Desa VSGF33NR installation manual Maintenance

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OWNER’S MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

1.

Burner orifice clogged

 

2.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

 

3.

Burner orifice diameter is too small

 

4.

Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

 

 

properly connected

 

5.

Burners will not come on in remote

 

 

position

1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

2.Contact local natural gas company

3.Replace burner orifice

4.Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 21)

5.Replace battery in transmitter and 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-

 

 

3.

Mislocated cross-over tube

 

nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

 

 

3.

Contact qualified service person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

2.

Damaged burner

 

nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

 

 

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

 

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

 

Maintenance, page 17)

 

 

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

 

 

3.

Air passageways on heater blocked

 

natural gas company

 

 

3.

Observe minimum installation clear-

 

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

 

ances (see pages 8 through 10)

 

 

4.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

 

nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue forming within burner

1.

When heated, vapors from furniture pol-

1.

Turn heater off when using furniture pol-

box or on adjacent walls or furniture

 

ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into

 

ish, wax, cleaners, or similar products

 

 

 

white powder residue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not function (GHRC series

1.

Battery is not installed. Battery power

1.

Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and

and GHRCT series only)

 

is low

 

remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow flame in front burner during burner

1.

Not enough air

1.

Check burner(s) for dirt and debris. If

combustion

 

 

 

found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and

 

 

2.

Gas regulator defective

 

Maintenance, page 17)

 

 

2.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualUnvented Natural GAS Fireplace Safety InformationLocal Codes Product IdentificationUnpacking AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Product FeaturesDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Electrical Hookup InstallationInstalling Hood Check GAS TypeConventional Fireplace Installation Installation ClearancesActual Framing Height 32 3/8 Front Width Depth BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationFireplace Location Installing GAS Piping toInstallation Installation Items NeededPipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint Sediment Trap Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections Installing Front Log #1 Installing LogsOperating Fireplace For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Remote Operation Main Burner Inspecting BurnersOptional Blower Operation Pilot Flame PatternLogs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Front Burner Flame PatternObserved Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingMaintenance, Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy Replacement Parts Wiring DiagramSpecifications Service HintsAccessories Corner Hearth Base Hardwood Hearth BaseCorner Mantel Slim Hearth BaseIllustrated Parts BREAKDOWN4 LOG Base Assembly VSGF33NRKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListFireplace VSGF33NR Illustrated PARTS7 BreakdownParts List Warranty Information

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