Cleaning - Desa HGC23TON Owner's Manual

bURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pat-
tern.. Figure. 21. shows. an. incorrect. burner.
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip-
ping. The flame should not be dark or have
an.orange/reddish.tinge.
Note: When using the fireplace the first time,
the flame will be orange for approximately one
hour until the log cures.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in.Figure.21
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, page 17)
•. see.Troubleshooting, page 19
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner and cir-
culating air passageways of
fireplace clean. Inspect these
areas of fireplace before each
use. Have fireplace inspected
yearly by a qualified service
person. Fireplace may need
more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, bedding material, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep
primary air opening of burner
clean may result in sooting and
property damage.
BURNER INjECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The. primary. air. inlet. holes. allow. the. proper.
amount.of.air.to.mix.with.the.gas..This.provides.
a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear
of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair. Clean these
air. inlet. holes. prior. to. each. heating. season..
Blocked. air. holes. will. create. soot.. We. rec-
ommend.that.you.clean.the.unit.every.three.
months during operation, or as needed, and
have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified
service.person.
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Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
We.also.recommend.that.you.keep.the.burner.
tube.and.pilot.assembly.clean.and.free.of.dust.
and.dirt..To.clean.these.parts.we.recommend.
using.compressed.air.no.greater.than.30.PSI..
Your local computer store, hardware store or
home.center.may.carry.compressed.air.in.a.
can. If using compressed air in a can, please
follow.the.directions.on.the.can..If.you.don't.
follow directions on the can, you could dam-
age.the.pilot.assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the.unit.to.cool.for.at.least.thirty.minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet
holes.on.injector.holder.for.dust.and.dirt.
(see.Figure.22).
3.. Blow.air.through.the.ports/slots.and.holes.
in.the.burner.
4.. Check.the.injector.holder.located.at.the.end.
of.the.burner.tube.again..Remove.any.large.
particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
Ports/Slots
Burner.
Tube
Figure 22 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
Injector.
Holder
Primary.Air.
Inlet.Holes
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