Hearth and Home Technologies NDV3933IL Troubleshooting continued, Symptom, Possible Cause

Models: NDV3933IL NDV3036IL NDV4236L NDV4842L NDV4236I NDV3933L NDV4236IL NDV4842 NDV3630L NDV3933I NDV4842IL NDV4236 NDV4842I NDV3630 NDV3933 NDV3630I

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

3. (Continued)

C. Failed valve.

Turn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch

 

 

in the ON position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile

 

 

terminals. The millivolt meter should read greater than 125mV. If the

 

 

reading is acceptable, and if the burner does not come on, replace

 

 

the gas valve.

 

 

 

 

D. Plugged burner orifice.

Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage.

 

 

 

 

E. Wall switch or wires.

Follow the corrective action in Symptom and Possible Cause 1.a

 

 

above. Check the switch and wiring.

4. Frequent pilot outage

A. Pilot flame may be too high or

Clean thermocouple and adjust the pilot flame for proper flame

problem.

too low, or blowing out (high

impingement. Follow lighting instructions carefully.

 

pressure), causing pilot safety

 

 

to drop out.

 

 

 

 

5. The pilot and main

A. No LP in tank.

Check the LP (propane) tank. Refill the fuel tank.

burner extinguish while in

 

 

B. Improper gas inlet pressure.

Verify with manometer. NG should read 5-14 inches w.c. LP should

operation.

 

read 10-14 inches w.c.

 

 

 

C. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust

Check venting system for damage. Replace/repair improperly

 

gases back into the system.

assembled pipe sections.

 

 

 

 

D. Glass installed improperly.

Check to ensure glass is installed properly. Replace glass panel

 

 

assembly.

 

E. Failed thermopile or

Replace pilot if necessary.

 

thermocouple.

 

 

F. Improper vent cap installation.

Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage.

 

 

 

6. Glass soots.

A. Flame impingement.

Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on

 

 

it. Refer to log instructions.

 

B. Improper air shutter setting.

Refer to manual for shutter set points. Ensure that set point is

 

 

correct for appliance/gas type. If unit has adjustable shutter, it may

 

 

be necessary to increase shutter opening.

 

C. Debris around air shutter.

Inspect the opening at the base of the burner. NO MATERIAL

 

 

SHOULD BE PLACED IN THIS OPENING.

7. Flame burns blue and lifts

A. Insufficient oxygen being

Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of debris.

off burner.

supplied.

Ensure that the vent system joints are tight and have no leaks.

 

 

Ensure that no debris has been placed at the base of, or in the area

 

 

of the air holes in the center of the base pan beneath the burner.

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the glass is tightened properly on the unit, particularly

 

 

on top corners.

Heatilator • Novus NDV Series • 4055-187 Rev F • 06/08

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