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Slight smoke or odor during | 1. | Residues from manufac- | 1. | Problem will stop after a few |
initial operation |
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| 2. | Not enough air | 2. | Check burner for dirt and |
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| debris. If found, clean |
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| Maintenance, page 20) |
| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas regulator |
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Fireplace produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI
noise when burner is lit | position when burner is |
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2. | Air in gas line |
3. | Air passageways on fire- |
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4. | Dirty or partially clogged |
| burner orifice |
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 page 10)
4.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or replace burner orifice
White powder residue forming | 1. | When heated, vapors from | 1. | Turn fireplace off when |
within burner box or on adja- |
| furniture polish, wax, carpet |
| using furniture polish, wax, |
cent walls or furniture |
| cleaners, etc. may turn into |
| carpet cleaners or similar |
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| white powder residue |
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Moisture/condensation no- | 1. | Not enough combustion/ | 1. | Refer to Air for Combustion |
ticed on windows |
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| ments (page 6) |
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Remote does not function | 1. | Battery is not installed. Bat- | 1. | Replace |
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| receiver and remote control |
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Fireplace produces a clicking/ | 1. | Metal expanding while | 1. | This is normal with most |
ticking noise just after burners |
| heating or contracting while |
| fireplaces. If noise is ex- |
are lit or shut off |
| cooling |
| cessive, contact qualified |
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