Use and Care Manual

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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Unvented Natural Gas Fired Room Heater
OBSERVED SYMPTOM 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 unwanted odors. 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray,
glues, etc. See IMPORTANT statement above
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of
page.
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-causing prod-
ucts while heater is running.
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections, page 9)
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 company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 11)
Gas odor even when control knob is in
OFF position
1. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of
page
2. Control valve is defective
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections, page 9)
2. Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion 1. Foreign matter between control valve and
burner
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of
page
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign
matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections, page 9)
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 qualifi ed service person
Moisture/condensation noticed on
windows
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air 1. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and
Ventilation page 3 through 5.