Napoleon Fireplaces GD82NT-T, GD82PT-T manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Symptom Problem Test Solution

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT, PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

Main burner fl ame

Blockage in vent.

- remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on

is a blue, lazy,

 

the terminal and should be removed as required.

transparent fl ame.

 

 

Incorrect installation.

- ensure correct location of storm collars.

Flames are consis- tently too large or too small. Carbon- ing occurs.

Unit is over-fi red or under- fi red.

BA

- check pressure readings:

Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter-clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point. Gauge should read 7” (minimum 4.5”) water column for natural gas or 13” (11” minimum) water column for propane. Check that main burner is operating on “HI”.

Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw (B). Gauge should read 3.5” water column for natural gas or 10” water col- umn for propane. Check that main burner is operating on “HI”.

AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCKWISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL. DO NOT OVER- TORQUE.

Leak test with a soap and water solution.

Carbon is being de- posited on glass, logs or combustion chamber surfaces.

Air shutter has become

-

ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.

blocked

 

 

 

 

 

Flame is impinging on the

-

check that the bowl and rockset are correctly positioned.

rocks or combustion cham-

-

open air shutter to increase the primary air.

ber.

- check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifi ce size as

 

specifi ed by the rating plate values.

- check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and that the seal is tight.

- check that both 4” and 7” vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at all joints.

- check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for any hori- zontal venting.

White / grey film

Sulphur from fuel is being

-

clean the glass with a gas fi replace glass cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN

forms.

deposited on glass, logs or

GLASS WHEN HOT.

 

combustion chamber sur-

If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become per-

 

faces.

manently marked.

Exhaust fumes

Fireplace is spilling.

- check door seal and relief fl ap seal.

smelled in room,

 

- check for chimney blockage

headaches.

 

- check that the paint curing process is complete

Pilot goes out when

System is not correctly

-

purge the gas line with the glass door open.

the gas knob is re-

purged.

 

 

 

leased.

 

 

 

 

Out of propane gas.

-

fi ll the tank.

The gas valve has

an interlock device

Pilot flame is not large

-

turn up the pilot fl ame.

 

which will not al-

enough

 

 

 

low the pilot burn-

Pilot flame is not engulfing the

- gently twist the pilot head to improve the fl ame pattern around the

er to be lit until

thermocouple.

thermocouple.

the thermocouple

Thermocouple shorting /

- loosen and tighten thermocouple.

has cooled. Allow

approximately 60

faulty.

-

clean thermocouple and valve connection.

seconds for the

 

-

replace thermocouple.

 

-

replace valve.

thermocouple to

 

 

 

 

 

cool.

Faulty valve.

-

replace.

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Contents Installation Operation Instructions Table of Contents Napoleon GAS Fireplace PRESIDENT’S Lifetime Limited Warranty General Information General InstructionsVenting Lengths & AIR Terminal Locations VentingCare of Glass Elbow Vent Length Values TOP Exit / Horizontal TerminationDefinitions VT = 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 ft HT + VT= 10.7 + 6 =16.7Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is ac CeptableTOP Vertical Termination TOP Exit Vertical TerminationW415-0583 / D Vertical Installation Horizontal Installation Installation Wall and Ceiling ProtectionVertical AIR Terminal Installation Using Flexible Vent ComponentsHorizontal AIR Terminal Installation Vertical Venting Installation Using Rigid Vent ComponentsExtended Horizontal AIR Terminal Installation Fireplace Vent ConnectionRestricting Vertical Vents GAS InstallationMobile Home Installation Clearance to Combustibles FramingElectrical Schematic Hard Wiring ConnectionElectrical Connection Mantle ClearancesFinishing / Servicing Burner Base Removal BOWL, Mesh & Rock ReplacementTurn off the power to the fi replace Turn off the gas valve Blower ReplacementBattery Replacement Operation / Maintenance Night Lighttm ReplacementTime OUT Fireplace OperationFlame Height Hand Held Remote OperationsFAN Speed Setting Address Setting Procedure DIP Switch Number 0 = on / 1 = OFF What to do if YOU Smell GAS Operating InstructionsLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GASMaintenance AdjustmentsPilot Burner Adjustment Flame CharacteristicsClosing the air shutter Venturi AdjustmentConversion KIT Replacements 000 Symptom Problem Test Solution Trouble Shooting GuideBurner is in ‘OFF’ Supply working pressure Position Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersizedStanding Main Fireplace Service History W415-0583 / D
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