Desa VGL30NRA, VGL24NRA, VGL24PRA, VGL18PRA Gas leak. See Warning, Statement above

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

IMPORTANT: Operating heater 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

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a clicking/tick-

1.

Metal expanding while heating

1.

This is common with most heat-

ing noise just after burner is lit or

 

or contracting while cooling

 

ers. If noise is excessive, contact

shut off

 

 

 

qualified service person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces unwanted odors

1.

Heater burning vapors from

1.

Open window and ventilate

 

 

paint, hair spray, glues, clean-

 

room. Stop using odor causing

 

 

ers, chemicals, new carpet,

 

products while heater is running

 

 

etc. (See IMPORTANT state-

 

 

 

 

 

ment above)

 

 

 

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning

2.

Locate and correct all leaks

 

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

 

 

tions, page 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater shuts off in use (ODS

1.

Not enough fresh air is

1.

Open window and/or door for

operates)

 

available

 

ventilation

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Contact local natural or pro-

 

 

 

 

pane/LP gas company

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially

3.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning

 

 

clogged

 

and Maintenance, page 23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control knob

1.

Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks

is in OFF position

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

2.

Control valve defective

 

tions, page 15)

 

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

 

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

 

 

tions, page 15)

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Local Codes Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Product IdentificationUnusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationAIR for Combustion Ventilatioin Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors InstallationLog Check GAS TypeLog Size Side Wall Ceiling Minimum Firebox SizeDetermining Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using a Hood Mantel ClearancesMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Floor Clearances Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstallation Items Needed Installing Heater Base AssemblyExternal Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Connecting to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPaTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Equipment Shutoff Valve Installing Optional Remote AccessoriesConnecting Wires Log #1 Installing LogsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureON/OFF Series Model Ghrcb Optional HAND-HELD Remote OperationThermostat Series Model GhrctbMain Burner Auto Shutoff FeatureInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternCleaning Maintenance Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet HoleLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Cleaning and Mainte Moisture/condensation noticed Statement above Gas leak. See WarningTechnical Service Wiring DiagramReplacement Parts Service HintsEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 Cleaning KIT CCKReceiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT Ghrcb Series Information VideoIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters
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