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OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
ODS/PILOT lights but ame
goes out when control
knob is released
Control knob is not fully pressed in Press control knob completely
Control knob not pressed in long
enough
After ODS/Pilot lights keep control
knob pressed thirty (30) seconds
Safety interlock system has been
triggered (if equipped)
Wait one (1) minute for safety
interlock system to reset
Manual shutoff valve not fully open Fully open manual shutoff valve
Thermo-couple connection loose at
control valve
Hand tighten until snug, then tighten
1/4 turn
Pilot ame not touching thermo-
couple, which allows thermo-couple
to cool, causing pilot ame to go out.
This problem can be caused by one
or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/
Pilot
A) Contact local propane gas
company
B) Clean ODS/Pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this manual)
or replace ODS/Pilot assembly
Control valve damaged Replace valve control
Burner does not light after
ODS/ Pilot is lit
Burner orice is clogged
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this manual)
or replace burner orice
Inlet gas pressure is too low Contact local propane gas company
Delayed ignition of burner
Manifold pressure is too low Contact local propane gas company
Burner orice is clogged
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this manual)
or replace burner orice
Burner backring during
combustion
Burner orice is clogged ordamaged
Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this manual)
or replace burner orice
Burner damaged Replace burner
Gas regulator defective Replace gas regulator
Slight smoke or odor
during initial operation
Residues from manufacturing
process
Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
Turning control knob to “HI” position
when burner is cold (if equipped
with this type of valve)
Turn control knob to “LOW” position
and allow to warm
Air in gas line
Operate burner until air is removed
from line. Call local propane company
to check gas line
Air passageways on heater blocked
Observe minimum installation
clearances
Dirty or partially clogged burner
orice
Clean burner or replace orice
TROUBLESHOOTING
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