Napoleon Gas Fireplace: Exhaust fumes smelled in room / occupants get headaches
Exhaust fumes smelled in room / occupants get headaches on a Napoleon gas fireplace: Combustion fumes are entering the room. The fireplace is spilling. Can also be odour from first-fire paint curing.
Applies to: Napoleon GD70 STARfire direct-vent fireplace (GD70NT-S natural gas, GD70PT-S propane)
Common causes of exhaust fumes smelled in room / occupants get headaches
- Door seal or relief flap seal leaking
- Blocked chimney/vent
- Paint curing not yet complete (new unit)
How to fix exhaust fumes smelled in room / occupants get headaches: step by step
- WARNING: headaches with fume smell can indicate carbon monoxide - shut the unit off, ventilate, and test for CO before further operation.
- Check the door seal and the relief flap seal; repair or replace gaskets.
- Check the vent/chimney for blockage.
- On a new unit confirm the paint curing (burn-in) process has been completed.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Napoleon Gas Fireplace codes
Models
Source: Napoleon GD70NT-S / GD70PT-S Installation & Operating Instructions W415-0434, Troubleshooting table, p.25. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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