troubleshooting
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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Orange flame in burner during | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and |
burner combustion |
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| debris. If found, clean burner |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective | 2. | nance, page 14) |
| Replace gas regulator | |||
Slight smoke or odor during initial | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem will stop after a few |
operation |
| processes and logs curing |
| hours of operation |
Heater produces a whistling noise | 1. | Turning control knob to HI | 1. | Turn control knob to LO |
when burner is lit |
| position when burner is cold |
| position and let warm up for |
| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | a minute |
| Operate burner until air is | |||
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| removed from line. Have gas |
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| line checked by local natural |
| 3. | Air passageways on heater | 3. | or propane/LP gas company |
| Observe minimum installation | |||
| 4. | blocked | 4. | clearances (see pages 6) |
| Dirty or partially clogged | Clean burner (see Cleaning | ||
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| burner orifice |
| and Maintenance, page 14) |
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| or replace burner orifice |
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White powder residue forming | 1. | When heated, vapors from | 1. | Turn heater off when using |
within burner box or on adjacent |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
walls or furniture |
| cleaners, etc. turn into white |
| cleaners, or similar products |
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| powder residue |
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Remote does not function | 1. | Battery is not installed. Battery | 1. | Replace batteries in receiver |
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| power is low |
| and remote control |
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Heater produces a clicking/tick- | 1. | Metal expanding while heating | 1. | This is common with most |
ing noise just after burners are lit |
| or contracting while cooling |
| heaters. If noise is excessive, |
or shut off |
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| contact qualified service |
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