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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNING: If you smell gas

•Shut off gas supply.

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Fireplace produces unwanted 1. Fireplace burning vapors

odorsfrom paint, hair spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT state- ment above)

2. For propane/LP gas, low fuel supply

3. Gas leak. See Warning statement at top of page

1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while fireplace is running

2.Contact local propane/LP sup- plier

3.Locate and correct all leaks (see Gas Line Hook-Up, page 13)

Gas odor even when control knob

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see

is in OFF position

 

statement at top of page

 

Gas Line Hook-Up, page 13)

 

2.

Control valve defective

2.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

Gas odor during combustion

1. Foreign matter between con-

1.

Take apart gas tubing and

 

 

trol valve and burner

 

remove foreign matter

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning

2.

Locate and correct all leaks (see

 

 

statement at top of page

 

Gas Line Hook-Up, page 13)

 

 

 

 

Dark residue on logs or inside

1. Improper log placement

1.

Properly locate logs

of fireplace

2. Air holes at burner inlet

2.

Clean out air holes at burner

 

 

blocked

 

inlets. Periodically repeat as

 

3.

Burner flame holes blocked

 

needed

 

3.

Remove blockage or replace

 

 

 

 

burner

 

4.

Improper venting or ex-

4.

Have the vent system inspect-

 

 

cessive blockage

 

ed, including the termination

 

 

 

 

cap. Remove any restrictions

 

 

 

 

or obstruction

 

5.

Excessive amounts of embers

5.

Clear excess embers until a

 

 

and pan material

 

minimum gap of 1/2" remains

 

 

 

 

under the grate

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Contents PROPANE/LP GAS Natural GASTable of Contents High traffic areas Windy or drafty areas Safety InformationIntroduction UnpackingBefore YOU Begin Modification of the appliance or any of the componentsSelecting Location Possible Locations for Installing ApplianceM42B,H, VM42B,H Product Specifications10.5 in. WC 2.66 kPa Orifice SizeClearances PRE-INSTALLATION PreparationMantel Clearances and Wall DetailsFraming Rough Opening for Installing WallInstalling Transition Pipe and Starter Collar Venting Installationflue connection must be made using listed Vent Piping Starter Collar Transition Pipe Vent CollarRoof Pitch Typical B-Vent ConfigurationWall Switch Installation InstallationChecking for Proper Venting Installing Receiver Optional Wireless HAND-HELD Remote Control InstallationVolt Battery Clip Terminal Wires Receiver Receiver Plastic Mounting Clips Mounting BracketGAS Line HOOK-UP Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control UnitM36PB,H M42PB,H Ember and PAN Material Placement Grate Pan and Ember Material Burner Pan LOG Placement for M36, M36P, VM36 and VM36P ModelsLog Notch Log 3 Log Notches LogNotch Log Log 2A Log 2B LOG Placement for M42, M42P, VM42 and VM42P ModelsLog Notches Log Notch Log 2BCombustion AIR KIT Model AK4 Optional Installing Optional Glass Door AccessoryAppliance Enclosure Spring Opening Vent DamperClip Screw Side Front Partially Opened DoorOperating Fireplace For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Inspecting Burners Pilot AssemblyTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Optional HAND-HELD Remote OperationBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenancePilot and Burner LogsService Hints Wiring DiagramTechnical Service Replacement PartsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingElectrode at pilot spark at Connected, replace ignitorIf pilot lights, an improper Gas/air mixture causedGas leak. See Warning Models Illustrated Parts BreakdownDescription QTY Parts ListM36B,H, M36PB,H, VM36B,H and VM36PB,H Brick Liners for ModelsLogsets for Models M42B,H, M42PB,H, VM42B,H and VM42PB,H Accessories Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Firebox
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