Napoleon GDS 28-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
Fax: (705)722-6031 Email: ask@napoleon.on.ca
Web: www.napoleonfireplaces.com
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
NATURAL GAS MODELS
PROPANE GAS MODELS
Model GS28 is made up of Model GDS28 and B-Vent Adapter Kit GS-150KT

FOR YOUR SAFETY

this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
agency or the gas supplier.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd.,
Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 (705)721-1212
R-2000
GDS 28-N
GS 28-N
and
GS 28-P
GDS 28-P and
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 (705)721-1212 Fax: (705)722-6031 Email: ask@napoleon.on.ca Web: www.napoleonfireplaces.com VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER GDS 28-N GDS 28-P and Model GS28 is made up of Model GDS28 and B-Vent Adapter Kit GS-150KT FOR YOUR SAFETY this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pg 2-4 INTRODUCTION Warranty General Instructions General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts LOCATION & CLEARANCES 5-10 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS MODEL GDS28 Vent Lengths Special Installation Example Offset Installation Example Air Terminal Locations Wall & Ceiling Protection Horizontal Venting Installation Vertical Venting Installation Stove Vent Connection Mobile Home Installation...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired at a quality test station. The complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS THIS GAS STOVE 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, ie: in Massachusetts State: •...
  • Page 5: Location And Clearances

    LOCATION AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the stove. Never obstruct the front opening of the stove. GDS28 AND GS28: As long as clearance to combustibles is kept within the required distances, the most desirable and beneficial lo- cation for a Napoleon stove is in the centre of a building, thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created.
  • Page 6: Special Installation Example

    For optimum flame appearance and stove performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum. The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times. Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that it is unobstructed and undamaged.
  • Page 7 AIR TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMINAL INST AL INSTALLA AL INST AL INST TERMIN AL INST FIGURE 10 INSTALLATIONS CANADIAN U.S.A. 12 INCHES 12 INCHES 12 INCHES 9 INCHES 12 INCHES* 12 INCHES* 18 INCHES** 18 INCHES** 12 INCHES** 12 INCHES** 0 INCHES 0 INCHES 0 INCHES***...
  • Page 8: Wall & Ceiling Protection

    WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION For safe and proper operation of the stove, follow the venting instructions exactly. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION: when venting through an exterior wall. FIGURES 4, 5, & 11. Having deter- mined the air terminal lo- cation, cut and frame a hole in an exterior wall with a minimum square or round opening of 9".
  • Page 9: Horizontal Venting Installation

    HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTALLATION For safe and proper operation of the stove, follow the venting instructions exactly. For horizontal runs, both Wolf Steel and Simpson Dura- vent venting components may have a 0" rise per foot. For optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum ¼...
  • Page 10: Stove Vent Connection

    STOVE VENT CONNECTION 1. Attach the adjustable pipe to the last section of rigid piping. Secure with screws and seal. 2. Install the 4" aluminium flexible liner to the stove. Se- cure with 3 screws and flat washers. Seal the joint and screw holes using the high temperature sealant provided.
  • Page 11: B-Vent Specifics Model Gs28

    B-VENT SPECIFICS - MODEL GS28 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION THREE TYPES OF CHIMNEY SYSTEMS MAY BE USED WITH THIS STOVE: FIGURES 22 'B' VENT ADAPTATIONS 1. Remove and discard the two combustion air cover plates and gaskets located on the rear panel of the unit. SEE FIG- URE 23.
  • Page 12 For aesthetics, the adapter has been designed to accept a standard matte black 7" stove pipe and the Napoleon decorative brass band (standard with the GS-150KT). Both are available from your Napoleon dealer. B-VENT MODEL GS28 ONLY: Attach the B-Vent label, shown below, in the control area of the appliance.
  • Page 13: Gas Installation

    GAS INSTALL ATION Read the section on opening the door in "Finishing" prior to proceeding to prevent damaging the unit. Bring the gas line to the stove through either the opening in the pedestal back or through the floor directly beneath the pedestal base.
  • Page 14: Finishing

    LOG PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS PHAZER logs, glowing embers and charcoal embers ex- clusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, glow when exposed to di- rect flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Use only certified PHAZER logs, glowing embers and charcoal embers available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 15: Operation / Maintenance

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Purge all gas lines with the glass door open. As- sure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before closing the door. Allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition. MODEL GS28 ONLY: SPILL SWITCH This is a thermally activated switch, attached to the back of the chimney adapter, which senses the change in...
  • Page 16: Lighting Instructions

    WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermo- WARNING: WARNING: couple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool. When lighting and relighting, the gas knob cannot be turner from PILOT to OFF unless the knob is depressed. 1.
  • Page 17: Replacement Blower

    REPLACEMENT BLOWER Blower replacement may be done through either the firebox or from the rear of the unit. Using the rear panel is recommended. 1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the stove. INSTALLATION THROUGH THE REAR PANEL: FOR MODEL GDS28 2.
  • Page 18: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS INLET PRESSURE MANIFOLD TAP PILOT SCREW PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow. THERMOPILE FLAME MUST ENVELOP UPPER 3/8" TO 1/2" OF THERMOCOUPLE & THERMOPILE FIGURE 37 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01...
  • Page 19: Replacements

    REPLACEMENTS ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. When ordering replacement parts always give the following information: 1. M &...
  • Page 20 PART # DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS: GDS28/GS28 W725-0035 SIT VALVE - NG W725-0034 SIT VALVE - LP W100-0056 BURNER W455-0026 #38 BURNER ORIFICE - NG W455-0003 #54 BURNER ORIFICE - LP W010-0575 PILOT ASSEMBLY - LP W010-0636 PILOT ASSEMBLY - NG W455-0052 PILOT ORIFICE - LP W455-0053...
  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE EFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED SYMPTOM PROBLEM Pilot will not light. No spark at pilot burner THERMOPILE PILOT BURNER THERMO- COUPLE Spark gap is incorrect ELECTRODE No gas at the pilot burner...
  • Page 22 SYMPTOM REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. Vent re-circulating (MODEL GDS28 ONLY) Thermocouple shorting or faulty. Exhaust fumes Fireplace is spilling. smelled room, headaches. Carbon is being de- Air shutter has become posited on glass, blocked logs or combustion...
  • Page 23 Wolf Steel Fireplace Service History This fireplace must be serviced annually depending on usage. Service Technician Date Dealer Name Service Performed Special Concerns Name...
  • Page 24 NOTES: W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01...

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