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OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

One or both burners do not light after ODS/

1.

Inlet gas pressure is too low

1.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

pilot is lit

2.

Burner orifice(s) clogged

2.

Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Main-

 

 

 

 

tenance, page 17) or replace burner

 

 

 

 

orifice(s)

 

3.

Mislocated crossover tube

3.

Contact qualified service person

 

4.

Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small

4.

Replace burner orifice(s)

 

5. Selector switch in OFF position

5.

Put selector switch in ON position

 

6.

Wire disconnected from gas control

6.

See Wiring Diagram, page 21

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition of one or both burners

1.

Manifold pressure is too low

1.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

2.

Burner orifice(s) clogged

2.

Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Main-

 

 

 

 

tenance, page 17) or replace burner

 

 

 

 

orifice(s)

 

3.

Mislocated crossover tube

3.

Contact qualified service person

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfiring during combustion

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

1.

Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

 

2.

Damaged burner

2.

Replace damaged burner

 

3.

Gas control defective

3.

Replace gas 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

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 17)

 

2.

Gas control defective

2.

Replace gas control

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

1.Problem will stop after a few hours of 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

burners are lit

 

when burners are cold

 

let warm up for a minute

 

2.

Air in gas line

2.

Operate burners until air is removed

 

 

 

 

from line. Have gas line checked by lo-

 

 

 

 

cal Propane/LP gas company

 

3.

Air passageways on heater blocked

3.

Observe minimum installation clear-

 

 

 

 

ances (see pages 7 through 9)

 

4.

Dirty or partially clogged burner

4.

Clean burners (see Cleaning and Main-

 

 

orifice(s)

 

tenance, page 17) or replace burner

 

 

 

 

orifice(s)

 

 

 

 

 

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 (GHRC Series and GHRCT Series only)

1.Battery is not installed. Battery power is low

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

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Unvented VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HeaterSafety Information Unpacking Local Codes Product FeaturesProduct Identification Unusually Tight Construction Optional Remote Control AccessoriesAIR for Combustion and Ventilation Providing Adequate VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Check GAS Type InstallationMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelDetermining Minimum Mantel Clearance Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Floor ClearancesInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstallation Items Needed Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Installing Front Log #1 Installing LogsOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Remote Operation Pilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersFront Burner Flame Pattern Cleaning Burners Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Wiring Diagram, Gas leak. See Warning statement Service Hints SpecificationsWiring Diagram Replacement PartsVFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 105073 Warranty Information