OBSERVED | POSSIBLE |
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PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Burner does not light after ODS/ | 1. Burner orifice is clogged | 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning |
PILOT is lit. |
| and Maintenance) or replace |
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| burner orifice |
| 2. Inlet gas pressure is too | 2. Contact your local propane |
| low | company |
Delayed ignition of burner | 1. Manifold pressure is too | 1. Contact local propane |
| low | company |
| 2. Burner orifice is clogged | 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning |
|
| and Maintenance ) or replace |
|
| burner orifice |
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Burner backfiring during | 1. Burner orifice is clogged | 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning |
combustion | or damaged | and Maintenance) or replace |
|
| burner |
| 2. Burner damaged | 2. Replace burner |
| 3. Gas regulator defective | 3. Replace gas regulator |
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Slight smoke or odor during | 1. Residues from manu- | 1. Problem will stop after a |
initial operation | facturing process | few hours of operation |
Heater produces a whistling | 1. Turning control knob to |
noise when burner is lit | “HI” position when burner |
| is cold (if equipped with |
| this type of valve) |
| 2. Air in gas line |
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
1.Turn control knob to “LOW” position and allow to warm for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is removed from line. Call local propane company to check gas line.
3.Observe minimum installation clearances
4.Clean burner or replace orifice
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