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TROUBLEShOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Log Set produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
Log Set produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
REMEDY
1. This is normal with most log
sets. If noise is excessive,
contact qualified service
person
1. Open flue to maximum.
Stop using odor causing
products while log set is
running
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections
, page 7)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections
, page 7)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see
Checking Gas Con-
nections
, page 7)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling
1. Log Set burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemi
-
cals, new carpet, etc. (See
IMPORTANT
statement
above)
2. Gas leak.
See Warning
statement at top of page
1. Gas leak.
See Warning
statement at top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak.
See Warning
statement at top of page
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. Fol
-
low the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup
-
plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will
disappear over time.
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