Desa (V)K42P Inspecting Burners, Cleaning and Maintenance, pilot assembly, Burner Flame Pattern

Inspecting Burners

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.

pilot assembly

The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if necessary.

The height of the thermopile must be 3/8" to 1/2" above the pilot flame as shown in Figure 53. The thermocouple must be at a height of about 1/8" above the pilot flame. The flame from the pilot burner must extend beyond both the thermocouple and thermopile.

If you pilot assembly does not meet these requirements:

•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22)

•see Troubleshooting, page 25

Thermopile

3/8" to 1/2"

Pilot Burner

1/8"

Thermocouple

Piezo

Ignitor

Figure 53 - Pilot Assembly

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on instal- lation type and weather conditions.

If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly, the flames will lift or "ghost". This can be dangerous. Inspect the flames after instal- lation to ensure proper installation and performance.

Figure 54 shows a typical flame pattern for these models. If burner flame pattern differs from that described:

•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22)

•see Troubleshooting, page 25

Figure 54 - Typical Flame Pattern

Cleaning and

Maintenance

WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION:You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

GLASS DOOR

WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care. Do not strike, slam, or otherwise abuse glass. Do not op- erate fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken.

WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass. Use a nonabrasive household glass cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.

Glass must be cleaned periodically. During start-up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust, and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial start-up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint cur- ing. The glass should be cleaned several times with a non-ammonia, nonabrasive household cleaner and warm water after the first two weeks of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two or three times during each heating season, depending on the usage and circum- stances present. Refer to Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 19, when removing glass door for cleaning.

WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page 28). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No substitute materials may be used.

CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.

If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Remov- ing/Replacing Glass Door, page 19). Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac.

CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.

Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 28 for detail on ordering). No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 19, for instructions for replacing glass door.

WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken.

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