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WARNING
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY
* DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT APPLIANCE
* DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY
PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING
* IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A
NEIGHBOR’S PHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.
* IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in the air exist may create odors. Cleaning
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odor.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
1. Heater produces a clinking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
2. Heater produces unwanted
odors
3. Heater shuts off in use
(ODS operates)
4. Gas odor even when control
knob is in “OFF” position
5. Gas odor during combustion
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Metal expands while
heating or contracts while
cooling.
1. Heater burning vapors
from paint, hairspray,
glues, etc. (See
Important above)
2. Low fuel supply
3. Gas leak (See WARNING
above)
1. Not enough fresh air is
available.
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/Pilot is partially
clogged
1. Gas leak (See
WARNING, above).
2. Control valve defect
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner
2. Gas leak (See WARNING
above).
SOLUTION
1. This is common with most
heaters. If noise is
excessive, contact a
qualified service person.
1. Ventilate room. Stop using
odor causing products
while heater is running.
2. Refill supply tank.
3. Locate and control all
leaks. See “Checking Gas
Connections”.
1. Open window/door for
ventilation
2. Contact local propane co.
3. Clean ODS/Pilot
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas
Connections)
2. Replace control valve
1. Remove foreign matter
from gas tubing
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see “Checking Gas
Connections”).
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