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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
1. Residues from manufacturing
processes and log curing
2. Not enough air
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
2. Check burner for dirt and
debris. If found, clean burner
(see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance,
Page 27
)
3. Replace gas regulator
Fireplace produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
1. Turning control knob to HI
position when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on fi replace
blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifi ce
1. Turn control knob to LO posi-
tion and let warm up for a
minute
2. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local natural
gas company
3. Observe minimum installa-
tion clearances
(see
Page
11
)
4. Clean burner
(see Cleaning
and Maintenance,
Page 27
)
or replace burner orifi ce
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, etc. may turn into
white powder residue
1. Turn fi replace off when using
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, or similar products
Moisture/condensation noticed
on windows
1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air
1. Refer to
Air for Combustion
and Ventilatio
n requirements
(
Page 7
)
