FMI BVC-36YA - Page 32

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after pilot
is lit or cycles during operation.
Delayed ignition at burner
Burner backring during com-
bustion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Heat produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 28)
or replace burner orice
2. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
3. Reconnect leads
4. Replace thermopile
5. Have the vent system in-
spected, including the ter-
mination cap. Remove any
restriction or obstruction
1. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 28)
or replace burner orice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 28)
or replace burner orice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1. Turn gas control knob to LO
position and let warm up for
a minute
2. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by pro
pane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 28)
or replace burner orice
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Thermopile leads discon-
nected or improperly con-
nected
4. Thermopile is defective
5. Improper venting or exces-
sive blockage
1. Manifold pressure too low
2. Burner porting or orifice
clogged
1. Burner orice is clogged or
damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufac-
turing processes and logs
curing
1. Turning gas control knob to
HI position when burner is
cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orice