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WARNING: If you smell gas Shut off gas supply.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in 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. These odors will disappear over time.
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| Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise | 1. | Metal expanding while heating or | 1. | This is common with most heaters. | ||
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| Heater produces unwanted odors | 1. | Heater burning vapors from paint, | 1. | Open window and ventilate room. | ||
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| Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) | 1. | Not enough fresh air is available | 1. | Open window and/or door for | ||
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| 3. | ODS/pilot is partially clogged | 3. | Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning | ||
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| Gas odor even when control knob is in | 1. | Gas leak. See WARNING | 1. | Locate and correct all leaks (see | ||
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| Gas odor during combustion | 1. | Foreign matter between control | 1. | Take apart gas tubing and remove | ||
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