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Burner does light after ODS/pilot is lit | 1. | Burner orifice clogged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- |
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| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 2. | Contact local propane/LP or natural |
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Delayed ignition of burner | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local propane/LP or natural |
| 2. | Burner orifice clogged |
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| 2. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- |
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Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- |
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| orifice |
| 2. | Damaged burner | 2. | Replace damaged burner |
| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas regulator |
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Slight smoke or odor during initial operation | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and debris. If |
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| Maintenance, page 21) |
| 2. | Gas regulator defective | 2. | Replace gas regulator |
| 3. | Residues from manufacturing processes | 3. | Problem will stop after a few hours of |
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Moisture/condensation noticed on windows | 1. | Not enough combustion/ventilation air | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti- |
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| lation requirements (page 4) |
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Heater 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 |
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| 3. | Air passageways on heater blocked | 3. | Observe minimum installation clear- |
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| ances (see pages 7 through 9) |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice | 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- |
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White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue
1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products
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