Troubleshooting - Desa HGC23TON Owner's Manual

5.. Blow.air.into.the.primary.air.holes.on.the.
injector.holder.
6.. In.case.any.large.clumps.of.dust.have.now.
been.pushed.into.the.burner.repeat.steps.
3.and.4.
Clean.the.pilot.assembly.also..Additional.clean-
ing.may.be.needed.for.proper.pilot.operation.
based.on.use/lack.of.use..A.yellow.tip.on.the.
pilot flame may indicate dust and dirt in the pilot
assembly..There.is.a.small.pilot.air.inlet.hole.
about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out
of the pilot assembly (see Figures 23 or 24,
depending on model). With the unit off, lightly
blow. air. through. the. air. inlet. hole.. You. may.
blow.through.a.drinking.straw.if.compressed.
air.is.not.available.
Figure 23 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
(Propane/LP Gas)
WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair
fireplace.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
ObSERVED PRObLEM
When ignitor button is pressed,
there.is.no.spark.at.ODS/pilot
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cLEANING
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Pilot.Air.
Inlet.Hole
Pilot.Assembly

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIbLE CAUSE
1..Ignitor.electrode.not.con-
nected.to.ignitor.cable
2..Ignitor. cable. pinched. or.
wet
3..Broken.ignitor.cable
4..Bad.ignitor
5..Ignitor. electrode. posi-
tioned.wrong
6..Ignitor.electrode.broken
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Figure 24 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
(Natural Gas)
LOG SET
•. If.you.remove.one-piece.log.set.for.clean-
ing, refer to Installing Log Set and Screen,
page 15, for placement instructions.
•. Replace.log.set.if.broken.or.chipped.(dime-
sized or larger).
CABINET
Air Passageways
Use pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
Use.a.soft.cloth.dampened.with.a.mild.soap.
and.water.mixture..Wipe.the.cabinet.to.remove.
dust.
REMEDY
1..Reconnect.ignitor.cable
2..Free.ignitor.cable.if.pinched.
by. any. metal. or. tubing..
Keep.ignitor.cable.dry
3..Replace.ignitor.cable
4..Replace.ignitor.
5..Replace.pilot.assembly
6..Replace.pilot.assembly
Pilot.Air.
Inlet.Hole
Pilot.Assembly
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