Monessen Hearth HVFL18 manual Troubleshooting, Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater.

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

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot.

1.Ignitor electrode positioned wrong.

2.Ignitor electrode is broken.

3.Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable.

4.Ignitor cable pinched or wet. Keep ignitor cable dry.

5.Broken ignitor cable.

6.Bad piezo ignitor.

1Replace ignitor.

2. Replace ignitor.

3. Reconnect ignitor cable.

4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing.

5. Replace ignitor cable.

6. Replace piezo ignitor.

Appliance produces unwanted

1.

Appliance burning vapors from paint, hair

odors.

 

spray, glues, etc.

 

2.

Gas leak.

 

3.

Initial burn off.

1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running.

2.Locate and correct all leaks.

3.Ventilate room and turn unit on high until odor is gone. Odor should be gone after 2 to 3 hours of continuous use.

Appliance shuts off during use. 1. Not enough fresh air is available for ODS/ pilot to operate.

2.Low line pressure.

3.ODS/pilot is partially clogged.

4.Defective Thermopile.

5.Restrictions in incoming air flow.

1.Open window and/or door for ventila- tion.

2.Contact local gas company.

3.Clean ODS/pilot.

4.Check wire connections. Check output should be 500 milli-volts across TH/TP and TP Terminals with ON/OFF switches off.

5.Check for bottom riser on glass door, sunken fireplace, excessive lava rock/ cinders densely packed against grate.

Gas odor even when control

1.

Gas leak.

1.

Locate and correct all leaks.

knob is in OFF position.

2.

Control valve defective.

2.

Replace control valve.

 

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1.

Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve

1.

Turn on gas supply or open manual

there is spark at ODS pilot, but

 

closed.

 

shutoff valve.

no ignition.

2.

Control knob not in PILOT position.

2.

Turn control knob to PILOT position.

 

3.

Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT

3.

Press in control knob while in PILOT

 

 

position.

 

position.

 

4.

Air in gas lines when installed.

4.

Continue holding down control knob.

 

 

 

 

Repeat igniting operation until air is

 

5.

ODS/pilot is clogged.

 

removed.

 

5.

Replace ODS/pilot assembly or get it

 

6.

Gas regulator setting is not correct.

 

serviced.

 

6.

Check incoming pressure. Replace gas

 

 

 

 

regulator.

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Contents Read and Save These Instructions What to do if YOU Smell GASContents Important Safety Information InstallerOwner Never connect unit to private What YOU will Need for Installation Getting StartedMake Sure YOU have Received ALL Parts Product Features and Specifications Natural GASPROPANE/LPG Ignition Controls PILOT/ODSThermal Generator General Installation Information CodesAdequate Combustion and Ventilation AIR BTU/Hr = 151/2 x 12 x 8 x 1000 = 29760 BTU/Hr Fireplace and Hearth Dimensions Hearth Minimum DimensionPlacement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive Barrier Height of Restriction Minimum Depth of Fireplace/FireboxClearances and Height Requirements Sidewall and Ceiling ClearancesClearances and Height Requirements Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel Clearances and Height Requirments ExampleExample Floor Clearance Minimum Clearance above Combustible FlooringInstalling Vented Applications Before Fully Installing the UnitBefore Installing the Appliance Damper Stop InstallationInstalling Vented Applications Assembly ProcedurePlacing and Securing Appliance Connecting the GAS Flexible Tube Manual Shutoff Gas Supply Inlet ValveChecking GAS Pressure Manual Control FigureElectrical Wiring MILLI-VOLT Connecting Optional Wall Switch or ThermostatOperate Connecting Remote Receiver Installing T-STAT Sensor Option Sold SeparatelyInstalling T-Stat Sensor to Hvfl Base With Screw Provided Operation of Thermostat Sensor Checking System OperationComplete MILLI-VOLT System Check Rock Wool and LOG Placement Installing Kentucky Stack Logs on GrateBack Burner Placing Rock WoolLOG Placement See FigureInstalling Split Maple Logs on Grate Installing Back Log #1Installing Top Right Log #5 Flame Appearance Placing the Decorative RockChecking the Pilot Flame MILLI-VOLT Control and Thermostat ControlChecking the Burner Flame Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions What to do if YOU Smell GASManual Control Lighting Instructions MILLI-VOLT Control Lighting Instructions Operating Instructions and Cleaning and Servicing Cleaning and ServicingTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyODS/pilot lights, but flame Replacement Parts Burner AssemblyReplacement Parts List HVFL18 HVFL24Kentucky Stack Logs KSCL18 KSCL24 KSCL30Split Maple Logs SMRL18 SMRL24 SMRL30Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Special Requirements Lifetime Warranty Five Year WarrantyBasic Warranty

HVFL18 specifications

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