20
20
When ignitor button is pressed in,
there is no spark at ODS/pilot.
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong.
2. Ignitor electrode broken.
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to
ignitor cable.
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet.
5. Broken ignitor cable.
6. Bad piezo ignitor.
7. Battery too low.
1. Replace electrode.
2. Replace electrode.
3. Reconnect ignitor cable.
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable
dry.
5. Replace ignitor cable.
6. Replace ignitor.
7. Replace battery.
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes
out when control knob is released.
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment
shutoff valve closed.
2. Control knob not fully pressed in
while pressing ignitor button.
3. Air in gas lines when installed.
4. ODS/pilot is clogged.
5. Control knob not in pilot position.
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct.
1. Turn on gas supply or open equip
-
ment shutoff valve.
2. Fully press in control knob while
pressing ignitor button.
3. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed.
4. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Care and Main-
tenance
page 19). or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
5. Turn control knob to pilot position.
6. Replace gas regulator.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
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.
IMPORTANT:
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, 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.
WARNING:
Only a qualified service technician should service and repair heater.
CAUTION:
Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit.
NOTE:
All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
