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Slight smoke or odor during ini- | 1. Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and de- | |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective | 2. | Replace gas control |
| 3. | Residues from manufacturing | 3. | Problem will stop after a few |
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Moisture/condensation noticed | 1. Not enough combustion/ven- | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion | |
on windows |
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| and Ventilation requirements |
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Heater produces a whistling | 1. Turning control knob to HI po- | 1. | Turn control knob to LO posi- | |
noise when burner is lit |
| sition when burner is cold |
| tion and let warm up for a minute |
| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is re- |
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| moved from line. Have gas |
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| line checked by local natural |
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| or propane/LP gas company |
| 3. | Air passageways on heater | 3. | Observe minimum installation |
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| clearances (see page 9) |
| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged | 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning |
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| burner orifice |
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| replace burner orifice |
White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from fur- niture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue
1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners or similar products
Remote does not function | 1. Battery is not installed. |
| Battery power is low |
1.Replace
Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off
1.Metal expanding while heat- ing or contracting while cooling
1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is exces- sive, contact qualified ser- vice person
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