Desa (V)T32N SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 35

WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Fol-
low the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Fireplace produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control knob
is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
Dark residue on logs or inside of
fireplace
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TROUbLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
1. Improper log placement
2. Air holes at burner inlet
blocked
3. Burner flame holes blocked
4. Improper venting or excessive
blockage
5. Excessive amounts of embers
and pan material
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REMEDY
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 21)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 21)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 21)
1. Properly locate logs (see In-
stalling Logs, Lava Rock, and
Glowing Embers, page 25)
2. Clean out air holes at burner
inlets. Periodically repeat as
needed
3. Remove blockage
4. Have the vent system inspect-
ed, including the termination
cap. Remove any restrictions
or obstruction
5. Clear excess embers until a
minimum gap of 1/2" remains
under the grate
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