Napoleon Fireplaces GD70NT-S, GD70PT-S manual Symptom, Problem, Test Solution, Pilot burning no

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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 switch wires &connect a jumper wire across terminals
is on	'HI';	wall	tive.		1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for defects and / or
switch / thermostat					replace wires.
is on.
			Main burner orifice is plugged.		-	remove stoppage in orifice.
			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.
			Out of propane gas		-	replace the push button ignitor.
					-	fill the tank.
			Spark gap is incorrect		-	spark gap should be 0.150" to 0.175" (5/32" to 11/64" 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 resis-
			tance in the system.
			Faulty thermostat or switch.		-	replace.

Main burner goes out; pilot goes out.

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

Vent is blocked	-	check for vent blockage.
Vent is re-circulating	-	check joint seals and installation.
4" flexible vent has become	-	re-attach to fireplace.
disconnected from fireplace.

Remote	wall	Wall switch is mounted up-	- reverse.
switch is in "OFF"		side down
position;	main	Remote wall switch is	- replace.
burner comes on		grounding.
when gas knob is
		Remote wall switch wire is	- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
turned to "ON" po-
sition.		grounding.
		Faulty valve.	- replace.

W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05