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It sounds like either the photocell or control board is defective and you aren't going to like the solution. There is not much way to troubleshoot the electronic components without DESA's HA1170 diagnostic tool. The new style heaters are akin to the new style cars- Put the new part on and see if it fixes the problem.

But, don't rule out that you have a slight air pump adjustment problem, which is causing the flame to be off-color, which will cause the photocell to shut the heater down. By quickly grounding the photocell terminals, you are merely tricking the system

It might need internal cleaning.. or may be there is power supply problem..

Motor should have the rating on the motor TAG if it is a run capacitor

If this is one of those liquid fuel heaters, change the nozzle, the filter, and clean the pump strainer. Bleed the air out of the fuel line by opening the small nipple (in the fuel line on the side of the pump) while attempting to start it until the fuel comes out clear and not sudsy, then close the nipple if the appliance had run out of fuel prior to you attempting to start it There's no spark plug in it, but a 10,000 volt ignitor.

The above fix is NOT for a Life Smart LC-500-1PC.. this is Life Smart LC-500-1PC. http://lifesmartproducts.com/current-products/infrared-heaters/52-2011-products/332-ls-500-1pc.htmlSounds like the thermostat is out. Order one, and hope it comes with a repair manual!

the mr heart in that size is set at 8.0 to 8.5

your pic is a propane heater but model # a kero heater any way check lines to the air and fuel for cracking filters have to be clean in the heater and foam on the out not sure what the pressure is for that model but findable table on the ready heater look up get the old fuel out and new in good luck ready was the best

not a chance lol customer tried and blew the board plus ready heater is out of bis bt parts a readily avalible

pressure should b at 6 to 6.5 clean nozzle check for cracks in air ling and fuel make sure both filters r clean and the flame sensor is clean good luck

r your fingers in the pump the wrong way there not square and have to b in right or they don't spin don't force good luck

wile red button is pushed no flame or turns off when the button is released the flame dies ? if no flame tank is too small or spark isn't in far enough to catch gas . if flame is present with button down then the over heat switch on the in line thermal coupler could b bad u can check the over heat switch with a jumper between the two wires and if it stays lit you got it if it goes out then its the thermal coupler that's bad

Your search process and instructions process need a lot of work. This is a polite way of saying " " I'm just too polite to say this.

Sounds like the button is bad. Try replacing it

Amazon and Ebay has them. $35 on Amazon. I found one on Ebay for $25 with free shipping

air restriction or blockage

spamcatcher1,

All these type heaters (Reddy, All Pro and Master heat) were made by DESA international.

I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4124129-yearly_maintenance_reddy_heaters which explains this common problem, where to get the repair parts and how to do the repair.

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hardrocko

Sounds like you have a bad gas hold on valve. I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4258201-fix_gas_reddy_heaters_will_not_continue which explains the problem, how to fix it and where to get the parts. Let me know if you need more help.

Thanks for using FixYa and for the generous rating.

hardrocko

Replace the regulator

go to auto parts store they have apoxy patch just for patching fuel tanks.. its a special patch material.. not to exspecive.. i have used it many times..

Change the CAD flame sensor, it's a $3 part and they are all the same, just the mounting is different. Put it on your mount and sould be fine.