TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Slight smoke or odor during ini- | 1. Residues from manufacturing | 1. Problem will stop after a few |
tial operation | processes | hours of operation |
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Fireplace produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI po-
noise when burner is lit | sition when burner is cold |
2. | Air in gas line |
3. | Air passageways on fireplace |
| blocked |
4. | Dirty or partially clogged |
| burner orifice |
1.Turn control knob to LO po- sition and let warm up for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is re- moved from line. Have gas line checked by local propane/LP gas company
3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see pages 9 through 12)
4.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or replace burner orifice
White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from fur- niture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue
1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products
Fireplace produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off
1.Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1.This is common with most fire- places. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person
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