I'm definitely a novice and feel silly asking this simple question but...do you have to hold down the igniter the whole time you are using it?
1087473
No..it ignites and that is it's job...No holding down necessary. I am very happy with tis item...Ed
1087474
No, there is a lock switch for that. With this design you can click the igniter until the flame catches, then you lock the gas open.
1087475
No. This works like a BBQ, you hold down the igniter until the burder is lit, then let go.
1255992
Haven't used it recently, but I do recall there is a quirk with the pilot light... you have to hold it down for a longer amount of time than you would think. Especially after starting a new tank of gas.Sorry I'm not more clear on this... but it is not anything 'wrong' with it. Maybe you can read more about the pilot light... I recall having to hold it and count to 20. My memory is foggy. Hope someone gives you a better answer!!
1811749
Turn gas control knob 1/4 turn push in on this knob & hold, push in (approx. 1 sec.) on igniter button you will hear the pop (lighting) continue to hold in on the gas control knob for approx. for approx. 20 seconds longer to get a lite then let off this knob & turn it up. ENJOY - this is a beautiful unit!
2087341
The top is suppossed to open automatically when the ignitor button is pressed. However, I have to open mine manually due to improper clearance between the latch that holds the top closed and the cover/top.
1126584
First of all there is a safety switch right below the button, you have to move the switch to the left. The switch will stay in that position, then press the button ( this button is the ignition button ) . If the torch ignites the button will snap back to the right position. Also make sure your torch has fuel in it. I have never had a speck of trouble with mine, it is the best torch I ever owned and I have had several. Jack
1004458
Yes, this is how I use it. During the initial break in you may want to set the clock and timer so you don't have to remember to turn it off after it's burn in period but other than that the timer is not needed.
94600
The instructions are pretty good, once you know what they are talking about. It took me several tries. Be sure to hold DOWN the small button/lip under the button you push. After every try it will pop back up, so every time you have to press it back down, and then push in the bigger ignition button. It almost clicks twice when you push it in. Like, 'push...PUSH further....and then bingo! it lights.' It's a safety feature, just hard to describe. Once you do it, you will understand. I really like the window so you can see that yes, there is fuel in there. (You will be so surprised you'll release the ON button, and the flame will go out, and you'll have to do it again) The instructions are pretty good, once you know what they are talking about. It took me several tries. Be sure to hold DOWN the small button/lip under the button you push. After every try it will pop back up, so every time you have to press it back down, and then push in the bigger ignition button. It almost clicks twice when you push it in. Like, 'push...PUSH further....and then bingo! it lights.' It's a safety feature, just hard to describe. Once you do it, you will understand. I really like the window so you can see that yes, there is fuel in there. (You will be so surprised you'll... » Read More The instructions are pretty good, once you know what they are talking about. It took me several tries. Be sure to hold DOWN the small button/lip under the button you push. After every try it will pop back up, so every time you have to press it back down, and then push in the bigger ignition button. It almost clicks twice when you push it in. Like, 'push...PUSH further....and then bingo! it lights.' It's a safety feature, just hard to describe. Once you do it, you will understand. I really like the window so you can see that yes, there is fuel in there. (You will be so surprised you'll release the ON button, and the flame will go out, and you'll have to do it again) « Show Less
1541704
no you have to hold it down. But you can turn the heat to low which is fairly cool to me.
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
244074
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.
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.
19560
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.
1186840
hold the lighter to the wick for a short time. there is no flame nor is there a red glow. it will start warming up fairly quickly. if it doesn't, make sure you filled it enough and then hold a lighter under the wick longer. Also put the top back on so you can feel if it is heating up.
2015576
Yes, push the button lighted let go and do your job, perfect best propane torch I've ever had. Worth every penny.
1126587
Does it do anything at all? Did you slide down the safety? Do you hear the click or hear gas coming out when you hold the button down? Are you positive you filled it properly? If its full and the button depresses (safety disengaged) but no gas comes out when you hold the button, you probably have a gas flow problem. If the button depresses and you don't hear the click of the spark... you probably have an issue with the ignition. Just be sure you're using it right before you decide its actually a bad unit. If its full and sparks properly... maybe also check the flow adjustment on the side to make sure its turned up enough.
2221491
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.
28705
No - the instructions will explain how easy it is. There is a switch to slide and the flame will stay on.