Desa TC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 36

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
Fireplace shuts off in use
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
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TROUbLEShOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
1. High or gusting winds
2. Low line pressure
3. Pilot is partially clogged
4. Inner vent pipe leaking ex-
haust gasses into system
5. Glass too loose and air
tight gasket leaks in cor-
ners after usage
6. Bad thermopile or thermo-
couple
7. Improper vent cap instal-
lation
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
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REMEDY
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas
Connections, page 23)
1. Fireplace has been tested
for up to 40 mph winds.
However, extreme condi-
tions may occur. See Light-
ing Instructions on page 27
2. Contact local propane/LP
or natural gas company
3. Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 31)
4. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas
Connections, page 23)
5. Tighten glass
6. Replace faulty component
7. Check for proper instal-
lation and freedom from
debris or blockage
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas
Connections, page 23)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas
Connections, page 23)
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