Troubleshooting - Napoleon GPV GAS POWER VENT Installation Instructions Manual

4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT,
IN SOME INSTANCES THE SYSTEM MAY NOT LIGHT PILOT/BURNER WITH THE DOOR OPEN/
REMOVED. PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE EXHAUST FLUE COLLAR WILL ALLOW THE SAFETY
PRESSURE SWITCH TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE PILOT DURING THE INITIAL
SYMPTOM
Main burner fl ame is
a blue lazy transpar-
ent fl ame.
Carbon is being
deposited on glass or
combustion chamber
surfaces.
White / Grey fi lm
forms.
Exhaust fumes
smelled in room,
headaches.
Main burner will not
light.
Main burner fl ames
are very aggressive.
Main burner won't
light.
IMPORTANT: Prove all systems check before completely enclosing unit.
WARNING
!
WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED.
TEST FIRING.
PROBLEM
Leak in exhaust vent.
Incorrect installation.
Air shutter has become blocked
or incorrect setting.
Flame is impinging on the logs
or combustion chamber.
Sulphur from fuel is being de-
posited on glass, logs or com-
bustion chamber surfaces.
Appliance is spilling.
Main door is not installed.
No restrictor.
Vacuum switch not activated.
TEST SOLUTION
- Check exhaust vent pipe and all connection seals.
- Refer to PVA kit for appliance specifi c restrictor.
- Ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other
obstructions or has correct setting.
- Check that the media is correctly positioned.
- Open air shutter to increase the primary air.
- Check the input rate: Check the manifold
pressure and orifi ce size as specifi ed by the rating
plate values.
- Check that the door gasket is not broken or
missing and that the seal is tight.
- Check that both 4" (101.6mm) and 7" (177.8mm)
vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at all
joints.
- Check that the proper restrictor is used
- Clean the glass with a gas appliance glass
cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
- If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass
may become permanently marked.
- Check door seal and relief fl ap seal.
- Check for proper restrictor.
- Check that the paint curing process is complete.
- Install main door.
- Add restrictor.
- Remove restrictor plate on the power vent.
- Remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice
buildup may occur on the terminal and should be
removed as required.
- Test vacuum switch and replace as required.
19
EN
W415-1160 / 03.06.13