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TROUBLE- SHOOTING
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PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Burner(s) does not | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
light after ODS/pilot is |
| clogged. |
| (see Cleaning and |
lit. |
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| Maintenance, page 26) or |
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| replace burner orifice(s). |
| 2. | Burner orifice(s) | 2. | Replace burner orifice(s). |
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| diameter is too small. |
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| 3. | Inlet gas pressure is too | 3. | Contact local propane/LP |
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| low. |
| gas company. |
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Delayed ignition of | 1. | Manifold pressure is too | 1. | Contact local propane/LP |
burner(s) |
| low. |
| gas company. |
| 2. | Burner orifice(s) is | 2. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
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| clogged. |
| (see Cleaning and |
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| Maintenance, page 26 or |
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| replace burner orifice(s). |
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Burner backfiring | 1. | Burner orifice(s) is | 1. | Clean burner orifice(s) |
during combustion. |
| clogged or damaged. |
| (see Cleaning and |
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| Maintenance, page 26) or |
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| replace burner orifice(s). |
| 2. | Burner damaged. | 2. | Replace burner. |
| 3. | Gas regulator defective. | 3. | Replace gas regulator. |
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Burner plaque(s) does | 1. | Plaque damaged. | 1. | Replace burner. |
not glow. | 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too | 2. | Contact local propane/LP |
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| low. |
| gas company. |
| 3. | Control knob set be- | 3. | Turn control knob until it |
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| tween locked positions. |
| locks at desired setting. |
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Slight smoke or odor | 1. | Residues from manu- | 1. | Problem will stop after a |
during initial opera- |
| facturing processes |
| few hours of operation. |
tion |
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Heater produces a | 1. | Metal expanding while | 1. | This is common with |
clicking/ticking noise |
| heating or contracting |
| most heaters. If noise is |
just after burner is lit |
| while cooling. |
| excessive, contact |
or shut off. |
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| qualified service person. |
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