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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

1.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

 

2.

Burner orifice is clogged

 

3.

Thermopile leads disconnected or im-

 

 

properly connected (Remote-Ready

 

 

Models Only)

 

4.

Burners will not come on in remote po-

 

 

sition (Remote-Ready Models Only)

1.Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

2.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 28) or replace burner orifice

3.Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 33)

4.Replace battery in transmitter and receiver

Delayed ignition of burner

1.

Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local natural or propane/LP gas

 

 

 

 

company

 

2.

Burner orifice is clogged

2.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 28) or replace burner orifice

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-

 

 

 

 

tenance, page 28) or replace burner

 

 

 

 

orifice

 

2.

Damaged burner

2.

Replace damaged burner

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas regulator

 

4.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

4.

Contact local natural or propane/LP gas

 

 

 

 

company

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

1.

Residues from manufacturing processes

1.

Problem will stop after a few hours of

 

 

and log curing

 

operation

 

2.

Not enough air

2.

Check burner for dirt and debris. If

 

 

 

 

found, clean burner (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 28)

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas regulator

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace 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 fireplace blocked

3.

Observe minimum installation clear-

 

 

 

 

ances (see pages 9 through 11)

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

4.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 28) 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. may turn into white powder residue

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

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air

1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-

 

lation requirements (page 6)

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASTable of Contents Safety InformationProduct Identification Vent-Free Compact Classic Hearth FireplaceLocal Codes Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features UnpackingAssembly Assembling FireplaceAIR for Combustion and Ventilation Providing Adequate VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingInstallation Ventilation Air From OutdoorsFireplace Clearances Installation ItemsCheck GAS Type Minimum Clearance to Combustible MaterialsBUILT-IN Fireplace Installation Rough Opening for Installing in WallOptional Mantel Installation Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationRemoving Upper Louver Assembly and Branch Support Installing Blower AccessoryAssembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel For Built-In Installation Valve cover shield. see FigureRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Extension CordInstalling Blower Assembly Removing Valve Cover ShieldValve Cover Shield Switch PlateScrew Connecting to GAS Supply Attaching Wood Base to Solid FloorConnecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control Installation Items NeededPressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Checking GAS ConnectionsOptional Wireless HAND-HELD Remote Control Accessories Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsInstalling Receiver Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Optional Wall Mounted Thermostat GWMT1Installing LOG SET and Screen Back View of Thermostat BaseOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureREMOTE-READY Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Thermostat Control OperationPropane/LPGasPilot Natural Gas Pilot Thermostat Control Operation Optional Remote OperationGWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Optional Ghrcta Series OperationBurner Flame Pattern GWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch OptionalInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternLOG SET Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole CabinetTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyObserved Problem Possible Cause RemedyGas leak. See Warning statement Technical Service SpecificationsService Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too LowParts not Under Warranty Replacement Parts Wiring DiagramParts Under Warranty Remote-Ready Models OnlyIllustrated Parts Breakdown THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED Models VMH10TPB, VMH10TNBParts List THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED ModelsREMOTE-READY Models Parts List Accessories WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF Switch GWMS2 Cleaning KIT GCKWALL-MOUNT Thermostat Switch GWMT1 Receiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT GhrcFor . .com Owners Registration Form Postage Required 107032 Warranty Information Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace

VMH10TPB specifications

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