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Manual Ignition System (Cont.) |
TROUBLESHOOTING
Manual Ignition System (Continued)
OBSERVED PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
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Burner does not light after pilot is lit | 1. | Burner orifice clogged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
| 2. | Inlet gas pressure is too low |
| nance, page 30) or replace burner orifice |
| 2. | Contact local propane/LP or natural gas | ||
| 3. | Thermopile leads disconnected or im- |
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| 3. | Reconnect leads | ||
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| 4. | Thermopile is defective | 4. | Replace thermopile |
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Delayed ignition at burner | 1. | Manifold pressure too low | 1. | Contact local propane/LP or natural gas |
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| 2. | Burner porting or orifice clogged | 2. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
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| nance, page 30) or replace burner orifice |
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Burner backfiring during combustion | 1. | Burner orifice is clogged or damaged | 1. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
| 2. | Damaged burner |
| nance, page 30) or replace burner orifice |
| 2. | Replace damaged burner | ||
| 3. | Gas regulator defective | 3. | Replace gas control |
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Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing
1.Problem will stop after a few hours of operation
Heat produces a wistling noise when | 1. | Turning gas control knob to HI position | 1. | Turn gas control knob to LO position and |
burner is lit |
| when burner is cold |
| let warm up for a minute |
| 2. | Air in gas line | 2. | Operate burner until air is removed from |
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| line. Have gas line checked by pro- |
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| 3. | Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice | 3. | Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- |
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| nance, page 30) or replace burner orifice |
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Glass soots | 1. | Flame impingement on logs | 1. | Adjust the log set so the flame does |
| 2. | Debris around burner air mixer |
| equipment shutoff valve |
| 2. | Inspect the opening at the base of the | ||
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| burner to see that it is not packed with |
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| any type of material |
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Fireplace produces a clicking/ticking noise | 1. | Metal expanding while heating or con- | 1. | This is common. If noise is excessive, |
just after burners are lit or shut off |
| tracting while cooling |
| contact qualified service person |
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Remote does not function | 1. | Battery is not installed or battery is power | 1. | Replace |
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| remote control |
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