kero heat ctn110 won't ignite
350212
That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have... » Read More That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. « Show Less
350213
make sure you have good batteries make sure the batteries are in properly I had a little problem with mine not like me every time I open the cage took off the heating element look where the igniter wasI took the little piece of metal it's next to the ignitor bend it out a little and then it worked perfectly
1115905
I've never had a problem with mine. It is entirely possible the mantle is alite but it will not flame or may not even glow. The technology used in manufacturing the mantle is quite unique,mthere is no flame involved. The mantle might flame at first after lighting it, let it flame for a few second then blow it out. Replace the lid, if it lights the case of the unit will be warm. My zippo hand warmer is great, it stays warm all day.
19561
Make sure you hold it down for a minute before you release it, so it will heat up the element. If that isn't it, I have no idea. May be defective.
1318620
Haven't tried it, but I'm sure that if you were to use a bbq type igniter it should be easy. I would put the flame of the igniter down by where the units igniter would spark, then turn on the gas (middle burner). Should light right up.
1961473
I don't know, why doesn't it fire? Did you insert the ignitor and plug into the engine? Did you then attach the two cables for the firing remote, insert the plug in the remote....hold down the plug for the light to come on and press the fire button?
1811752
I've found that the gas dial is touchy. If you turn it to the start position, most of the time on the first few tries it doesn't produce any gas through the burner. Try turning it while pushing in, and then turn all the way on and then off. The next turn to the start position should produce gas and you can start it with a long match or the igniter. That worked for mine, anyway...Good luck!
1811754
Turn the gas on to the first stop. Listen for gas flow from the burner and count out 15 sec. Then hit the ignighter. You should hear the click from the burner area and it will light. Is not, let gass vent for 5 min then sweep glass / rocks away from ignighter area and check that it is sparking. If it is repeat above. The gass need to build up just a little to ignight, so do not have your face over the burner area. Also watch out the first time you heat it up as the will crack along faults as it heats up.
506967
Main flame stops when set temperature is reached. Pilot light is on always. P.S. I also have the blue flame model and it seems to use more gas then my old catalytic model did. My btu's increased by 1/3. Both of mine are 30,000 btu without blowers
850221
I have now gone through three of these because of the same error message. I use mine for roasting on the BBQ, and my understanding is that the cord is fried because the heat from the direct flame is too intense. I have a friend who's been using the same unit for years, but only uses it in the oven where there's no direct flame. I hate to tell you this, but your unit is caput. You can contact Oneida and get a replacement cord, but my experience with them is that their customer service is nil. There are thermometers out there that can be used on the grill. This isn't one of them. Believe me, I speak from experience. I have now gone through three of these because of the same error message. I use mine for roasting on the BBQ, and my understanding is that the cord is fried because the heat from the direct flame is too intense. I have a friend who's been using the same unit for years, but only uses it in the oven where there's no direct flame. I hate to tell you this, but your unit is caput. You can contact Oneida and get a replacement cord, but my experience with them is that their customer service is nil. There are thermometers out there that can be used on the grill. This isn't one of them. Believe me,... » Read More I have now gone through three of these because of the same error message. I use mine for roasting on the BBQ, and my understanding is that the cord is fried because the heat from the direct flame is too intense. I have a friend who's been using the same unit for years, but only uses it in the oven where there's no direct flame. I hate to tell you this, but your unit is caput. You can contact Oneida and get a replacement cord, but my experience with them is that their customer service is nil. There are thermometers out there that can be used on the grill. This isn't one of them. Believe me, I speak from experience. « Show Less
770137
You didn't buy it from me, but perhaps on my recommendation. My igniter has been fine, but if you look at others reviews suggest many have igniter issues like yours. Just like them, you can use a lighter, following the manufacturer's instructions.
1789714
I have this same unit, and I just did this test. I turned it on with a medium blue flame, tilted it 45 degrees, and ran it for two minutes. No problems at all. It worked fine.
1996015
Make sure you have a full propane bottle properly connected and that the black knob is turned all the way to the "+" side. I've had some issues lighting it outside if it's windy. So sometimes I'll get inside the garage or next to a wall to block the wind. If you are trying outside on windy days, that might be your problem. Also, there's no visible flame, so you might not know it's on until you wait several minutes and see if it's hot (very carefully), the wire shield will get very hot.
1706712
Requires electricity to spark the flame other then this , it not running it, but I am just a consumer
1838554
needs 110v power to ignite burner and to run remote temperature control keypad
1958667
There is no need to use a lighter. The ring is NOT meant to ignite the heater!This heater ignites when you turn the temp / gas valve ALL THE WAY open. It will click then.Ignore the ring on the side of the heater. I have never used it at all! (I believe it is some kind of primer, but it is entirely unneccecery. Turn the heat knob all the way up and keep clicking that until it lights. If you wait about half a second while it is on high before clikcing the igniter (by turning it farther) it should light instantly. Don't leave it on without igniting it of course, it will puff and flame up when it does ignite if you do. There is no need to use a lighter. The ring is NOT meant to ignite the heater!This heater ignites when you turn the temp / gas valve ALL THE WAY open. It will click then.Ignore the ring on the side of the heater. I have never used it at all! (I believe it is some kind of primer, but it is entirely unneccecery. Turn the heat knob all the way up and keep clicking that until it lights. If you wait about half a second while it is on high before clikcing the igniter (by turning it farther) it should light instantly. Don't leave it on without igniting it of course, it will puff and... » Read More There is no need to use a lighter. The ring is NOT meant to ignite the heater!This heater ignites when you turn the temp / gas valve ALL THE WAY open. It will click then.Ignore the ring on the side of the heater. I have never used it at all! (I believe it is some kind of primer, but it is entirely unneccecery. Turn the heat knob all the way up and keep clicking that until it lights. If you wait about half a second while it is on high before clikcing the igniter (by turning it farther) it should light instantly. Don't leave it on without igniting it of course, it will puff and flame up when it does ignite if you do. « Show Less
1505196
Unfortunately I don't have a good solution. My fire pit came with a defective igniter and so I resorted to using a $1.00 Walmart igniter. I hold the switch in for about 20 seconds and the burner stays lite.
1761720
I've had no problems at all with mine. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Does gas flow and just not ignite by pushing the igniter? If so, you can use a match or lighter to get it going. (2) Do you smell gas under the unit, but not in the fire box? Check to see that the nozzles are inserted into the venturi ports--also, make sure they are JUST inserted--air has to mix in where the side openings are. (3) Do you not smell any gas? Make use that the tank is full and that the screw in is all the way in and then that the gas valve is fully open. Those are the only things that come to mind.