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BGD36CF / BGD42CF TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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| Flames are consist- |
| Unit is | - | check pressure readings: | ||
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| Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) | |||
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| turns and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point. Gauge should | |||
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| read 7" (minimum 4.5") water column for natural gas or 13" (11" minimum) water | |||
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| column for propane. Check that main burner is operating on "HI". | |||
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| Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw (B). Gauge | |||
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| should read 3.5" water column for natural gas or 10" water column for propane. | |||
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| Check that main burner is operating on "HI". | |||
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| AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCK- | |||
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| WISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL. DO NOT OVER TORQUE. | |||
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| Leak test with a soap and water solution. | |||
| Flames are very ag- | Door is ajar | - tighten screws holding door in place | ||||
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| MODEL BGD42CF ONLY: | - Restrict vent exit. See "RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS". | |||||
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| Aggressive venting action due to | - VENT HEIGHT MORE THAN 15 FEET: restrict vent exit using restrictor plate | ||||
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| vent height. | kit |
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| Main burner flame is a | Blockage in vent. | - remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on the terminal | ||||
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| and should be removed as required. |
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| fl ame. | Incorrect installation. | - | refer to Figure ## to ensure correct location of storm collars. | |||
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| Carbon is being de- | Air shutter has become blocked | - | ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions. | |||
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Flame is impinging on the logs or | - | check that the logs are correctly positioned. | |||||
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| ber surfaces. | combustion chamber. | - | open air shutter to increase the primary air. | |||
-check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifi ce size as specifi ed by the rating plate values.
-check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and that the seal is tight.
-check that both 4"/5" and 7" vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at all joints.
MODEL BGD36CF(G) ONLY: - check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for any horizontal vent- ing.
White / grey film | Sulphur from fuel is being depos- |
forms. | ited on glass, logs or combustion |
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-clean the glass with a recommended gas fi replace glass cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become permanently marked.
E x h a u s t smelled in headaches.
f u m e s Fireplace is spilling. room,
-ensure exhaust bracket gasket seal
-check door seal and relief fl ap seal.
-check for chimney blockage
-check that chimney is installed to building code.
-room is in negative pressure; increase fresh air supply.
-check 7"ø cap gasket on the fl ue pipe assembly.
Remote wall switch is | Wall switch is mounted upside | - reverse. |
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in "OFF" position; main | down |
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burner comes on when |
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Remote wall switch is ground- | - replace. |
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gas knob is turned to | ing. |
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"ON" position. |
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| Remote wall switch wire is | - check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire. |
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| Faulty valve. | - replace. |
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