IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in the air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc. create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
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| Heater produces a clinking/ | 1. | Metal expands while heating | 1. | This is common with most | ||
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| ticking noise just after burner is lit |
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| Heater produces unwanted odors | 1. | Heater burning vapors from | 1. | Ventilate room. Stop using |
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| paint, hairspray, glues, etc. |
| odor causing products while | ||
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| heater is running. | ||
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| 2. | Low fuel supply | 2. | Refill supply tank | ||
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| 3. | Gas leak (See WARNING | 3. | Locate and control all leaks. | ||
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| Heater shuts off in use | 1. | Not enough fresh air is | 1. | Open window/door for | ||
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| 2. | Low line pressure | 2. | Contact local propane co. | ||
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| 3. | ODS/Pilot is partially clogged | 3. | Clean ODS/Pilot | ||
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| Gas odor even when control knob | 1. | Gas leak (See WARNING | 1. | Locate and correct all leaks | ||
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| is in OFF position |
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| 2. | Control valve defect | 2. | Replace control valve | ||
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| Gas odor during combustion | 1. | Foreign matter between | 1. | Remove foreign matter from | ||
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| control valve and burner |
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| 2. | Gas leak (See WARNING | 2. | Locate and correct all leaks | ||
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