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Burner(s) does not
light after ODS/pilot
is lit.
1. Burner orice is clogged.
2. Burner orice diameter is
too small.
3.
Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Clean burner orice (see
Care and Maintenance page
30) or replace burner orice.
2.
Replace burner orice.
3. Contact local natural or pro-
pane/LP gas company.
Delayed ignition of
burner(s).
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
2. Burner orice is clogged.
1. Contact local natural or pro-
pane/LP gas company.
2. Clean burner (see Care and
Maintenance page 30) or
replace burner orice.
Burner backring
during combustion.
1.
Burner orice is clogged or
damaged.
2
. Burner damaged.
3. Gas regulator defective.
1. Clean burner orice (see
Care and Maintenance
page 30) or replace Burner
orice.
2
. Replace burner.
3. Replace gas regulator.
Slight smoke or odor
during initial operation.
1. Residues from manufactory.
2. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air.
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours.
2
. Refer to air for combustion
and ventilation requirements.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
White powder residue
forming within burner
box or on adjacent
walls or furniture.
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, etc., turn into white
powder residue.
1
. Turn heater off when using
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products.
Heater produces a
clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit
or shut off.
1
. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling.
1
. This is common with most
heaters. if noise is excessive,
contact qualied service
technician.
Heater produces
unwanted odors.
1. Heater burning vapors from
paint, hair spray, glues,
cleaners, chemicals, new
carpet, etc. (See IMPOR-
T
ANT, page 31).
2. Gas leak. See “ Warning ”
statement, page 31.
1. Open window and ventilate
room. Stop using.
2.
Locate and correct all leaks
(see
“ Checking Gas Connec-
tions ” page 18).