Reddy R50 the heater puts out strong fumes

Generally, if the heater puffs fumes at start up it is because there is not instantaneous combustion.
What causes this?

1. Worn nozzle
2. Incorrect (click for instructions) air pump pressure
   
3. Spark plug carboned
4. fuel filter restricted
5. Air leak or vac leak between the pump and the nozzle

Generally speaking, if the fuel is being delivered as a FOG not a SPRAY, and the spark is strong and properly oriented there will be immediate combustion at start-up.

Hi,

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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Hi,

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

heatman101

Hi,
Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot aTorpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment
heatman101

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

Not familiar with the R100B unit. Is it kerosene, propane or something else. Anytime a combustible heater gives off fumes it is not burning the fuel completely. This could be clogged filters, wrong fuel ratio or something else. Send me more info and I will try to solve your problem.

hardrocko

WITH PROPANE THEY NEED CLEAN AIR, I HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHEN I USE THEM IN A CRAWL SPACE, TRY TO PUT IT SOME PLACE WHERE IT CAN GET CLEAN AIR, GOOD LUCK PLEASE LEAVE FEED BACK IF THIS WORKS

It sounds like you need to increase the air mixture. there is an adjustment screw in the back next to the foam filter (which you can get a new one at Ace Hardware). Dial the screw in 1/4 turn at a time until the nose cone turns about 90% red/orange and you should notice a great reduction in the fumes and a greater heat output.

the unit is working exactly as designed , the system is noticing that the unit has not fired so it shuts down so there is not a lot of unburnt fuel everywhere.
try to find out why the unit is not igniting . is the igniter sparking continually

www.reddyparts.com has instructions for setting the pump pressure.