Desa P324 - Cleaning and Maintenance; Service Hints; Technical Service

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Figure 39 - Typical Flame Pattern
P325(B) and VP325(B) Models
P324 and VP324 Models
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Burner ames will be steady; not lifting or oat-
ing. Flames should go up through the middle
of log set. Flames should not "spill" to the
edges of the pan or sides of the log set.
Figure 39 shows a typical ame pattern. If burn-
er ame pattern differs from that described:
• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 20)
• see Troubleshooting, page 22
INSPECTING BURNERS
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Installation and
repairshouldbedonebyaquali-
edserviceperson.Theappli-
anceshouldbeinspectedbefore
each use and at least annually
by a qualied service person.
Morefrequentcleaningmaybe
required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding mate-
rial,pethair,etc.Itisimperative
thatthecontrolcompartments,
burners,andcirculatingairsys-
tembekeptclean.
WARNING:Logscanbehot.
Handle only when cool.
WARNING: Turn off gas and
electricalpowerbeforeservicing
appliance.
PILOT AND BURNER
• Remove logs and ember material before
cleaning burner and replace when cleaning
is complete.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned
with compressed air to remove dust, dirt,
or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled
brush to remove excess dust, dirt, or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
log placement information on page 16 to
properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any
carbon buildup on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement
Parts, page 25.
• Replace ember material periodically as
needed. See Replacement Parts, page 25.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• replace will not produce specied heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low if using
propane/LP gas
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If
so, contact your local gas supplier.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about instal-
lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so,
contact DESA’s Technical Service Department
at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please
have your model and serial numbers of your
heater ready.,
You can also visit DESA’s technical services
web site at www.desatech.com.