Product specifications

1919
PROBLEM
Burner(s) does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit.
Delayed ignition of burner(s).
Burner backring during com-
bustion.
Yellow ame during burner
combustion.
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation.
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit.
Heater produces a clicking/tick-
ing noise just after burner is lit
or shut off.
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adja-
cent walls or furniture.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orice is clogged.
2. Burner orice diameter is too small.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
2. Burner orice is clogged.
1. Burner orice is clogged or damaged.
2. Burner is damaged.
3. Gas regulator is defective.
1. Not enough air.
2. Gas regulator is defective.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Residues from manufacturing pro
-
cesses.
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold.
2. Air in gas line.
3. Air passageways on heater are
blocked.
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner ori
-
ce.
1. Metal is expanding while heating or
contracting while cooling.
1. When heated, the vapors from furni-
ture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc.,
turn into white powder residue.
REMEDY
1. Clean burner orice (see Care and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace
burner orice.
2. Replace burner orice.
3. Contact local gas supplier.
1. Contact local gas
supplier.
2. Clean burner (see
Care and Main-
tenance, page 16) or replace burner
orice.
1. Clean burner orice (see
Care and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace.
2. Contact customer service.
3. Replace gas regulator.
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Care and
Maintenance, page 16).
2. Replace gas regulator.
3. Contact local gas
supplier.
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation.
1. Turn 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
local gas supplier.
3. Observe minimum installation clear
-
ances (Figure 4, page 9).
4. Clean burner (see
Care and Main-
tenance, page 16) or replace burner
orice.
1. This is common with most heaters. if
noise is excessive, contact qualied
service technician.
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar
products.