Napoleon Fireplaces GDI-30N - Manual (Page 14)

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Exhaust fumes
smelled in room,
headaches. - check all seals. Fireplace is spilling.
Carbon is being de-
posited on glass,
logs or combustion
chamber surfaces.
Flame is impinging on the
logs or combustion chamber. - check that the logs are correctly positioned.
- open air shutter to increase the primary air.
- check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifice
size as specified by the rating plate values.
- check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and
that the seal is tight.
- check that both vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at
all joints.
Air shutter has become
blocked - ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstruc-
tions.
White / grey film
forms. Sulphur from fuel is being de-
posited on glass, logs or com-
bustion chamber surfaces. - clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass
cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may be-
come permanently marked.
Main burner goes out;
pilot goes out. REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"
Thermocouple shorting or
faulty.
Vent re-circulating - check joint seals and installation.
- loosen and tighten thermocouple
- clean thermocouple and valve connection.
- replace thermocouple.
- replace valve.
Vent is reversing - check all venting and insert seals.
- check that door is properly sealed. If the insert is allowed to
burn with the door open when purging the unit, exhaust products
may reverse the venting action. Let the unit cool down to correct
the reversed venting action.
Main burner flame is
a blue, lazy, transpar-
ent flame. Blockage in vent. - remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may
occur on the terminal and should be removed as required.
- vent liners are reversed. Refer to Figures 2 & 3.
- check all venting and insert seals.
Incorrect installation.
Flames are very
aggressive.
Door is ajar -ensure door seal is tight.
SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION