Monessen Hearth dst30 operating instructions Burner does not light after ODS

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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.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

ODS/pilot lights, but flame goes out when control knob is released.

1.Control knob not fully pressed in.

2.Control knob not pressed in long enough.

3.Manual shutoff valve not fully open.

4.Thermocouple connection loose at control valve.

5.Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by either low gas pressure, or a dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot.

6.Thermocouple damaged.

7.Control valve damaged.

1.Press in control knob fully.

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

3.Fully open manual shutoff valve.

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

5.Contact local gas company.

6.Replace thermocouple.

7.Replace control valve.

Burner does not light after ODS/

1.

Burner orifice is clogged.

1.

Clean orifice.

pilot is lit.

2.

Burner orifice diameter is too small.

2.

Replace burner orifice.

 

3.

Inlet gas pressure is too low.

3.

Contact qualified service person.

 

 

 

 

 

Burner backfires during com-

1.

Manifold pressure is too low.

1.

Contact local gas company.

bustion.

2.

Burner orifice is clogged.

2.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

Slight smoke or odor during

1.

Burner orifice is clogged or damaged.

1.

Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

initial operation.

2.

Burner is damaged.

2.

Replace burner.

 

3.

Gas regulator defective.

3.

Replace gas regulator.

 

 

 

 

 

Logs appear to smoke after ini-

1.

Vapors from paint or curing process of logs.

1.

Problem will stop after a few hours

tial operation.

 

 

 

of operation. Run the heater with the

 

 

 

 

damper open if you have one, or open a

 

 

 

 

window for the first few hours.

 

 

 

2.

Log heater is intended to be smokeless.

 

 

 

 

Turn OFF heater and call qualified

 

 

 

 

service person.

Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit.

1.Turning control knob to HIGH position when burner is cold.

2.Air in gas line.

3.Dirty or partially clogged burner orifices.

1.Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute.

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

3.Clean burner or replace burner orifice.

No gas to pilot.

1. LP-regulator shut down due to inlet pressure

 

too high.

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

2.Replace regulator on heater.

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