New Buck Corporation 32 - Manual (Page 35)

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 odors.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Heater produces a clinking/
ticking noise just after burner is lit
or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use
(ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob
is in OFF position
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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