20 Most Recent Reddy Heater Tools 60,000 Btu Portable Kerosene Forced-Air Heater - R60A Questions & Answers

A couple of things come to mind:

Restricted air flow. Check heater inlet and outlet. Remove any obstructions.

If the heater has been used in a dusty environment, it may simply need a thorough cleaning.

Inadequate propane supply. Make sure there's enough gas in the tank to facilitate combustion.

If the tank is full, turn of the tank valve and disconnect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose. Turn the tank valve on very, very slowly, until it's fully open and try relighting and operation of the heater.

If you have misplaced your Owners Manual, you can find it at www.deastech.com

Hope this helps to solve your problem.

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

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Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

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Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

Yes the control boards do fail quite often.The way they are designed they control basically everything.The first thing I would do is to make sure that you have power into the board and out of it,Check on the board to see if there is a low amp auto type plug in fuse in the board itself.These fuses typically will only be 3-5 anp so check to make sure it is good.
If you have a volt meter you can trace the wiring from your ignitor to the board and have the heater calling for heat,that way you can see if you are getting power out of the board ,Also trace power into unit to make sure you have power coming in,Check for a flame rollout switch as most are resetable.I hope this helps you some. Thank you.

you have a heat sensitive "high-Limit" thermostat or thermocouple or possibly a flame sensor eye that senses the flame on the burner tube that is wired in series with the pump and ignition system and its opening up the circuit and shutting the system down as though its too hot even though its not over heated or doesn't detect the flame after a certain period of time due to a weak or dirty soot coated eye on the sensor

Here is the owners manual:
http://shoppingcart.msservicecompany.com/msservice_net/product_files/113282-01D/113282-01D.pdf

Here is a service manual:
http://www.desaparts.com/service_manuals.html

If you have other questions you can call our service department at 1-877-475-5660

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M Cramer

www.allpartsinc.com

You only adjust the one with the hole in the center. The other one is where you install an air pressure guage (0-15psi). The pressure setting is listed on the label of the heater (somewhere between 3-6 psi depending on the heater. All this is doing is controlling the air pressure/flow to the eductor that draws fuel out of the tank. Let me know if your label is wore off and don't forget to rate the answer and leave testimonial.

More than likely either the photocell is going bad.... or your flame is not strong enough... if the nose of your heater barely glows orange then your heater is not burning hot enough... if your heaters nose has a healthy orange glow then your photo cell is going bad and needs to be replaced OR if your heater has a circut board then you could possibly have a bad relay or a bad board.... if the nose of the heater barely has a glow to it while it is running then try turning your pump pressure up... there is an adjustment screw in the plastic cover of your pump which is on the back of the electric motor... it takes a straight screw driver head to adjust..... if that screw is all the way in and your heater is still barely burning then you need to tear the pump apart and clean the wheel and the 4 reeds that go in the weel.... tear off the plastic pump cover that houses your filters.... then take the metal face plate off that is behind the plastic cover (usually 6 screws) now your wheel should be exposed.... those 4 little reeds should FREELY slide in and out of the slot... if they dont.... then take them out of the wheel and take a scratch pad and clean both the reeds and the slots on the wheel they go in until they freely slide up and down... hope this helps

does it have a piezio igniter? maybe it is not working

your heaters sensor might be broken so that it cant reat the temprature, making it belive that its romm temprature and heat is not needed. easy fix if you know how to replace the sensor.

Here are some possible causes and solutions: Insufficient fuel supply: If the fuel supply is not sufficient, the heater may shut off. Check the fuel tank and make sure it is full. If the fuel tank is full, check the fuel line for any blockages or leaks. If you find any issues, repair or replace the fuel line. Dirty fuel filter: A dirty fuel filter can cause the heater to shut off. Check the fuel filter and clean or replace it if necessary. Faulty photocell: The photocell is responsible for detecting the flame. If the photocell is dirty or faulty, the heater may shut off. Clean the photocell with a soft cloth and check if the heater works properly. If the problem persists, replace the photocell. Defective motor: If the motor is defective, the heater may shut off. Check the motor and replace it if necessary. Broken ignition system: If the ignition system is broken, the heater may shut off. Check the ignition system and replace it if necessary. As you have covered some other possibilities, if the above doesn't offer relief, you may have to consult a professional technician or contact the manufacturer.

Yes Don, 3 to 4 thousandths of an inch is correct. http://www.bealsmotor.com/Desa%20Hot%20Surface%20Manual.pdf

Based on the information provided, it sounds like you have done a thorough job of troubleshooting and replacing various components of the heater. Since you are unable to get more than 2 psi out of the pump, and the pressure adjustment screw is maxed out and does not seem to change the pressure, the next step would be to check for air leaks. One way to do this is to use a soapy water solution to check for bubbles around the pump and other areas where the air lines are connected. If a leak is found, it should be repaired or replaced. Additionally, it's also worth checking the condition of the pump diaphragm and reed valves to see if they are worn or damaged. If they are, they will need to be replaced. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to consider replacing the entire pump.

Question edited for maker name. Troubleshooting videos https://www.google.com/search?q=reddy+heater+170t+will+not+start ..

dry bearings or bushings going bad

here is link to video, that will help you. If photo cell does not see the flame unit will not work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEVoUIfJraM

Sounds like the new photocell is bad or you don't have the right one

if smells like gas dont use and check for leak