Troubleshooting Guide Electronic Gas Control System - Lennox MDLX40IN-PV Care And Operation Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Electronic Gas Control System
NOTE: Service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or your gas supplier.
BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT:
1. Confirm there is power to the unit (fireplace).
2. Confirm there is gas to the unit (fireplace).
3. The igniter module in the fireplace is equipped with a device that can put the unit into a lockout state. Follow the steps in the chart below to reset the
control: Turn the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the OFF position, or turn the remote to the OFF position.
4. If this is the first time that the unit has been fired, check the wiring of the unit against the wiring diagram before commencing troubleshooting.
SYMPTOM
Nothing happens when the
fireplace is turned ON/OFF.
The main burner does not light
and the igniter is sparking.
The burner lights, then
immediately goes out.
Log and glass soot
Table 20: Troubleshooting Guide—Electronic Gas Control System
*The unit may have multiple gas supply shutoffs (the main gas supply valve in the house, the gas supply valve in the fireplace
control compartment, and/or an additional shutoff valve near the fireplace).
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Remote control system is not
functioning properly.
Unit is not receiving power.
Gas is not reaching the fireplace.
Gas is not reaching the fireplace.
Loose wires to the valve.
Loose wires to ignition module.
Air in the gas line.
Gas is not reaching the fireplace.
Loose wires to the valve or
ignition module.
Pilot flame is not engulfing the sensor.
Obstructed vent system.
Flame impingement on the top log.
Improper Air shutter opening.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
To use the remote control system, the Wall ON/
REMOTE/OFF switch must be set to REMOTE.
Manually operate the fireplace using the Wall
ON/REMOTE/OFF switch.
Replace the batteries in the handheld remote
and/or behind the Wall ON/REMOTE/OFF
switch plate.
Check/replace batteries behind the
wall switchplate.
Check building circuit breakers to ensure power
is on to the fireplace.
Check the gas supply and gas shutoff valves (call
a service technician, if required).*
Check the gas supply and gas shutoff valves (call
a service technician, if required).*
Check control compartment for any obvious
loose wiring (call a service technician).
Check control compartment for any obvious
loose wiring (call a service technician).
Purge gas line of air (call a service technician).
Check the gas supply and gas shutoff valves (call
a service technician, if required).*
Check the gas supply and gas shutoff valves (call
a service technician, if required).*
Call a service technician.
Call a service technician.
Check for proper log placement.
Check for proper air shutter openings.