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OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
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/LPgas company. |
Delayed ignition of burner(s).
1.Manifold pressure is too low.
2.Burner orifice is clogged.
1.Contact local Propane/LP gascompany.
2.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 13) or replace burner orifice.
Burner backfiring during combustion. | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or | 1. | Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning | ||
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| replace burner orifice(s). | |
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| 2. | Burner is damaged. | 2. | Contact Dealer or | |
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| 3. | Gas regulator is defective. | 3. | Replace | gas regulator. |
Burner Plaque(s) does not glow. | 1. | Plaque damaged. | 1. | Replace burner. | ||
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| 2. | Control knob set between locked | 2. | Turn control knob until it locks at | |
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| positions. |
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| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is too low. | 3. | Contact | local propane/LP gas |
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Slight | smoke or odor during | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem | will stop after a few hours |
initial | operation. |
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Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off.
White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
1. Metal expanding while heating or 1. This is common with most heaters.
contracting while cooling.If noise is excessive, contact qualified ser vice person.
1. When | heated, | 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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