New Buck Corporation MODEL FP-327-ZC manual Observed Problem

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 odor.

OBSERVED

PROBLEM

Heater produces a clinking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

Heater produces unwanted odors

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

1.Metal expands while heating or contracts while cooling.

1.Heater burning vapors from paint, hairspray, glues, etc. (See Important above)

2.Low fuel supply

3.Gas leak (See WARNING above)

SOLUTION

1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact a qualified service person.

1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running.

2.Refill supply tank

3.Locate and control all leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

1.Not enough fresh air is available

2.Low line pressure

3.ODS/Pilot is partially clogged

1 . Open window/door for ventilation

2.Contact local propane company

3.Clean ODS/Pilot

Gas odor even when	1.	Gas leak (See WARNING,
control knob is in “OFF”		above).
position	2.	Control valve defect
Gas odor during com-	1.	Foreign matter between
bustion	2.	control valve and burner
		Gas leak (See WARNING

above)

1.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections)

2.Replace control valve

1.Remove foreign matter from gas tubing

2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections)

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