Desa VTD-24N-JHB - Manual (Page 12)

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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Log set produces a clicking/tick-
ing noise just after burners are lit
or shut off
Log set produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control knob
is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
REMEDY
1. This is common with most
appliances. If noise is
excessive, contact qualified
service person
1. Open window to ventilate
room. Stop using odor causing
products while appliance is
running
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 8)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 8)
2. Replace control valve or gas
control
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 8)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling
1. Log set burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemicals,
new carpet, etc. (See
IMPORTANT statement
above)
2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
2. Control valve or gas control
defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol-
low the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating log set 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. These odors will disappear over time.