Monessen Hearth VFCS20DPV, VFCS30DNV, VFCS30DPV, VFCS20DNV manual When con

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TROUBLESHOOTING

warning

If the gas quality is bad, your pilot may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact your local gas supplier immediately.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ACTION

ODS/pilot

1.

Control knob not fully pressed

1.

Press in control knob fully.

lights, but

 

in.

 

 

flame goes out

 

 

 

 

2.

Control knob not pressed in

2.

After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds.

when con-

 

long enough.

 

 

trol knob is

 

 

 

3.

Appliance shutoff valve not

3.

Fully open manual shutoff valve.

released.

 

 

 

fully open.

 

 

 

 

4.

Thermocouple connection loose

4.

Hand tighten thermocouple connection until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn

 

 

 

at control valve.

 

more.

 

 

5.

Pilot flame not touching ther-

5.

Contact local gas company. This problem could be caused by either low gas

 

 

 

mocouple, which allows ther-

 

pressure, or a dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot.

 

 

 

mocouple to cool, causing pilot

 

 

 

 

 

flame to go out.

 

 

 

 

6.

Thermocouple damaged.

6.

Replace pilot.

Burner does

1.

Inlet gas pressure is too low.

1.

Contact qualified service person.

not light after

2.

Burner orifice diameter is too

2.

Replace burner orifice.

ODS/pilot is

 

small.

 

 

lit.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Burner orifice is clogged.

3.

Burner orifice is clogged.

 

 

Burner back-

1.

Manifold pressure is too low.

1.

Contact local gas company.

fires during

2.

Burner orifice is clogged.

2.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

combustion.

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or

2.

Replace burner.

or odor during

 

damaged.

 

 

initial opera-

2.

Burner is damaged.

2.

Replace burner.

tion.

 

 

3.

Gas regulator defective.

3.

Replace gas regulator.

 

 

Logs appear

1.

Vapors from paint or curing process

1.

Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. Open a window for the first

to smoke after

 

of logs.

 

few hours.

initial opera-

 

 

2.

Log heater is intended to be smokeless. Turn OFF heater and call qualified

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service person.

 

 

 

 

 

Heater

pro -

1.

Vapors from paint or curing process

1.

Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. Open a window for the first

duces a whis-

 

of logs.

 

few hours.

t l i n g

n o i s e

2.

Air in gas line.

2.

Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local

when burner

 

 

 

gas company.

is lit.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Dirty or partially clogged burner

3.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

orifices.

 

 

No gas to pilot.

1.

LP-regulator shut down due to

1.

Verify LP tank regulator is installed and set at 11" to 13" w.c.

 

 

 

inlet pressure too high.

 

 

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Contents Natural Gas or Propane/LPG Milli-Volt Control What to do if YOU Smell GASRead and Save These Instructions Contents Important Safety Information Installer OwnerImportant Safety Information Door Product featuresHandle Handle HereDimensions 21 1 26 3 28 1 16 1 19 3What you will need for installation Make sure you have received all partsProduct Specifications Natural GasPropane / LPG General Installation Information CodesAdequate Combustion and Ventilation AIR Counter Cast Iron Stove L1 = 151/2 Ft., L2 = 12 Ft., W = 12 Ft., H = 8 FtFront View Corner Installation Wall InstallationClearances / Height Requirements Side ViewWidth Tested Minimum Alcove Dimensions Height FromClearances / Height Requirments VF20 38½ VF30Pallet Hearth Door Removing Unit from CratePlastic Bag Ash Lip Control DoorConnecting the GAS Manual Shutoff Gas Supply Inlet ValvePropane/L.P.G. tank can cause an Checking GAS Pressure and connecting remote receiverConnecting directly to an unregulated ExplosionElectrical Wiring Milli-volt LOG Placement LOG Placement Bend in Rock Wool Tray Rock WoodMilli-volt Control Flame appearanceChecking pilot flame Thermocouple For Natural For LPOperating Instructions Flame AppearanceChecking Burner Flame Middle LogOperating Instructions Off/Pilot/On Knob OptionalMILLI-VOLT Control Lighting Instructions Operating Instructions and Cleaning and Servicing Cleaning and ServicingReplacement parts VF20 Replacement Parts listBurner assembly Description Qty Natural PropaneFailure to position the parts Burner assembly VF30Accordance with these diagrams or Failure to use only parts specifically58D0435 Union Tee 43D018158D0193 58D0061 58D0056Logs Description Qty VF30Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause ActionWhen con Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Limited Lifetime Warranty

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