Troubleshooting – Desa GWP6 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Heater burning vapors from

paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See

IMPORTANT

statement above

2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP

gas only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

1. Not enough fresh air is avail-

able

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially

clogged

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

2. Control valve defective

1. Foreign matter between con-

trol valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

1. Not enough combustion/ven-

tilation air

REMEDY

1. Ventilate room. Stop using

odor causing products while

heater is running

2. Refill supply tank

3. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-

tions, page 11)

1. Open window and/or door for

ventilation

2. Contact local natural or pro-

pane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 15)

1. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-

tions, page 11)

2. Replace control valve

1. Take apart gas tubing and

remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-

tions, page 11)

1. Refer to Air for Combustion

and Ventilation requirements

(page 5)

OBSERVED PROBLEM

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

Moisture/condensation noticed

on windows

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. Fol-

low the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT:

Operating heater where impurities in 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.

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