General Instructions; General Information; Care Of Glass & Plated Parts - Napoleon GD36NTR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERV-
ICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local
codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and
it is important to know the specifics that apply to your area,
for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in the open
position prior to installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.
• The appliance off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or
bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent sealed combustion
product.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
In absence of local codes, install the GD36 and BGD36 to the
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes. Mobile home installation
must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes,
install to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing
CAN/CSA ZA240 MH Series in Canada or the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
or the Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations,
Sites and Communities Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United
States.
The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be discon-
nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at
test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile
or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the
fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing the full width and depth.
If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must
be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current
CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the
ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United
States.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!
Maximum input is 26,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and propane for
the GD36. Maximum input for the BGD36 is 17,000 BTU/h for
natural gas and propane. When the fireplace is installed at el-
evations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of specific recom-
mendations from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certi-
fied high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4%
for each additional 1,000ft.
GD36
Maximum output for natural gas is 22,360 BTU/hr at an effi-
ciency of 86% with the fan on, and 22,880 BTU/hr for propane
at an efficiency of 88% with the fan on. The A.F.U.E. (annual
fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 64% for natural gas and
65% for propane.
W415-0210 / G / 12.10.04
BGD36
Maximum output for natural gas and propane is 10,900 BTU/
hr at an efficiency of 64% with the fan on. The A.F.U.E. (annual
fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 53% for natural gas and
propane.
Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water col-
umn for natural gas and 11 inches water column for propane.
Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water column for
natural gas and 13 inches water column for propane. Mani-
fold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water col-
umn for natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane.
This fireplace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-
sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile home
installation.
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is re- No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is re- No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is re-
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is re- No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is re-
quired for the gas system operation quired for the gas system operation
quired for the gas system operation. quired for the gas system operation quired for the gas system operation
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up
and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be
expected.
CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly
with a clean dry cloth. The GD36 is factory equipped with
ceramic glass. The BGD36 is factory equipped with tempered
glass. The glass thickness is 3/16" for both models. Use only
replacement glass available from your Napoleon dealer. DO
NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the first
10 hours of operation with a recommended gas fireplace
glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required. DO NOT CLEAN
GLASS WHEN HOT! If the glass is not kept clean permanent
discolouration and / or blemishes may result.
Use only accessories designed for and listed with
your specific fireplace.
Provide adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate
accessibility clearance for servicing and operating
the fireplace. Never obstruct the front opening of
the fireplace.
For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow
the venting instruction exactly.
Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can
create difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning.
Provide a means for visually checking the vent con-
nection to the fireplace after the fireplace is installed.
Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (at-
tics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated
with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve
to minimize condensation.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept
a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the
unit.