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SHOOTING |
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Continued | Burner | does light | 1. | Burner | orifice | clogged | ||||
after ODS/pilot | is lit |
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| 2. | Inlet | gas | pressure | is | ||
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| Delayed | ignition | of | 1. | Manifold | pressure | is | |||
| bumer |
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| 2. | Burner | orifice | clogged |
Bumer backfiring | 1. | Burner orifice is | ||||
during combustion |
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| 2. | Damaged | burner | ||
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| 3. | Gas | regulator | defective | |
Slight smoke or | 1. | Not | enough | air | ||
odor during | initial |
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| 2. | Gas | regulator | defective | |
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Moisture!condensa- | 1. | Not | enough | combus- | ||
tion noticed | on |
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Heater produces a | I. Turning controlknob | |||||
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when burner | is lit |
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2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on
heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
REMEDY
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
2.Contact local propane gas company
3.Replace burner orifice
1.Contact local natural gas company
2.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
2.Replace damaged burner
3.Replace gas regulator
1.Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25)
2.Replace gas regulator
3.Problem will stop after a few hours of operation
1.Refer to Air for Com- bustion and Ventilation
requirements (page 5)
1.Turn control knob to LO
position and let warm up for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is removed from line.
Have gas line checked by local natural gas company
3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see pages
4.Clean burner (see Cleaningand Maintenance,
page 25) or replace burner orifice