Gas leak. See Warning statement at

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WARNING: If you smell gas

•Shut off gas supply.

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

1.Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling

1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified ser- vice person

Heater produces unwanted odors	1.	Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
		spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT
		statement above)
	2.	Low fuel supply
	3.	Gas leak. See Warning statement at
		top of page

1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus- ing products while heater is running

2.Refill supply tank

3.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, page 13)

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)	1.	Not enough fresh air is available	1.	Open window and/or door for ventilation
	2.	Low line pressure	2.	Contact local propane/LP gas company
	3.	ODS/pilot is partially clogged	3.	Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
				Maintenance, page 16)

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF	1.	Gas leak. See Warning statement at	1.	Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
position		top of page		ing Gas Connections, page 13)
	2.	Control valve defective	2.	Replace control valve

Gas odor during combustion	1.	Foreign matter between control valve
		and burner
	2.	Gas leak. See Warning statement at
		top of page

1.Take apart gas tubing and remove for- eign matter

2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, page 13)

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air	1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
	lation requirements (page 5)

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RFP30TA specifications

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Models: RFP30TA

TROUBLESHOOTING

OBSERVED PROBLEM

REMEDY

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Gas leak. See Warning statement at

ing Gas Connections, page 13)

RFP30TA specifications