Napoleon Fireplaces GD80PT, GD80NT manual Symptom, Problem, Test Solution, Pilot burning no

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SYMPTOM		PROBLEM		TEST SOLUTION
Pilot burning; no	Themostat or switch is defec-		- connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main burner
gas to main burner;	tive.		lights, replace switch / thermostat.
gas knob is on 'HI';	Wall switch wiring is defec-		-	disconnect switch wires &connect a jumper wire across terminals 1
wall switch / ther-	tive.		& 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for defects and / or re-
mostat is on.			place wires.
	Main burner orifice is plugged.		-	remove stoppage in orifice.
	Faulty valve.		-	replace.
Pilot goes out while	Gas piping is undersized.		- turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, diminishes or
standing; Main			extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance
burner is in 'OFF'			supply working pressure.
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 11/64" approx.) from
			the electrode tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper electrode loca-
			tion, 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 too		-	shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.
	long; too much resistance 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 switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" posi- tion.

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.

W415-0447 / B / 05.24.05