Desa CGCFTP, CGCFTN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 111044-01J0ThermocouplePilot BurnerFigure 27 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern(Propane/LP Shown)Figure 28 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern(Propane/LP Shown)ThermocouplePilot BurnerINSPECTING bURNERCheck pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-tern often.PILOT FLAME PATTERNFigure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating thethermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple tocool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplacewill shut down.If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown inFigure 28• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-pliance, page 19)• see Troubleshooting, page 22Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units willhave a slight curve, but flame should be blue andhave no yellow or orange color.Figure 29 - Correct Burner Flame PatternFigure 30 - Incorrect Burner FlamePatternbURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 29 shows a correct burner flame pattern.Figure 30 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern.The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic,irregular flame tipping. The flame should not bedark or have an orange/reddish tinge.Note: When using the fireplace the first time, theflame will be orange for approximately one houruntil the log cures.If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown inFigure 30• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-pliance, page 19)• see Troubleshooting, page 22CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCEWARNING: Turn off fireplaceand let cool before cleaning.CAUTION: You must keepcontrol areas, burner and cir-culating air passageways offireplace clean. Inspect theseareas of fireplace before eachuse. Have fireplace inspectedyearly by a qualified serviceperson. Fireplace may needmore frequent cleaning due toexcessive lint from carpeting,bedding material, pet hair, etc.WARNING: Failure to keepthe primary air opening(s) ofthe burner(s) clean may result insooting and property damage.BURNER INjECTOR HOLDER ANDPILOT AIR INLET HOLEThe primary air inlet holes allow the proper amountof air to mix with the gas. This provides a cleanburning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt,lint and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior toeach heating season. Blocked air holes will createsoot. We recommend that you clean the unit everythree months during operation and have heaterinspected yearly by a qualified service person.