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| Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit | 1. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local natural or propane/LP gas | |
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| 2. | Burner orifice(s) clogged |
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| 2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Mainte- | ||||
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| 3. | Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, | |||
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| 4. | Burners will not come on in remote po- | 4. | Replace battery in | |
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| Delayed ignition of one or both burners | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local natural or propane/LP gas | |
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| 2. | Burner orifice(s) clogged |
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| Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |
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| 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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| found, clean burner (see Cleaning and | |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective |
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| 2. | Replace gas control | |||
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| 3. | Residues from manufacturing processes | 3. | Problem will stop after a few hours of | |
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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 | |
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| when burners are cold |
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| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burners until air is removed | |
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| from line. Have gas line checked by lo- | |
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| 3. | Air passageways on heater blocked |
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| 3. | Observe minimum installation clear- | |||
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| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged burner |
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| 4. | Clean burners (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |||
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| White powder residue forming within burner | 1. | When heated, vapors from furniture pol- | 1. | Turn heater off when using furniture | |
| box or on adjacent walls or furniture |
| ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn |
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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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| Dark residue on logs inside of their fireplace | 1. | Improper log placement | 1. | Properly locate logs (see Installing Logs, | |
| Note: After removing all causes of residue | 2. | Drafts or other air currents affecting |
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| deposits, completely clean fireplace and ap- | 2. | Eliminate source of drafts around heater | |||
| pliance off residue before reusing appliance |
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| 3. | Air holes at burner inlet blocked | 3. | Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Peri- | |
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| 4. | Burner flame holes blocked |
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| 4. | Remove blockage | |||
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