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Manual pilot lighting and shutdown
What happens, in order
- Read the safety label; turn off electrical power to the fireplace
- Push the gas knob in slightly and turn it clockwise to OFF
- Wait 5 minutes to clear any gas; if gas is smelled, stop and follow the warning steps
- Turn the knob counter-clockwise to PILOT
- Press and hold the knob and strike the push button igniter at the pilot
- Keep the knob down for one minute, then release; if the pilot does not stay lit, repeat
- With the pilot lit, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise to ON
- Restore power; a remote switch or thermostat must be ON for the main burner to start
- Interlock the knob will not let the pilot be lit until the thermocouple has cooled, about 60 s after shutting off
- Temporary shutdown set thermostat low or remote off; full shutdown: push knob in and turn to OFF
Timings and thresholds
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Gas clear-out wait | 5 min |
| Hold knob after lighting | 1 min |
| Thermocouple cool-down interlock | About 60 s |
| Spark gap | 0.150-0.175 in |
Applies to: Napoleon GD70NT-S, GD70PT-S direct vent gas fireplaces
Models
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Source: Napoleon GD70NT-S / GD70PT-S installation manual W415-0434, Operating instructions; W415-0118 Napoleon service manual (troubleshooting flowcharts). Written in our own words; timings can differ by model and software version, so check the manual for your exact unit.
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