Troubleshooting, Odor during operation – Vermont Casting RUVS40 User Manual

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Vermont Castings Radiance

Troubleshooting

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Condition

Pilot lights but Main Burner does not

Main Burner shuts off and Pilot flame
goes out while in operation

Possible Cause

1.Gas supply line shutoff valve is

not fully open.

2.Foreign material is blocking

Burner ports.

3.Main Burner orifice is clogged.

4.Thermostat or remote switch not

activated on RUVS40.

1.Insufficient fresh air.

2.Incorrect inlet supply pressure.

Solution

1.Fully open gas supply line shutoff

valve.

2.Inspect and clear debris away

from Burner ports.

3.Call local gas service technician.

4.Set thermostat to higher tem-

perature or check remote switch.

1.Determine that adequate ventila-

tion exists to provide sufficient
fresh air. Open a window or
provide additional ventilation.
(See Fresh Air Requirements,
page 4-5)

2.Contact the local gas company.

Adjust inlet supply pressure to
specification: NG; 5” W.C. - 8”
W.C. (5” W.C. - 7” W.C. at
elevations over 8000 ft.) LP; 11”
W.C. - 12” W.C.

Warning

If you smell gas:

Shut off gas supply

Do not try to light any 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.

Odor During Operation

Neither natural gas nor LP gas give off an odor when
burned. The nature of a vent free combustion
system, however, is such that odors may occasion-
ally be produced during heater operation when
impurities exist in the immediate area. Cleaning
solutions, paint, solvents, cigarette smoke, adhe-
sives, new carpet or textiles, etc., all can create
fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air
and can create odor. Such odors will disappear over
time, however, the condition can be alleviated by
opening a window or otherwise providing additional
ventilation to the area.

If odors persist and you are unable to locate the

source, contact a qualified gas service technician.

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