WARNING
Spiders’ nests or wasps’ mud inside the burner may cause fire at the air damper. If a fire
occurs,
turn off gas supply at LP tank valve. (See representative illustration
in Fig. 1)
immediately
Cleaning the Burner
NOTE:
Spiders and small insects can spin webs and build nests inside the burner. This especially
occurs in late summer and fall before frost when spiders are most active. These nests can
obstruct gas flow and cause a fire in and around the burner and orifice. Such a fire can
cause operator injury and serious damage to the appliance.
To help prevent a blockage and ensure full heat output, clean and inspect burner tube often
(once or twice a month). NOTE: Water or air pressure will
normally clear a spider web,
not
Steps for Cleaning the Burner:
1. Remove orifice/hose from the burner.
2. Look inside the burner tube for nests,
webs, or mud.
3. To remove the above obstructions, use
an accessory flexible venturi brush or
bend a small hook on one end of a
long flexible wire such as the one
shown in Fig. 2.
4. Inspect and clean the burner if needed.
5. Reattach orifice/hose to burner.
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