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Burner plaque(s) does not glow
1.Plaque damaged
2.Inlet gas pressure is too low
3.Control knob set be- tween locked positions
1.Replace burner
2.Contact local propane gas company
3.Turn control knob until it locks at desired setting
Slight smoke or odor | 1. Residues from manu- | 1. Problem will stop after a |
during initial opera- | facturing processes | few hours of operation |
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Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off
1.Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact quali- fied service 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.
Heater produces un- wanted odors
1.Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc.
2.Low fuel supply
3.Gas leak. See Warn- ing statement above
1.Ventilate room. Stop us- ing
2.Refill supply tank
3.Locate and correct all leaks (see CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS, page 10)
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
1.Not enough fresh air is available
2.Low line pressure
3.ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1.Open window and/or door for ventilation
2.Contact local propane gas company
3.Clean ODS/pilot (see
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE, page 16)
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