Napoleon Tureen GD82NT-T Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 29

SYMPTOM
Themostat or switch is defec-
Pilot burning; no gas
tive.
to main burner; gas
Wall switch wiring is defective.
knob is on 'HI'; wall
switch / thermostat
is on.
Main burner orifi ce is plugged.
Faulty valve.
Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized.
s t a n d i n g ; M a i n
burner is in 'OFF'
position.
Pilot will not light. No spark at pilot burner
PILOT
BURNER
THERMOPILE
THERMOCOUPLE
Out of propane gas
Spark gap is incorrect
No gas at the pilot burner
Main burner goes out; Pilot fl ame is not large enough or
pilot stays on. not engulfi ng the thermopile
Thermopile shorting
Remote wall switch wire is too
long; too much resistance in the
system.
Faulty thermostat or switch.
Main burner goes out; Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"
pilot goes out.
Vent is blocked
Vent is re-circulating
4" fl exible vent has become dis-
connected from fi replace.
Remote wall switch is Wall switch is mounted upside
in "OFF" position; main down
burner comes on when
Remote wall switch is ground-
gas knob is turned to
ing.
"ON" position.
Remote wall switch wire is
grounding.
Faulty valve.
PROBLEM
- connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main burner lights,
replace switch / thermostat.
- disconnect switch wires &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.
- turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot fl ame fl utters, diminishes or
extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance
supply working pressure.
- check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping.
- check if pilot can be lit by a match
- replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
- replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.
- check & replace the battery
- check to make sure the electrode is connected to the ignitor box
- fi ll the tank.
- 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
(fi nger tight plus 1/4 turn).
- check that the manual valve is turned on.
- check the pilot orifi ce for blockage.
- replace the valve.
- call the gas distributor.
- turn up pilot fl ame.
- replace pilot assembly.
- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
- replace thermopile / valve.
- shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.
- replace.
- check for vent blockage.
- check joint seals and installation.
- re-attach to fi replace.
- reverse.
- replace.
- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
- replace.
TEST SOLUTION
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