Troubleshooting – Desa EFS33NRB User Manual

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Heater burning vapors from

paint, hair spray, glues,
cleaners, chemicals, new car-
pet, etc. (See

IMPORTANT

statement on page 25)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP

only)

3. Gas leak.

See Warning

statement on page 25

1. Not enough fresh air is

available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially

clogged

1. Gas leak.

See Warning

statement on page 25

2. Control valve or gas control

defective

1. Foreign matter between con-

trol valve and burner

2. Gas leak.

See Warning

statement on page 25

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

REMEDY

1. Open window to ventilate room.

Stop using odor causing prod-
ucts while heater is running

2. Refill supply tank (propane/LP

only)

3. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions
, page 15)

1. Open window and/or door for

ventilation

2. Contact local natural or pro-

pane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance, pages
21 and 22)

1. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions,
page 15)

2. Replace control valve or gas

control

1. Take apart gas tubing and re-

move foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions
, page 15)

1. Properly locate logs (see In-

stalling Logs, page 16)

2. Eliminate source of drafts

around heater

3. Clean out air holes at burner

inlet. Periodically repeat as
needed

4. Remove blockage

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Fireplace produces unwanted
odors

Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS
operates)

Gas odor even when control knob
is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

Dark residue on logs inside of
their fireplace

Note:

After re-

moving all causes of residue de-
posits, completely clean fireplace
and appliance off residue before
reusing appliance

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

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