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Orange flame in burner during | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner(s) for dirt |
burner combustion |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective |
| Maintenance, page 21) |
| 2. | Replace gas regulator | ||
| 3. | Control valve defective | 3. | Check manifold pressure |
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Slight smoke or odor during initial | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem will stop after a few |
operation |
| processes and logs curing |
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Heater produces a whistling noise | 1. | Turning control knob to HI | 1. | Turn control knob to LO |
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 |
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| line checked by local natural |
| 3. | Air passageways on heater |
| or propane/LP gas company |
| 3. | Observe minimum instal- | ||
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| lation clearances (see pages 9 |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged |
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| 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning | ||
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| burner orifice(s) |
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| or replace burner orifice(s) |
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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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Moisture/condensation noticed | 1. | Not enough combustion/ven- | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion |
on windows |
| tilation air |
| and Ventilation requirements |
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Heater produces a clicking/tick- | 1. | Metal expanding while heating | 1. | This is common with most heat- |
ing noise just after burner is lit |
| or contracting while cooling |
| ers. If noise is excessive, contact |
or shut off |
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Remotedoesnotfunction(ifusing | 1. | Battery is not installed. Bat- | 1. | Replace batteries in receiver |
remote control) |
| tery power is low |
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