CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
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WARNING
Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION
You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
CABINET
Air Passageways
•Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
•Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
WARNING
Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION
Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
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When ignitor button is | 1. | Ignitor electrode posi- | 1. | Replace ignitor |
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pressed, there is no |
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spark at ODS/pilot | 2. | Ignitor electrode broken | 2. | Replace ignitor |
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| 3. | Ignitor electrode not con- | 3. | Reconnect ignitor cable | ||
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| 4. | Ignitor cable pinched or | 4. | Free ignitor | cable if | |
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| tubing. Keep | ignitor | |
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| cable dry |
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| 5. | Piezo ignitor nut is loose | 5. | Tighten nut holding pi- | ||
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| ezo ignitor | to | heater |
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| cabinet. Nut | is | located |
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| 6. | Broken ignitor cable |
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| 7. | Bad piezo ignitor | 6. | Replace ignitor cable | ||
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| 7. | Replace piezo ignitor | ||
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