HVACopediaNapoleon gas fireplace error codes
1 codes with causes and test steps, plus 2 settings tables.
| Code | Meaning | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| NO PILOT | Pilot out | Medium |
Settings and specs
Framing and combustible clearances
Clearances · Napoleon GD70 STARfire
| Item | Clearance / size |
|---|---|
| Framing to stand-offs (top, rear, sides) | 0 in. |
| Finishing material to sides of unit | 3 in. |
| Finishing material to top of unit | 7 1/4 in. |
| Objects in front of fireplace | 48 in. from front face |
| Vent pipe to combustibles | 1 in. |
| Wall opening for horizontal vent | 11 1/2 in. min. square or round |
| Ceiling/roof opening for vertical vent | 9 1/2 in. |
| Non-combustible facing over front (GD425 kit) | 3/4 in. max. thickness |
| Gas flex connector (Massachusetts) | 36 in. max. length |
- Hearth extension not required; raise unit to finished floor height so the lower door and trim clear.
- Non-combustible finish can be skipped if the optional 6 in. bevelled trim is used.
- Vent must be supported about every 3 ft with 1 in. clearance kept to combustibles.
Source: Napoleon GD70NT-S / GD70PT-S installation & operating instructions W415-0434/C, Installation pp.4, 11, 14; Framing p.15
Combustible mantel height by mantel depth
Clearances · Napoleon GD70 STARfire
| Mantel depth | Min. height shown in Fig. 37 |
|---|---|
| 3 in. | 3 in. (+ 7 1/4 in.) |
| 4 in. | 4 in. |
| 6 in. | 6 in. |
| 7 in. | 7 in. |
- Fig. 37 marks a 16 in. dimension from the top of the unit to the combustible enclosure top.
- Drawing is small and the reference point for each height is not clear (top of unit vs. top of the 7 1/4 in. non-combustible finish) - confirm with the mantel graph in the manual before building.
Source: Napoleon GD70NT-S / GD70PT-S installation & operating instructions W415-0434/C, Mantle clearances Fig.37 p.15
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