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TROUBLE- SHOOTING

Continued

 

OBSERVED

POSSIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner does not light

1.

Burner orifice is

1.

Clean burner orifice (see

 

 

after ODS/pilot is lit

 

clogged

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 20) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

 

 

2.

Burner orifice diameter

2.

Replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

is too small

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Inlet gas pressure is

3.

Contact local natural gas

 

 

 

 

too low

 

company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition of

1.

Manifold pressure is

1.

Contact local natural gas

 

 

burner

 

too low

 

company

 

 

 

2.

Burner orifice is

2.

Clean burner orifice (see

 

 

 

 

clogged

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 20) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring

1.

Burner orifice is

1.

Clean burner orifice (see

 

 

during combustion

 

clogged or damaged

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 20) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

 

 

2.

Burner damaged

2.

Replace burner

 

 

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow flame during

1. Not enough air

1.

Check burner for dirt

 

 

burner combustion

 

 

 

and debris. If found,

 

 

 

 

 

 

clean burner (see

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 20)

 

 

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

2.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor

1. Residues from manu-

1.

Problem will stop after a

 

 

during initial opera-

 

facturing processes

 

few hours of operation

 

 

tion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a

1. Turning control knob

1.

Turn control knob to

 

 

whistling noise when

 

to HIGH position

 

LOW position and let

 

 

burner is lit

 

when burner is cold

 

warm up for a minute

 

 

 

2.

Air in gas line

2.

Operate burner until air

 

 

 

 

 

 

is removed from line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have gas checked by

 

 

 

 

 

 

local natural gas com-

 

 

 

 

 

 

pany

 

 

 

3.

Air passageways on

3.

Observe minimum

 

 

 

 

heater blocked

 

installation clearances

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see Figure 4, page 10)

 

 

 

4.

Dirty or partially

4.

Clean burner (see

 

 

 

 

clogged burner orifice

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 20) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASContents Safety Information Product Identification Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesSafety Device Piezo Ignition SystemUnusually Tight Construction Fresh AIR for Combustion and VentilationProducing Adequate Ventilation Unconfined SpaceDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type Installation ItemsLocating Heater Installing Heater to Wall Marking Screw LocationsInstalling Two Mounting Screws Folding AnchorPlacing Heater On Mounting Screws Connecting to GAS Supply Connecting to GAS Supply Checking GAS Connections Pressure Testing GAS Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater GAS Connections Manual Shutoff ValveFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterControl knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise Shutting Off Heater Operating Heater Inspecting BurnerPilot Flame Pattern Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays litBurner Flame Pattern Correct Burner Flame PatternODS/PILOT and Burner Orifice Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble ShootingCabinet Observed Possible Remedy Problem Cause TROUBLE- ShootingCleaning and Mainte Ing statement at TopTechnical Service Service HintsParts Not Under Warranty Replacement Parts Service Publications AccessoryParts Under Warranty Valve GA5010Heater Exploded View Parts List KEY Part Number Description QTYWarranty Information Keep this Warranty

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