Troubleshooting; Odor During Operation - Vermont Castings Radiance RUVS40 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Radiance

Troubleshooting

Condition
Pilot lights but Main Burner does not
Main Burner shuts off and Pilot flame
goes out while in operation
Warning
•
If you smell gas:
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Shut off gas supply
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Do not try to light any appliance
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
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Possible Cause
1.Gas supply line shutoff valve is
not fully open.
2.Foreign material is blocking
Burner ports.
3.Main Burner orifice is clogged.
4.Thermostat or remote switch not
activated on RUVS40.
1.Insufficient fresh air.
2.Incorrect inlet supply pressure.
Solution
1.Fully open gas supply line shutoff
valve.
2.Inspect and clear debris away
from Burner ports.
3.Call local gas service technician.
4.Set thermostat to higher tem-
perature or check remote switch.
1.Determine that adequate ventila-
tion exists to provide sufficient
fresh air. Open a window or
provide additional ventilation.
(See Fresh Air Requirements,
page 4-5)
2.Contact the local gas company.
Adjust inlet supply pressure to
specification: NG; 5" W.C. - 8"
W.C. (5" W.C. - 7" W.C. at
elevations over 8000 ft.) LP; 11"
W.C. - 12" W.C.

Odor During Operation

Neither natural gas nor LP gas give off an odor when
burned. The nature of a vent free combustion
system, however, is such that odors may occasion-
ally be produced during heater operation when
impurities exist in the immediate area. Cleaning
solutions, paint, solvents, cigarette smoke, adhe-
sives, new carpet or textiles, etc., all can create
fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air
and can create odor. Such odors will disappear over
time, however, the condition can be alleviated by
opening a window or otherwise providing additional
ventilation to the area.
If odors persist and you are unable to locate the
source, contact a qualified gas service technician.