20 Most Recent Desa International Reddy Heater® RHER70CT Questions & Answers

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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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You can go to www.desaparts.com to find a manual or www.desatech.com

The problem could be what you suspect or it could simply be an air pump adjustment situation. Instruction for setting the pressure and replacement parts can be found at www.reddyparts.com.

The photo eye shuts the unit down if the burner does not burn correctly on startup, ie.if the eye does not see light prior to tiiming out. I would say since it is shutting down, it is working OK. While you say there is plenty of fuel, you do not know if there is the correct ratio of air to fuel. The most common problem on these heaters is the mix. I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4124129-yearly_maintenance_reddy_heaters which explains exactly what you need to do to correct this and where to get the parts to do it. Let me know if you need anymore help.

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If it's a direct spark ignition type heater maybe that's how it's designed to.work .When called for heat pilot open allowing gas then ignitor spark and ignite the pilot then gas valve open and allow gas through burner then unit fires off .
Once temp is met pilot valve closes and pilot out .

Try cleaning the gas tube with a pipe cleaner and insure the flame is in contact with the thermo coupling.

I have same model, went to all parts.com and ordered pilot assembly for 105$ , has all in one kit. Part # 108084-02 easy instal Good luck