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Napoleon GD36NTR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33 ● ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS
GD36NTR
BGD36NTR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD36PTR
BGD36PTR
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 fi re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
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 building.
•
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
fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
$10.00
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.2
W415-0210 / S / 03.10.09
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    - Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca $10.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY GD36 DIMENSIONS BGD36 DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION CARE OF GLASS CARE OF PLATED PARTS VENTING VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36) 2.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART DEFINITIONS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • Do not operate heater before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate heater according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. • Risk of fire or asphyxiation do not operate heater with fixed glass removed. •...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    NAPOLEON® warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only. Registering your warranty is not necessary. Simply provide your proof of purchase along with the model and serial number to make a warranty claim. NAPOLEON® reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim.

  • Page 5: Gd36 Dimensions

    GD36 DIMENSIONS " " 27" " 4" DIA. 33" 7" DIA. " " " INLET " 3" " " FIGURE 1.2a-c " ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE BGD36 DIMENSIONS " " " 27" 4" DIA. " 7" DIA. " " " INLET "...

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Always light the pilot whether for the first time or if the gas supply has ran out, with the glass door opened or removed. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the appliance. Provide adequate ventilation. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! GD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES BGD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES Altitude (FT) 0-4,500 0-4500 Altitude (FT) 0-4,500 0-4,500 Max. Input 26,000 26,000 Max. Input 18,000 17,000 (BTU/HR) (BTU/HR) Max.

  • Page 8: Venting

    2.0 VENTING WARNING Risk of fire, maintain specified air space clearances to vent pipe and appliance. Models GD36 and BGD36 may be vented either as a top vent or a rear vent. Refer to the section applicable to your installation. THIS FIREPLACE USES A 4"...
  • Page 9 These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fi replace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. The maximum number of 4" vent connections is two horizontally or three vertically (excluding the fi...

  • Page 10: Typical Vent Installation

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION FIGURE 2.2b FIGURE 2.2a 16" MINIMUM 16" MINIMUM 40 FT 40 FT MAXIMUM MAXIMUM 3 FT 3 FT MINIMUM MINIMUM TOP VENT REAR VENT W415-0210 / S /03.10.09...
  • Page 11 24" MAXIMUM GD36 FIGURE 2.2c 24" 20" MAXIMUM MINIMUM FIGURE 2.2d 56 3/8" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 32 3/8" 24 1/4" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 24" MAXIMUM BGD36 FIGURE 2.2e 10" 20" MAXIMUM MINIMUM FIGURE 2.2f 42 3/8" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 32 3/8" 24 1/4"...

  • Page 12: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36) Use the periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when final grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum 12” above grade. The maximum allowable vent lengths depends on the appliance, as illustrated.

  • Page 13: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES NOTE: Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier. 12.1 W415-0210 / S / 03.10.09...

  • Page 14: Venting Application Flow Chart

    VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART TOP EXIT Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Vertical rise is equal Vertical rise Vertical rise is less Vertical rise is equal is less than to or greater than the than horizontal run to or greater than horizontal run horizontal run the horizontal run Horizontal run +...

  • Page 15: Definitions

    DEFINITIONS For the following symbols used in the venting calculations and examples are: > - greater than > - equal to or greater than < - less than < - equal to or less than - total of both horizontal vent lengths (Hr) and offsets (Ho) in feet - combined horizontal vent lengths in feet - offset factor: .03 (total degrees of offset - 90°*) in feet - combined vertical vent lengths in feet...

  • Page 16: Top Exit Horizontal Termination

    TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H (only one 90° elbow) GD36 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V FIGURE 2.8a 12.5 17.5 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H BGD36...
  • Page 17 ) > (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H (only one 90° elbow) BGD36 GD36 147” 147” REQUIRED REQUIRED VERTICAL VERTICAL RISE IN RISE IN INCHES V INCHES V FIGURE 2.8c 57”...

  • Page 18: Rear Exit Horizontal Termination

    REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required (only two 90° elbow) horizontal run H 38.3 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V FIGURE 2.9a 12.5 17.5 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and H...
  • Page 19 ) > (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the (only two 90° elbow) required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN INCHES V FIGURE 2.9c 12.5 17.5 19.25 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and H...

  • Page 20: Top Or Rear Exit Vertical Termination

    2.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION ) < (V See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the Simple venting configurations. required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FIGURE 2.10a FEET V HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and H...
  • Page 21 ) > (V See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the Simple venting configurations. required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and H FIGURE 2.10c...
  • Page 22 Example 8: = 1.5 FT = 5 FT = 1.5 + 1 + 5 = 6.5 FT = 1 FT = 1 FT FIGURE 2.10e = 10.75 FT = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 FT = .03 (four 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°) 90°...

  • Page 23: Pre-Installation Preparation

    3.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Failure to install the cap will cause the fi replace to function improperly and can cause injury or property dam- age. See top exit preparation for details. GD36 REAR EXIT FIGURE 3.1.1 3.1.1 Remove the baffl e from the back of the fi rebox by removing the four screws.

  • Page 24: Installation

    4.0 INSTALLATION WARNING Follow the venting instructions exactly. All inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints may be sealed using either red RTV high temp silicone sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) or black high temp mill pac W573-0007 (not supplied) with the exception of the appliance exhaust flue collar which must be sealed using mill pac.

  • Page 25: Gd36 Horizontal Installation

    4.1.1 GD36 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WARNING The firestop assembly must be installed with the vent shield to the top. Do not fill the cavity between the pipe and the framing with any type of material. Terminals must not be recessed into a wall or siding more than the depth of the return flange of the mounting plate.

  • Page 26: Bgd36 Horizontal Installation

    4.1.2 BGD36 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WARNING The firestop assembly must be installed with the vent shield to the top. Do not fill the cavity between the pipe and the framing with any type of material. Terminals must not be recessed into a wall or siding more than the depth of the return flange of the mounting plate.

  • Page 27: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS WARNING Do not allow the inner flex pipe to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. Spacers are attached to the inner flex pipe at predetermined intervals to maintain an even air gap to the outer flex pipe.

  • Page 28: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    4.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION A. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support.

  • Page 29: Using Rigid Vent Components

    USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use Wolf Steel Ltd. support ring assembly or equivalent noncombustible strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles for both vertical and horizontal runs. All inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints may be sealed using either red high temperature silicone sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) or black high temperature sealant W573-0007 Mill Pac (not supplied) with the exception of the appliance exhaust flue collar which must be sealed using Mill Pac.

  • Page 30: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    4.3.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the fireplace, 1 1/2” will need to be trimmed off the 4” collar. REAR VENT APPLICATION: Attach 4” and 7” elbows to the fireplace. Secure with 3 screws and seal the joints and screw heads using high temperature sealant.

  • Page 31: Mobile Home Installation

    MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION This appliance is certified to be installed as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) installation in a manufactured home or mobile home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States or the Mobile Home Standard, CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.

  • Page 32: Optional Wall Switch

    OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall switch may be installed in a convenient WIRE SIZE LENGTH location. A 20ft length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve and wall switch. 14 Gauge 100 Feet However, if a greater length is required route 2-strand (solid core) millivolt wire through 16 Gauge 60 Feet...

  • Page 33: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum clearance to combustible construction from fi replace and vent surfaces: Combustible Framing: 0" to stand-offs 1" to bottom and sides of the vent pipe* 2" to top of the vent pipe* Combustible Finishing: 0" to rear 0" to front face top and sides 14 1/4"...

  • Page 34: Bgd36 Framing

    FIGURE 5.1.1c FIGURE 5.1.1d OUTSIDE 14 1 /2" CHASE 3 /4" 3 /4" 1 /2" INSIDE CHASE 2" 3 /4" 4" PROTRUSION SIDE 2" 4" WALL FIGURE 5.1.1e 6" Combustion protrusions such as mantels and shelves may occur at or after a minimum distance of 2" away from the side of the fi...

  • Page 35: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum clearance to combustible construction from fi replace and vent surfaces: Combustible Framing: 0" to stand-offs 1" to bottom and sides of the vent pipe* 2" to top of the vent pipe* Combustible Finishing: 0" to rear 0" to front face top and sides 14 1/4"...

  • Page 36: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES GD36 BGD36 REAR EXIT ENCLOSURE REAR EXIT ENCLOSURE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE ” MINIMUM BRICK BRICK 6” MINIMUM 0” IF 0” IF NON-COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING IS USED FINISHING IS USED SUCH AS BRICK SUCH AS BRICK 2” 2”...

  • Page 37: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES Combustible Mantel clearance can vary according to the Mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fi replace. 8" MANTEL 6" 4"...

  • Page 38: Finishing

    Optional plated door trim, and arched door facia are available at your local door latch door latch Napoleon dealer. NOTE: The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room temperature but this can be improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat source.

  • Page 39: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic PHAZER glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect. Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fi replace, the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process.

  • Page 40: Charcoal Embers

    Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect fl ame pattern, carbon deposits and delayed ignition. PHAZER logs glow when exposed to direct fl ame. Use only certifi ed "glowing embers" and PHAZER logs available from your Napoleon dealer. RETROFIT KIT (RAK-ROCK ADAPTOR KIT IS NECESSARY WITH THIS KIT).

  • Page 41: Optional Blower Installation

    7.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER and must BLOWER 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 FIGURE 7.0a If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a blower:...

  • Page 42: Operation

    8.0 OPERATION WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Always light the pilot whether for the first time or if the gas supply has ran out with the glass door opened or removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before installing the door.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    6. Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A 5 to 10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition takes longer, consult your Napoleon dealer / distributor.

  • Page 44: Flame Adjustment

    10.3 FLAME ADJUSTMENT Turn counter- Turn clockwise FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB clockwise to to increase fl ame height decrease fl ame height FIGURE 10.3 10.4 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It’s important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner fl ames. Compare them to the illustrations provided. If any fl ames appear 3/8”...

  • Page 45: Replacements

    W455-0069 NATURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR W455-0067 PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR W725-0025 NATURAL GAS VALVE W725-0026 PROPANE GAS VALVE W385-0245 NAPOLEON LOGO W750-0112 20FT OF WIRE W010-0538 FLUE CAP C/W GASKET W010-0539 FLUE PIPE ASSEMBLY C/W GASKET W010-0764 PAN BURNER GL-639...
  • Page 46 COMMON FLEXIBLE VENT KITS REF NO. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION GD220 (5 FT) W010-0397 4" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) C/W SPACERS W410-0017 7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) GD330 (10 FT) W410-0018 7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE -(10 FT) W010-0300 4"...
  • Page 47 COMMON ACCESSORIES REF NO. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION W585-0072 VENT PIPE SHIELD GZ550-1KT BLOWER KIT GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL KIT FOR USE WITH GD65 ONLY HOIK-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BLACK HOIG-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - GOLD PLATED HOIKG-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BLACK GOLD PLATED HOIBC-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BRUSHED COPPER PLATED HOIBG-2...
  • Page 48 UNIQUE ACCESSORIES REF NO. GD36 BGD36 DESCRIPTION W175-0158 W175-0159 CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP W175-0163 W175-0164 CONVERSION KIT - LP TO NG SK36-R SCREEN KIT (RECTANGULAR) SK36-A SCREEN KIT (ARCHED) W415-0210 / S /03.10.09...

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    12.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes out; Pilot flame is not large enough or - Turn up the pilot flame. pilot stays on. not engulfing the thermopile. - Replace pilot assembly. Thermopile shorting. - Clean thermopile connection tot he valve. Reconnect. - Replace thermopile / valve.
  • Page 50 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized. - Turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, diminishes standing; Main burner or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor is in ‘OFF’ position. appliance supply working pressure.

  • Page 51: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0210 / S / 03.10.09...

  • Page 52: Notes

    14.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0210 / S /03.10.09...

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