Desa VFP24R Cleaning and Maintenance, Cleaning Burners Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSPECTING

BURNERS

Continued

Figure 28 - Correct Front Burner Flame Pattern

Yellow Tipping At

Top of Blue Flame

Figure 29 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

CLEANING BURNERS INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This pro- vides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater in- spected yearly by a qualified service person.

We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recom- mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard- ware store, or home center may carry com- pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using com- pressed air in a can, please follow the direc- tions on the can. If you don't follow direc- tions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.

1.Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.

2.Inspect burners, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 30).

3.Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burners.

4.Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.

5.Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder.

6.In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 31). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.

Injector Holder

Ports/Slots

Burner

Tube

Primary Air Inlet

Holes

Figure 30 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube

Ports/Slots

Burner

Tube

Pilot

Assembly

Pilot Air

Inlet Hole

Figure 31 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

LOGS

If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, page 13, to properly re- place logs.

Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger).

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Unvented VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HeaterSafety Information Product Identification Product FeaturesUnpacking Local Codes AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Check GAS Type InstallationMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstallation Items Needed Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Connecting to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsPressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Installing Front Log #1 Installing LogsLighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Optional Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Front Burner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Logs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burners Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Wiring Diagram, Gas leak. See Warning statement Wiring Diagram SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsVFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 105073 Warranty Information