Procom RD-C Instruction Manual page 17

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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner backfiring during combustion.
High 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.
White powder residue forming within
burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.
2. Burner is damaged.
3.
Gas regulator is damaged.
1. Gas selection valve not set correctly.
2. Dirty or clogged burner.
3. Not enough air.
4. Gas regulator is defective.
5. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1.
Residues from manufacturing process.
1. Turning control knob to HIGH (5) position
when burner is cold.
2. Air in gas line.
3. Air passageways on heater are blocked.
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.
1.
Metal is expanding while heating or
contracting while cooling.
1. When heated, the vapors from furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn
into white powder residue.
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REMEDY
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance page 15) replace.
2. Contact Dealer or Customer Service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
1. Make sure gas selection valve is set
correctly.
2. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance page15).
3. Replace gas regulator.
4. Contact your gas supplier.
5. Check inlet pressure.
1.
Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation.
1.
Turn control knob to LOW (1) position
and let warm up for a minute.
2.
Operate burner until air is removed
from line. Have gas line checked by
local propane/LP Gas Company.
3.
Observe minimum installation
clearances (Figure 3, page 8).
4.
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance Page 15) or replace
burner orifice.
1.
This is common with most
If noise is excessive, contact qualified
service technician.
1.
Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar
products.
heaters.