Abnormal Flame Pattern; Cleaning - Rinnai LS Series Operation Manual

ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN

Each Rinnai Gas Fireplace heater has a distinct flame pattern. The flame should look the same every time you
operate your heater, after an initial warm up period of approximately 15 minutes.
Abnormal flame performance and/or pattern can indicate a problem with your heater, such as blocked gas injectors,
incorrectly installed / inadequate flue system or the artificial logs/burn media may have shifted from when the
heater was first installed.
There are some warning signs that could indicate a problem. If any of the signs below occur, please contact Rinnai.
NORMAL FLAME PATTERN
Key signs of abnormal flame performance:
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Appliance turns 'OFF' soon after start up and does not relight.
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Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame
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Flame appears overly orange-yellow.
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Flame appears either very short or very long.
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Flame only burns part way across the burner.
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Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass or on logs.
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Continuous unusual smell from the appliance.
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Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame.
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Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass
1 Appliances incorporating a live fuel effect, and designed to operate with luminous flames, may exhibit slight
carbon deposits, this is normal.
Be advised that appliances incorporating a live fuel effect, and designed to operate with luminous
flames, may exhibit slight carbon deposition, this is normal operation.
NOTE

CLEANING

Your heater needs very little maintenance, but the following information will help you to keep it looking good and
working efficiently.
DO NOT attempt to clean the heater while the appliance is hot or operating.
All parts of the heater can be cleaned using a soft, damp cloth.
WARNING
DO NOT use solvents or abrasives to clean any parts.
DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the heater whilst in operation.
DO NOT place articles on or against this heater.
DO NOT store flammable materials near this heater.
DO NOT remove any panels or attempt to carry out any service work other than that which is
mentioned in the Trouble Shooting Checklist "Trouble Shooting Checklist" on page 14.
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