Superior Fireplaces TF18NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 31

OBSERVED PROBLEM
Yellow fl ame in front burner dur-
ing burner combustion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Appliance produces a whistling
noise when burners are lit
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture
Moisture/condensation noticed
on windows
Remote does not function
Appliance produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burners
are lit or shut off
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing
processes and logs curing
1. Turning control knob to HI
position when burners are
cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on appliance
blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifi ce(s)
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, etc. may turn into
white powder residue
1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air
1. Battery is not installed. Bat-
tery power is low
1. Metal expanding while heat-
ing or contracting while cool-
ing
2. Wire connection loose or wire
broken
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REMEDY
1. Check burner(s) for dirt
and debris. If found, clean
burner(s) (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, Page 28)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1. Turn control knob to LO posi-
tion and let warm up for a
minute
2. Operate burners until air is
removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local natural
or propane/LP gas company
3. Observe minimum installation
clearances (see Pages 9-11)
4. Clean burners (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, Page 28)
or replace burner orifi ce(s)
1. Turn appliance off when using
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners or similar products
1. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation requirements
(Page 6)
1. Replace batteries in receiver
and hand-held remote
1. This is normal with most ap-
pliances. If noise is excessive,
contact qualifi ed service person
2. Check wiring connections
(see wiring diagram, Page
33). Replace wire harness if
necessary.
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