Troubleshooting - Vermont Castings CSDV30SNVGCSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair the heater.
NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order
of operation.
PROBLEM
Spark ignitor will not light the pilot after
repeated pressing of spark ignitor.
Pilot will not stay lit.
Burner will not light when valve and
burner switch are both on.
Glass fogs up
Blue flames
Sooting
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Battery needs replacing
2. Defective ignitor
3. Misaligned spark electrode
1. Defective thermocouple. Loose
thermocouple.
2. Air in gas line
3. No gas
1. Defective switch
2. Defective thermopile
3. Thermostat set too low/defective
1. Normal condition
1. Normal during start up
1. Flame impingement
CSDV Series Direct Vent Gas Stove
REMEDY
1. Replace battery
2. Check connections to ignitor.
Replace ignitor if ignitor connections
are good, but there is no spark.
3. Check for spark arcing from
the electrode to pilot. Adjust by
loosening screws on pilot base.
Adjust and retighten.
1. Check for proper connection of
thermocouple to rear of valve.
2. Bleed line. Contact dealer.
3. Check shutoff valve and gas supply
(LPG tank)
1. Check switch connections. Jump
wires at switch
2. Check connections to valve.
Contact dealer.
3. Turn up thermostat to start unit.
check thermostat connections.
1. Allow appliance to warm up. Glass
will clear. Additives in the gas may
dirty glass. Clean glass when cool.
1. Flames will yellow as appliance
heats up.
1. Check log position. Open shutters
to increase primary air.
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