Vanguard Heating VDDVF36PN/PP, VDDVF36STN/STP installation manual Company

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® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE

VDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Burner does not light after pilot is lit

1.

Burner orifice clogged

1.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice

 

2.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

2.

Contact local propane/LP or natural gas

 

 

 

 

company

 

3.

Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

3.

Reconnect leads

 

 

properly connected

 

 

 

4.

Thermopile is defective

4.

Replace thermopile

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition burner

1.

Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local propane/LP or natural gas

 

 

 

 

company

 

2.

Burner porting or orifice clogged

2.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice

 

2.

Damaged burner

2.

Replace damaged burner

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas control

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

1.Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

Fireplace produces a whistling noise when

1.

Turning control knob to HI position

1.

Turn control knob to LO position and

burner is lit

 

when burner is cold

 

let warm up for a minute

 

2.

Air in gas line

2.

Operate burner until air is removed from

 

 

 

 

line. Have gas line checked by local pro-

 

 

 

 

pane/LP gas company

 

3.

Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

3.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

Glass soots

1.

Flame impingement on logs

1.

Adjust the log set so that the flame does

 

 

 

 

not excessively impinge on it

 

2.

Debris around burner air mixer

2.

Inspect the opening at the base of the

 

 

 

 

burner to see that it is NOT packed with

 

 

 

 

any type of material

Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off

1.Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling

1.This is common. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person

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Contents Check Local Codes Prior to Installation What to do if YOU Smell GASVDDVF36PN/PP and VDDVF36STN/STP Series Glossary TermsBefore YOU Begin IntroductionSelecting Location Mantel Clearances PRE-INSTALLATION PreparationClearances FramingGeneral Venting Location of Vent TerminationGeneral Venting Installation Planning Venting InstallationInstallation Precautions Installing Vent System in a ChaseInstallation for Horizontal Termination Snorkel TerminationVent Pipe Connections Horizontal Termination Configurations Horizontal VentingVenting with Two 90 Elbows Cathedral Ceiling Installation Installation for Vertical TerminationFlat Ceiling Installation Vertical Termination Configurations Venting with One 90 ElbowVertical Venting Venting InstallationParts Lists for Venting High AltitudeInstalling Receiver Wall Switch InstallationElectrical Hookup for Blower Accessory GAS Line HOOK-UP GAS Rating Type of GAS Natural PROPANE/LPGAS Supply Testing Installing LOG SETDecorative Facing Pilot Assembly AdjustmentBurner Flame Adjustment Burner RemovalOperating Guidelines and Maintenance Instructions Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOptional Remote Operation Ghrc OperationReplacement Parts Service HintsTechnical Service Wiring DiagramTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyObserved Problem Possible Cause Company Gas leak. See Warning statement Accessories Replacement Parts Natural 104496-01 14389 Propane/LP 104496-02 Refractory PiecesGAS Control Valve Black 105904-01DIRECT-VENT GAS Fireplace 106918 Warranty Information

VDDVF36STN/STP, VDDVF36PN/PP specifications

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