Sure Heat Manufacturing AEVF18FALP Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 19

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TROUBLESHOOTING

continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Slight smoke or odor during 

initial operation 

Log set produces a whistling 

noise when burner is lit 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White powder residue form-

ing within burner box or on 

adjacent walls or furniture 

Log set produces a clicking/

ticking noise just after burner 

is lit or shut off

No 

yellow flame (mostly

 blue)

Tall, yellow flames (soot may 

be visible)

Moisture/condensation no-

ticed on windows

REMEDY

1.  Problem will stop after a 

few hours of operation

2.  Check burner for dirt and 

debris. If found, clean 

burner (see 

Cleaning and 

Maintenance, page 16)

3.  Replace gas regulator

1.  Turn control knob to “LO” 

position and let warm up for 

a minute

2.  Operate burners until air is 

removed from line. Have 

gas line checked by local 

natural or propane/LP gas 

company

3.  Observe minimum installa-

tion clearances (see page 10)

4. 

Clean burner (see 

Cleaning 

and Maintenance, page 16) 

or replace burner orifice

1.  Turn log set off when using 

furniture polish, wax, clean-

ers, or similar products

1.  This is normal with most 

log sets. If noise is exces-

sive, contact a qualified 

service person.

1.  Refer to Air For Combus-

tion and Ventilation require-

ments, page 4

1.  Discontinue use! Have a 

qualified service person verify 

Gas Type.

1.  Refer to Air For Combus-

tion and Ventilation require-

ments, page 4

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1.  Residues from manufactur-

ing

2.  Not enough air

3.  Gas regulator defective

1.  Turning control to “HI”  

position when burner  

is cold

2.  Air in gas line 

 

 

 

3.  Air passageways on heater 

blocked

4.  Dirty or partially clogged 

burner orifice

 

1.  When heated, vapors from 

furniture polish, wax, car-

pet cleaners, etc. turn into 

white powder residue

1.  Metal expanding while 

heating or contracting 

while cooling

1.  Not enough combustion/

ventilation air

1.  Unit is not the correct gas 

type for the gas supply

1.  Not enough combustion/

ventilation air

Remote control does not 

function

2. Battery is low on power 

    or not installed/not correctly 

    installed

2. Replace batteries and verify

    the polarity (+ and - ends corres-

    pond with + and - terminal in 

    remote)

1. Remote is not communicat-

    ing with unit

1. Follow dirrections under 

Using-

    the Learn Function 

Page 10 

Summary of Contents for AEVF18FALP

Page 1: ...l with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manu factured mobile home where not prohib ited by local cod...

Page 2: ...e explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directlyintotheappliance Avoidanydrafts...

Page 3: ...ty shutoff system The ODS shuts down the replace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If appliance keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages...

Page 4: ...t can be used to turn the log set on and off The thermostat setting can also be selected Thermostat setting senses the room temperture at the location of the remote handset The thermostat will automat...

Page 5: ...ing uncon ned space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the oor on the wall connecting the two spaces see Figure 1 You can also remove door into a...

Page 6: ...nts to the outdoors Example Vent free log set ______________ Btu Hr Gas water heater _____________ Btu Hr Total ________ Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amoun...

Page 7: ...oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is bene cial installing appliance in rooms without enough ventilation ai...

Page 8: ...could occur For propane LP gas the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure Youmustreduceincominggaspressuretobetween 11 and 14 of water If...

Page 9: ...end that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 6 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and appliance Locate se...

Page 10: ...ane LP Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once BATTERY INSATLLATION Batteries must be installed in the appliance for it to funct ion...

Page 11: ...Log Placement American Elm 18 Models 11...

Page 12: ...Log Placement American Elm 24 Models 12...

Page 13: ...clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step Note Before applying any power supply...

Page 14: ...n switch opened Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control switch may need to be pressed in more than one time This will allow air to bleed...

Page 15: ...Gas To Log Set page 14 see Troubleshooting pages 17 through 20 If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 23 you should turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas To Appliance page 14 Refer to...

Page 16: ...s on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Figure 23 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes 2 Inspect burner...

Page 17: ...pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Call for service 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve...

Page 18: ...ocal natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 16 7 Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve 1 Clean burner ori ce see Cleaning and Maintenance page 16...

Page 19: ...lean ers or similar products 1 This is normal with most log sets If noise is exces sive contact a quali ed service person 1 Refer to Air For Combus tion and Ventilation require ments page 4 1 Disconti...

Page 20: ...chemicals new carpet etc see IMPOR TANTstatement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP gas only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3...

Page 21: ...operate the gas valve to the OFF position How to Clear Cycle ON OFF switch to OFF position Two beeps per second Automatic Recycle Description of Fault Pilot is proven and lost 3 times within 2 minute...

Page 22: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 L 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN S B VFA FULLY AUTO MODELS...

Page 23: ...RMH 120 584912 RMH 120 584912 1 Nut ODS Mounting RMH 120 00051 RMH 120 00051 RMH 120 00051 RMH 120 00051 2 Screw Hex 8 X 3 8 RMH 122 00625 49738375 49738375 49738375 6 Decorative Rock WIP 130 00050 W...

Page 24: ...discoloring of any kind use or installation contrary to specified instructions and applicable building codes including heating the product to temperatures above its rated speci cations which can caus...

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