|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
Tool
will not Fire |
Trigger
not depressed fully |
Depress
trigger all the way until igniter
fires with a click |
|
|
Trigger
activated too quickly |
Squeeze
trigger slowly to make sure mixture
has entered combustor before firing. |
|
|
Pressure
too low |
Check
regulator and make sure the PSI
reading is at least 15. Anything
below 15 PSI will damage the heat
gun |
|
|
Trigger
not fully released |
Release
both the safety and the trigger to
make sure the igniter is reset |
|
|
Spark
plug gap to small/big |
Open the
spark plug gap to 3mm (about the
same thickness as a nickel). |
|
|
Defective igniter or connections |
Disconnect from fuel source and
check for a spark or return for
service |
|
|
No click
from trigger |
Replace
trigger. It is a good idea at this
time to replace all o-rings. |
|
|
Gas
timing screw needs adjustment |
With the
gas on, turn the #16 screw clockwise
until the gas begins to flow. Then
back off the screw until the gas
stops even when light pressure is
exerted on the trigger without
actuating the safety. (This
suggestion is recommended for
authorized service technicians
only). |
|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
Combustor turns red (insufficient
air flow).
Under normal conditions the inner
tip of the combustor will turn red.
However, if more then 1” of the
combustor turns red, then trouble is
indicated.
The outer shell of the combustor
should not turn red. |
Wrong
fuel |
Make
sure you have a vapor withdrawal
propane tank (similar to a BBQ grill
tank).
Do not use liquid propane tanks
(similar to fork truck tanks).
Propane and natural gas are the only
approved fuels for use with the heat
tools. |
|
|
Tank has
ice build up or the tank pressure is
below 15 PSI |
Propane
is low so change the tank. Change
tank to allow iced tank to thaw. |
|
|
Excess
flow check valve not open |
Open
tank valve and wait 10 to 30
seconds. You should hear a faint
click in the POL when ready. This
allows the hose to pressurize
properly before using the heat tool. |
|
|
Clogged
orifice or filter |
Remove
items and clean with compressed air
or replace. |
|
|
Clogged
hose |
Blow out
with air or replace |
|
|
Clogged
fuel line |
Blow out
or replace |
|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
Large
flame (fuel flow) |
Leak in
orifice assembly |
Tighten
orifice in holder or replace. |
|
|
Wrong
pressure |
Make
sure pressure gauge is between 15-30
PSI (factory preset to 22 PSI). |
|
|
Clog |
Clear
the hose, fuel line, valve and
filter of debris. |
|
|
Worn
o-rings |
Replace
all o-rings. |
|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
Tool
shuts off after short burst of
ignition |
Excess
flow check valve not open |
Open
tank valve and wait 10 to 30
seconds. You should hear a faint
click on the POL when ready. This
allows the hose to pressurize
properly before using the heat tool. |
|
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
|
When the
trigger is released the tool
continues to fire or gas continues
to leak. |
Worn
valve |
998-
replace valve
975- replace or rebuild valve |
