Napoleon GDS 50-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Napoleon GDS 50-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Napoleon GDS 50-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Gas-fired stoves, vented gas fireplace heater natural & propane gas models

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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
NATURAL GAS MODELS
PROPANE GAS MODELS
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
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
GAS-FIRED STOVES
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
GDS 50-N
GDS 50-P
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
agency or the gas supplier.
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
GS 50-N
GS 50-P
W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06
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  • Page 1 • Do not use any phone in your building. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca GDS 50-N NATURAL GAS MODEL GDS 50-P PROPANE GAS MODEL FOR YOUR SAFETY this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • This stove must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. • Do not use this stove if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the stove and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
  • Page 3 NAPOLEON products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate. 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.
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    1/ 2 psig (3.5 kPa). The stove must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual...
  • Page 5: Location & Clearances

    LOCATION & 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. Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.
  • Page 6: Direct Vent Specifics Model Gds50

    Keep it pulled tight. a 1-1/4" air gap all around between the inner liner and outer stove pipe is required for safe op- eration. Use a firestop when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.
  • Page 7 AIR TERMINAL LOCATIONS FIGURE 6 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*** 0 INCHES*** 2 INCHES*** 2 INCHES*** 3 FEET 3 FEET**** 3 FEET...
  • Page 8: Special Installation Example

    Use the chart on this page to calculate horizontal runs for vertical rises between 29 and 57 inches. FIGURE 7. When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow. (DO NOT INCLUDE THE FIRST ELBOW DIRECTLY OFF THE UNIT.) REQUIRED V E R T I C A L...
  • Page 9 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOLLOW THE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION This application occurs when venting through an ex- terior wall. FIGURES 5, 6, & 13. Having deter- mined the air terminal loca-...
  • Page 10: Horizontal Venting Installation

    RTV or Mill Pac high temperature sealant (not supplied). 2. Slip the first section of 7" diameter stove pipe a mini- mum of 2" over the outer sleeve of the air terminal. Secure to the sleeve using 3 screws. Seal the joint and screw heads using red RTV high temperature sealant.
  • Page 11: Stove Vent Connection

    Se- cure with screws 2" OVERLAP and seal. SEALANT 2. Install the 4" aluminum flexible liner to the stove. ON/OFF Secure with SWITCH screws and flat washers. Seal the VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH...
  • Page 12: B-Vent Specifics Model Gs50

    1. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the adapter. 2. Gently pull the two wire terminals (located inside the 7" flue collar at the top of the stove) out approximately 8 inches. 3. Bring the wires through the lower hole in the adapter and out the spill switch opening.
  • Page 13: B' Vent Adaptations

    COMBUSTION AIR ANY STOVE NEEDS AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MUST BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AIR IS AVAILABLE. THIS UNIT IS DE- FIGURE 26 SIGNED TO FUNCTION USING EITHER OUTSIDE OR IN- SIDE (ROOM) AIR.
  • Page 14: Gas Installation

    Read the section on opening the door in "Finish- ing" 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 15: Finishing

    SIDE DOOR DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING TRIVET INSTALLATION Insert the trivet into the space on the stove top. When opening the fire viewing door, a simple procedure must be followed in order to not damage the door. First open the valve control door. Next open both side doors fully.
  • Page 16: Log Placement

    FLAME IMPINGEMENT AND CARBONING. PHAZER logs and charcoal embers strips, exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, glow when exposed to direct flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is dif- ferent in every installation. Use only certified PHAZER and charcoal embers available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 17: Operation / Maintenance

    DEATH. VENTING ACTION CHECK: A CHECK FOR CORRECT VENTING ACTION MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE IN- STALLED STOVE IS LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER. Test in the following manner: 1. Close all doors and windows in the room / start exhaust fans in the home / turn fireplace blower off (if equipped).
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. This stove and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service per- son. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free of com- bustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids.
  • Page 19: Replacement Blower

    Because the blower is thermally activated, when turned on, it will automatically start approximately 15-30 min- utes after lighting the stove and will run for approximately 30-45 minutes after the stove has been turned off. Use of the fan increases the output of heat.
  • Page 20: Adjustments

    PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Remove the pilot screw cap. Adjust the pilot screw to pro- vide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow. Replace the pilot screw cap. FIGURE 36 PILOT SCREW FIGURE 37 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 ADJUSTMENTS VENTURI ADJUSTMENT To access the venturi, remove the screw securing each...
  • Page 21: Replacements

    90° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER TERMINAL ASSEMBLY 30" TO 53" ADJUSTABLE PIPE - 7" DIA FIRESTOP / WALL PLATE HARDWARE BRASS TRIM COLLAR 24" STOVE PIPE - 7" DIAMETER 10' ALUMINUM FLEX LINER W SPACERS DECORATIVE BRASS BAND 90° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER PERISCOPE 30"...
  • Page 22 WARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 23: 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 OPEN SYMPTOM PROBLEM Pilot will not light. No spark at pilot burner Spark gap is incorrect No gas at the pilot burner Out of propane gas.
  • Page 24 SYMPTOM PROBLEM REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. Vent re-circulating (MODEL GDS50 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...

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