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Yellow flame during burner | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and |
combustion |
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| debris. If found, clean burner |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective |
| nance, page 22) |
| 2. | Replace gas regulator | ||
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Slight smoke or odor during initial | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem will stop after a few |
operation |
| processes |
| hours of operation |
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Fireplace produces a whistling | 1. | Turning control knob to HI | 1. | Turn control knob to LO |
noise when burner is lit |
| position when burner is cold |
| position and let warm up for |
| 2. | Air in gas line |
| a minute |
| 2. | Operate burner until air is | ||
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| removed from line. Have gas |
| 3. | Air passageways on fireplace |
| line checked by local propane/ |
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| blocked | 3. | Observe minimum installation |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged |
| clearances (see Figures 7 and |
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| 8, page 9) | ||
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| burner orifice | 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning |
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| or replace burner orifice |
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White powder residue forming | 1. | When heated, vapors from | 1. | Turn heater off when using |
within burner box or on adjacent |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
walls or furniture |
| cleaners, etc. may turn into |
| cleaners, or similar products |
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| white powder residue |
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