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Yellow flame during burner com- | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and de- |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective | 2. | Replace gas regulator |
| 3. | Clogged or dirty burner | 3. | Clean burner (see Cleaning |
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Slight smoke or odor during ini- | 1. | Residues from manufactur- | 1. | Problem will stop after a few |
tial operation |
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| hours of operation |
Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit
1.Turning control knob to HI or to position 5 when burner is cold
2.Air in gas line
3.Air passageways on heater blocked
4.Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
1.Turn control knob to LO or position 1 and let warm up for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is re- moved from line. Have gas line checked by local propane/ LP gas company
3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figure 4, page 8)
4.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
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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