Monessen Hearth 3000 SERIES

Electronic Pilot Ignition:

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

1. The main burner

does not light. A. Unit junction box

not electrically

grounded or

properly connected

Ensure that 110 VAC is connected.

B. No gas or low gas

pressure. Check remote/manual shut off valve from fireplace. Low

pressure can be caused by bent lines, restricted lines, low

pressure line pressure. Consult with plumber or gas supplier.

C. No Propane/LPG

in tank Check Propane/LPG tank. Refill tank

D. Air in gas line Purge gas line of air

2. Frequent pilot

outage problem. A. Pilot flame may be

too high or too low,

causing pilot safety

to drop out

Clean and adjust the pilot flame for maximum flame

impingement on thermocouple.

3. The pilot and main

burner extinguish

while in operation

A. Inner vent pipe

leaking exhaust

gases back into

system

Check for flue product leak. Replace defective pipe section.

B. Horizontal vent

improperly pitched Check horizontal-venting piping is running upward 1/4” per

foot.

C. Improper vent cap

installation Check for proper and freedom from debris or blockage.

4. Glass Soots A. Flame

impingement on

logs

Install log set per the instructions

Inspect the injector and air intake area. Make sure this area

does not have any blockage from debris and clean.

5. Flame burn blue

and lifts off burner

(ghosting)

A. Insufficient oxygen

being supplied Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of

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

leaks.

Ensure that no debris has been blocking the inner air intake at

the bottom back of the combustion chamber.

Ensure that the glass is properly secure and latch.