Desa (V)VC42P Turning gas control knob to, When burner is lit HI position when burner is, Mixer

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a whistling noise

1.

Turning gas control knob to

1.

Turn gas control knob to LO

when burner is lit

 

HI position when burner is

 

position and let warm up for

 

2.

cold

2.

a minute

 

Air in gas line

Operate burner until air is

 

 

 

 

removed from line. Have gas

 

 

 

 

line checked by local propane/

 

3.

Dirty or partially clogged

3.

LP or natural gas company

 

Clean burner (see Cleaning

 

 

burner orifice

 

and Maintenance, page 31)

 

 

 

 

or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass soots

1.

Debris around burner air

1.

Inspect the opening at the base

 

 

mixer

 

of the burner by removing log/

 

 

 

 

grate assembly to see that it is

 

 

 

 

NOT packed with any type of

 

 

 

 

material [see Installing Brick

 

 

 

 

Liner Models BL42DA(SA)

 

 

 

 

and BL42DHA(SA), page 26]

 

2.

Improper vent configuration

2.

for log/grate removal

 

Check vent configuration speci-

 

 

 

 

fications (see Venting Installa-

 

 

 

 

tion Instructions, page 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace produces a clicking/

1.

Metal expanding while heating

1.

This is normal. If noise is

ticking noise just after burners

 

or contracting while cooling

 

excessive, contact qualified

are lit or shut off

 

 

 

service person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not function

1.

Battery is not installed or bat-

1.

Replace 9-volt batteries in

 

 

tery power is low

 

receiver and hand-held remote

 

 

 

 

control

 

Fireplace shuts off in use

1.

High or gusting winds

1.

Fireplace has been tested for

 

 

 

 

up to 40 mph winds. However,

 

 

 

 

extreme conditions may oc-

 

 

 

 

cur. See Lighting Instructions

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

on page 27

 

Contact local propane/LP or

 

3.

Pilot is partially clogged

3.

natural gas company

 

Clean pilot (see Cleaning and

 

4.

Inner vent pipe leaking ex-

4.

Maintenance, page 31)

 

Locate and correct all leaks

 

 

haust gasses into system

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

5.

Glass too loose and air tight

5.

tions, page 23)

 

Tighten glass

 

 

gasket leaks in corners after

 

 

 

 

6.

usage

6.

Replace faulty component

 

Bad thermopile or thermo-

 

7.

couple

7.

Check for proper installation

 

Improper vent cap installation

 

 

 

 

and freedom from debris or

 

 

 

 

blockage

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Contents Patent Pending What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Table of ContentsSafety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationLocal Codes This fireplace does not require electricity to operate Product FeaturesPre-Installation Preparation Location and space requirementsFront 36 914 mm Top of Standoffs Vent ClearancesMinimum clearances to combustibles for 42 1067 mmFireplace Framing and finishingNoncombustible mantels at any height above Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsInstallation Planning Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Round Termination Ground Floor InstallationRecommended Applications Corner ground floor installation Corner InstallationHorizontal System Installation Using TWO 90 Elbows Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Installation for vertical terminationFlat Ceiling Installation Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Venting High Altitude InstallationDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsPlug in blower power cord Fireplace InstallationInstalling optional blower accessories Model BK InstallationBlower Model BKT Model BKT InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Propane/LP From Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsInstalling Remote Receiver Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving Glass Door Replace battery cover onto remote control unitRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Removing Louver PanelsCleaning Glass Door Installing lava rock and glowing embersInstalling Brick liner Models BL42DASA and BL42DHASA Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing stepClose top and bottom louvers For your safety Read before lightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsRemote Operation To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-Held Thermostat Series Model HRC200 On/Off Series Model HRC100Inspecting Burners Operating optional blower accessoryPilot assembly Key Pad Lock FeatureGlass Door Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Venting system Pilot and burnersLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLong enough Control knob pressed Problem could be caused by Replace pilot assemblyBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit After pilot lights, keep gasCold Minute Air in gas line Operate burner until air is When burner is lit HI position when burner isTery power is low Turning gas control knob toStatement above Gas leak. See WarningSpecifications Replacement PartsService Hints Technical ServiceIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List 19 18 116236-01G Burner Pan Assembly Accessories GwmS2 Not Shown Wall mounted on/off switchWall mounted thermostat control kit gwmt1 Limited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty
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