Desa VH Series Stove"VICTOR HEARTH" Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 30

OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after
pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backfiring during com-
bustion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
Glass soots
Burner system produces a
clicking/ticking noise just after
burners are lit or shut off
Remote does not function
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
3. Thermopile leads discon-
nected or improperly con-
nected
4. Thermopile is defective
1. Manifold pressure is too
low
2. Burner porting or orifice
clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or
damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufac-
turing processes and logs
curing
1. Air in gas line
2. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orifice
1. Flame impingement on
logs
2. Debris around burner air
mixer
3. Poor drafting
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling
1. Battery is not installed or
battery power is low
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REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 27)
or replace burner orifice
2. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
3. Reconnect leads (see Wir-
ing Diagram, page 32)
4. Replace thermopile
1. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 27)
or replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 27)
or replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by local
propane/LP or natural gas
company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 27)
or replace burner orifice
1. Adjust the log set so that the
flame does not excessively
impinge on it
2. Inspect the opening at the
base of the burner to see
that it is NOT packed with
any type of material
3. See Troubleshooting Vent-
ing Problems, Down Drafts
section, page 16
1. This is normal. If noise is
excessive, contact qualified
service person
1. Replace 9-volt batteries in
receiver and remote control
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