Propane Fireplace problems

[whoppr]

Hi...

I have a Majestic (Vermont Castings) propane stove/fireplace. I did my usual testing ahead of the colder months and have had some problems. First the pilot would not stay lit. I cleaned it out and seems to be working.

in order to clean the pilot, I removed the ceramic logs but placed them back. Since then I cannot get the stove lit or it takes a several seconds with a louder than usual ignition. I got it lit with a longer than usual and louder than usual ignition.

It has since been impossible or hard to light. Thoughts?

It is a RFS42 TP

Thank you....

 

[DAKSY]

Not too familiar with this unit, but what did you do to "clean the pilot?"

 

[whoppr]

I vacuumed it. I think the manual recommends canned air and have since bought a can, but have not had a chance to try it yet.... Having trouble having the pilot even stay lit. when it lit, it took a few seconds and was loud and enough to shake some buildup loose. I have to take the logs apart and clean both pilot and maybe the valve. I am concerned if the valve is bad since it is discontinued.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

 

[DAKSY]

Can you post a pic of the pilot assembly?

 

[whoppr]

Can you post a pic of the pilot assembly?

Yes, I will... it might be a couple of weeks as I am not at the home currently.... I will as soon as I can

 

[Former Farmer]

Did you check the orifice? May be partially plugged. Check to make sure the pilot light and thermocouple are positioned properly. A bad thermocouple will make a pilot light not stay lit.

 

[jsiets]

do you have the Honeywell valve that has 2 thermocouples to run the valve some of those older majestic stove had that valve/ pilot assembly which if that is the case they do not make a retro fit kit that is factory approved for free standing stoves, they only approved it for use in their fireplaces. I have had success in the past pulling the orifice out and being able to clean them up but you need to be a little bit on the careful side of things