Desa HDCFTP Gas regulator defective Nance, Replace gas regulator, Air passageways on fireplace

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow flame during burner

1.

Not enough air

1.

Check burner for dirt and

combustion

 

 

 

debris. If found, clean burner

 

 

 

 

(see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

 

nance, page 22)

 

2.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during initial

1.

Residues from manufacturing

1.

Problem will stop after a few

operation

 

processes

 

hours of operation

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace produces a whistling

1.

Turning control knob to HI

1.

Turn control knob to LO

noise when burner is lit

 

position when burner is cold

 

position and let warm up for

 

2.

Air in gas line

 

a minute

 

2.

Operate burner until air is

 

 

 

 

removed from line. Have gas

 

3.

Air passageways on fireplace

 

line checked by local propane/

 

 

LP gas company

 

 

blocked

3.

Observe minimum installation

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged

 

clearances (see Figures 7 and

 

 

8, page 9)

 

 

burner orifice

4.

Clean burner (see Cleaning

 

 

 

 

and Maintenance, page 22)

 

 

 

 

or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue forming

1.

When heated, vapors from

1.

Turn heater off when using

within burner box or on adjacent

 

furniture polish, wax, carpet

 

furniture polish, wax, carpet

walls or furniture

 

cleaners, etc. may turn into

 

cleaners, or similar products

 

 

white powder residue

 

 

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Contents HDCFTP, HDCFTN, Cgcftp and Cgcftn Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Table of Contents Safety Information Product Information Local CodesProvide adequate clearances around air openings Assembly Product FeaturesUnpacking Assembling Hood Providing Adequate VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationConfined and Unconfined Space Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceVentilation AIR InstallationVentilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type Installation ItemsLocating Fireplace Rough Opening for Installing Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationAttaching Fireplace to Wall Studs If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions onOptional Mantel Installation Mantel Clearances for BUILT- in InstallationRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Installing Blower AccessoryRemoving Valve Cover Shield Removing Valve Cover ShieldFor Built-In Installation Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover ShieldAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Connecting to GAS SupplyExtension Cord Installation Items Needed Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater ControlTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Read Before Lighting For Your SafetyEquipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LPLighting Instructions Operating FireplaceTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Shutting Off FireplaceInspecting Burner Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Control Operation Burner Flame PatternBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceCabinet Air PassagewaysObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingDelayed ignition of burner Manifold pressure is too low Out when control knob is reODS/pilot lights but flame goes Press in control knob fullyWalls or furniture Cleaners, etc. may turn into Burner orifice Clean burner see CleaningGas regulator defective Nance, Replace gas regulator Air in gas line Minute Operate burner until air isGas leak. See Warning Replacement Parts SpecificationsService Hints Technical ServiceModels Cgcftp and Cgcftn Illustrated Parts BreakdownPart Number KEY Hdcftp Hdcftn Cgcftp Cgcftn Description QTY Parts ListAccessories FBD Parts CentralsKeep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Fireplace