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Dark orange flame in burner dur- | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner(s) for dirt |
ing burner combustion |
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| and debris. If found, clean |
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| burner(s) (see Cleaning and |
| 2. | Gas regulator defective |
| Maintenance, page 12) |
| 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 and log curing |
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Produces a whistling noise when | 1. | Turning control knob to HI | 1. | Turn control knob to LO |
burners are lit |
| position when burners are |
| position and let warm up for |
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| a minute |
| 2. | Air is gas line | 2. | Operate burners until air is |
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| removed from line. Have gas |
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| line checked by local natural |
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| or propane/LP gas company. |
| 3. | Air passageways on heater | 3. | Observe minimum installation |
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| blocked |
| clearances (see page 6) |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged | 4. | Clean burners (see Cleaning |
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| burner orifice(s) |
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| replace burner orifice(s) |
White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc, turn into white powder residue
1.Heat turned off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners or similar products
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