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OBSERVED
PROBLEM
ODS/pilot lights but
1. Control knob is not fully pressed in.
flame goes out when
2. Control knob is not pressed in long
control knob is
released.
3. Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open.
4. Thermocouple connection is loose.
5. Thermocouple damaged
6. Control valve damaged.
Burner(s) does
1. Burner orifice is clogged.
not light after
ODS/pilot is lit.
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
Delayed ignition
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
of burner(s).
2. Burner orifice is clogged.
Burner backfiring
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.
during
combustion.
2. Burner is damaged.
3. Gas regulator is damaged.
1. Gas selection valve not set correctly.
High yellow flame
during burner
2. Dirty or clogged burner.
combustion.
3. Not enough air.
4. Gas regulator is defective.
5. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
Slight smoke or
1. Residues from manufacturing process.
odor during initial
operation
Heater produces
1. Turning control knob to HIGH (5) position
a whistling noise
when burner is lit.
2. Air in gas line.
3. Air passageways on heater are blocked.
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice.
Heater produces
1. Metal is expanding while heating or
a clicking/ticking
noise just after
burner is lit or
shut off.
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REMEDY
enough.
when burner is cold.
contracting while cooling.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
Replace control valve.
1.
Burner orifice (see Cleaning and
maintenance Page 18) or replace
burner orifice.
2.
Replace burner orifice.
3.
Contact your gas supplier.
1.
Contact your gas supplier.
2.
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
maintenance Page 18) or replace
burner orifice.
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
maintenance Page 18) replace.
2. Contact Dealer or Customer Service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
1. Make sure gas selection valve is set
properly.
2. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance Page18).
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 4, page 10).
4.
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance Page 18) or replace burner
orifice.
1.
This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified
service technician.
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