Heater smokes
Step 1: Exhaust pipe
Check exhaust pipe for damage (cross section reduced)
Possible defect |
Remedy |
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Mechanical damage |
Install new exhaust pipe |
Partially blocked |
Clean exhaust pipe |
Step 2: Fuel pump
Check delivery quantity of fuel pump
Possible defect |
Remedy |
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Excessive fuel |
Correctly adjust delivery quantity |
Step 3: Combustion air intake
Check combustion air intake for free passage (visual check).
Possible defect |
Remedy |
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Intake blocked |
Clean combustion air intake |
Step 4: Combustion air blower motor
Check combustion air blower motor speed.
Possible defect |
Remedy |
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Battery voltage too low |
Charge battery |
Blower fan loose (chafes) |
Remove combustion air blower, secure blower fan (note air gap of .039”/1 mm) and install new blower fan if necessary |
Speed is not attained at nominal voltage (6400-7100 rpm) |
Remove motor and check, install new one if necessary |