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 odor.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Heater produces a clinking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1.Metal expands while heating or contracts while cooling.
1.Heater burning vapors from paint, hairspray, glues, etc. (See Important above)
2.Low fuel supply
3.Gas leak (See WARNING above)
SOLUTION
1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact a qualified service person.
1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running.
2.Refill supply tank
3.Locate and control all leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
1.Not enough fresh air is available
2.Low line pressure
3.ODS/Pilot is partially clogged
1 . Open window/door for ventilation
2.Contact local propane company
3.Clean ODS/Pilot
Gas odor even when | 1. | Gas leak (See WARNING, |
control knob is in “OFF” |
| above). |
position | 2. | Control valve defect |
Gas odor during com- | 1. | Foreign matter between |
bustion | 2. | control valve and burner |
| Gas leak (See WARNING |
above)
1.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections)
2.Replace control valve
1.Remove foreign matter from gas tubing
2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections)
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