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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Pilot will not stay lit
No gas to burner, although
wall switch and valve are set
to the ON position
Frequent pilot outage
Fireplace produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
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TROUbLEShOOTING
Continued
pOSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire
to ignition module and/or
poor ground to ignition
module
2. Pilot flame too low to
sense
1. Wall switch wires defective
or too long
1. Pilot flame may be too
low, causing safety pilot to
"drop out"
2. Improper venting or exces-
sive blockage
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling
1. Residues from manufac-
turing processes and logs
curing
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REMEDY
1. Check wiring connection.
Refer to wiring diagram
(see Wiring Diagram, page
27) and/or check ground
wire to ignition module
2. Clean and adjust pilot
burner and check gas sup-
ply and inlet pressure to
unit
Note: Have a qualified
technician replace pilot
assembly if broken or cor-
roded
1. Check electrical connec-
tions
1. Clean and adjust pilot flame
for maximum flame im-
pingement on thermopile
2. Have vent system inspect-
ed, including termination
cap. Remove any restric-
tion or obstruction
1. This is normal with most
fireplaces. If noise is ex-
cessive, contact qualified
service person
1. Problem will stop after a
few hours of operation
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