DreamGEAR N313, P186, P314, N185 Problem, Possible Cause, What To Do, Burner backfiring

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Burner backfiring	1. Burner orifice(s) is	1. Clean burner orifice(s) or
during operation	clogged or damaged.	replace burner orifice(s).
	2. Burner damaged.	2. Replace burner.
	3. Gas regulator defective.	3. Replace gas regulator.
Burner plague(s)	1. Plaque(s) is damaged.	1. Replace burner.
does not glow	2. Inlet gas pressure is too low.	2. Contact local natural gas
		company.
	3. Control knob set between	3. Turn control knob until it
	locked positions.	locks at desired setting.
Slight smoke and odor	1. Residues from	1. Will stop after a few
during initial operation	manufacturing processes.	hours of operation.
Heater produces a	1. Air passageways blocked.	1. Check minimum
whistling noise when		installation clearances
burner is lit.		and air passageways for
		debris.
	2. Air in gas line	2.Operate burner until the
		air is completely purged.
Heater produces a	1. Metal expanding and	1. This is common with
clicking noise just	contracting, respectively.	heaters. If noise is
after burner is lit or		excessive, contact a
turned off.		qualified person.
Gas odor even when	1. Gas leaks. See front page	1. Locate and correct leaks
control knob is in OFF	Warnings.	immediately.
position.	2. Gas control defective	2. Replace gas control
Gas odor during	1. Foreign matter in gas or on	1. Check gas passage way
combustion	burner ports.	and burner.
	2. Heater burning vapors from	2. Ventilate room, stop
	paint, impurities in air.	storing and using odor
		causing products near the
		heater.
	3. Gas leaks. See front page	3. Locate and correct
	Warnings.	leaks immediately.
Heater shuts off	1. Not enough fresh air is	1. Open window.
on ODS	available.
	2. Low gas pressure	2. Contact your gas
		company.
	3. ODS pilot partially clogged. 3. Clean the pilot.

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