TROUBLE- SHOOTING
OBSERVED | POSSIBLE | REMEDY |
PROBLEM | CAUSE | |
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Continued
Burner does not light | 1. | Burner orifice is |
after ODS/pilot is lit |
| clogged |
| 2. | Burner orifice diameter |
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| is too small |
| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is |
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| too low |
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
2.Replace burner orifice
3.Contact local propane/ LP gas company
Delayed ignition of | 1. | Manifold pressure is |
burner |
| too low |
| 2. | Burner orifice is |
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| clogged |
1.Contact local propane/ LP gas company
2.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring | 1. Burner orifice is |
during combustion | clogged or damaged |
2. Burner damaged
3. Low inlet gas pressure
4. Gas regulator defective
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice
2.Replace burner pressure
3.Contact local propane/ LP gas company
4.Replace gas regulator
Yellow flame during | 1. Not enough air |
burner combustion |
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2. Gas regulator defective
1.Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25)
2.Replace gas regulator
Slight smoke or odor | 1. Residues from manu- | 1. Problem will stop after a |
during initial operation | facturing processes | few hours of operation |
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Fireplace produces a | 1. | Turning control knob |
whistling noise when |
| to HI position when |
burner is lit |
| burner is cold |
| 2. | Air in gas line |
3. Air passageways on fireplace blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
1.Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local propane/LP gas company
3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figures 6 and 7 page 11)
4.Clean burner (see Clean- ing and Maintenance, page 25) or replace
burner orifice | 27 |
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