Desa EFS10TPA Residues from manufactur, Tial operation, Hours of operation, Not enough air, Nance

Models: VMH10TNC VMH10TPC EFS10TPA EFS10TNA

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

Slight smoke or odor during ini-

1.

Residues from manufactur-

1.

Problem will stop after a few

tial operation

 

ing processes and log curing

 

hours of operation

 

2.

Not enough air

2.

Check burner for dirt and de-

 

 

 

 

bris. If found, clean burner

 

 

 

 

(see Cleaning and Mainte-

 

 

 

 

nance, page 30)

 

3.

Gas regulator defective

3.

Replace gas regulator

Fireplace produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI

noise when burner is lit

position when burner is cold

2.

Air in gas line

3.

Air passageways on fireplace

 

blocked

4.

Dirty or partially clogged

 

burner orifice

1.Turn control knob to LO posi- tion and let warm up for a minute

2.Operate burner until air is re- moved from line. Have gas line checked by local natural gas company

3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see pages 10 through 13)

4.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30) or replace burner orifice

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

1.When heated, vapors from furniture polish, 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

1. Not enough combustion/ven-

1. Refer to Air for Combustion

on windows

tilation air

and Ventilation requirements

 

 

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Desa EFS10TPA Residues from manufactur, Tial operation, Hours of operation, Not enough air, Bris. If found, clean burner