Desa UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLE- Shooting, Cleaning and Mainte

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TROUBLE- SHOOTING

OBSERVED

POSSIBLE

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Continued

When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition

1.Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed

2.Control knob not in PILOT position

3.Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position

4.Air in gas lines when installed

5.ODS/pilot is clogged

6.Gas regulator setting is not correct

1.Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve

2.Turn control knob to PILOT position

3.Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4.Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

5.Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 26) or replace ODS/pilot assembly

6.Replace gas regulator

ODS/pilot lights but

1.

Control knob not fully

1.

Press in control knob

flame goes out when

 

pressed in

 

fully

control knob is

2.

Control knob not

2.

After ODS/pilot lights,

released

 

pressed in long enough

 

keep control knob

 

 

 

 

pressed in 30 seconds

 

3.

Safety interlock system

3.

Wait one minute for

 

 

has been triggered

 

safety interlock system

 

 

 

 

to reset. Repeat ignition

 

 

 

 

operation

 

4.

Manual shutoff valve

4.

Fully open manual shut-

 

 

not fully open

 

off valve

 

5.

Thermocouple connec-

5.

Hand tighten until snug,

 

 

tion loose at control

 

then tighten 1/4 turn

 

 

valve

 

more

 

6.

Pilot flame not touching

6.

A) Contact local propane

 

 

thermocouple, which

 

gas company

 

 

allows thermocouple to

 

 

 

 

cool, causing pilot flame

 

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see

 

 

to go out. This problem

 

Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

could be caused by one

 

nance, page 26) or

 

 

or both of the following:

 

replace ODS/pilot

 

 

A) Low gas pressure

 

assembly

 

 

B) Dirty or partially

 

 

 

 

clogged ODS/pilot

 

 

 

7.

Thermocouple damaged

7.

Replace thermocouple

 

8.

Control valve damaged

8.

Replace control valve

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualContents Safety Information Safety Information Identification ProductPiezo Ignition System Local Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesSafety Device OperationUnconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR forVentilation Determining AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationVentilation AIR Ventilation Air from Inside BuildingVentilation Air from Outdoors Check GAS Type InstallingAssembling Brass Trim Assembling and Attaching Brass TrimMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Conventional Fireplace InstallationPlacing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationFloor/Hearth Mounting Holes Installing Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace LocationExternal Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Installation Items Needed Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemManual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsInstalling Rear Log Installing LogsInstalling Crossover Log For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Installing Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Front Burner Flame Pattern InspectingBurners Pilot Flame PatternLogs Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble ShootingTurn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning ODS/PILOT and BurnersTROUBLE- Shooting Cleaning and MainteTrouble Shooting Top Ing statement atRefer to Air for Com Trouble Shooting Technical Service HintsReplacement Parts Parts Under WarrantyParts Not Under Warranty Accessories GM200F Walnut Finished GM201U Unfinished ¢Q, ¢QQQQ,,,, ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢QIllustrated Parts Breakdown Log Base Assembly Parts ListFireplace Parts List 101969 101969 Keep this Warranty Warranty Information

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