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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Delayed ignition of one
or both burners
Burner backfiring during
combustion
Yellow flame in front
burner during burner
combustion
Slight smoke or odor
during initial operation
Fireplace produces a
whistling noise when
burners are lit
Moisture/condensation
noticed on windows
REMEDY
1. Contact local propane gas
company
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 28) or replace
burner orifice(s)
3. Contact qualified service person
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 28) or replace
burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner(s) for dirt and
debris. If found, clean burner(s)
(see Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 28)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position
and let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burners until air is
removed from line. Have gas line
checked by local propane gas
company
3. Observe minimum installation
clearances (see page 11)
4. Clean burners (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 28) or replace
burner orifice(s)
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation requirements (page 6)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Manifold pressure is too
low
2. Burner orifice(s) clogged
3. Mislocated crossover
tube
1. Burner orifice is clogged
or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufac-
turing processes and logs
curing
1. Turning control knob to
HI position when burners
are cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on
fireplace blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifice(s)
1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air