Cleaning Instructions for Burner, Pilot Assembly, and Emitter Screen Series: 220000 - 450000
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Tools Required for Assembly: 10 mm open end wrench Socket extension # 2 Phillips screw driver 12 mm open end wrench Pliers 9/16” open end wrench Compressed air – canned or compressor with a hose 5/8” open end wrench Soft bristle brush Brass brush Heavy-duty pipe cleaners 11/16” open end wrench Non-abrasive Scouring Pad Rubber gloves Leak test solution: 1 part liquid soap and 3 parts water 9/16” socket and ratchet 1.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 1 – 6 1. For assistance call 1.800.762.1142 toll free. Please have your owner’s manual and model number available for reference. For Easiest Assembly: • To avoid losing any small components or hardware, assemble your product on a level surface that does not have cracks or openings. • Clear an area large enough to layout all components and hardware and that is soft to not scratch or damage any surface finishes.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 7 Remove emitter from emitter bottom by removing the 9/16” nut and flat washer from inside cone.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 8 Remove the three bolts which secure the emitter to the emitter bottom.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 9 Carefully separate the emitter from the emitter bottom. Note: Use caution not to loosen the burner stud spacer when separating.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 10 Clean the carbon build-up off the inside of the emitter bottom with a non-abrasive scouring pad or bottle brush. Clean the outside of the emitter bottom with the scouring pad. DANGER: Never use any flammable solutions or material to clean heater or heater parts. Use only a mild soap and water solution. Do not to soak the valve.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 11 Use a bottle brush to clean the inside of the emitter.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 12 Blow out any excess soot with an air hose or a can of compressed air.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 13 To remove the burner, hold the burner supply tube nut in place with an # 10 mm open-end wrench to prevent it from moving. At the same time, using another # 12 mm open-end wrench unscrew the burner nut from the burner. With the nut loose, lift the burner out of the valve housing. Use care not to damage the supply tube or any of the wires for the thermal-couple.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 14 To remove the burner supply tube, unscrew the brass nut which attaches the burner supply tube to the burner bracket. Be careful not to damage the burner.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 15 Insert bottle brush into venturi tube and give a couple of twists. This will clear any debris or spider webs from the venturi tube.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 16 Insert a heavy-duty pipe cleaner into each burner port to clean them. Use a non-abrasive scouring pad to clean the outside of the burner.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 17 Using an air hose or can of compressed air to blow any excess soot from the burner ports and the venturi tube.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 18 Use a brush or compressed air to clean the burner orifice. Use care not to enlarge the burner orifice.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 19 Remove the copper pilot supply tube with a #10 mm open-end wrench and a #12 mm open-end wrench on the orifice nut. With the pilot tube loose, remove pilot tube. Do not kink the copper tube.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 20 With pilot tube disconnected remove the 2 screws, which secure the pilot to the bracket.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 21 With the pilot loose, remove the pilot orifice. This is done by securing the black hex tube with a #10mm open-end wrench to prevent it from moving while using a #12mm open-end wrench to remove the brass piece just below the black hex piece. (This is your pilot orifice.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 22 Pilot orifice removed.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 23 Use a pipe cleaner to clean both the inside and outside of the pilot orifice.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 24 With a brush, lightly clean the top of the pilot orifice. Use care not to enlarge the orifice hole.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 25 Use a heavy-duty pipe cleaner to clean the bottom of the black hex tube on the pilot assembly. Make sure to extend the pipe cleaner past the silver hood.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 26 1. Clean the port at the side of the pilot hood with a heavy-duty pipe cleaner. 2. Blow out any excess soot or debris with an air hose or a can of compressed air.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 27 – 28 27. To reassemble, follow these instructions in reverse and reassemble all parts to the heater in order. 28. Install LP gas tank per “Installing LP Gas Tank” instructions in owner’s manual. 29. Connect LP gas tank per “Connect LP Gas Tank” instructions in owner’s manual. DANGER WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY: If you smell gas 1. Shut off gas to appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid. 4.
For assistance call: 1.800.762.1142 Step 29 – 30 Check burner connections: 1. Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections are securely fastened to the burner and the tank. 2. If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the connection between the venturi tube and orifice. Make sure the venturi tube fits over the orifice.
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