Napoleon GVF42-1N Installation And Operation Manual page 32

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troubleshooting
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symptom
Pilot will not light.
INSERT
the pilot and burner fl ames. Compare them to the illustra-
ervice person.
PHOTO
OF PILOT
HERE
54.5
Pilot burning; no gas to
main burner; gas knob
is on 'HI'; wall switch /
thermostat is on.
Pilot goes out when the
gas knob is released.
The gas valve has an
interlock device which
will not allow the pilot
burner to be lit until
the thermocouple
has cooled. Allow
approximately 60
seconds for the
thermocouple to cool.
Main burner goes out;
pilot stays on.
Main burner goes out;
pilot goes out.
Remote wall switch is
in "off" position; main
burner comes on when
gas knob is turned to
"ON" position.
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W415-0379 / F / 06.11.18
problem
Out of propane gas.
No spark at pilot burner.
No gas at the pilot burner.
Thermostat or switch is
defective.
Wall switch wiring is defective.
Main burner orifi ce is plugged.
Faulty valve.
System is not correctly purged.
W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12
Out of propane gas.
Pilot fl ame is not large enough.
(Supply pressure too low.)
Thermocouple shorting / faulty.
Faulty valve / high low knob
does not depress smoothly.
Pilot fl ame is not large enough
or not engulfi ng the thermopile.
Thermopile shorting / loose
connection.
Remote wall switch wire is too
long; too much resistance in the
system.
Faulty thermostat or switch.
Insuffi cient air supply.
Out of propane gas.
Pilot fl ame is not large enough.
(Supply pressure too low.)
Wall switch mounted upsidedown.
Wall switch is grounding.
Wall switch wire is grounding.
Faulty valve.
test solution
- Fill the tank.
- 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.
- Check that the manual valve is turned on.
- Check the pilot orifi ce for blockage.
- Replace the valve / Oxygen Depletion Sensor System.
- Call the gas distributor.
- Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main burner
lights, replace switch / thermostat.
- Disconnect wires from valve. Connect a jumper wire across terminals
1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for defects and / or
replace wires.
- Remove stoppage in orifi ce.
- Replace.
- Purge the gas line.
- Fill the tank.
- Service or replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System.
- Correct piping and / or regulator to provide correct pressure.
- Ensure adequate supply pressure.
- Loosen and tighten thermocouple.
- Clean thermocouple and valve connection.
- Replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System.
- Test and replace valve.
- Replace.
- Ensure adequate supply pressure.
- Replace pilot assembly.
- Clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
- Replace thermopile / valve.
- Shorten wire to connect length or wire gauge.
- Replace.
- Open window or door. (Use one of the methods described in ANSI
Z223.1 / NFPA54 or the applicable local code.)
- Have room checked for adequate air exchange.
- See "combustion and ventilation air provisions" section to ensure
adequate air supply.
- Fill the tank.
- Service or replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System.
- Reverse.
- Replace.
- Check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
- Replace.
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