Vermont Casting RUVS40 Troubleshooting, Odor During Operation, Condition Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Condition	Possible Cause	Solution
Pilot lights but Main Burner does not	1.Gas supply line shutoff valve is	1.Fully open gas supply line shutoff
	not fully open.	valve.
	2.Foreign material is blocking	2.Inspect and clear debris away
	Burner ports.	from Burner ports.
	3.Main Burner orifice is clogged.	3.Call local gas service technician.
	4.Thermostat or remote switch not	4.Set thermostat to higher tem-
	activated on RUVS40.	perature or check remote switch.
Main Burner shuts off and Pilot flame	1.Insufficient fresh air.	1.Determine that adequate ventila-
goes out while in operation
		tion exists to provide sufficient
		fresh air. Open a window or
		provide additional ventilation.
		(See Fresh Air Requirements,
		page 4-5)
	2.Incorrect inlet supply pressure.	2.Contact the local gas company.
		Adjust inlet supply pressure to
		specification: NG; 5” W.C. - 8”
		W.C. (5” W.C. - 7” W.C. at
		elevations over 8000 ft.) LP; 11”
		W.C. - 12” W.C.

Warning

•If you smell gas:

•Shut off gas supply

•Do not try to light any appliance

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Odor During Operation

Neither natural gas nor LP gas give off an odor when burned. The nature of a vent free combustion system, however, is such that odors may occasion- ally be produced during heater operation when impurities exist in the immediate area. Cleaning solutions, paint, solvents, cigarette smoke, adhe- sives, new carpet or textiles, etc., all can create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and can create odor. Such odors will disappear over time, however, the condition can be alleviated by opening a window or otherwise providing additional ventilation to the area.

If odors persist and you are unable to locate the source, contact a qualified gas service technician.

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