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| Burner does not light after ODS/ | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning | ||
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| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 2. | Contact local propane gas | ||
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| Delayed ignition of burner | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local propane gas | ||
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| 2. | Burner orifice is clogged | 2. | Clean burner (see Cleaning | ||
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| Burner backfiring during | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning | ||
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| 2. | Burner damaged | 2. | Replace burner | ||
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| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas regulator | ||
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| Slight smoke or odor during | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem will stop after a few | ||
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| Heater produces a whistling | 1. | Turning control knob to “HI” | 1. | Turn control knob to “LOW” | ||
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| noise when burner is lit |
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| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is | ||
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| 3. | Air passageways on heater | 3. | Observe minimum | ||
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| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged | 4. | Clean burner or replace | ||
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