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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

 

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

1.

Burner orifice clogged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

 

2.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

2.

Contact local natural gas company

 

 

3.

Burner orifice diameter is too small

3.

Replace burner orifice

 

 

4.

Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

4.

Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,

 

 

 

properly connected

 

page 20)

 

 

5.

Burners will not come on in remote

5.

Replace battery in transmitter and

 

 

 

position

 

receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition burner

1.

Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local natural gas company

 

 

2.

Burner orifice clogged

2.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) 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.

Not enough air

1.

Check burner for dirt and debris. If

 

 

 

 

 

found, clean burner (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 21)

 

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

2.

Replace gas control

 

 

3.

Residues from manufacturing processes

3.

Problem will stop after a few hours of

 

 

 

and logs curing

 

operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

1.

Not enough combustion/ventilation air

1.

Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-

 

 

 

 

 

lation requirements (page 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater 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

 

 

 

 

 

natural gas company

 

 

3.

Air passageways on heater blocked

3.

Observe minimum installation clear-

 

 

 

 

 

ances (see pages 8 through 10)

 

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

4.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

1.When heated, vapors from furniture pol- ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into white powder residue

1.Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products

Remote does not function

1. Battery is not installed. Battery power

 

is low

1.Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and remote control

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Unvented Natural GAS FireplaceLocal Codes Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Identification UnpackingProduct Features AIR for Combustion and VentilationAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type InstallationInstalling Deflector and Hood Electrical HookupInstallation Clearances Conventional Fireplace InstallationBUILT-IN Fireplace Installation Location of Nailing FlangesInstalling GAS Piping to Fireplace Location InstallationsMantel Clearances for BUILT-IN Installation Installation Items NeededConnecting Fireplace to GAS Supply Attaching Flexible Gas Lines TogetherPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Installing Logs Will create sootFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions Manual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOptional Remote Operation Pilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersOptional Blower Operation Burner Primary AIR HolesTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible CauseObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy Gas leak. See Warning statement Service Hints Wiring Diagram Replacement PartsSpecifications Technical ServiceLogs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Front Window GlassAccessories Receiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT Ghrc Series Brass Trim Accessory GA6090Cleaning KIT CCK WALL-MOUNT Thermostat Switch GWMT1Illustrated Parts Breakdown Remote Ready Catalytic Model VCGF30NRParts List KEY Part Number Description QTYFireplace VCGF30NR Parts List Warranty Information