VANGUARD VN6C AND VN10
NATURAL GAS HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Heater produces unwanted odors | 1. | Heater burning vapors from paint, hair |
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| spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT |
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| 2. | Gas leak. See Warning statement be- |
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1.Ventilate room. Stop using
2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, pages 8 and 9)
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) | 1. | Not enough fresh air is available | 1. | Open window and/or door for ventila- |
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| 2. | Low line pressure | 2. | Contact local natural gas company |
| 3. | ODS/pilot is partially clogged | 3. | Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and |
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| Maintenance, page 11) |
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.
OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF | 1. | Gas leak. See Warning statement | 1. | Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- |
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| 2. | Control valve defective | 2. | Replace control valve |
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Gas odor during combustion | 1. | Foreign matter between control valve |
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| 2. | Gas leak. See Warning statement |
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1.Take apart gas tubing and remove for- eign matter
2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, page 9)
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air | 1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti- |
| lation requirements (page 3) |
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