Napoleon Fireplaces Torch - GT8 - Manuel (Page 38)

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SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION
No gas to the
main burner;
switch is on. Switch is defective. - Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch
terminals; if main burner lights, replace switch /
thermostat.
Burner orifi ce is blocked. - Remove stoppage in orifi ce.
Control valve faulty. - Replace.
Faulty valve. - Replace.
Burner will not
light, ignitor
sparks. No gas at the burner. - Check that the manual valve is turned on.
- Replace the valve.
Out of propane gas. - Fill the tank.
Ignitor will not
spark. No spark at ignitor. - Check the power source. (ie. fuse, circuit breaker)
- Check that the wire is connected to both the ignitor
and the control module.
- Check that the spark is not jumping to ignitor cover.
- Replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or
frayed.
- Replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is
cracked or broken.
Spark gap is incorrect. - Spark gap should be 0.125” (1/8” approx.) from the
electrode tip to the sensor tip.
Remote wall
switch is in “OFF”
position; burner
comes on. Wall switch is mounted
upside down. - Reverse.
Remote wall switch is
grounding. - Replace.
Remote wall switch wire
is grounding. - Check for ground (short); repair ground or replace
wire.
Faulty wire. - Replace.
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CERAMIC
BODY
ELECTRODE
HIGH
VOLTAGE
IGNITION
CABLE
1/8”
GAP
SENSOR