Quadra-Fire QV36-A, QV32-A Troubleshooting continued, Symptom, Possible Cause, Corrective Action

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
3. (Continued)	f. High limit switch is defective or	Allow the unit to cool. If the burner remains lit after the fireplace warms
	has reached its maximum	up, the switch is good.
	temperature.
4. Frequent pilot	a. Pilot flame may be too high or	Clean and adjust the pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on
outage problem.	too low, or blowing (high),	thermocouple. Follow lighting instructions carefully.
	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
	b. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust	Check for gas leaks.
while in operation.
	gases back into the system.
	c. Horizontal vent improperly	The horizontal vent cap should slope down only enough to prevent any
	pitched.	water from entering the unit. The maximum downwards lope is 1/4 inch.
	d. Glass too loose and air tight	Tighten the corner.
	packet leaks in corners after
	usage.
	e. Bad thermopile or	Replace 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.
	b. Improper venturi setting.	Adjust the air shutter at the base of the burner.
	c. Debris around venturi.	Inspect the opening at the base of the burner. NO MATERIAL SHOULD
		BE PLACED IN THIS OPENING.
7. Flame burns blue	a. Insufficient oxygen being	Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of debris. Ensure
and lifts off burner.	supplied.	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.

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