Desa (V)CB36N(E), (V)CB36P(E) operation manual Troubleshooting, Statement above

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: If you smell gas

Shut off gas supply.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace produces unwanted

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks

odors

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

 

 

tions, page 15)

 

Gas odor when control knob

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks

is in OFF position or during

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

combustion

2.

Control valve defective

2.

tions, page 15)

 

Replace gas control valve

 

 

 

 

 

Dark residue on logs or inside

1. Improper log placement

1.

Properly locate logs (see In-

of fireplace

 

 

 

stalling Logs, Lava Rock and

 

2.

Air holes at burner inlet

2.

Glowing Embers, page 18)

 

Clean out air holes at burner

 

 

blocked

 

inlets. Periodically repeat as

 

3.

Burner flame holes blocked

3.

needed

 

Remove blockage or replace

 

4.

Improper venting or exces-

4.

burner

 

Have the vent system inspect-

 

 

sive blockage

 

ed, including the termination

 

 

 

 

cap. Remove any restrictions

 

5.

Excessive amounts of embers

5.

or blockage

 

Clear excess embers from

 

 

and pan material

 

around rear main ports. Use a

 

 

 

 

minimum one layer of smaller

ember pieces to achieve best glowing effect over visible areas

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Contents VCB36NE and VCB36PE ModelsTable of Contents Safety information Local Codes Product IdentificationLocation and space requirements Product FeaturesPre-Installation Preparation Framing and Finishing Packaging and RemovalClearances However, 0 clearance is also Mantel ClearancesVenting Installation Installation PrecautionsVenting Installation Electrical Supply Connection Checking for Proper VentingHigh Altitude Installation Installing Optional ControlsInstalling Optional Wall Mount Switch GWMS2 Installing Remote ReceiverInstalling and Activating the Remote Receiver Installing Optional ControlsWiring Diagrams Millivolt Wiring DiagramInstalling Gas Piping to Fireplace Location Fireplace InstallationInstallation Items Needed Check GAS TypeNatural From Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsLouver Panels and Glass Door Glass Panel Frame Rail Removing Louver PanelsRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Spring Clips Applying Ember Material Installing Logs and Glowing EmbersOperating Fireplace Manual Ignition System For your safety Read before lightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceElectronic Ignition System Lighting Instructions Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Wireless Remote Operation On/Off Series Model HRC100 Optional GWMS2 ON/OFF Wall Mounted SwitchOptional Hand-Held Air Adjustment Setting Pilot AssemblyInspecting Burners Burner Flame PatternsPilot and Burners Cleaning MaintenanceGlass Door Logs SpecificationsVenting System VCB36NEObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLong enough See Lighting Instructions Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyNo gas supply, or shutoff Statement above TroubleshootingIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Illustrated Parts Breakdown Instructions Service Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Services AccessoriesGWMS2 Not Shown Remote Control KIT WRC SeriesWall Mounted ON/OFF Switch Limited Warranty Vent Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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