Napoleon Fireplaces Explore the Complete GDS28 Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for Napoleon Gas Fireplaces

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SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

Door Sticking

Dirt / dust adheres to the hinges;

- Lift door from its hinges. Lubricate with high temp dry

 

is heated and burns causing

graphite only. Replace.

 

sticking.

- NOTE: Due to the high temperatures that the hinges

 

 

experience, wet lubricants such as oil and WD40 will

 

 

cause the hinge to seize and are therefore not suitable.

Main burner goes out; pilot goes out.

Thermocouple shorting or faulty.

-

Loosen and tighten thermocouple.

 

-

Clean thermocouple and valve connection.

 

-

Replace thermocouple.

GS28

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

Main burner goes out; pilot

Venting is spilling.

- Test with spill switch bypassed.

stays on.

 

- Check for vent blockage.

GDS28

 

 

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

Main burner goes out; pilot

Vent re-circulating.

- Check joint seals and installation.

goes out.

 

 

Main burner flame is a

Blockage in vent.

- Remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup

blue, lazy, transparent

 

may occur on the terminal and should be removed as

flame.

 

required.

 

Incorrect installation.

- Ensure vent configuration is within prescribed venting

 

 

parameters

W415-0153 / B / 06.10.10

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