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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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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.
2.Burner orifice is clogged.
1.Contact local Propane/LP gas company.
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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| 2. | Burner damaged. | 2. | Replace burner. |
| 3. | Gas regulator defective. | 3. | Replace gas regulator. |
Yellow flame during burner combustion.
1.Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 13).
2.Replace gas regulator.
3.Contact local propane/LP gas company.
Slight smoke or odor during | 1. | Residues from manufacturing | 1. | Problem will stop after a few hours | ||||
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Heater produces a whistling noise | 1. | Turning control knob to HI position | 1. | Turn control knob to LO position | ||||
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| 2. | Air in | gas line. | 2. | Operate burner until air is removed | ||
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| 3. Air | passageways on heater | 3. | Observe minimum | installation | ||
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| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged burner | 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and | |||
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Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off.
1. Metal expanding while heating or 1. This is common with most
contracting while cooling.heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person.
White powder residue forming within | 1. When | heated, | vapors | from | 1. Turn heater off when using | ||
burner box or on adjacent | furniture | polish, | wax, | carpet | furniture | polish, | wax, carpet |
walls or furniture. | cleaners, | etc. turn into | white | cleaner or | similar | products. | |
powder residue.
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