Monessen Hearth EYF18, EYF24 operating instructions ODS/pilot lights, but flame

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING WARNING

If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately.

 

OBSERVED PROB-

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ODS/pilot lights, but flame

1.

Control knob not fully pressed in.

1.

Press in control knob fully.

 

 

goes out when control knob

2.

Control knob not pressed in long enough.

2.

After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed

 

 

is released.

 

 

 

in for 30 seconds.

 

 

 

3.

Manual shutoff valve not fully open.

3.

Fully open manual shutoff valve.

 

 

 

4.

Thermocouple connection loose at control

4.

Hand tighten until snug, then tighten

 

 

 

 

valve.

 

1/4 turn more.

 

 

 

5.

Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,

5.

Contact local gas company.

 

 

 

 

which allows thermocouple to cool, causing

 

 

 

 

 

 

pilot flame to go out. This problem could

 

 

 

 

 

 

be caused by either low gas pressure, or a

 

 

 

 

 

 

dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Thermocouple damaged.

6.

Replace thermocouple.

 

 

 

7.

Control valve damaged.

7.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner does not light after

1.

Burner orifice is clogged.

1.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

ODS/pilot is lit.

2.

Burner orifice diameter is too small.

2.

Replace burner orifice.

 

 

 

3.

Inlet gas pressure is too low.

3.

Contact qualified service person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfires during

1.

Manifold pressure is too low.

1.

Contact local gas company.

 

 

combustion.

2.

Burner orifice is clogged.

2.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.

1.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

initial operation.

2.

Burner is damaged.

2.

Replace burner.

 

 

 

3.

Gas regulator defective.

3.

Replace gas regulator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logs appear to smoke after

1.

Vapors from paint or curing process of logs.

1.

Problem will stop after a few hours of operation.

 

 

initial operation.

 

 

 

Run the heater with the damper open if you have

 

 

 

 

 

 

one, or open a window for the first few hours.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Log heater is intended to be smokeless. Turn OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

heater and call qualified service person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a whistling

1.

Turning control knob to HIGH position

1.

Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm

 

 

noise when burner is lit.

 

when burner is cold.

 

up for a minute.

 

 

 

2.

Air in gas line.

2.

Operate burner until air is removed from line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have gas line checked by local gas company.

 

 

 

3. Dirty or partially clogged burners orifice.

3.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No gas to pilot.

1.

LP-regulator shut down due to inlet pressure

1.

Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at

 

 

 

 

too high.

 

11" to 13" w.c.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Replace regulator on heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Unvented GAS LOG Heater or Vented Decorative ApplianceContents Installer Important Safety InformationOwner Never connect unit to private Getting Started What YOU will Need for InstallationMake Sure YOU have Received ALL Parts Natural GAS Product Features and SpecificationsPROPANE/LPG Codes General Installation InformationAdequate Combustion and Ventilation AIR L1 = 151/2 Ft., L2 = 12 Ft., W = 12 Ft., H = 8 Ft Counter FireplaceFireplace and Hearth Dimensions Depth of fireplace/firebox Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive BarrierSidewall and Ceiling Clearances Clearances and Height RequirementsClearances and Height Requirements Minimum Mantel Clearance With Hood Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring Floor ClearanceDamper Stop Installation Installing Vented ApplicationsBefore Fully Installing the Unit Before Installing the ApplianceHorizontal Grate Bar Hooks for Screw Middle Hole for Anchor Installing Vented ApplicationAssembly Procedure Placing and Securing ApplianceFlexible Tube Manual Shutoff Gas Supply Inlet Valve Connecting the GASNPT Test Plug Checking GAS PressureTest Port OUT Connecting Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat Electrical Wiring MillivoltRequire 110 VAC to Operate Remote Receiver Velcro Pads Connecting Optional Remote ReceiverFollow Instructions Supplied with the Remote Checking System OperationTop Left Log Front Log Top Right Log Main Log Tabs LOG PlacementInstalling EYF24-F LOG Unit on Burner Placing the Decorative RockRear Log Middle Log #2 Installing EYF18-R LOG SET on UnitTop Log #4 Front Log #3 Top Left Log #5 Installing EYF24-R or EYF30-R LOG SET on UnitRear Log #1 Middle Log Front Top Right Log #4 Log #3Manual Control Flame AppearanceChecking the Pilot Flame Millivolt ControlOperating Instructions Checking the Burner FlameControl Knobs For Your Safety Read Before LightingPiezo Ignitor Switch Operating InstructionsTo Turn OFF Heater Manual Control Lighting InstructionsMillivolt Control Lighting Instructions On/Off Switch Piezo Hi/Lo Control On/Off/Pilot ControlCleaning and Servicing Operating Instructions and Cleaning and ServicingMatch Lighting Instructions Observed Prob Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingODS/pilot lights, but flame Illustrated Parts Breakdown Replacement Parts are Available Through Your Retailer Replacement Parts ListEYF18-R EYF24-FCarbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Mhsc Lifetime WarrantyFive Year Warranty Basic Warranty
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