OWNER’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is clogged | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning |
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| 2. | Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small | 2. | Replace burner orifice(s) |
| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 3. | Contact local natural gas company |
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Delayed ignition of burner(s) | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local natural gas company |
| 2. | Burner orifice(s) is clogged | 2. | Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning |
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Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning |
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| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 2. | Contact local natural gas company |
| 3. | Burner damaged | 3. | Replace burner |
| 4. | Gas regulator defective | 4. | Replace gas regulator |
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Burner plaque(s) does not glow | 1. | Plaque damaged | 1. | Replace burner |
| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 2. | Contact local natural gas company |
| 3. | Control knob set between locked posi- | 3. | Turn control knob until it locks at de- |
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Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- | 1. | Residues from manufacturing processes | 1. | Problem will stop after a few hours of |
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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
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.
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