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Moisture/condensation noticed | 1. | Not enough combustion/ven- | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion |
on windows |
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| and Ventilation requirements |
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Heater produces a whistling | 1. | Turning control knob to HI po- | 1. Turn control knob to LO position | |
noise when burners are lit |
| sition when burners are cold |
| and let warm up for a minute |
| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burners until air is |
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| line checked by local natural |
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| or propane/LP gas company |
| 3. | Air passageways on heater | 3. | Observe minimum installation |
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| clearances (see page 9) |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged | 4. | Clean burners (see Cleaning |
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| burner orifice(s) |
| and Maintenance, page 23) |
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| or replace burner orifice |
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White powder residue forming | 1. | When heated, vapors from | 1. | Turn heater off when using |
within burner box or on adjacent |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
walls or furniture |
| cleaners, etc. may turn into |
| cleaners, or similar products |
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| white powder residue |
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Remote does not function | 1. | Battery is not installed. Bat- | 1. | Replace |
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| receiver and hand |
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Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burners are lit or shut off
1.Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person
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