OWNER’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged |
| 2. | Burner orifice diameter is too small |
| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is too low |
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
2.Replace burner orifice
3.Contact local propane/LP gas company
Delayed ignition of burner | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local propane/LP gas company |
| 2. | Burner orifice is clogged | 2. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
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Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
| 2. | Burner damaged |
| nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice |
| 2. | Replace burner pressure | ||
| 3. | Low inlet gas pressure | 3. | Contact local propane/LP gas company |
| 4. | Gas regulator defective | 4. | Replace gas regulator |
Yellow flame during burner combustion | 1. | Not enough air |
| 2. | Gas regulator defective |
1.Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 19)
2.Replace gas regulator
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation | 1. | Residues from manufacturing processes | 1. | Problem will stop after a few hours of |
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Fireplace produces a whistling noise when | 1. | Turning control knob to HI position | 1. | Turn control knob to LO position and |
burner is lit |
| when burner is cold |
| let warm up for a minute |
| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is removed from |
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| line. Have gas line checked by local pro- |
| 3. | Air passageways on fireplace blocked |
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| 3. | Observe minimum installation clear- | ||
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice |
| ances (see Figures 6 and 7, page 8) |
| 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | ||
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White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from furniture pol- ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into white powder residue
1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products
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