Desa GCP10TGCN20T Safety Information And Installation Manual page 18

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Yellow flame during burner combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice is clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Clogged or dirty burner
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-
tracting while cooling
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REMEDY
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner
orifice
2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas
company
1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas
company
2. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner
orifice
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner
orifice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16)
2. Replace gas regulator
3. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 16)
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and
let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burner until air is removed from
line. Have gas checked by local natural
or propane/LP gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clear-
ances (see Figure 4, page 7)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person
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