10.Unclean Filter Cartridge

<Smoke and odours are not removed> <Heater becomes noisy>

The replacement period for the filter cartridge will vary due to use and location of installa- tion, however, it should be replaced yearly.

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Condition

Cause and Explanation

 

 

Ignition is slow and cold air is

When the ON/OFF switch is pressed, ignition occurs, however,

blown from appliance

ignition could be delayed due to air in the gas supply line.

 

Combustion Indicator (red) will not illuminate until the thermocou-

 

ple has heated up. There will be a delay of a few seconds after igni-

 

tion.

 

 

Warm air continues to blow

The fan stops after releasing all residual heat from within the appli-

even after switching appliance

ance.

OFF

(approx. 255 secs if filter indicator flashes)

 

 

Clicking sound when the

Normal ignition sound. The extent of the sound will depend on gas

burner ignites.

pressure and burner temperature.

 

(Sound is of re-ignition straight after extinction.)

 

 

Resonant sound after ignition.

Movement of the flame as it travels across the burner.

 

This will soon go.

 

 

After ignition/extinction there

This is the sound of the combustion chamber metal expanding/

is a ticking or clicking noise.

contracting due to heat, and is normal.

 

 

The heater does not ignite

There may be air in the gas supply, preventing the appliance ignit-

upon initial use.

ing immediately. If ignition does not occur after 30 seconds, the

 

spark will stop and the heater will lockout. Turn the heater off to

 

reset before attempting ignition again.

 

 

There is smoke or an unusual

There may be grease or a smell of smoke when first using the appli-

smell upon initial use

ance. This will stop after a short period. Increase the ventilation

 

when using the appliance.

 

 

Slight odour upon burner

There may be a slight odour upon ignition/extinction of burner.

ignition/extinction.

(This will go once flame becomes stable.)

 

 

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