Desa VSGF33NRA, EFS33NRA Troubleshooting, Observed Problem, Possible Cause, Remedy

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:Turnoffandunplugheaterandletcoolbeforeservicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

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

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

OBSERVED PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed,	1. Ignitor electrode not con-		1.	Reconnect ignitor cable
there is no spark at ODS/pilot		nected to ignitor cable	2.	Free ignitor cable if pinched
	2.	Ignitor cable pinched or wet
				by any metal or tubing. Keep
				ignitor cable dry
	3.	Piezo ignitor nut is loose	3.	Tighten nut holding piezo ig-
				nitor to base panel of log set. Nut
				is located behind base panel
	4.	Broken ignitor cable	4.	Replace ignitor cable
	5.	Bad piezo ignitor	5.	Replace piezo ignitor
	6.	Ignitor electrode positioned	6.	Replace pilot assembly
		wrong	7.	Replace pilot assembly
	7.	Ignitor electrode broken
When ignitor button is pressed,	1. Gas supply turned off or equip-		1.	Turn on gas supply or open
there is spark at ODS/pilot but		ment shutoff valve closed		equipment shutoff valve
no ignition	2. Control knob not in PILOT		2.	Turn control knob to PILOT
		position		position
	3.	Control knob not pressed in	3.	Press in control knob while in
		while in PILOT position		PILOT position
	4.	Air in gas lines when in-	4.	Continue holding down con-
		stalled		trol knob. Repeat igniting op-
	5.	Depleted gas supply (pro-		eration until air is removed
			5.	Contact local propane/LP gas
		pane/LP only)		company
	6.	ODS/pilot is clogged	6.	Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning
				and Maintenance, page 23) or
				replace ODS/pilot assembly
	7.	Gas regulator setting is not	7.	Replace gas regulator
		correct

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