Desa VP1000BA Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble Shooting, ODS/PILOT and Burner Orifice, Cabinet

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

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WARNING

WARNING ICON

G 001

Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION

WARNING ICON

G 001

You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE

• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.

CABINET

Air Passageways

Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.

Exterior

Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.

WARNING

WARNING ICON

G 001

Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION

WARNING ICON

G 001

Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

OBSERVED

POSSIBLE

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is

1.

Ignitor electrode posi-

1.

Replace ignitor

pressed, there is no

 

tioned wrong

 

 

spark at ODS/pilot

2.

Ignitor electrode broken

2.

Replace ignitor

 

3.

Ignitor electrode not

3.

Reconnect ignitor cable

 

 

connected to ignitor

 

 

 

 

cable

 

 

 

4.

Ignitor cable pinched or

4.

Free ignitor cable if

 

 

wet

 

pinched by any metal or

 

 

 

 

tubing. Keep ignitor

 

 

 

 

cable dry

 

5.

Piezo ignitor nut is loose

5.

Tighten nut holding

 

 

 

 

piezo ignitor to heater

 

 

 

 

cabinet. Nut is located

 

 

 

 

inside heater cabinet at

 

 

 

 

top

 

6.

Broken ignitor cable

6.

Replace ignitor cable

 

7.

Bad piezo ignitor

7.

Replace piezo ignitor

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASContents Safety Information 001 Local Codes Unpacking Product Features Safety DeviceProduct Identification Piezo Ignition SystemFresh AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Producing Adequate VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Unconfined SpaceDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From OutdoorsLocating Heater Installation ItemsCheck GAS Type Installing Heater to Wall Marking Screw LocationsInstalling Two Mounting Screws Folding AnchorPlacing Heater On Mounting Screws Connecting to GAS Supply External Regulator With Vent Pointing DownConnecting to GAS Supply Checking GAS Connections Pressure Testing GAS Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater GAS Connections Manual Shutoff ValveFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterControl knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise Operating Heater Inspecting Burner Pilot Flame PatternShutting Off Heater Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays litBurner Flame Pattern Model VP600B will be lower due to lower input ratingCabinet Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble ShootingODS/PILOT and Burner Orifice See Cleaning TROUBLE- ShootingCleaning and Mainte Ing statement at TopVP1000BA VP600B Technical ServiceService Hints Replacement Parts Service Publications Accessory Parts Under WarrantyParts Not Under Warranty Valve GA5010Heater Exploded View Parts List VP1000BA Model VP600B Parts List VP600B 101869 101869 Warranty Information Keep this Warranty