Napoleon Fireplaces GD82PT-PA, GD82NT-PA manual Themostat or switch is de

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SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION

Pilot burning; no gas to main burner; gas knob is on ‘HI’; wall switch / ther- mostat is on.

Themostat or switch is de-	- connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main burner
fective.	lights, replace switch / thermostat.
Wall switch wiring is defec-	- disconnect switch wires &connect a jumper wire across terminals
tive.	1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for defects and / or
	replace wires.
Main burner orifice is	- remove stoppage in orifi ce.
plugged.

	Faulty valve.	-	replace.
Pilot goes out while	Gas piping is undersized.	- turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot fl ame fl utters, diminishes or
standing; Main		extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance
burner is in ‘OFF’		supply working pressure.
position.		-	check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping.
Pilot will not light.	No spark at pilot burner	-	check if pilot can be lit by a match
PILOT		-	check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.
		-	check if the push button ignitor needs tightening.
BURNER THERMOPILE
		-	replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
THERMOCOUPLE
		-	replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.
		-	replace the push button ignitor.
	Out of propane gas	-	fi ll the tank.
	Spark gap is incorrect	-	spark gap should be 0.150” to 0.175” (5/32” to 11/64” approx.) from
		the electrode tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper electrode loca-
		tion, tighten securing nut (fi nger tight plus 1/4 turn).
	No gas at the pilot burner	-	check that the manual valve is turned on.
		-	check the pilot orifi ce for blockage.
		-	replace the valve.
		-	call the gas distributor.
Main burner goes	Pilot flame is not large enough	-	turn up pilot fl ame.
out; pilot stays on.	or not engulfi ng the thermo-	- replace pilot assembly.
	pile
	Thermopile shorting	- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
		- replace thermopile / valve.
	Remote wall switch wire is too	-	shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.
	long; too much resistance in
	the system.
	Faulty thermostat or switch.	-	replace.

Main burner goes out; pilot goes out.

Refer to “MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON”

Vent is blocked	-	check for vent blockage.
Vent is re-circulating	-	check joint seals and installation.
4” fl exible vent has become	-	re-attach to fi replace.
disconnected from fi replace.

Remote wall switch	Wall switch is mounted up-	- reverse.
is in “OFF” position;	side down
main burner comes	Remote wall switch is ground-	- replace.
on when gas knob	ing.
is turned to “ON”
	Remote wall switch wire is	- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
position.
	grounding.
	Faulty valve.	- replace.

W415-0665 / B / 02.11.08