Allen + Roth ARSTDF26I Manual page 28

Problem
ODS/pilot lights but
flame goes out when
the control knob is
released.
Burner(s) does not
light after ODS/pilot
is lit.
Burner does not light
after ODS/pilot is lit.
(Heater is set up for
natural gas.)
There is delayed
ignition of the
burner(s).
The burner is
backfiring during
combustion.
There is a high yellow
flame during burner
combustion.
A gas odor is present
during combustion.
Heater produces a
clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit
or shut off.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont.)
Possible Cause
1. Control knob is not fully pressed in.
2. Control knob is not pressed in
long enough.
3. Equipment shutoff valve is not
fully open.
4. Thermocouple connection is loose.
5. Thermocouple damaged.
6. Control valve damaged.
1. Burner orifice is clogged.
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Inlet gas pressure is too high.
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
2. Burner orifice is clogged.
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.
2. Burner is damaged.
3. Gas regulator is damaged.
1. There is not enough air.
2. Gas regulator is defective.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Foreign matter between control
valve and burner.
2. Gas leak—see WARNING
Statement at top of page 27
1. Metal is expanding while heating
or contracting while cooling.
1. Press in control knob fully.
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed
in 30 seconds.
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve.
4. Hand tighten until snug, and then tighten ¼ turn more.
5. Replace thermocouple.
6. Contact customer service.
1. Clean burner orifice (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE,
pages 25 & 26) or contact customer service.
2. Contact customer service.
3. Contact your gas supplier.
1. Contact your gas supplier.
1. Contact your gas supplier.
2. Clean burner (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE,
pages 25 & 26) or contact customer service.
1. Clean burner orifice (see CARE AND
MAINTENANCE, pages 25 & 26 or contact
customer service).
2. Contact dealer or customer service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner
(see CARE AND MAINTENANCE, page 25 & 26.
2. Replace gas regulator.
3. Contact your gas supplier.
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter.
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS, page 20).
1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is
excessive, contact a qualified service technician.
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