Desa V)CD36RN When ignitor button is pressed, Turn on gas supply or open, LOT position Position

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1. Gas supply turned off or equip-

1.

Turn on gas supply or open

there is spark at pilot but no

 

ment shutoff valve closed

2.

equipment shutoff valve

ignition

2. Gas control knob not in PI-

Turn gas control knob to PILOT

 

3.

LOT position

3.

position

 

Gas control knob not pressed

Press in gas control knob while

 

4.

in while in PILOT position

4.

in PILOT position

 

Air in gas lines when in-

Continue holding down con-

 

 

stalled

 

trol knob. Repeat igniting

 

5. Depleted gas supply (propane/

 

operation until air is removed

 

5. Contact local propane/LP gas

 

6.

LP models only)

6.

company

 

Pilot is clogged

Clean pilot (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 37) or re-

 

7.

Gas regulator setting is not

7.

place pilot assembly

 

Replace gas regulator

 

 

correct

 

 

 

Pilot lights but flame goes out

1. Gas control knob not fully

1.

Press in gas control knob

when control knob is released

2.

pressed in

2.

fully

 

Gas control knob not pressed

After pilot lights, keep gas

 

 

in long enough

 

control knob pressed in 30

 

3.

Equipment shutoff valve not

3.

seconds

 

Fully open equipment shutoff

 

4.

fully open

4.

valve

 

Pilot flame not touching

A) Contact local natural or

 

 

thermocouple, which allows

 

propane/LP gas company

 

 

thermocouple to cool, caus-

 

B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning

 

 

ing pilot flame to go out. This

 

and Maintenance, page 37)

 

 

problem could be caused by

 

or replace pilot assembly

 

 

one or both of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

A) Low gas pressure

 

 

 

 

 

B) Dirty or partially clogged

 

 

 

 

5.

pilot

5.

Hand tighten until snug, then

 

Thermocouple connection

 

6.

loose at control valve

6.

tighten 1/4 turn more

 

Thermocouple damaged

Replace pilot assembly

 

7.

Control valve damaged

7.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

Burner does not light after pilot

1. Burner orifice clogged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning

is lit

 

 

 

and Maintenance, page 37) or

 

2.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

2.

replace burner orifice

 

Contact local propane/LP or

 

3.

Thermopile leads disconnect-

3.

natural gas company

 

Reconnect leads to TP & TPTH

 

4.

ed or improperly connected

4.

terminals on control valve

 

Thermopile is defective

Replace thermopile

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition burner

1. Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local propane/LP or

 

2.

Burner porting or orifice

2.

natural gas company

 

Clean burner (see Cleaning

 

 

clogged

 

and Maintenance, page 37) or

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

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Contents VCD36TN, VCD36TNE Natural GAS ModelsVCD36RN, VCD36RNE PROPANE/LP GAS ModelS PROPANE/LP GAS ModelsTable of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationLocation and space requirements Product FeaturesPre-Installation Preparation Local CodesClearances Packaging and RemovalMantel Clearances Framing and finishingSide Clearances for Combustible Materials Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsTwisting, bending, etc Installation PlanningLocation of the fireplace Feet. Use wall straps for this purposeInstalling Siding Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall Wall Firestop Installing Inner Wall FirestopHorizontal Termination Venting InstallationSnorkel 45 and 30 Offset with Wall Strap Installation for vertical terminationFlat Ceiling Installation Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the holeTwist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Venting Vertical Termination Configurations for Rear VentHigh Wind Termination Vertical Termination Configurations for Top VentDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsElectrical Supply Connection Fireplace InstallationInstalling optional blower accessories Model BK InstallationBlower Model BK Plug in blower power cordPlug in blower power cord to duplex outlet Model BKT InstallationWiring Diagrams Locate the two plastic mounting clips provided with the kit Installing Remote ReceiverAttach the terminal wires to the battery. see Figure Installing and Activating the Remote ReceiverInstallation Items Needed High Altitude installationInstalling Gas Piping to Fireplace Location Important Fireplaces when factory equipped for use at highPropane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing Down Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyClose equipment shutoff valve see Figure Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPaRemoving Top Louver Trim Panel Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving Lower Louver Access Panel Removing/Replacing Glass DoorRemoving Glass Door Installing LOGS, lava rock and glowing embersOpen the bag of ember materials Millivolt For your safety Read before lightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsRemote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Optional Hand-HeldThermostat Series Model HRC200 Operating optional blower accessory Electronic ingnition For your safety Read before lightingOperating optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Pilot Optional Wireless Remote OperationBurner Flame Pattern Pilot assemblyIf you pilot assembly does not meet these require- ments Inspecting BurnersCleaning Maintenance Glass DoorPilot and burners Venting system TroubleshootingObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy LogsTurn on gas supply or open When ignitor button is pressedProblem could be caused by Burner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is litOperation Processes and logs curing Hours of operation When burner is lit HI position when burner isOr shut off Service person Remote does not function Tery is power is lowStatement above Electronic Ignition Statement at top Gas leak. See WarningSpecifications Replacement PartsService Hints Technical ServiceThermostatically Controlled Blower KIT BKT AccessoriesPROPANE/NATURAL GAS Manual Blower KIT BKIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Illustrated parts breakdown Washer, Flat 7/8 ID x 2 OD x 1/8 Thick Illustrated Parts Breakdown CD36TNEV Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace

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