Napoleon GD33NR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Natural gas models & 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.
GD33NR
BGD33NR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD33PR
BGD33PR
PROPANE GAS MODEL
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions are not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your buidling.
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.
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Installation
and
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the supplier.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
Wolf Steel Ltd 24 Napoleon Rd Barrie ON L4M 4Y
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  • Page 1 Serial No. MODEL NO. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 Wolf Steel Ltd 24 Napoleon Rd Barrie ON L4M 4Y www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca W415-0662 / A / 03.04.09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE of CONTENTS PG 3-5 INTRODUCTION 22-24 FINISHING Door Removal / Installation Warranty Door Glass Replacement General Instructions Logo Placement General Information Log Placement Care of Glass and Plated Parts Glowing Embers Dimensions Charcoal Embers 5-12 VENTING L334 Louvre Installation Venting Lengths and Air Terminal Locations OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION Vent Installations...
  • Page 3 Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON® are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer.
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    Under extreme vent confi gurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition. Objects placed in front of the fi replace must be kept at a minimum of 48" from the front face of the unit. Use only Napoleon® accessories designed for and listed with the model. 64.6% GD33 W415-0662 / A / 03.04.09...
  • Page 5: Care Of Glass And Plated Parts

    GD33 GLASS TYPE BGD33 GLASS TYPE 3/16" Ceramic Glass* 3/16" Tempered Glass* *Available from your Napoleon ® / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas fi replace glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required.
  • Page 6: Vent Installations

    For vent systems that provide seals on the inner exhaust fl ue, only the outer air intake joints must be sealed using a red high temperature silicone (RTV). This same sealant may be used on both the inner exhaust and the outer intake vent pipe joints of all other approved vent systems except for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the fi...
  • Page 7: Typical Vent Installations

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS GD33 BGD33 HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL 24" MAXIMUM 24" MAXIMUM " MINIMUM " MINIMUM PLUS RISE * PLUS RISE * FIGURE 5 FIGURE 3 VERTICAL VERTICAL The vertical rise must 16" The vertical rise must 16" MINIMUM MINIMUM be kept to a minimum be kept to a minimum of of 36"...
  • Page 8: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES FIGURE 10 W415-0662 / A / 03.04.09...
  • Page 9: Venting Application Flow Chart

    VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART Fireplace Vent Exit Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Vertical rise Vertical rise is equal Vertical rise is equal Vertical rise is less is less than to or greater than the than horizontal run to or greater than horizontal run horizontal run the horizontal run...
  • Page 10 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V For vent confi gurations requiring more than two 90° elbows for the required horizontal run H the following formulas apply: Formula 1: H < V Formula 2: H < 40 feet REQUIRED VERTICAL 90°...
  • Page 11 VERTICAL TERMINATION Example 3: ) < (V Simple venting confi gurations FIGURE 16 90° FIGURE 15 90° 90° = 5 ft See graph to determine the required vertical rise V = 10 ft for the required horizontal run H = 5 + 10 = 15 ft = 3 ft REQUIRED = 2.5 ft...
  • Page 12 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the = 1.5 ft required horizontal run H = 5 ft = 1.5 + 5 = 6.5 ft = 1 ft MAXIMUM = 1 ft VERTICAL R I S E I N = 10.75 ft FEET = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 ft...
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION For optimum performance, it is recommended that horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ " rise per foot when using Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent, or Wolf Steel rigid vent components and a minimum 1" rise per foot when using Wolf Steel fl exible vent components For safe and proper operation of the fi...
  • Page 14: Vertical Installation

    VERTICAL INSTALLATION This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Napoleon® dealer. See Accessories to order the specifi c kit required. SHIELD 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 9½" openings in the ceiling and the roof to FIGURE 22 provide the minimum clearance between the vent pipe and any combustible material.
  • Page 15 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION For safe and proper operation of the fi replace, follow the venting instructions exactly. 1. Stretch the 4" fl ex vent pipe to the required length taking into account the additional length needed for the fi nished wall surface. Slip the vent pipe a minimum of 2"...
  • Page 16: Using Rigid Vent Components

    W615-0033 every 3 feet on either side of each elbow CAULKING to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the 7" rigid HI-TEMP vent pipe and 4" rigid vent pipes. Use Napoleon® support ring SEALANT 4"RIGID assembly W010-0370 or equivalent noncombustible strapping VENT 7"RIGID...
  • Page 17 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 1. Attach 4" and 7" elbows to the fi replace. Apply high temperature sealant W573-0007 INNER (not supplied) and secure the joints with 3 screws. PIPE 2. Move the fi replace into position. 3. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided.The roof support is optional. FIGURE 33 The venting is to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support.
  • Page 18: Mobile Home Installation

    Conversion Kits The mobile home appliance is fi eld convertible between Natural Gas (NG) and Propane (LP). To convert from one gas to another consult your Napoleon® dealer/distributor. GAS INSTALLATION Proceed once the vent installation is complete.
  • Page 19 GD33 FRAMING It is best to frame your fi replace after it is positioned and MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local SIDE OF THE UNIT 0" building codes. Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation BACK OF THE UNIT 0"...
  • Page 20 BGD33 FRAMING It is best to frame your fi replace after it is positioned and MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local SIDE OF THE UNIT 0" building codes. Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation BACK OF THE UNIT 0"...
  • Page 21: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES FIGURES 41a&b Mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. Combustible materials must be installed fl ush with the front of the fi replace 8" MANTEL but must not cover any of the black face-area of the fi replace. 6"...
  • Page 22: Door Removal / Installation

    Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect fl ame pattern, carbon deposits and delayed ignition. PHAZER® logs glow when exposed to direct fl ame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect. Use only certifi ed PHAZER® logs available from your Napoleon® / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. Positioning the logs improperly will cause fl ame impingement and carboning.
  • Page 23: Glowing Embers

    Place log #6 onto the pins on the right side of the burner. Sit the bottom of log #2 onto the locating pin on the left side of the log support. Position the top of the log into the pocket provided on the top of the rear log (#1).
  • Page 24: Charcoal Embers

    Position the notch located in the bottom end of log #3 against Place the bottom of log #4 onto the locating pin on the right the centre grate post. Rest the top of log #3 into the pocket side of the log support. Rest the top into the pocket provided at the top end of log #2.
  • Page 25: Optional Blower Installation

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER and must be electrically connected and grounded in accor- THERMODISC dance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 in Canada or the CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE FIGURE 57 ANSI/NFPA 70...
  • Page 26: Operation / Maintenance

    If ignition takes longer, remove the logs to expose both assemblies. consult your Napoleon® dealer / distributor. 2. Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter open- 7. Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door is not broken or missing.
  • Page 27: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS VENTURI ADJUSTMENT PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized fl ame. Turn All fi replace models have air shutters that have been factory in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas fl ow. set open according to the chart below. These settings are for maximum horizontal / terminations.
  • Page 28: Replacements

    REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon® dealer or distributor. When ordering replacement parts always give the following FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS A PHOTOCOPY OF...
  • Page 29 COMMON REPLACEMENTS GD33 COMPONENTS BGD33 COMPONENTS W455-0001 #44 NATURAL GAS MAIN ORIFICE - HI ALT W455-0056 #50 NATURAL GAS MAIN ORIFICE W455-0019 #45 NATURAL GAS MAIN ORIFICE W455-0057 #58 PROPANE GAS MAIN ORIFICE W455-0047 #56 PROPANE GAS MAIN ORIFICE - HI ALT W725-0035 NATURAL GAS VALVE W455-0050...
  • Page 30: 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 TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes out while Gas piping is under sized. - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot fl ame fl utters, diminishes or s t a n d i n g ;...
  • Page 31 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" out; pilot goes Vent is blocked - check for vent blockage. out. Vent is re-circulating - check joint seals and installation. 4 " f l e x i b l e v e n t h a s - re-attach to fi...
  • Page 32 NOTES W415-0662 / A / 03.04.09...

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