5.
Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
Problem could be caused by one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot.
6.
Thermocouple damaged.
7.
Control valve damaged.
Possible Cause
1.
Burner orifice is clogged.
2.
Burner orifice diameter is too small.
3.
Inlet pressure is too low.
Possible Cause
1.
Manifold pressure is too low.
2.
Burner orifice is clogged.
Possible Cause
1.
Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.
2.
Burner is damaged.
3.
Gas regulator is defective.
Possible Cause
1.
Vapors from paint or curing process of logs.
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
1.
Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold.
2.
Air in gas line.
3.
Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.
Possible Cause
1.
LP regulator shut down due to inlet pressure being
too high.
5.
Contact local gas company.
6.
Replace thermocouple
7.
Replace control valve.
Remedy
1.
Clean burner or replace light burner orifice.
2.
Replace burner orifice.
3.
Contact qualified service person.
Remedy
1.
Contact local gas company.
2.
Clean burner or replace burner orifice.
Remedy
1.
Clean burner or replace burner orifice.
2.
Replace burner.
3.
Replace Gas regulator.
Remedy
1.
Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. Run
the heater with the damper open if you have one or open
a window for the first few hours.
Remedy
1.
Log heater is intended to be smokeless. Turn off heater
and call qualified service person.
Remedy
1.
Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a
minute
2.
Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local gas company.
3.
Clean burner or replace burner orifice.
Remedy
1.
Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at 11 to 13
inches w.c.
2.
Replace LP regulator on heater.
One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit.
Delayed ignition of burner.
Burner backfiring during combustion.
Log appears to smoke (after initial operation).
Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit.
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation.
No Gas to pilot.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cont.
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