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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backring during combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial
operation
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
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 26) or replace burner
orice
2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Reconnect leads
4. Replace thermopile
1. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 26) or replace burner
orice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 26) or replace burner
orice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
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 Main-
tenance, page 26) or replace burner
orice
1. Adjust the log set so that the ame 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
1. This is common. If noise is excessive,
contact qualied service person
1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and
hand-held remote control
TROUbLESHOOTING
Continued
1. Burner orice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Thermopile leads disconnected or im-
properly connected
4. Thermopile is defective
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner porting or orice clogged
1. Burner orice is clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
1. Turning gas control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Dirty or partially clogged burner ori-
ce
1. Flame impingement on logs
2. Debris around burner air mixer
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-
tracting while cooling
1. Battery is not installed or battery power
is low