GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: If you smell gas
•Shut off gas supply.
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where im- purities in air exist may create odors. Clean- ing 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 odors.
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Heater produces unwanted odors | 1. | Heater burning vapors from paint, hair | 1. | Ventilate room. Stop using |
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| spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT |
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| 2. | Low fuel supply | 2. | Refill supply tank |
| 3. | Gas leak. See Warning statement at top | 3. | Locate and correct all leaks (see |
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| Checking Gas Connections, page 9) |
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Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) | 1. | Not enough fresh air is available | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion and |
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| 2. | Low line pressure | 2. | Contact local propane/LP gas company |
| 3. | ODS/pilot is partially clogged | 3. | Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and |
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Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. | Gas leak. See Warning statement at top |
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2. | Control valve defective |
1.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 9)
2.Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion | 1. | Foreign matter between control valve |
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| 2. | Gas leak. See Warning statement at top |
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1.Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 9)
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air | 1. Refer to Air for Combustion and |
| Ventilation requirements (page 3) |
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or Trouble Shooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at
SERVICE HINTS
When gas pressure is too low
•pilot will not stay lit
•burner(s) will have delayed ignition
•heater will not produce specified heat
•propane/LP gas supply may be low
When gas quality is bad
•pilot will not stay lit
•burner(s) will produce flames and soot
•heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local propane/LP gas supplier.
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