Desa (V)T36N SERIES Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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WARNING: If you smell gas
Shut off gas supply.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
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1. Gas leak. See Warning statement
above
1. High or gusting winds
2. Low line pressure
3. Pilot is partially clogged
4. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gasses
into system
5. Glass too loose and air tight gasket leaks
in corners after usage
6. Bad thermopile or thermocouple
7. Improper vent cap installation
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement
above
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement
above
1. Improper log placement
2. Air holes at burner inlet blocked
3. Burner ame holes blocked
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Fireplace produces unwanted odors
Fireplace shuts off in use
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during combustion
Dark residue on logs or inside of replace
REMEDY
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 18)
1. Fireplace has been tested for up to 40
mph winds. However, extreme condi-
tions may occur. See Lighting Instruc-
tions on page 23
2. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 26)
4. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 18)
5. Tighten glass
6. Replace faulty component
7. Check for proper installation and free-
dom from debris or blockage
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 18)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 18)
1. Properly locate logs (see Installing
Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Embers,
page 21)
2. Clean out air holes at burner inlets. Pe-
riodically repeat as needed
3. Remove blockage