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

OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
Glass soots
Fireplace produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burners
are lit or shut off
Remote does not function
Fireplace shuts off in use
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TROUbLESHOOTING
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Turning gas control knob to
HI position when burner is
cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifice
1. Flame impingement on
logs
2. Debris around burner air
mixer
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling
1. Battery is not installed or
battery power is low
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 corners
after usage
6. Bad thermopile or thermo-
couple
7. Improper vent cap installa-
tion
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REMEDY
1. Turn gas control knob to LO
position and let warm up for
a minute
2. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by local
propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 31)
or replace burner orifice
1. Adjust log set so that flame
does not excessively im-
pinge on it
2. Inspect opening at base of
burner to see that it is NOT
packed with any type of
material
1. This is normal. If noise is
excessive, contact qualified
service person
1. Replace 9-volt batteries
in receiver and hand-held
remote control
1. Fireplace has been tested
for up to 40 mph winds.
However, extreme condi-
tions may occur. See Light-
ing Instructions on page 28
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 Connec-
tions, page 21)
5. Tighten glass
6. Replace faulty component
7. Check for proper installation
and freedom from debris or
blockage
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