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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| 10. | Heater produces | 1. | Heater burning vapors | 1. | Ventilate room. Stop using | |||
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| 2. | Low fuel supply | 2. | Refill supply tank. | |||
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| 3. | Gas leak (See | 3. | Locate and control all | |||
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| 11. | Heater shuts off in use | 1. | Not enough fresh air is | 1. | Open window/door for |
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| 2. | Low line pressure | 2. | Contact local propane co. | |||
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| 3. | ODS/Pilot is partially | 3. | Clean ODS/Pilot | |||
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| 12. | Gas odor even when | 1. | Gas leak (See | 1. | Locate and correct all | |||
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| control knob is in “OFF” |
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| 2. | Control valve defect | 2. | Replace control valve | |||
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| 13. | Gas odor during | 1. | Foreign matter between | 1. | Remove foreign matter | |||
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| 2. | Gas leak (See | 2. | Locate and correct all | |||
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