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OBSERVED PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		REMEDY
Slight smoke or odor during		1.	Residues from manufacturing	1.	Problem will stop after a few
initial operation		2.	processes and log curing	2.	hours of operation
			Not enough air		Check burner for dirt and
					debris. If found, clean burner
					(see Cleaning and Mainte-
		3.	Gas regulator defective	3.	nance, page 27)
					Replace gas regulator
	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	2.	a minute
					Operate burner until air is
					removed from line. Have gas
					line checked by local natural
		3.	Air passageways on fireplace	3.	gas company
					Observe minimum installation
		4.	blocked	4.	clearances (see page 10)
			Dirty or partially clogged		Clean burner (see	Cleaning
			burner orifice		and Maintenance,	page 27)
					or replace burner orifice
White powder residue forming		1.	When heated, vapors from	1.	Turn fireplace 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
			white powder residue
Moisture/condensation noticed		1.	Not enough combustion/ven-	1.	Refer to Air for Combustion
on windows			tilation air		and Ventilation requirements
					(page 6)
Remote does not function (Re-		1.	Battery is not install. Battery	1.	Replace 9-volt batteries in
mote-Ready Models Only)			power is low		receiver and remote control
Fireplace produces a clicking/		1.	Metal expanding while heating	1.	This is common with most
ticking noise just after burners			or contracting while cooling		fireplaces. If noise is exces-
are lit or shut off					sive, contact qualified service
					person

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