ProTemp PT-125-OFR - Manual (Page 11)

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Heater fires, but shuts down after a
short period of time. 1. Dirty Fuel Filter.
2. Nozzle Dirty.
3. Photocell Dirty.
4. Photocell not installed properly.
5. Photocell Defective .
6. Improper electrical connection
between Circuit Board and Photocell.
7. Cooling Fan is obstructed
1. Clean/replace Fuel Filter (Page 6).
2. Clean/replace Nozzle (Page 7).
3. Clean/replace Photocell (Page 7).
4. Adjust Photocell position.
5. Replace Photocell.
6. Check wiring connections (See
Wiring Diagrams, Page 10).
7. Check to be sure cooling fan is not
obstructed.
Heater will not operate, or motor runs
for short time. 1. No fuel in fuel tank.
2. Corroded Spark Plug or incorrect
plug gap.
3. Dirty Fuel Filter.
4. Dirty Nozzle.
5. Moisture in Fuel/Fuel Tank.
6. Improper electrical connection
between Transformer and Circuit
Board.
7. Transformer Wires not connected to
Spark Plug.
8. Defective Transformer.
1. Fill tank with fresh fuel.
2. Clean/replace Spark Plug (Page 7).
3. Clean/replace Fuel Filter (Page 6).
4. Clean/replace Nozzle (Page 7).
5. Rinse out fuel tank with clean fresh
fuel (Page 7).
6. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See Wiring Diagrams, Page 10).
7. Re-attach Transformer wires to
Spark Plug.
8. Replace Transformer.
Fan does not operate when heater is
plugged in and Power Switch is in the
“ON” position. 1. Broken electrical connection
between Circuit Board and motor.
2. Not enough amps available to power
heater.
1. Inspect all electrical connections on
Wiring Diagrams (Page 10).
2. Use a new extension cord or try
another electrical socket.
Heater does not turn on and the lamp
is not lit. 1. Temperature limit sensor has over-
heated.
2. No electrical power.
3. Fuse break down.
4. Improper electrical connection
between Temperature Limit Sensor
and Circuit Board.
1. Turn Power Knob to “OFF” and allow
heater to cool for 5 minutes. Turn
Power Knob to back to “LO”.
2. Check power cord and extension
cord to insure of proper connection.
Test power supply.
3. Check/replace Fuse.
4. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See Wiring Diagrams, Page 10).
Trouble Shooting Guide
Poor combustion and / or soot
production. 1. Pump Pressure.
2. Poor fuel quality.
1. Be sure pump pressure is adjusted
correctly.
2. Be sure fuel is not old or
contaminated.
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Oil-Fired Radiant Heater User’s Manual
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
Oil-Fired Radiant
Heaters