IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in the air exist may create odors.
Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles , etc. create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
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| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| Heater produces a clicking/ticking | 1. Metal expands while heating 1. This is common with | |
| noise just after burner is lit or shut | or contracts while cooling | most heaters. If noise is |
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| excessive, contact a |
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| qualified service person. |
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| Heater produces unwanted odors | 1. Heater burning vapors from | 1. Ventilate room. Stop |
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| paint, hair spray, glues, etc. | using odor causing |
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| (See “Important” above) | products while heater is |
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| 2. Low fuel supply | 2. Refill supply tank. |
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| 3. Gas leak (See WARNING | 3. Locate and control all |
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| above) | leaks. See “ Checking |
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| Gas Connections”. |
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| Heater shuts off in use | 1. Not enough fresh air is | 1. Open window/door for |
| (ODS operates) | available | ventilation |
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| 2. Low line pressure | 2. Contact local propane |
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| 3. ODS/PILOT is partially | 3. Clean ODS/PILOT |
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| clogged |
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| Gas odor even when control knob | 1. Gas leak (see WARNING | 1. Locate and correct all |
| is in OFF position | above) | leaks (see Checking Gas |
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| Connections) |
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| 2. Control valve defective | 2. Replace control valve |
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