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OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
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ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released
1.Control knob not fully pressed in
2.Control knob not pressed in long enough
3.Manual shutoff valve not fully open
4.Pilot flame not touching thermo- couple, which allows thermo- couple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following:
A)Low gas pressure
B)Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
5.Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
6.Thermocouple damaged
7.Gas control damaged
1.Press in control knob fully
2.After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds
3.Fully open manual
4.A) Contact local propane gas company B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 23) or replace ODS/pilot assembly
5.Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more
6.Replace thermocouple
7.Replace gas control
One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit
1.Inlet gas pressure is too low
2.Burner orifice(s) clogged
3.Mislocated crossover tube
4.Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small
5.Remote selector in OFF position
6.Wire disconnected from gas control
1.Contact local propane (LP) gas company
2.Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 23) or replace burner orifice(s)
3.Contact qualified service person
4.Replace burner orifice(s)
5.Put remote selectorin ON position
6.See Wiring Diagram, page 26
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Delayed ignition of one | 1. Manifold pressure is too low | 1. Contact local propane (LP) gas company |
or both burners | 2. Burner orifice(s) clogged | 2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and |
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| Maintenance, page 23) or replace |
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| burner orifice(s) |
| 3. Mislocated crossover tube | 3. Contact qualified service person |
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Burner backfiring during | 1. Burner orifice is clogged or | 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and |
combustion | damaged | Maintenance, page 23) or replace |
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| burner orifice |
| 2. Damaged burner | 2. Replace damaged burner |
| 3. Gas control defective | 3. Replace gas control |
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Yellow flame in front | 1. Not enough air | 1. Check burner(s) for dirt and debris. If |
burner during burner |
| found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning |
combustion |
| and Maintenance, page 23) |
| 2. Gas control defective | 2. Replace gas control |
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Slight smoke or odor | 1. Residues from manufacturing | 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of |
during initial operation | processes and logs curing | operation |
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Moisture/condensation | 1. Not enough combustion/ | 1. Refer to Air for Combustion and |
noticed on windows | ventilation air | Ventilation requirements (page 5) |
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