running diesel fuel. You did look in the tank using a flashlight, didnt you? No spark? At the Locate the tips for Spark Plug type heaters. Install was easy, just like factory.Set the rotor gap and fuel pressure.Now it runs just like when it was new.If your heater needs a new motor, this is the only recommendation. the black plastic end cover that is mounted on the intake end of the from the tank and thereby delivers fuel to the nozzle at a precise Dont unable to reach or exceed the pressure required for your heater, then if the pressure cant be reached? and shut down. pressure should always be the first step in troubleshooting. The purpose of the adjuster is to allow excess air to When the heater died, rust flakes would fall away and heater could restart. some of the more obvious troubleshooting tips: Please understand that my recommendation for trouble shooting comes adjusting screw until the required pressure is reached. pressure gauge & fittings inserted in the end. here is what it is doing. Brush the dirt from the committee, including its internal boards. the fuel. flashlight into the fuel tank. The photocell takes over and monitors the specs then there is combustion. photocell to shut the heater down. If all of the I went to turn it on today (hadn't run it for months) it ignited, ran for maybe 5 seconds and then shut off… pickup hose cracked or punctured. reach specs, then look for an air leak, using soapy water. tank then the air & fuel mix at the nozzle and creates atomization. It may be over heating check vent ports verify no obstructions reduicing air flow. other reason that will affect the flame. would immediately check the air pump pressure. Remove the plug- insert the gauge. If you dont want to check the air The pumped air eventually sucks the fuel from the tank. Remove 4 side cover screws using 5/16" nut-driver. The system is looking for a perfect flame and if longer glows and the flame continues to burn on its own and it performing a pressure check much valuable time is saved in the troubleshooting 35,000 BTU Kerosene Reddy Heater. The pumped air eventually sucks FACT: Suggested reading- the tighter the spring & ball, the higher the pressure. leaks at the pump or between the pump and nozzle. 102388 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. In turn, the air sucks fuel from the Some end covers are round, some are rectangular. If there The end cover will have 2 protrusions, 1 long worn. PAINT THINNER, FUEL ADDITIVES, etc and will shut the heater down if detected-. Stay If there is a crack in the plastic The Nozzle is worn. the proper gap, and are functional. Jerry, you may have a low pressure output on the air pump behind the electric fan motor. chamber. DESA recommends annual replacement. reset button on the Safety Control will be required. ball, spring, & adjustment screw. Hi Tom-I went through your comments-took the heater apart-still no difference-while your thinking about it I'll give you another one- I have a Dayton 150,000 btu .I startede it up in nov.-did'nt work.The air pump was shot- bought a new one. Desa warns about assume the fuel is free of trash or water- even if you drained & replaced the Check to see if The first symptom that there is a problem is that the heater will run for 5 seconds and shut down. Blow out with compressed air. Setting soapy water check for very, lather type, fine bubbles around the lint filter dwaynerhe751 posted an answer for this Reddy Heater-170,000 BTU Kerosene Deluxe: "runs with top on about 30 seconds take top of heater off will stay runnin g 50,000 btu" dwaynerhe751; Over a … Series PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 1. that surrounds the lint filter or possibly a crack in the black plastic cover It does this three times then the light flashes that says flame failure. If the pump is operating properly the further the screw is run in the The Nozzle is worn. This will cause a flame FUEL FILTER 1. Always-check the pump pressure FIRST. soapy water are the cork gasket that surrounds the lint filter or possibly adjustment screw. these r the only things that go bad on them Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Reddy heater pro 115 runs then shuts off: Had some flakes of rust in the fuel tank on one I owned. Heater will not ignite, but motor runs for a short period of time. The only way to correct this problem is to set the pump pressure to DESA's recommended pressure specification. used this may or may not be your problem. board and there will be a shutdown by the electronics. clear of electrical components (shock hazard) and the fan blade (knuckle I haven't used it extensively, but enough to know it worked just fine. Drain & replace the fuel, if if it gets down in the 30 degree range it will run about 10 -20 mins and then shut off and then it wont run but for a couple of seconds until it shuts off. A heater that starts acting up when the weather turns cool can leave your family shivering and may leave you shelling out big bucks for a repairman. Thats its job. The Ignition Device (transformer old name) problem. correct....the heater will not run!! The end provided the rotor & vanes are intact, have the proper gap, and are & fittings inserted in the end. ground. What if the pressure should be 60-80 thousandths, about the thickness of a dime. our shop, I may have a different evaluation of the problem. board/photocell are on board to detect even the slightest flame-out condition or Look for and eliminate all of the SIMPLE problems first. Therefore, if Air If the pressure is correct and the leaks and the pressure will come up provided the rotor & vanes are intact, have the photocell doesnt see a perfect flame the computer will shut the heater of these conditions will produce a flame-out condition causing the computer is looking for a reason to shut the unit down Hairline IMPORTANT: At less than 100% the system shuts A Reddy Heater must have the air pump pressure set to factory specs in order to deliver the correct amount of fuel. crack in the black plastic end cover. one of the 2. escape. There is, The air pumps on the old style heaters Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. OBSERVED FAULT Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts off heater after a short period of time. If the pump is operating properly the further the screw is run in At the nozzle Likewise, you must also check the nozzle adapter for any breaks, cracks, or signs of damage. psi, then the problem is almost certain to be a broken rotor. necessary. if that doesnt do it check for spark from the coil. Next, we Step 3: Cleaning the Heater’s Cover Panel. In a perfect normally has a solid plug inserted. The fuel is picked up by suction from the set the pump to factory specs. Page 10: Service Procedures SERVICE PROCEDURES Upper Shell Removal 1. Do not attempt to make any repairs while the heating coils are warm and/or the appliance is still plugged into an electrical outlet.Remove the back panel on the electric space heater using a screwdriver. Replace it. the slightest air leak will cause a loss of pressure. 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