Napoleon Grills WF 9, WF9ST, WF 18, WF 6 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes, Solution

Models: WF 9 WF 6 WF 18 WF9ST

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Water not flowing.

Pump not plugged in.

Plug pump into nearest GFI protected receptacle.

 

 

Insufficient water level.

Add water to recommended level. Pump must be submerged by 1-2” at all

 

 

 

times.

 

 

Water flow control valve

Turn valve to on position.

 

 

turned off.

 

 

 

Sediment filter plugged.

Replace filter.

 

 

Pump is “vapour-locked”.

The pump may have an air bubble in it, preventing it from pushing water

 

 

 

through. Unplug the pump, and plug it back in several times, or momentarily

 

 

 

turn the valve to the purge setting.

 

 

Pump burned out.

Replace pump.

 

 

 

 

 

Dry spots on waterfall

Improper start-up procedure.

Ensure surface of waterfall is wet before starting by spraying with water or

 

surface.

 

washing with wet cloth.

 

 

Insufficient flow.

Increase flow by opening water flow valve.

 

 

Surface not cleaned

Clean with liquid TSP (or TSP Substitute) to remove oily residue.

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

Plugged ports in manifold.

Turn off water and remove manifold tube. Inspect and clean. See cleaning

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

Burrs on edges of LUXIDIO

Turn off the water. Remove the burr on the edge of the groove with a utility

 

 

panel.

knife.

 

Lights not working.

Lights not plugged in.

Plug lights into nearest electrical receptacle.

 

 

Bulb(s) are broken.

Replace light bulb(s).

 

 

 

 

 

UV-light not working.

UV-light not plugged in.

Plug UV-light into nearest electrical receptacle.

 

(optional)

Bulb no longer good.

Replace UV-light bulb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaking on floor.

Leaking connection.

Check all connections and ensure they are tight. If leaking, re-tighten.

 

 

Water level too high.

Check that the basin drain is hooked-up properly and not blocked,

 

 

 

preventing water from escaping. Ensure that there is adequate drop from

 

 

 

the fountain to the basin. Also check that the float valve is working properly

 

 

 

and not overfilling the basin.

 

 

Weld leaking in waterfall

Inspect waterfall thoughly and ascertain exactly where the leak is coming

 

 

housing.

from. Drain all water, and dry thoroughly. Apply a bead of clear silicone to

 

 

 

the inside surface of the weld. Let stand 24 hours before re-filling with

 

 

 

water.

 

 

Water leaking out sides of

Wipe the sides of the waterfall frame with an oiled(WD40) rag to repel water.

 

 

waterfall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain is gurgling.

Insufficient drop from

Ensure there is at least 1” per foot drop from the fountain outlet to the basin

 

 

fountain to basin.

inlet.

 

 

P-trap created in drain line.

Ensure that there is a consistent slope from the fountain outlet to basin inlet

 

 

 

without a dip that would trap water.

 

 

Certain drain configurations

Reduce the flow through the flow control valve, or loosen the white fitting in

 

 

may have a tendency to

the left hand drain (loosen a couple of turns at a time, and then test).

 

 

gurgle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water dripping from lip

Decorative panel is not

Remove the panel and flex out the panel tension springs. Ensure positive

 

of top retainer.

touching front lip of retainer.

tension on panel. Replace the decorative panel.

 

 

 

 

 

Waterfall appears to

High concentration of iron in

The waterfall and components are made entirely of stainless steel and

 

be rusting.

water.

cannot rust. Use CLR remover to clean the iron deposits off the affected

 

 

 

areas and refill the waterfall with the recommended distilled water.

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Napoleon Grills WF 9, WF9ST, WF 18, WF 6 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Causes, Solution