Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas Appliances - Regency Liberty L234 Series Owners & Installation Manual

operating instructions
Normal Operating
Sounds Of Gas Appliances
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from
your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to
the fact that there are various gauges and types
of steel used within your appliance. Listed below
are some examples. All are normal operating
sounds and should not be considered as defects
in your appliance.
Blower:
Regency gas appliances use high tech blowers
to push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of your
fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different
gauge material from the rest of the firebox and
body. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steel
will expand and contract at slightly different rates
which can cause "ticking" and "cracking" sounds. You
should also be aware that as there are temperature
changes within the unit. These sounds will likely
re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fireboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When thermally activated switch turns ON, it will
create a small "clicking" sound. This is the contact
switch closing.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot flame is on it will make a slight
"whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be heard. This is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body and Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand
and contract at different rates resulting in some
"cracking" and "ticking" sounds which will be heard
throughout the cycling process.
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