PFS ReddyHeater BWH10NLMC Manual De Operación Y Instalacion página 26

Problem
Burner(s) does not light
after ODS/pilot is lit.
Delayed ignition of
burner(s).
Burner backfiring during
combustion.
High yellow flame during
burner combustion.
Gas odor during com-
bustion.
Slight smoke or odor dur-
ing initial operation.
Heater produces a whis-
tling noise when burner
is lit.
Heater produces a click-
ing/ticking noise just after
burner is lit or shut off.
White powder residue
forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls
or furniture.
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Possible Cause
1. Burner orifice is clogged.
2. Burner orifice diameter is too
small.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Manifold pressure is too low.
2. Burner orifice is clogged.
1. Burner orifice is clogged or
damaged.
2. Burner is damaged.
3. Gas regulator is damaged.
1. Not enough air.
2. Gas regulator is defective.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner.
2. Gas leak. (See Warning
Statement at top of page 24).
1. Residues from manufactur-
ing process.
1. Turning control knob to high
(5) position when burner is
cold.
2. Air in gas line.
3. Air passageways on heater
are blocked.
4. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifice.
1. Metal is expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling.
1. When heated, the vapors
from furniture polish, wax,
carpet cleaners, etc., turn
into white powder residue.
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Corrective Action
1. Clean burner orifice (see
Care and Maintenance, page
23) or replace burner orifice.
2. Replace burner orifice.
3. Contact local gas supplier.
1. Contact local gas supplier.
2. Clean burner (see Care and
Maintenance, page 23) or
replace burner orifice.
1. Clean burner orifice (see
Care and Maintenance, page
23) or replace burner orifice.
2. Replace burner.
3. Replace gas regulator.
1. Check burner for dirt and
debris. If found, clean burner
(see Care and Maintenance,
page 23).
2. Replace gas regulator.
3. Contact local gas supplier.
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter.
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 16).
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation.
1. Turn control knob to low (1)
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 installa-
tion clearances (Figure 4,
page 9).
4 Clean burner (see Care and
Maintenance, page 23) or
replace burner orifice.
1. This is common with most
heaters. If noise is exces-
sive, contact qualified ser-
vice technician.
1. Turn heater off when using
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products.
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