Desa GS38 installation manual See Cleaning and Mainte

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Troubleshooting

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Slight smoke or odor during

1.

Not enough air

1.

Check burner for dirt and

 

initial operation

 

 

 

debris. If found, clean burner

 

 

 

 

(see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

2.

nance, page 23)

 

Replace gas control

 

3.

Residues from manufacturing

3.

Problem will stop after a few

 

 

processes and logs curing

 

hours of operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture/condensation noticed

1.

Not enough combustion/ven-

1.

Refer to Air for Combustion

on windows

 

tilation air

 

and Ventilation requirements

 

 

 

 

(page 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces a whistling

1.

Turning control knob to HI

1.

Turn control knob to LO

noise when burner is lit

 

position when burner is cold

 

position and let warm up for

 

2.

Air in gas line

2.

a minute

 

Operate burner until air is

 

 

 

 

removed from line. Have gas

 

 

 

 

line checked by local natural

 

3.

Air passageways on heater

3.

or propane/LP gas company

 

Observe minimum installation

 

4.

blocked

4.

clearances (see page 11)

 

Dirty or partially clogged

Clean burner (see Cleaning

 

 

burner orifice

 

and Maintenance, page 23)

 

 

 

 

or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue forming

1.

When heated, vapors from

1.

Turn heater off when using

within burner box or on adjacent

 

furniture polish, wax, carpet

 

furniture polish, wax, cleaners

walls or furniture

 

cleaners, etc. may turn into

 

or similar products

 

 

white powder residue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not function

1.

Battery is not installed. Bat-

1.

Replace 9-volt batteries in

(GHRCB and GHRCTB Series

 

tery power is low

 

receiver and hand-held remote

only)

 

 

 

control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace insert produces a

1.

Metal expanding while heating

1.

This is normal with most

clicking/ticking noise just after

 

or contracting while cooling

 

fireplaces. If noise is exces-

burners are lit or shut off

 

 

 

sive, contact qualified service

 

 

 

 

person

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Contents Shown with GS38 Surround Kit G8010 Brick Liner Accessories VI33NRB and VI33PRBRemote Ready GAS Fireplace Insert Safety Information Table of ContentsSafety Information Safety Information Product Identification Remote Control AccessoriesLocal Codes UnpackingProduct Features Air For Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Outdoors InstallationVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingElectrical Hookup Installing Surround Kit GS38 or GS43Blower Accessory Check GAS TypeRemoving Screws and Screen Installing Hood Installation ClearancesMaterial, Side Wall and Ceiling Installation Items Needed Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationConnecting Fireplace Insert to GAS Supply Propane/LPNatural Checking Gas Connections Checking GAS ConnectionsFireplace Insert Installation into masonry fireplace Pressure Testing Fireplace Insert Gas ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Assembling and attaching trim Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas Supply,Installing Log Set Installing LogsInstalling 9-Volt Batteries Installing Remote Receiver UnitInstalling 9-Volt Battery Not Included Receiver For your safety Read before lighting Operating Fireplace InsertLighting Instructions Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Optional Hand-HeldOn/Off Series Model HC100 Manual ModeAuto Thermostatic Mode Safety FeaturesOptional Blower Operation Auto Shutoff FeatureKey Pad Lock Feature Inspecting BurnersMain burner Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesLogs Wiring DiagramsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, See Cleaning and Mainte Statement above Gas leak. See WarningService Hints SpecificationsReplacement Parts Technical ServiceModels VI33NRB and VI33PRB Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List Fireplace Insert Models VI33NRB and VI33PRB Parts List Receiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT HRC100 Series WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SwitchEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 113195-01C Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS Fireplace Insert

GS38 specifications

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