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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
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Burner(s)does not light after ODS/pilot is lit.
1. | Burner orifice is clogged. | 1. | Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning |
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| replace burner orifice. |
2. | Burner orifice diameter is too small. | 2. | Replace burner orifice. |
3. | Inlet gas pressure is too low. | 3. | Contact local propane/LP gas company. |
Delayed ignition of burner(s).
1. | Manifold pressure is too low. | 1. | Contact | local propane/LP gas company |
2. | Burner orifice is clogged. | 2. | Clean | burner (see Cleaning and |
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| Maintenance Page 13) or replace | |
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| burner | orifice. |
Burner backfiring during combustion. 1. | Burner | orifice is clogged | or 1. | Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning |
| damaged. |
| and Maintenance Page 13) or | |
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| replace. |
2. | Burner | is damaged. | 2. | Replace burner. |
3. | Gas regulator is defective. | 3. | Replace gas regulator. | |
Burner plaque(s) does not glow.
1.Plaque damaged.
2.Inlet gas pressure is too low.
3.Control knob set between locked positions.
1.Replace burner.
2.Contact local propane/LP gas company.
3.Turn control knob until it locks at desired setting.
Slight smoke or odor during | 1. Residues from manufacturing | 1. Problem will stop after a few hours |
initial operation. | processes. | of operation. |
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off.
1. Metal is expanding while heating | 1. This is common with most heaters. |
or contracting while cooling. | If noise is excessive, contact |
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White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
1. When | heated | the | vapors | from | 1. Turn heater off when using | |||
furniture | polish, | wax, | carpet | furniture | polish, | wax, carpet | ||
cleaners, | etc. | turn into | white | cleaner, or | similar | products. | ||
powder | residue. |
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