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PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY |
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Burner(s) does not | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
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light after ODS/pilot |
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is lit |
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| or replace burner |
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| orifice(s) |
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| 2. | Burner orifice(s) | 2. | Replace burner orifice(s) |
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| diameter is too small |
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| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is | 3. | Contact local propane |
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Delayed ignition of | 1. | Manifold pressure is | 1. | Contact local propane |
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burner(s) |
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| 2. | Burner orifice(s) is | 2. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
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| clogged |
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| or replace burner |
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Burner backfiring | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
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during combustion |
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| orifice(s) |
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| 2. | Burner damaged | 2. | Replace burner |
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| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas regulator |
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Burner plaque(s) does | 1. Plaque damaged | 1. | Replace burner |
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not glow | 2. | Inlet gas pressure is | 2. | Contact local propane |
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| too low |
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| 3. | Control knob set | 3. | Turn control knob until |
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| between locked |
| it locks at desired setting |
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| positions |
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Slight smoke or odor | 1. Residues from manu- | 1. | Problem will stop after a |
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during initial opera- |
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tion |
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Heater produces a | 1. Metal expanding while | 1. | This is common with |
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clicking/ticking noise |
| heating or contracting |
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just after burner is lit |
| while cooling |
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or shut off |
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