- Buck Stoves Owner's Manual VENT-FREE FP-BR-10-ZC
6.  Burner backfiring during 
combustion 
7.  Slight smoke or odor 
during initial operation 
8.  Heater produces a whist-
ling noise when burner is 
lit 
1.  Burner orifice is clogged 
or damaged 
2. Burner damaged 
3.  Gas regulator defective 
1. Residues from 
manufacturing process 
1.  Turning control knob to 
“HI” position when 
burner is cold (if 
equipped with this type 
of valve) 
2.  Air in gas line 
3.  Air passageways on 
heater blocked 
4.  Dirty or partially 
clogged burner orifice 
1.  Clean burner (See “Clean-
ing and Maintenance “) or 
replace burner orifice 
2. Replace Burner 
3. Replace gas regulator 
1.  Problem will stop after a 
few hours of operation 
1.  Turn control knob to 
“LOW” position and allow 
to warm 
2.  Operate burner until air is 
removed from line. Call 
local propane company to 
check gas line. 
3. Observe minimum 
installation clearances 
4.  Clean burner or replace 
orifice 
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