PROBLEM
Burner will not light
Burner flame goes off immediately
after ignition
Delayed ignition
Inadequate combustion on burner
Burner flame is low
Emitter glows uneven
Slight smoke and odor during initial
operation
Thick black smoke
Heater produces a whistling noise
when burner is lit.
Heater produces a clicking noise
just after burner is lit or turned off.
Gas odor even when control knob
is in OFF position
PROBLEMS CHECK LIST
PROBABLE CAUSE
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Burner injector clogged.
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Low gas supply pressure.
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Low gas pressure
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Main burner carry over ports
clogged.
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Low gas supply pressure
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Not enough air.
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Supply hose is bent or twisted
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Blockage in burner injector
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Blockage in burner injector
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Base is not on a level surface
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Low gas pressure
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Residue from manufacturing
processes.
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Blockage in burner
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Air passageways blocked.
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Air in the gas line.
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Metal expanding and
contracting, respectively.
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Gas leaks.
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Gas control defective.
SOLUTION
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Clean burner injector.
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Call your gas supplier.
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Call your gas supplier.
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Clean main burner ports.
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Call your gas supplier.
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Check air passageways and
burners for dirt and debris, and
clean with compressed air.
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Straighten hose and perform
leak test on hose.
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Clean or replace burner
injector.
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Clean or replace burner
injector.
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Place heater on a level surface.
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Replace cylinder with a new
cylinder.
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Will stop after approx. 30
minutes of operation.
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Turn off the heater and let it
cool. Remove blockage and
clean burner inside and
outside.
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Check minimum installation
clearances and air
passageways for debris.
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Operate burner until the air is
completely purged.
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This is common with heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact a
qualified person.
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Locate and correct leaks
immediately.
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Replace gas control.