Desa 6000 BTU/HR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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11103112OWNER’S MANUALIf pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shownin Figure 19• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gasto Appliance, page 10)• see Troubleshooting, pages 12through 14ThermocouplePilot BurnerFigure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame PatternGRH/OV 008BAD PILOT/LPBURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 20 shows a correct burner flamepattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burnerflame pattern. The incorrect burner flamepattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. Italso shows the flame higher than 1/2 theglass panel height.NOTICE: Do not mistake orangeflames with yellow tipping. Dustor other fine particles enter theheater and burn causing briefpatches of orange flame.WARNING: If yellow tippingoccurs, your heater could pro-duce increased levels of carbonmonoxide. If burner flame pat-tern shows yellow tipping, followinstructions at bottom of thispage.Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern1/2 GLASS HEIGHTINCORRECT FLAME PATTERNAT HIGH POSITIONCORRECT FLAME PATTERNAT HIGH POSITION1/2 GLASS HEIGHT(Model VP600B will be lower due tolower input rating)Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame PatternIf burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shownin Figure 21• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gasto Appliance, page 10)• see Troubleshooting, pages 12through 14YellowTippingCLEANING ANDMAINTENANCEWARNING: Turn off heaterand let cool before cleaning.CAUTION: You must keepcontrol areas, burner, and circu-lating air passageways of heaterclean. Inspect these areas ofheater before each use. Haveheater inspected yearly by a quali-fied service person. Heater mayneed more frequent cleaning dueto excessive lint from carpeting,bedding material, etc.INSPECTINGBURNERCheck pilot flame pattern and burner flamepattern often.PILOT FLAME PATTERNFigure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pat-tern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilotflame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame isnot touching the thermocouple. This willcause the thermocouple to cool. When thethermocouple cools, the heater will shutdown.GRH/OV 007GOOD PILOT/LPThermocouplePilot BurnerFigure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame PatternHEIGHTHEIGHTODS/PILOT AND BURNERORIFICE• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurizedair, or small, soft bristled brush toclean.CABINETAir Passageways• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurizedair to clean.Exterior• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mildsoap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-net to remove dust.