Monessen Hearth LX32DV, LX36DV Troubleshooting, Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

 

 

WARNING

Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing.

Only qualified service person should service and repair the heater.

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

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark ignitor will not light the

1.

Battery needs replacing

1.

Replace battery

pilot after repeated pressing of

2.

Defective ignitor

2.

Check connections to ignitor. Replace

spark ignitor.

 

 

 

ignitor if ignitor connections are good,

 

 

 

 

but there is no spark.

 

3.

Misaligned spark electrode

3.

Check for spark arcing from the elec-

 

 

 

 

trode to pilot. Adjust and retighten.

 

4.

Bad wire.

4.

Replace with new wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot will not stay lit.

1.

Defective thermocouple.

1.

A. Check for proper connection of

 

 

Loose thermocouple

 

thermocouple to rear of valve.

 

2.

Air in gas line

 

B. Check thermocouple output.

 

3.

No gas

2.

Bleed line. Contact dealer

 

 

 

3.

Check shutoff valve and gas supply

 

 

 

 

(LPG tank)

 

 

 

 

 

Burner will not light when valve

1. Defective switch

1.

Check switch connections. Jump

and burner switch are both on.

 

 

 

wires at switch.

 

2.

Defective thermopile

2.

A. Check thermopile output.

 

 

 

 

B. Check connections to valve. Con-

 

 

 

 

tact dealer.

 

3.

Thermostat set too low/defective

3.

Turn up thermostat to start unit.

 

 

 

 

Check thermostat connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Glass fogs up

1. Normal condition

1.

Allow appliance to warm up. Glass

 

 

 

 

will clear. Additives in the gas may

 

 

 

 

dirty glass. Clean glass when cool.

 

 

 

 

 

Blue flames

1. Normal during start up

1.

Flames will yellow as appliance

 

 

 

 

heats up. Adjust rock wool placement

 

 

 

 

per instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Sooting

1. Flame impingement

1.

Check log position. Open shutters to

 

 

 

 

increase primary air.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Lexington Direct Vent Gas FireplaceCongratulations ContentsPlease leave these instructions with the appliance Important Safety InformationInstaller OwnerImportant Safety Information Code ApprovalPlease Read the Following Carefully GAS pressures Product SpecificationsGas Specifications & Orifice Size High ElevationsLX32 Fireplace & Framing Dimensions Fireplace and Framing DimensionsInstallation Information Before You StartFireplace Framing Fireplace Location Installation InformationFor the exact width of the face ClearancesClearances to combustibles Mantel clearances Hearth requirementsFinishing Material Secure Fireplace to floor or framingConcentric within the 6B\, 175 mm outer After conversion to top vent configurationOptional top vent application 4 102 mm flue pipe should beInstallation precautions Venting InstallationFailure to follow these instructions will void the warranty Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe Venting InstallationFor vertical termination Installation planningInstalling a vent system in an outside chase For horizontal terminationGeneral Venting Information Termination Location Venting InstallationSystem How To Use The Vent GraphFollowing vent installation instructions to determine Vent Graph should be read in conjunction withRear Wall Vent installation Do not recess vent termination into anyWall. This will cause a fire hazard Horizontal through the wall ter- mination configurations Example According to the vent graph Page 16 Maximum horizontal vent length in a system with aElbow Total Angular Variation 270 Vertical through-the-roof applica- tions Below Grade InstallationsFlat Ceiling Installation Installation for Vertical TERMINA- TionFully twist-locked. Page 17, Figure Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necEssary to reach from the burner system flue up through Firestop. Be sure pipe and elbow connections areCheck gas type Installing gas piping to fireplace locationPropane/LP Natural GasElectrical Wiring Remote Wall mounted Switch Do not connect wall switch toHeater 110V circuit Each clamp has a quick spring force. When Final InstallationReinstalling clamps, keep fingers clear Glass Frame RemovalPersonal injury LOG PlacementInstalL logs and rock wool ember material in firebox Logs supplied with the unitRear Log #1 Place top left log #4 on two pins on left mid log. Figure Center Log #8 Air Space Under Rear Log AIR Restrictor Adjustment 100% Factory Setting20 to 50% 30 to Install Facing Facing InstallationLeak testing Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks Initial lightingOperating Instructions Operating Instructions Approved leak testing methodMain burner switch Lighting the burnerPilot position Venting system Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning glass Firebox CleaningBlower Wiring Diagram for BlowerObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingReplacement Parts Replacement Parts Nantucket Decorative Arch Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements If Warranty Service is Needed Lifetime WarrantyFive Year Warranty Basic WarrantyModel EnerGuide Ratings Mhsc

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