Napoleon Fireplaces Arlington GDS20N, GDS20P manual Refer to Main Burner Goes OUT Pilot Stays on

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SYMPTOM

 

PROBLEM

 

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main burner goes out;

 

REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"

 

pilot goes out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent re-circulating

-

check joint seals and installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermocouple shorting or

- loosen and tighten thermocouple

 

 

 

faulty.

-

clean thermocouple and valve connection.

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace thermocouple.

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhaust

fumes

 

Fireplace is spilling.

-

check all seals.

 

smelled in

room,

 

 

 

 

 

headaches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Air shutter has become

-

ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstruc-

blocked

tions.

 

 

 

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 Door is ajar

- tighten door clamps

aggressive.

 

 

 

Venting action is too great.

- restrict vent exit with restrictor plate. See Restricting Vents.

 

Main burner flame is

ablue, lazy, transpar- ent 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 forms.

Sulphur from fuel is being de-

- clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass

 

 

posited on glass, logs or com- cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.

 

 

bustion chamber surfaces.

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

 

 

 

come permanently marked.

 

 

 

 

Pilot burning. Pilot

Batteries exhausted.

- change batteries.

indicator light is not

 

 

flashing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents W415-0496 / B What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Napoleon GAS Fireplace Presidents Lifetime Limited Warranty General Information General InstructionsCare of GLASS, and Plated Parts Location & Clearances Pilot Indicator Light Battery ReplacementGDS20 Switches Blower InstallationAIR Terminal Installations Venting Lengths AIR Terminal Locations VentingSpecial Vent Installations Typical Vent InstallationsDefinitions Horizontal TerminationElbow Vent Length Values Formula 1 HT 4.2 VT Formula 2 HT + VT 24.75 feet 45V1 Vertical TerminationFormula 1 HT 3VT Formula 2 HT + VT 40 feet Example Vertical Installation Horizontal InstallationWall and Ceiling Protection Horizontal Venting Installation Vertical Venting InstallationGAS Installation Mobile Home InstallationStove Vent Connection Restricting Vertical VentsFinishing Glass Door Installation Cast Front Installation RemovalLOG Placement Logo PlacementFor Your Safety Read Before Operating Operation / MaintenanceOperating Instructions Lighting InstructionsMaintenance AdjustmentsPilot Burner Adjustment Venturi AdjustmentReplacement Parts ReplacementsAccessories Terminal KitsW415-0496 / B Symptom Problem Test Solution Trouble Shooting GuideRefer to Main Burner Goes OUT Pilot Stays on Fireplace Service History W415-0496 / B W415-0496 / B

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