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TROUBLESHOOTING
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IMPORTANT: Operating replace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Fireplace produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
Fireplace produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when gas
control valve is off
Gas odor during combustion
Dark residue on logs or inside
of replace
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling
1. Fireplace burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, etc. (See IMPOR-
TANT statement above)
2. For propane/LP gas, low
fuel supply
3. Gas leak. See Warning
1. Gas leak. See Warning
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warning
1. Air holes at burner inlet
blocked
2. Bur ner f lam e hole s
blocked
3. Improper venting or exces-
sive blockage
4. Excessive amounts of em-
bers and pan material
REMEDY
1. This is normal with most
replaces. If noise is ex-
cessive, contact qualied
service person
1. Ventilate room. Stop us-
ing odor causing products
while replace is running
2. Contact local propane/LP
supplier
3. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Gas Line Hook-Up,
page 17)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Gas Line Hook-Up,
page 17)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Gas Line Hook-Up,
page 17)
1. Clean out air holes at burn-
er inlets. Periodically repeat
as needed
2. Remove blockage or re-
place burner
3. Have vent system inspect-
ed, including termination
cap. Remove any restric-
tions or obstruction
4. Clear excess embers until
a minimum gap of 1/2"
remains under grate