Desa VFRMV24PA installation manual Troubleshooting, Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:Turnoffandunplugheaterandletcoolbeforeservicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1. Ignitor electrode not con-

1.

Reconnect ignitor cable

there is no spark at ODS/pilot

 

nected to ignitor cable

2.

Free ignitor cable if pinched

 

2.

Ignitor cable pinched or wet

 

 

 

 

by any metal or tubing. Keep

 

 

 

 

ignitor cable dry

 

3.

Piezo ignitor nut is loose

3.

Tighten nut holding piezo ig-

 

 

 

 

nitor to base panel of log set. Nut

 

 

 

 

is located behind base panel.

 

4.

Broken ignitor cable

4.

Replace ignitor cable

 

5.

Bad piezo ignitor

5.

Replace piezo ignitor

 

6.

Ignitor electrode positioned

6.

Replace pilot assembly for

 

 

wrong or broken

 

remote-ready units; Replace

 

 

 

 

ignitor electrode for variable

 

 

 

 

manually controlled units

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1. Gas supply turned off or equip-

1.

Turn on gas supply or open

there is spark at ODS/pilot but

 

ment shutoff valve closed

 

equipment shutoff valve

no ignition

2. Control knob not in PILOT

2.

Turn control knob to PILOT

 

 

position

 

position

 

3.

Control knob not pressed in

3.

Press in control knob while in

 

 

while in PILOT position

 

PILOT position

 

4.

Air in gas lines when in-

4.

Continue holding down con-

 

 

stalled

 

trol knob. Repeat igniting

 

5.

Depleted gas supply (pro-

 

operation until air is removed

 

5.

Contact local propane/LP gas

 

 

pane/LP only)

 

company

 

6.

ODS/pilot is clogged

6.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning

 

 

 

 

and Maintenance, page 20) or

 

 

 

 

replace ODS/pilot assembly

 

7.

Gas regulator setting is not

7.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

correct

 

 

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Contents VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA VFRMV24NA, VFRMV24PA Ansi Z21.11.2a-2003 Ansi Z21.60-2003Table of Contents Safety Information Provide adequate clearances around air openings Local Codes Product IdentificationUnpacking Providing Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Appliance Location Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingAIR for Combustion Ventilation Installation Ventilation Air From OutdoorsInstallation and Clearances for VENT-FREE Operation Check GAS TypeInstallation Minimum Noncombustible Material ClearancesMantel Clearances Floor ClearancesInstallation Items Needed Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Assembly Masonry Manufactured FireplaceFireplaceConnecting to GAS Supply Propane/LP External Regulator Supply Tank Vent Pointing DownTo Gas Control Valve Checking GAS ConnectionsPropane/LP From Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPaOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Propane/LP Natural To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceShutting Off Heater ON/OFF Series Model Ghrcb Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional HAND-HELD Remote Operation Thermostat Series Model GhrctbPilot Flame Pattern Auto Shutoff FeatureInspecting Burners Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns oftenBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Wiring Diagram Propane/LPTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyClean ODS/pilot see Out when control knob is reSafety interlock system has Low gas pressure AssemblyOperation Processes and logs curing Hours of operation Cleaners or similar productsGas regulator defective Replace gas regulator Turning control knob to HIGas leak. See Warning Technical Service SpecificationsReplacement Parts AccessoriesWALL-MOUNT Thermostat Switch GWMT1 Receiver and HAND-HELD Thermostat Remote Control KIT GhrctbReceiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT Ghrcb FB36CA, FB42C Series CIRCULATING, FB36NCA, FB42NCIllustrated Parts Breakdown VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PAParts List 114745-01B 114745-01B Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters

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