Napoleon Fireplaces GDI30 manual Adjustments, Pilot Burner Adjustment, Venturi Adjustment

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THERMOCOUPLE

7.0ADJUSTMENTS

7.1PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow.

Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter- clockwise until loosened 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 column for propane. Check that main burner is operating on “HI”.

AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, TIGHTEN SCREWS FIRMLY TO SEAL. DO NOT OVER TORQUE. LEAK TEST.

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7.2VENTURI ADJUSTMENT

This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below:

Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame, but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports. The flame may not appear yellow

immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame color to be established.

VENTURI

AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER!

 

GDI-30

NG

1/4”

LP

3/8”

AIR SHUTTER OPENING

ORIFICE

49.2

W415-0806 / 06.28.09

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Contents GDI-30N Table of Contents Introduction Conditions and Limitations WarrantyInstallation Overview DimensionsGeneral Instructions Care of Glass General InformationChimney Connection InstallationInsert Levelling Exhaust Optional Wall Switch GAS InstallationMinimum Mantel Clearances FramingFinishing Door Removal and InstallationDoor Glass Replacement LOG Placement Grate InstallationGlowing Embers Logo PlacementOptional Charcoal Embers Front Blower Access Cover Optional Blower InstallationOperation For Your Safety Read Before LightingWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Lighting InstructionsVenturi Adjustment AdjustmentsPilot Burner Adjustment Flame Characteristics MaintenanceFlame Adjustment Components ReplacementsTerminal Kits Accessories W415-0806 Symptom Problem Trouble ShootingDo not Over Torque Symptom Problem Test SolutionAppliance Service History Service History44.1

GDI30 specifications

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