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TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Burner backfiring during combustion.
1.
Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.
2.
Burner is damaged.
3.
Gas regulator is damaged.
1. Clean burner orifice (
see Cleaning and
Maintenance
page 15) replace.
2. Contact Dealer or Customer Service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
High yellow flame during burner
combustion.
1.
Gas selection valve not set correctly.
2.
Dirty or clogged burner.
3.
Not enough air.
4.
Gas regulator is defective.
5.
Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Make sure gas selection valve is set
correctly.
2. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see
Cleaning and
Maintenance
page15).
3. Replace gas regulator.
4. Contact your gas supplier.
5. Check inlet pressure.
Slight smoke or odor during initial
operation
1.
Residues from manufacturing process.
1.
Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation.
Heater produces a whistling noise
when burner is lit.
1. Turning control knob to HIGH (5) position
when burner is cold.
2. Air in gas line.
3. Air passageways on heater are blocked.
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.
1.
Turn control knob to LOW (1) position
and let warm up for a minute.
2.
Operate burner until air is removed
from line. Have gas line checked by
local propane/LP Gas Company.
3.
Observe minimum installation
clearances (Figure 3, page 8).
4.
Clean burner (see
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Page 15) or replace
burner orifice.
Heater produces a clicking/ticking
noise just after burner is lit or
shut off.
1.
Metal is expanding while heating or
contracting while cooling.
1.
This is common with most heaters.
If noise is excessive, contact qualified
service technician.
White powder residue forming within
burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture
1. When heated, the vapors from furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn
into white powder residue.
1.
Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar
products.
