6. Burner backfiring during | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged | 1. | Clean burner (See “Clean- |
combustion |
| or damaged |
| ing and Maintenance “) or |
| 2. | Burner damaged |
| replace burner orifice |
| 2. | Replace Burner | ||
| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas regulator |
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7. Slight smoke or odor | 1. | Residues from | 1. | Problem will stop after a |
during initial operation |
| manufacturing process |
| few hours of operation |
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8. Heater produces a whist- | 1. | Turning control knob to | 1. | Turn control knob to |
ling noise when burner is |
| “HI” position when |
| “LOW” position and allow |
lit |
| burner is cold (if |
| to warm |
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| equipped with this type |
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| of valve) |
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| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is |
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| removed from line. Call |
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| local propane company to |
| 3. | Air passageways on |
| check gas line. |
| 3. | Observe minimum | ||
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| heater blocked |
| installation clearances |
| 4. | Dirty or partially | 4. | Clean burner or replace |
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| clogged burner orifice |
| orifice |
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