Desa Tech RFP30T Fire Pit User Manual


 
OWNER'S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2. Replace burner orifice
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company
Delayedignitionofburner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company
2. Burner orifice is clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring during combustion 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice
2. Burner damaged 2. Replace burner
3. Gas regulator defective 3. Replace gas regulator
Yellow flame during burner combustion 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 15)
2. Gas regulator defective 2. Replace gas regulator
Slighismokeorodorduringinitial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes 1, Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and
burner is lit when burner is cold let warm up for a minute
2. Air in gas line 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 Figure 10, page 8)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 15) or replace burner orifice
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vaporsfromfumiturepol- 1. Turn heater off when using furniture
box or on adjacent walls or furniture ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
white powder residue products
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