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UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
DESA INTERNATIONAL
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
White powder residue forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice
2. Contact local propane gas company
3. Replace burner orifice
4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,
page 20)
5. Replace battery in transmitter and
receiver
1. Contact local propane gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner
orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 21)
2. Replace gas control
3. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation requirements (page 4)
1. Turn 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 pro-
pane gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clear-
ances (see pages 8 through 10)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice
1. Turn heater off when using furniture pol-
ish, wax, cleaners, or similar products.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small
4. Thermopile leads disconnected or im-
properly connected
5. Burners will not come on in remote po-
sition
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
1. Turning control knob 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 pol-
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue.
