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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Slight. smoke. or. odor. during.
initial.operation
Moisture/condensation.noticed.
on windows
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adja-
cent walls or furniture
Remote.does.not.function
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1..Not.enough.air
..Gas.regulator.defective
3..Residues. from. manufac-
turing.processes.and.logs.
curing
1..Not. enough. combustion/
ventilation.air
1..Turning.control.knob.to.HI.
position when burner is
cold
..Air.in.gas.line
3. Air passageways on heat-
er.blocked
4..Dirty. or. partially. clogged.
burner orifice
1. When heated, vapors
from furniture polish, wax,
carpet cleaners, etc. may
turn into white powder
residue
1..Battery.is.not.installed...
Battery power is low
REMEDY
1..Check. burner. for. dirt. and.
debris. If found, clean burn-
er. (see.
Cleaning
, page
5)
..Replace.gas.control
3. Problem will stop after a few
hours.of.operation
1..Refer.to.
Air for Combustion
and Ventilation
. require-
ments.(page.6)
1..Turn. control. knob. to. LO.
position and let warm up
for.a.minute
..Operate. burner. until. air. is.
removed. from. line.. Have.
gas. line. checked. by. local.
natural.or.propane/LP.gas.
company
3..Observe.minimum.installa-
tion.clearances.(see.pages.
10.through.13)
4..Clean. burner. (see.
Clean-
ing
, page 25) or replace
burner orifice
1. Turn heater off when us-
ing furniture polish, wax,
carpet. cleaners. or. similar.
products
1..Replace. 9-volt. batteries.
in. receiver. and. hand-held.
remote.control