Desa VDCFTPB Slight smoke or odor during, Initial operation Processes and log curing, Person

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during

1.

Residues from manufacturing

1.

Problem will stop after a few

initial operation

2.

processes and log curing

2.

hours of operation

 

 

 

 

Not enough air

Check burner for dirt and

 

 

 

 

 

debris. If found, clean burner

 

 

 

 

 

(see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

nance, page 27)

 

 

 

 

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2.

a minute

 

 

 

 

Operate burner until air is

 

 

 

 

 

removed from line. Have gas

 

 

 

 

 

line checked by local natural

 

 

3.

Air passageways on fireplace

3.

gas company

 

 

 

 

Observe minimum installation

 

 

4.

blocked

4.

clearances (see page 10)

 

 

Dirty or partially clogged

Clean burner (see

Cleaning

 

 

 

burner orifice

 

and Maintenance,

page 27)

 

 

 

 

 

or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue forming

1.

When heated, vapors from

1.

Turn fireplace 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture/condensation noticed

1.

Not enough combustion/ven-

1.

Refer to Air for Combustion

on windows

 

tilation air

 

and Ventilation requirements

 

 

 

 

 

(page 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not function (Re-

1.

Battery is not install. Battery

1.

Replace 9-volt batteries in

mote-Ready Models Only)

 

power is low

 

receiver and remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace produces a clicking/

1.

Metal expanding while heating

1.

This is common with most

ticking noise just after burners

 

or contracting while cooling

 

fireplaces. If noise is exces-

are lit or shut off

 

 

 

sive, contact qualified service

 

 

 

 

 

person

 

 

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Contents Thermostat Models Vdcftnb and Vdcftpb Remote-Ready Models Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base AccessoryVdcfrpb and Vdcfrnb Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Local Codes Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features Product IdentificationAir for Combustion Ventilation Hood AssemblyProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Check GAS Type InstallationMinimum Clearance to Combustible Materials InstallationInstallation Items Fireplace ClearancesDepth Built-In Fireplace InstallationActual Framing Height Front WidthTop Louver Bottom Louver Optional Mantel InstallationMantel Shelf Side of FireboxRemoving Upper Louver Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TARemote Blower Bracket Switch Plate Screw Installing Blower AccessoryOpen lower louver door by swinging door down see , Extension Cord For Built-In InstallationBlower Bracket Connecting to GAS Supply Installation Items Needed Connecting equipment shutoff valve to heater controlChecking GAS Connections Gas Meter Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsEquipment Open Shutoff Valve Closed Gas Regulator or Gas Control Valve EquipmentReceiver Volt Terminal Battery Wires Battery Clip Installing ReceiverInstalling 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Terminal W Terminal R Optional Wall Switch GWMS2 Remote-Ready Models OnlyControl Valve To Wall Thermostat or Switch Feed wires through rectangular slotsLighting Instructions Installing LOG SET and ScreenFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceThermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureOperating Fireplace To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOperating Blower AUTO/OFF/ON SwitchPilot Ignitor Burner Electrode Piezo Flame Control Ignitor Button Adjustment KnobPilot Burner Ignitor Electrode HRC200 Optional Hand-HeldRemote Operation Thermostat Series ModelOptional GWMT1 Wall mounted Thermostat Optional GWMS2 Wall Mounted SwitchBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternCabinet Cleaning MaintenanceWiring Diagram LOG SetObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Initial operation Processes and log curing When heated, vapors fromMote-Ready Models Only Power is low Slight smoke or odor duringGas leak. See Warning Rating Variable 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr SpecificationsThermostat Models Remote-Ready Models Rating Variable 17,000/30,000 Btu/HrFirebox Models VDC Illustrated Parts BreakdownOuter Casing Parts ListOuter Casing Top BaffleThermostat Models Illustrated Parts BreakdownVdcftpb and Vdcftnb Parts List Vdcfrnb and Vdcfrpb REMOTE-READY ModelsBrass Flare Adapter Fitting Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 AccessoriesTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED Blower KIT GA3450T WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF Switch AccessoriesWALL-MOUNT Thermostat Parts Under Warranty Replacement PartsService Hints Technical Service116526-01B Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Classic Hearth
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