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SYMPTOM

 

PROBLEM

 

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flames are very ag-

 

Door is ajar

- fit door assembly into the lower support brackets and secure the four door

 

 

gressive.

 

 

latches.

 

 

 

Venting action is too great.

-restrict vent exit with restrictor plate, W500-0205.

 

Main burner fl ame is

Blockage in vent.

- remove blockage. In extremely cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on the

 

a blue, lazy, transpar-

 

 

terminal and should be removed as required.

ent fl ame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect installation.

-

refer to Figure 23 to ensure correct location of storm collars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon is being de-

 

Air shutter has become blocked

-

ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.

 

posited on glass, logs

 

Flame is impinging on the logs

-

check that the logs are correctly positioned.

or combustion cham-

 

or combustion chamber.

-

open air shutter to increase the primary air.

ber surfaces.

 

 

- check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifi ce size as specifi ed

 

 

 

 

by the rating plate values.

- check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and that the seal is tight.

- check that both 5" and 8" vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at all joints.

- check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for any horizontal venting.

White / grey film

Sulphur from fuel is being depos-

forms.

ited on glass, logs or combustion

 

chamber surfaces.

-clean the glass with a recommended gas fi replace glass cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.

If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become permanently marked.

Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" position.

Wall switch is mounted upside

- reverse.

down

 

Remote wall switch is ground-

- replace.

ing.

 

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.

grounding.

 

Faulty valve.

- replace.

W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07

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