Napoleon Fireplaces BGD40-P, BGD40-N manual Problem, Test Solution, Symptom

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	SYMPTOM				PROBLEM		TEST SOLUTION
Pilot burning; no					Themostat or switch is de-	-	connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main
gas		to	main		fective.	burner lights, replace switch / thermostat.
burner; gas knob
					Wall switch wiring is defec-	-	disconnect the switch wires from the valve & connect a jumper wire
is on		'HI';	wall
					tive.	across terminals 1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for
switch / thermo-
						defects and / or replace wires.
stat is on.
				Main burner orifice is -			remove stoppage in orifice.
				plugged.
				Faulty valve.		-	replace.
Pilot		goes	out	Gas piping is undersized.		-	turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin-
while		standing;				ishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor
Main burner is in						appliance supply working pressure.
'OFF' position.						-	check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping.
Pilot will not light.					No spark at pilot burner	-	check if pilot can be lit by a match
						-	check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.
						-	check if the push button ignitor needs tightening.
						-	replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
						-	replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.
						-	replace the push button ignitor.
				Out of propane gas		-	fill the tank.
					Spark gap is incorrect	-	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 electrode
						location, tighten securing nut (finger tight plus 1/4 turn).
				No gas at the pilot burner		-	check that the manual valve is turned on.
						-	check the pilot orifice for blockage.
						-	replace the valve.
						-	call the gas distributor.
Main burner goes				Pilot flame is not large		-	turn up pilot flame.
out; pilot stays on.				enough or not engulfing the		- replace pilot assembly.
				thermopile
				Thermopile shorting		- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
						- replace thermopile / valve.
				Remote wall switch wire is		-	shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.
				too long; too much resist-
				ance in the system.
				Faulty thermostat or switch.		-	replace.
	Main burner goes				Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"
	out; pilot goes out.
					Vent is blocked	-	check for vent blockage.
					Vent is re-circulating	-	check joint seals and installation.
					5" flexible vent has become	-	re-attach to fireplace.
					disconnected from fireplace.

Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" po- sition.

Wall switch is mounted up-	- reverse.
side down
Remote wall switch is	- replace.
grounding.
Remote wall switch wire is	- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
grounding.
Faulty valve.	- replace.

Flames are very	Door is ajar	-tighten door clamps
aggressive.	Venting action is too great.	-restrict vent exit with restrictor vent kit, RP40-KT.

W415-0299/C/03.12.03