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Troubleshooting – Desa FSVYD18P User Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER

DESA INTERNATIONAL

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

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

Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace

White powder residue forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture

Remote does not function

REMEDY

1. Contact local propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

nance, page 18) or replace burner orifice

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

nance, page 18) 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 18)

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/LP gas company

3. Observe minimum installation clear-

ances (see page 7)

4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-

nance, page 18) or replace burner orifice

1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Gas

Log Heater Into Stove, page 11 )

2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater

3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Peri-

odically repeat as needed

4. Remove blockage or replace burner

1. Turn heater off when using furniture

polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products

1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and

remote control

TROUBLESHOOTING

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

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. Improper log placement

2. Drafts or other air currents affecting

flame pattern

3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked

4. Burner flame holes blocked

1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol-

ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn
into white powder residue

1. Battery is not installed. Battery power

is low

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