If the igniter breaks/stop working, can I fire the torch up the old fashion way? Like the ones without trigger start?
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I just went out in the garage and tried it with a spark striker and yes it lights fine. Could use a lighter or match as well. Just hold the button down like normal.
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Technically yes but I would advice against it. But if you must I would suggest a using the same striker uses for bigger torches
1424474
Yes, no problem. If you use the torch in a confined space, the heat will back up the pipe and melt the insulation off the igniter wire. If you had it less than a year, they will replace it. The instructions also say to take the torch off the bottle when not in use.
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I've only had mine awhile but I learned if you turn it to pilot, hold it down for 5 seconds then push the ignitor, it lights.
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It has been over a year since I ran the heater, so I am not positive. I recall that you can light it with a match or its own igniter anytime because it does not have a connection to an electrical plug. -Ben
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you would be able to manually light the burners with a match/lighter, but the oven would not work, nor would the electric ignitor
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No!!! You have to push the time you want the circuit closed, ie a bath fan run time. A fireplace igniter switch is a momentary switch and would requite a special timer if available???
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Hi Joe--Naw, it doesn't appear that you can. It is possible to light the burners with a match if the electronic igniters were to fail, but the range must still be receiving power. When I trip the circuit breaker at the fuse box and try to light the burners by hand, I can't. There must be some kind of annoying "safety" feature that shuts off the gas to the burners if the unit loses electrical power--Chris
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The controller sends voltage to the igniter which is more or less the same thing as a heating element, it glows and ignites the gas when the controller supplies it. After lighting the gas, it is shut off and remains off until the next time the furnace is called for by the thermostat. IF you suspect a bad igniter, remove it and inspect for visible crack or burned mark on the element. You can also use an ohm meter to check for resistance. No reading, it is open.
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After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a couple years but untill then, it works fine but I have to light it manually as above. After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a... » Read More After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a couple years but untill then, it works fine but I have to light it manually as above. « Show Less
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My fire started is half worn out and it's still in one piece and works perfectly fine. Just make sure you don't use one side or just the middle, strike it evenly around all side, top and bottom to not create any weak or thin areas and you should be fine.
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to your question: Yes, it can be easily lit with stick type matches or a Grill type lighter. Somtimes the igniters crap out and its just as easy. Nice little heater-have 2 of them. Very efficient.
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Yes, just put the lid back on until the flame goes out. As long as there is fuel in the can you can light it again.
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The one I have does not have an ignitor. There is a pilot light between the cannister and the grill that you light.
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It's very simple just add some butane fuel( I like to use the brand ronsen) once u have added the fuel just pull the hammer back and lighter will ignite at first it might not spark so u might had to click it a few times or use a match or another Lighter to ignite the dusk after that it will work great AMD it also has a flash light on It as well. Both work great just make sure u add the right amount of feu, and do nt over fill!!
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not sure why your unit doesn't fire...have you checked the igniter? Mine only refused fire once because I wasn't releasing the igniter correctly...I used a long nosed gas grill lighter that day...then I figured out to push and release the igniter correctly and have not had any problems since Really do like this gas grill!!
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Not preloaded. I would look to a different torch if I were you. I went threw two in a month cause the gas didn't flow properly in the first one. Then the ignitor gave out of the second.
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yes, very easy. 1) turn on, 2)place lighter on top grill. this will ignite it and if it is too bright out, you can feel the heat if you do not see the glow. hope this helps.
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I have brushed the burner unit and part of it does lite up, but not the whole thing. Yes, I can get most of it lit up with a match, but not all. How often does one need to change the igniter? I've already changed it once.