Napoleon Fireplaces GDS25P, GDS25N manual Symptom, Do not Clean Glass When HOT

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SYMPTOM

 

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot lights

 

- Wiring / Connection

Inspect all wires, ensure good tight connections. Verify that all

 

 

Stops sparking

 

 

wiring is installed exactly as specified.

 

 

/ pilot remains lit

 

- Wiring harness

Inspect the wiring harness, and verify the harness is tightly con-

 

but burner will

 

 

 

 

nected to the module. Verify that you have 7 wires and they are

 

not turn on

 

 

 

 

 

connected in the right order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Module or Valve

Conduct the following test to verify if the problem is the module or

 

 

 

 

valve. To measure voltages, turn multimeter to "DC" place the red

 

 

 

 

lead from multimeter on the screw on the terminal block for the

 

 

 

 

wire you are checking, touch black lead to ground (valve body).

 

 

 

 

Importantly, a "Zero" volts reading does not automatically indicate

 

 

 

 

a bad module, there may be too little resistance in the valve sole-

 

 

 

 

noid. Check the Green wire disconnected from valve that the volt-

 

 

 

 

age output from the module should be between 2 and 3 volts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhaust fumes smelled

 

- Fireplace is spilling.

Check all seals.

in room, headaches.

 

 

 

 

Carbon is being depos- ited 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 logs are correctly positioned.

logs or combustion chamber.

Open air shutter to increase the primary air.

 

Check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifice

 

size as specified by the rating plate values.

 

Check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and

 

that the seal is tight.

 

Check that both vent liners are free of holes and well sealed

 

at all joints.

 

Check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for

 

any horizontal venting.

Flames are very ag- - Door is ajar

Tighten door clamps

gressive.

 

 

 

- Venting action is too great.

Restrict vent exit with restrictor plate. See Restricting Vents.

 

Main burner flame is a blue, lazy, transparent flame.

- Blockage in vent.

Remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur

 

on the terminal and should be removed as required.

- Incorrect installation (vertical

Refer to Figure 24 to ensure correct location of storm collars.

termination only).

 

White / grey film

- Sulphur from fuel is being de

forms.

posited on glass, logs or

 

combustion chamber

 

surfaces.

Clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner.

DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.

If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become permanently marked.

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Contents W415-0547 / C What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Napoleon GAS Fireplace Presidents Lifetime Limited Warranty General Instructions General InformationCare of GLASS, and Plated Parts Location & Clearances Stove DimensionsNight Light Replacement Blower InstallationAIR Terminal Locations Part Supplier Typical Corner Install With Zero RiseVenting Venting Lengths AIR Terminal LocationsSpecial Vent Installations Typical Vent InstallationsRequired Vertical R I S E I N Feet VT Horizontal TerminationDefinitions Elbow Vent Length ValuesHT + VT Formula 2 HT + VT 24.75 feetHT VT Vertical Termination+ VT =HR + HO = 8 + 5.4 = 13.4 ft = 13.4 + 2.5 = 15.9 ft 3VTVertical Through Existing Chimney InstallationFor Safe and Proper Vertical InstallationHorizontal Installation Wall and Ceiling ProtectionHorizontal Venting Installation Vertical Venting InstallationRestricting Vertical Vents Mobile Home InstallationGAS Installation Stove Vent ConnectionDoor Latches Cast Front InstallationSwitch Functions FinishingLOG Placement Logo PlacementWire Size MAX. Length Optional Switch / Wiring DiagramTo Turn OFF GAS Operating InstructionsVenturi Adjustment AdjustmentsMaintenance Pilot Injector and Orifice ReplacementReplacements Page Symptom Problem Test Solution Trouble Shooting GuideDo not Clean Glass When HOT SymptomFireplace Service History

GDS25N, GDS25P specifications

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