Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU Variable - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Tips on how to fix a Life Smart LS-500-1PC Infrared Heater
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!
12/15/2013 3:09:02 AM •
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I have a propane torpedo reddy heater that ignites when the start button is pushed in, but goes out once I have held it for as long as a minute and a half. What is the problem?
When you light your gas heater, get it lit, hold the button for the
required time, let go of the button and it goes out, you will either
need to replace the gas hold on valve or the thermocouple. I am
assuming that a known good source of gas is hooked to the unit and the
igniter is sparking when depressed. In addition to the igniter sparking,
it also needs to be in the correct location. It should be located just
behind the end of the gas burner about 3/8 ths of an inch and
approximately 1/4 to 5/16 ths of an inch from the burner. If the igniter
is too far forward or backward from where the gas exits the burner the
heater will be hard, if not impossible to light. Adjust the position,
carefully so that you do not break the igniter, with a pair of needle
nose pliers. When properly located you should get a nice big spark with a
bluish tint in the vacinity of the holes where the gas exits the
burner. Make any adjustments with the unit unplugged and the gas turned
off.When you light the heater you need the gas to be turned on,
but if it would lose its flame it needs to shut off automatically. This
is a safety feature to assure that the unit will turn off when any
problems are encountered. The way that the shutoff is
accomplished by Reddy Heat is to use a hold on thermocouple. The heat
from the flame makes the thermocouple output between 18 and 28
millivolts which keeps the gas on. This can be checked with a DMM
(digital voltmeter).
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the thermocouple from the gas valve.
With the DMM set to the lowest millivolt setting place the black lead
to the tip of the thermocouple and the red lead to the outer casing or
ground. Relight the heater and if the thermocouple is good you should
read between 18 and 28 millivolts.In addition some units use a
relay in conjunction with the thermocouple. You will have to determine
if yours does. Remove the bottom base, if there is one, otherwise locate
the relay. With the DMM set to ohms, measure the resistance of the
relay between terminals 4 and 6. With no power you should read infinite,
(open), and with power you should read less than 100 milliohms or a
short. If the unit reads bad, open both ways, replace it.With the
gas valve being held open by the flame the heater will run until the gas
runs out or it is shut off. If the flame goes out the thermocouple
quits outputting power and the relay opens, shutting the unit down.
Repair parts can be purchased at
www.reddyparts.com .
1/26/2013 9:45:45 PM •
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on Jan 26, 2013
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Remington 60 portable forced air heater 60,000 btu
I had the same problem. I took the nozzle head off and blew through it with air. I also blew through the air line, this is the one that goes to motor. It has worked fine ever since.
1/19/2013 6:06:42 PM •
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on Jan 19, 2013
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Service repair centers
Dear HagerJulie21,You will need to tell me what area you are in, and what is wrong with your equipment as so I can forward you to the correct specialist, Or, if you prefer, I can assist in resolving the fault for you.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerelyOuszen
2/8/2012 6:26:21 PM •
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on Feb 08, 2012
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Reddy Heater kerosene 110,000 btu . plup it in,
Just because there is fuel & spark does not necessarily mean there will be combustion. The fuel must be delivered at the correct pressure, the correct volume, and must be delivered as a fog- not a mist.My suggestions:
- set the pump pressure
- be sure the fuel filter is clean
- be sure no air leaks or vacuum leaks
- Desa recommended annual replacement of the nozzle. They wear out. When was the last time yours was changed?
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10/23/2011 5:43:55 PM •
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on Oct 23, 2011
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Ingition will not light
To help you, I will need the correct Model Number of your Reddy Construction Heater.
Please advise and thanks for choosing FixYa.
8/17/2011 2:54:13 AM •
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on Aug 17, 2011
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How can I get a manual?
Here's a link to where you can locate and download the Owners Manual. You will need to have the correct Model Number to do it.
http://www.desatech.com/ Click on Construction Heaters and scroll down, until you find your Model Number.
Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.
6/19/2011 2:36:39 AM •
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on Jun 19, 2011
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Reddy Heater keeps shutting down
check your cad cell. replace this. it is not detecting a flame. replacing the cad cell will fix your problem. when it shuts down it goes into lockout.
1/7/2020 6:56:27 PM •
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on Jan 07, 2020
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I have an older reddy
The flicker and sputter is usually a sign that the unit and more specifically, the fuel nozzle needs cleaning. Anything that would cause restricted air flow, needs to be removed.
In case you have misplaced your Owners Manual, I have included a link to it. You can download and print it for future reference, if you like.
http://www.desatech.com/manuals/Construction%20Heaters/099549-01.pdfHope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know.
4/20/2011 10:22:43 PM •
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on Apr 20, 2011
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