Napoleon Fireplaces BGD40-P, BGD40-N manual Refer to Main Burner Goes OUT Pilot Stays on

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SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

 

TEST SOLUTION

 

Pilot will not light.

No spark at pilot burner

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Check if pilot can be lit by a match

 

 

 

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Check that the wire is connected to the push button igniter.

 

 

 

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Check if the push button igniter needs tightening.

 

 

 

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Replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.

 

 

 

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Replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.

 

 

 

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Replace the push button igniter.

 

 

Out of propane gas

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Fill the tank.

 

 

Spark gap is incorrect

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Spark gap should be 0.150" to 0.175" (5/32" to 11/65" approx.)

 

 

 

from the electrode tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper elec-

 

 

 

trode location, tighten securing nut (fi nger tight plus 1/4 turn).

 

 

No gas at the pilot burner

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Check that the manual valve is turned on.

 

 

 

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Check the pilot orifi ce for blockage.

 

 

 

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Replace the valve.

 

 

 

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Call the gas distributor.

 

Main burner goes out; pilot

Pilot fl ame is not large

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Turn up pilot fl ame.

 

stays on.

enough or not engulfi ng the

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Replace pilot assembly.

 

 

thermopile

 

 

 

 

Thermopile shorting

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Clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.

 

 

 

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Replace thermopile / valve.

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

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Shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.

 

 

too long; too much resistance

 

 

 

 

in the system.

 

 

 

 

Faulty thermostat or switch.

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Replace.

 

Main burner goes out; pilot

Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"

 

goes out.

Vent is blocked

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Check for vent blockage.

 

 

 

 

Vent is re-circulating

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Check joint seals and installation.

 

 

5" fl exible vent has become

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Re-attach to fi replace.

 

 

disconnected from fi replace.

 

 

 

Remote wall switch is in "OFF"

Wall switch is mounted up-

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Reverse.

 

position; main burner comes

side down

 

 

 

on when gas knob is turned to

Remote wall switch is

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Replace.

 

"ON" position.

 

grounding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

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Check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.

 

 

grounding.

 

 

 

 

Faulty valve.

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Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flames are very

Door is ajar

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Tighten door clamps

 

aggressive.

Venting action is too great.

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Restrict vent exit with restrictor vent kit, RP40-KT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents $10.00 W415-0299 / J Table of Contents Napoleon GAS Fireplace Presidents Lifetime Limited Warranty General Instructions IntroductionGeneral Information Care of GLASS, and Plated PartsDimensions Venting Venting LengthsSupplier Minimum AIR Terminal Location Clearances Venting Application Flowchart Vertical TerminationHorizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 24.75 feet Periscope Termination Special Vent InstallationHorizontal Termination When HT VTDefinitions Elbow Vent Length ValuesSimple venting confi guration only one 45º and 90 elbow Formula 2 HT + VT 24.75 feetVertical Termination =1.5 ft =1 ft= V 1 + V 2 = 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 ft =6 ftCounter TOP / BAR Installation Peninsula Installation ProcedureVenting FramingFinishing Brick Panel Installation FacingBrick Panel Installation OPEN-END Installation ProcedureVenting Facing SEE-THROUGH Installation ProcedureMinimum Enclosure Dimensions Minimum Vent Framing DimensionsHorizontal Installation Installation Wall and Ceiling ProtectionAdjustable Firestop Vertical InstallationElbow Spacers Using Flexible Vent ComponentsFireplace Vent Connection GAS InstallationOptional Wall Switch Installation FinishingMinimum Mantel and Enclo Sure Clearances Locating Pins #1 Locating Pins LOG PlacementL36 Louvre Installation Door InstallationLogo Placement Glowing EmbersDo not over-tighten END Door InstallationDo not overtighten thermodisc or distort housing Optional Blower InstallationOperation / Maintenance MaintenanceFireplace Pilot Burner Adjustment AdjustmentsVenturi Adjustment Flame CharacteristicsReplacements GD420 5 FootGD430 10 Foot W415-0299 / J # Part No. Description AccessoriesSymptom Problem Test Solution Trouble Shooting GuideRefer to Main Burner Goes OUT Pilot Stays on Fireplace Service History W415-0299 / J W415-0299 / J
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