Installation Guide

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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adja-
cent walls or furniture
1. When heated, the 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 is expanding while heating
or contracting while cooling.
1. This is common with most heaters. If noise
is excessive, contact qualied service
technician.
Heater produces unwanted
odors.
1. Heater is burning vapors from
paint, hair spray, glues, etc.
See IMPORTANT statement,
page 22.
2. Gas leak. See Warning
Statement at the top of
page 22.
3. Low fuel supply.
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor
causing products while heater
is runing.
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see “Checking Gas
Connections,” page 15).
3. Rell supply tank (Propane /LP
models).
Heater shuts off in use
(ODS operates).
1. Not enough fresh air is
available.
2. Low line pressure.
3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged.
1. Open window and/or door for
ventilation.
2. Contact local gas supplier.
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Care
and Maintenance, page 21).
Gas odor exists even
when control knob is in OFF
position.
1. Gas leak. See Warning
Statement at top of
page 22.
2. Control valve is defective.
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see “Checking Gas
Connections”, page 15).
2. Contact customer service.
Gas odor during combustion. 1. Foreign matter between control
valve and burner.
2. Gas leak. (See Warning
Statement at top of page 22)
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove
foreign matter.
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see
“Checking Gas Connections,”
page 15)