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| Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |
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| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low | 2. | Contact local propane/LP or natural gas | |
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| Delayed ignition of burner | 1. | Manifold pressure is too low | 1. | Contact local propane/LP or natural gas | |
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| 2. | Burner orifice is clogged | 2. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |
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| Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |
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| 2. | Burner damaged | 2. | Replace burner pressure | |
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| 3. | Low inlet gas pressure | 3. | Contact local propane/LP or natural gas | |
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| 4. | Gas regulator defective | 4. | Replace gas regulator | |
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| Yellow flame during burner combustion | 1. | Not enough air | 1. | Check burner for dirt and debris. If | |
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| found, clean burner (see Cleaning and | |
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| 2. | Gas regulator defective | 2. | Replace gas regulator | |
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| Slight smoke or odor during initial operation | 1. | Residues from manufacturing processes | 1. | Problem will stop after a few hours of | |
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| Fireplace produces a whistling noise when | 1. | Turning control knob to HI position | 1. | Turn control knob to LO position and | |
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| let warm up for a minute | |
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| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is removed from | |
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| 3. | Air passageways on fireplace blocked | 3. | Observe minimum installation clear- | |
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| ances (see pages 8 through 10) | |
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| 4. | Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice | 4. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- | |
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White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture
1.When heated, vapors from furniture pol- ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue
1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products
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