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Napoleon BGD36CFNTR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly,
BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal
NATURAL GAS
injury or death.
BGD36CFPTR & BGD42CFP
PROPANE
R-2000
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
(705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
W45-0566 / A / 07..06
W45-0566 / A / 07..06

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  • Page 1 CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal NATURAL GAS injury or death.
  • Page 2 WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation and service must be Do not store gasoline or other performed by a qualified installer, flammable vapours and liquids in the service agency or the gas supplier. vicinity of this or any other appliance. Follow the installation directions. The flush front is approved only with the product it is supplied with.

  • Page 3: Bgd36Cf Finishing

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS PG 4-6 INTRODUCTION 31-32 bGD36CF FINISHING Warranty Log Placement General Instructions Door Operation 32-33 bGD42CF FINISHING General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts Log Placement Unit Dimensions Grate Installation 6-22 VENTING Door Installation / Removal 33-34 OPTIONAL bLOWER INSTALLATION Venting Lengths Air Terminal Locations...
  • Page 4 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. The complete fireplace is again thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.
  • Page 5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS When the fireplace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of specific recommendations from the This gas fireplace should be insTalled and serv- local authority having jurisdiction, the certified high altitude iced by a qualified insTaller to conform with local input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each ad- codes.
  • Page 6 UNIT DIMENSIONS bGD36CF bGD42CF FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 5" DIA. 8" DIA. 41 1 /2" " 27" " 4" DIA. 37" 7" DIA. 34" 5 1 /2" " 17" INLET 15" INLET 10" 3" 3" 40" ELECTRICAL INLET ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE...
  • Page 7 BGD36CF These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fireplace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. REAR VENT - A clearance to combustibles of " at the bot- The maximum number of vent connections is two horizontally tom and sides of the vent and "...
  • Page 8 FIGURE 7 BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) W45-0566 / A / 07..06...
  • Page 9 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS BGD36CF ReAR eXIt tOP eXIt 7” 40” FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a mini- mum 36 inches and a maximum 40 feet from the centre of the fireplace flue outlet.
  • Page 10 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS TOP EXIT INSTALLATION BGD36CF PERISCOPE TERMINATION CORNER TERMINATION For optimum performance, it is recommended that The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 0 inches all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. of horizontal run, in addition to the 45° offset. In this case zero rise is acceptable when using rigid.
  • Page 11 VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART FIREPLACE VENT EXIT BGD36CF TOP EXIT REAR EXIT horizontal vertical horizontal vertical termination termination termination termination Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is equal to...
  • Page 12 DEFINITIONS ELbOW VENT LENGTH VALUES for the following symbols used in the venting calculations feet inches and examples are: ° 0.0 > - greater than 5° 0.45 > - equal to or greater than 0° .0 < - less than 45°...
  • Page 13 bGD36CF TOP EXIT / HORIzONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V Example 3: Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) 90° 90° See graph to determine the FIGURE 24 required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 4 ft = .5 ft = 4 + .5 = 5.5 ft required =  ft vertical...
  • Page 14 bGD36CF REAR EXIT / HORIzONTAL TERMINATION Example 4: when (H ) < (V Simple venting configuration (only two 90° elbows) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V 90° for the FIGURE 25 90° 90° FIGURE 26 90° required horizontal run H For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows = 9 ft required...
  • Page 15 bGD36CF REAR EXIT / HORIzONTAL TERMINATION Example 5: when (H ) > (V 90° Simple venting configuration (only two 90° elbows) 90° 45° 90° FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 4 ft = .5 ft = 4 + .5 = 5.5 ft...
  • Page 16 bGD42CF HORIzONTAL TERMINATION For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and when (H ) < (V Simple venting configuration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) 90° elbow, the following formulas apply: Formula 1: HT < VT Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet 90° FIGURE 29 Example 1: 90° FIGURE 30 45° 45° = 8 ft = 8 ft = .5 ft required...
  • Page 17 bGD42CF HORIzONTAL TERMINATION Example 2: when (H ) > (V Simple venting configuration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) 90° 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise 45° for the required hori- 90° zontal run H FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 = 4 ft = .5 ft = 4 + .5 = 5.5 ft =  ft =  ft...
  • Page 18 bGD36CF TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V Example 6: Simple venting configurations FIGURE 34 FIGURE 33 90° 90° 90° = 5 ft = 0 ft required = 5 + 0 = 5 ft vertical rise =  ft in feet = .5 ft =  + .5 = 5.5 ft...
  • Page 19 bGD36CF TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION =  ft when (H ) > (V =  ft Simple venting configurations = .5 ft =  +  + .5 = 4.5 ft FIGURE 35 = 6 ft =  ft = 6 +  = 8 ft = .0(four 90°...
  • Page 20 bGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V Example 8: Simple venting configurations FIGURE 38 FIGURE 39 90° 90° 45° 45° 90° = 5 ft See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the = 0 ft required horizontal run H = 5 + 0 = 5 ft =  ft maximum...
  • Page 21 bGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V =  ft Simple venting configurations = .5 ft =  + .5 = .5 ft = 6 ft =  ft FIGURE 40 = 6 +  = 8 ft = .0 (one 45° elbow + three 90° elbows - 5°) = .0 (45 + 90 + 90 +90 - 5) = 5.4 ft = 8 + 5.4 = .4 ft = .4 + .5 = 5.9 ft...
  • Page 22 bGD36CF PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION (thIS PROCeDURe IS NOt ReQUIReD FOR the BGD42CF) For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. IN ORDeR tO OPeN the mAIN DOOR YOU mUSt FIRSt RemOve the vALve ACCeSS DOOR. REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR TOP EXIT: Remove the 7...
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION VERTICAL INSTALLATION HORIzONTAL INSTALLATION 1. Determine the air BGD36CF BGD42CF terminal location, cut and frame 9 ½ inch for BGD36CF = 9 1/2” 9.5” 10.5” the BGD6CF, or 0 ½ BGD42CF = 10 1/2” 10.5” RECTANGULAR 11.5”...
  • Page 24 USING FLEXIbLE VENT COMPONENTS the BGD36CF USeS: 4" eXhAUSt / 7" AIR INtAKe veNt PIPe the BGD42CF USeS: 5" eXhAUSt / 8" AIR INtAKe veNt PIPe Use only approved aluminum flexible liner kits 5. Apply a heavy bead of the high temperature sealant to marked: the inside of the exhaust approximately "...
  • Page 25 5. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the sides of 7. If more liner needs to be used to reach the fireplace, the chimney. Place the flashing over the air terminal and slide couple them together as illustrated. The vent system must it underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure be supported approximately every  feet for both vertical and that the air terminal is properly centred within the flashing, horizontal runs.
  • Page 26 9. REaR VENT applIcaTION: Run a bead of high tem- VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION perature sealant around the outside of the exhaust elbow. For safe and proper operation of the fireplace, follow the Pull the adjustable pipe a minimum " onto the elbow. Secure venting instructions exactly.
  • Page 27 Attach the two leads to terminals  and  located on the gas BGD36CF valve. To convert from natural Gas to Propane order conversion kit # W75-059. To convert from Propane to natural Gas order conversion FIGURE 63 kit # W75-06. BGD42CF 4.
  • Page 28 CHASE CHASE CHASE 41 1 /2" " " " 37" 6" 5 1 /2" bGD42CF bGD36CF 3" FIGURE 70 FIGURE 65 ELECTRICA LEFT S 45" " OUTSIDE INSIDE " INSIDE " CHASE " CHASE CHASE 3" " " 6" 3" "...
  • Page 29 bGD36CF MANTLE CLEARANCES AND ENCLOSURES COMBUSTIBLE pHazER 8" MANTLE logs and glowing embers exclusive to napoleon MATERIAL Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is 6" MANTLE different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position COMBUSTIBLE 4"...
  • Page 30 bGD42CF MANTLE CLEARANCES AND ENCLOSURES Combustible mantle clearance can vary according to the mantle depth. Figure 79. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fireplace. 8" MANTLE 6" MANTLE FIGURE 79 4" MANTLE 18" 2" MANTLE FIRESTOP 16" SPACER 14" NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 12"...
  • Page 31 COMMON FINISHING SIDevIeW 1. Place the back log (#) onto the log support tray and in front of the tabs. The GLOWING EMbERS tabs maintain an air space between the log and firebox back to facilitate combustion air Tear the embers into pieces and place along the front row flow. Ensure that the back of the log rests of ports covering all of the burner area in front of the small against the brackets on the back wall of...
  • Page 32 GRATE INSTALLATION FIGURE 88 The grate for this fireplace has been removed for shipping purposes. The grate must be installed before the logs are installed. Remove the packaging from the grate and install onto the two pins as illustrated. GRATE 5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#6) against the right firebox side and pulled forward to the grate. The top of the log should rest in the pocket provided on the center log (#5).
  • Page 33 FIGURE 94 FIGURE 96 GLOWING EMbERS . Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the front row of ports covering all of the burner area in front of 5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#6) against the small logs (# &...
  • Page 34 The three slots on the blower mounting bracket allow ease bGD42CF ACCESSING THE bLOWER of adjustment when attaching the blower. For a quiet running 1. Remove the main door using the instructions on Pg blower, do not allow the assembly to sit on the firebox base. #.
  • Page 35 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION elecTrical insTallaTion To be done by a quali- To safely install the fan, turn off the electricity first. fied insTaller and must be connected and grounded in If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a fan: accordance with local codes.
  • Page 36 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace After extended periods of non-operation such as follow- removed or opened. Assure that a continuous gas flow ing a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace is at the burner before installing the door.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER 3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out bEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE. any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly. CAUTIOn: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic- 4.
  • Page 38 COMMON REPLACEMENTS 1. M & S ordered through your napoleon dealer or distributor. odel eriAl uMber of fireplACe 2. i nStAllAtion dAte of fireplACe When ordering replacement parts always give the following 3. p uMber information: 4. d eSCription of pArt identifies items which are not illustrated for fur 5.
  • Page 39 bGD42CF REPLACEMENTS bGD42CF COMPONENTS: W455-009 #4 nATURAL GAS ORIFICE W455-000 #54 PROPAnE GAS ORIFICE W00-0864 PAn BURnER GL-64 LOG SET W5-098 BACk LOG (#) W5-00 LEFT CROSSOVER LOG (#4) W5-00 CEnTER LOG (#5) W5-00 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#6) W5-099 SMALL LEFT LOG (#) W5-000 SMALL RIGHT LOG (#) W00-0770...
  • Page 40 COMMON REPLACEMENTS BGD42CF REPLACEMENTS BGD36CF REPLACEMENTS WaRNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only W45-0566 / A / 07..06 with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel ltd.
  • Page 41 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 TEST SOLUTION Pilot flame is not large enough - turn up pilot flame. Main burner goes or not engulfing the thermo- out; pilot stays on. - replace pilot assembly. pile Thermopile shorting - clean thermopile connection to the valve.
  • Page 42 SYMPTOM PRObLEM TEST SOLUTION - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, diminishes or Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized. s t a n d i n g ; M a i n extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance burner is in 'OFF' supply working pressure. position.
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  • Page 44 NOTES W45-0566 / A / 07..06...

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