Desa GVC65PA, GVC35PA, GVC50PA TROUBLE- Shooting, Observed Possible Problem Cause Remedy

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TROUBLE- SHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED

POSSIBLE

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring

1.

Burner orifice is

1.

Clean burner (see

during combustion.

 

clogged or damaged.

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 23) or

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

(see Changing Burner

 

 

 

 

Orifice, page 30).

 

2.

Burner damaged.

2.

Replace burner.

 

3.

Gas regulator defective.

3.

Replace control valve.

 

4.

Delayed ignition.

4.

See above.

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow flame during

1.

Not enough air.

1.

Check burner for dirt

burner combustion.

 

 

 

and debris. If found,

 

 

 

 

clean burner (see

 

 

 

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 23).

 

2.

Gas regulator defective.

2.

Replace control valve.

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor

1. Residues from manu-

1.

Problem will stop after a

during initial operation.

 

facturing processes.

 

few hours of operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Burner fails to

1.

Pilot flame not lit.

1.

Light pilot burner (see

respond to thermo-

 

 

 

Lighting Instructions,

stat.

 

 

 

page 18).

 

2.

Pilot flame not prop-

2.

Pilot flame needs

 

 

erly heating end of

 

adjusting. Contact a

 

 

thermocouple.

 

qualified service person.

 

3.

Pilot burner orifice

3.

Clean pilot burner (see

 

 

clogged or damaged.

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 23).

 

4.

Control valve defec-

4.

Replace control valve.

 

 

tive.

 

 

 

5.

Temperature at ther-

 

 

 

 

mostat bulb satisfied.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a

1.

Air in gas line.

1.

Operate burner until air

whistling noise when

 

 

 

is removed from line.

burner is lit.

 

 

 

Have gas line checked

 

 

 

 

by local propane gas

 

 

 

 

company.

 

2.

Air passageways on

2.

Observe minimum

 

 

heater blocked.

 

installation clearances

 

 

 

 

(see Figure 3, page 7).

 

3.

Dirty or partially

3.

Clean burner (see

 

 

clogged burner orifice.

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 23) or

 

 

 

 

replace burner orifice

(see Changing Burner Orifice, page 30).

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualFor Your Safety Contents Electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning SafetyInformation Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to deathSafety Information Product IdentificationLocal Codes FeaturesInstalling Heater UnpackingInstalling Heater Locating HeaterVenting Heater Venting Heater Do not vent heater in any of the following ways see FigureVenting Heater Proper Size Vent Qualified service person must connect heater to gas InstallingConnecting to GAS Supply Supply. Follow all local codesGas Connection Ing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installChecking GAS Connections Fresh AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location CombustionVentilation Draft Hood Spillage TestFresh AIR for Ventilation Air from OutdoorsConfined area has an air volume of less than 50 cubic 15 to make sure fresh air ventilation is adequateLighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Viewing Pilot To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureBlower Operation Shutting Off HeaterBurner Flame Pattern Inspecting Pilot and Burner FlamePilot Flame Pattern Correct Burner Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceShutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified service Trouble ShootingUnless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicingProblem Cause TroubleObserved Possible Problem Cause Remedy TROUBLE- ShootingStatement at top Connections,Service Procedures Removing Control Valve and Burner TubeRemoving Burner Blower WiringDiagram Changing Burner OrificeTechnical ServiceAccessories HintsParts Not Under Warranty Ordering ReplacementParts Under Warranty PartsIllustrated Parts List Cabinet AssemblyBurner Assembly Parts List Warranty Information Limited Warranty Vanguard Vented Propane GAS Heaters

GVC50PA, GVC35PA, GVC65PA specifications

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