

| Subject: | Re: propex heater problems |
| From: | Varotto Hugo |
| Date: | Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:09:23 -0800 |
Joyce, I just finished fixing my Propex installation, couple of things to check. 1 - you don't mention which Propex heater you have (there're several models), but I'll assume is the HS2000 (blue one, same as mine) 2 - now, make sure the dial is at its lowest setting, set up the switch to the flame picture (the other setting will only make the fan run constantly, in ventilation mode) 3 - the Propex will now start a "purge" mode, in which the fan will run for 10-15 seconds, at this point usually the red and green light in the thermostat are ON. 4 - after the "purge" is finished, the Propex will attempt to ignite the propane (you should be able to hear a difference in sound, a couple of clicks and a noise like a furnace starting). 4 - if a failure happens, look at the red light in the thermostat. There should be a series of flashes, count them and report back. I had two different problems (at different times) with my Propex: - the first one indicated with a 5-flash error code that I was having an air intake problem (which I solved blowing air with an air compressor in the air intake underneath the van). - the second problem took longer, I had a 2 flash error which indicated a propane issue. I had to adjust the pressure in the regulator (had to build a manometer to measure it). Try to re-run the Propex again, and see what error codes it display. And I agree with Loren, Karl is your best resource concerning Propex issues. Regards, Hugo (who feels very proud of having disconnected/dismantled/reassembled the propane installation while adjusting the regulator pressure and even happier that the Propex worked correctly thereafter with no leaks whatsoever) >> >> > Nope. I did just as you said. No matter where the dial is, the fan stays > on for ten seconds if I switch it to the left. If I turn the dial to the > little lines, turn the switch left, and then rotate the dial to the big > lines, the lights do not turn green, and the fan goes off after ten > seconds. > > It's 40 in the van now, which isn't really that cold, but I'd think the heat > would go on at 40, woudln't it? Or does it only work at lower > temperatures? > > I do have propane in the tank! > > > Joy >
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