force10 propane heater

3ringmike · 01-11-2008, 15:03

has anyone had any problems keeping their force 10 heater working properly? mine is hard to keep working properly. it will not go to high and spits and sputters. thanks

01-11-2008, 17:04

The only two issues I have ever had with these are they use allot of propane, and I had the thermal couple fail. Easy part to replace.

bob and sharon · 01-11-2008, 18:35

3ringmike - I've installed several of these units in the boatyard and we have one in our Newport 33. My suspicions: check the pressure in your gas line, it's possible that your LP regulator just isn't keeping up with the demand from the heater. As Kai Nui mentioned, these units can consume alot of fuel, (about 1lb every hour) but they heat like the dickens! I believe the line pressure should be .5psi while the heater is in operation. I'm assuming that your gas line IS the required 3/8" ID. Then there's the remote possibility that you may have contamination in your tank, lines and/or the heater valve. Have you tried running the heater from a different tank? These are good little heaters, especially since they don't use electricity or make soot and smoke!
Good luck! Bob

GordMay · 02-11-2008, 01:08

The Force 10 “Cozy Cabin” Propane Heaters are now manufactured by SIG Marine.

Their Owner’s Manual has excellent trouble-shooting instructions.
Goto:
http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sig...ropman2007.pdf

See also the SIG Marine:

Direct Vent Propane Heaters:
http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/SIGP9000man2007.pdf

Diesel Heaters:
http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sig...rodman2007.pdf

Solid Fuel Heaters:
http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sigCCSFMAN2007.pdf

SIG MARINE PRODUCTS
#407-204 Cayer Street
Coquitlam, BC Canada V3K 5B1
Tel: (604) 525-6444
Fax: (604) 525-6417
Toll Free: 1-800 - 659-9768
E-mail: info@sigmarine.com

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01-11-2008, 17:04	#2
Kai Nui Guest Posts: n/a	The only two issues I have ever had with these are they use allot of propane, and I had the thermal couple fail. Easy part to replace.

01-11-2008, 18:35	#3
bob and sharon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Townsend, WA Boat: Union Polaris 36 Posts: 31	3ringmike - I've installed several of these units in the boatyard and we have one in our Newport 33. My suspicions: check the pressure in your gas line, it's possible that your LP regulator just isn't keeping up with the demand from the heater. As Kai Nui mentioned, these units can consume alot of fuel, (about 1lb every hour) but they heat like the dickens! I believe the line pressure should be .5psi while the heater is in operation. I'm assuming that your gas line IS the required 3/8" ID. Then there's the remote possibility that you may have contamination in your tank, lines and/or the heater valve. Have you tried running the heater from a different tank? These are good little heaters, especially since they don't use electricity or make soot and smoke! Good luck! Bob

02-11-2008, 01:08	#4
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,524 Images: 232	The Force 10 “Cozy Cabin” Propane Heaters are now manufactured by SIG Marine. Their Owner’s Manual has excellent trouble-shooting instructions. Goto: http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sig...ropman2007.pdf See also the SIG Marine: Direct Vent Propane Heaters: http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/SIGP9000man2007.pdf Diesel Heaters: http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sig...rodman2007.pdf Solid Fuel Heaters: http://www.sigmarine.com/manuals/sigCCSFMAN2007.pdf SIG MARINE PRODUCTS #407-204 Cayer Street Coquitlam, BC Canada V3K 5B1 Tel: (604) 525-6444 Fax: (604) 525-6417 Toll Free: 1-800 - 659-9768 E-mail: info@sigmarine.com __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"