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INSPECTING HEATER
Burner Flame Heater
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ODS/Pilot and Burner
Cleaning Burner Pilot Air Inlet
Cabinet
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow
tipping. Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater
and burn causing brief patches of orange flame.
WARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater
could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 23 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 24 shows an
incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern
shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher
than 1/2 the glass panel height.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, page 14)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19
1/2 G
Figure 23 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping
1/2 G
Figure 24 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
1
/
2
Glass
Height
1
/
2
Glass
Height
Blue
Flame
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled
brush to clean.
BURNER PILOT AIR INLET
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with
the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear
of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating
season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you
clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater
inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot
assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we
recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local
computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry com-
pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow
position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the direc-
tions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could
damage the pilot assembly.
1.
Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for
at least thirty minutes.
2.
Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.
3.
Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.
4.
Never insert objects into the pilot tube.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame
indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot
air inlet about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of
the pilot assembly (see Figure 25). With the unit off, lightly blow air
through the air inlet. You may blow through a drinking straw if
compressed air is not available.
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner,
and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In-
spect these areas of heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to exces-
sive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.
Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
Figure 25 - Pilot Inlet Air (Propane/LP Pilot Shown)
Pilot Assembly
Pilot Air Inlet
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air
opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in soot-
ing and property damage.
