Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
1.
Fire won’t light
A.
B.
No LP in tank.
Plugged burner orifice.
Check the LP (propane) tank. You may be
out of gas. Or check Natural Gas valve at
main.
Check the burner orifice for stoppage.
Remove stoppage.
3.
Blue flames
A.
B.
This is a result of normal
operation and flames will
begin to yellow as unit is
allowed to burn for 16-20
minutes.
Improper air / fuel mixture
related to air shutter position.
Do nothing.
Do nothing.
Close air shutoff. (for LP, leave 1/4” open,
natural gas 1/16” open)
2.
Low flames or
won’t stay lit
A.
Manual shutoff valve
(on/off control knob)
open or not installed
between LP tank and
appliance.
Close LP tank and manual shutoff valves.
Open LP tank valve first, then the manual
shutoff valve.
5.
Decorative Beads
cracking or splitting
A.
Heat and / or abrupt
temperature changes.
This is a property of glass and may
happen occasionally. Do nothing.
This is completely normal.
4.
Metallic noise
A.
Noise is caused by metal
expanding and contracting
as it heats up and cools
down, similar to the sound
produces by a furnace or
heating duct. This noise does
not affect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
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