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Desa (V)CD36RNE, (V)CD36RPE, (V)CD36TP Troubleshooting, Logs, Venting system, Millivolt Ignition

Models: V)CD36RN (V)CD36TN (V)CD36RPE (V)CD36RNE (V)CD36RP (V)CD36TNE (V)CD36TP (V)CD36TPE

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Cleaning and

Maintenance

Continued

logs

•If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install- ing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 30, to properly replace logs.

•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.

•Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 44.

•Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replacement Parts on page 44.

venting system

Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines:

1.Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced immediately by a qualified service person.

2.Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent. Remove any foreign material.

3.Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather.

4.Inspectjointstoverifythatnopipesectionorfitting has been disturbed and loosened. Check mechani- cal supports such as wall straps for rigidity.

Troubleshooting

MILLIVOLT IGNITION

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

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

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

The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are:

1.Loose wiring connections

2.Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1. Ignitor electrode not con-

1.

Reconnect ignitor cable

there is no spark at pilot

2.

nected to ignitor cable

2.

Free ignitor cable if pinched

 

Ignitor cable pinched or wet

 

 

 

 

by any metal or tubing. Keep

 

3.

Piezo ignitor nut is loose

3.

ignitor cable dry

 

Tighten nut holding piezo

 

 

 

 

ignitor. Nut is located behind

 

4.

Broken ignitor cable

4.

the mounting bracket

 

Replace ignitor cable

 

5.

Bad piezo ignitor

5.

Replace piezo ignitor

 

6.

Ignitor electrode broken

6.

Replace pilot assembly

 

7.

Ignitor electrode positioned

7.

Tighten electrode. Replace if

 

 

wrong

 

necessary

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V)CD36RN, (V)CD36TN, (V)CD36RPE, (V)CD36RNE, (V)CD36RP specifications

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