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150,000btu Dayton htr (torpedo) lights, runs10 min fine, then shuts off

Dayton htr (kerosene) runs fine at first. After 10 min, it shuts off. Pushing the re-set button re-starts it for another few minutes. Have tried installing a new board, cleaning photo cell, etc. and it still does it. Just want it to run continuously.

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Make sure fuel tank is vented. Try keeping fuel cap loose and see if it stays running

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The heater runs good but don,t seem to run clean.
will start to make eyes water

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Check for proper pump pressure. Restricted fuel flow. Proper venting of fuel cap.

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