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Napoleon GDS50N Operating Instructions Manual

Natural & propane gas vented gas fireplace heaters
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CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: ANSI Z21.88, CSA 2.33 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certifi ed kit is used.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
GDS50N / GS50N
NATURAL GAS
GDS50P / GS50P
WARNING
!
PROPANE
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
1.28C
W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com $10.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION RATING PLATE INFORMATION VENTING - GDS50 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Venting, see “VENTING” section. Trivet, see “TRIVET INSTALLATION” section. Logs, see “LOG PLACEMENT” section. Door, see “DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING” section. Rating plate, see “RATING PLATE INFORMATION” section. W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR IT’S CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 21 5/8” 28 1/4” 8” 4”Ø 14 1/8” 7”Ø AIR FLUE INTAKE 13 3/4” 21” 30 3/4” GAS LINE LOCATED IN PEDESTAL REAR W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED. PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48”...

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! GS50 GDS50 0-2000 0-2000 0-2000 0-2000 Altitude (FT) 44,000 40,000 44,000 40,000 Max. Input (BTU/HR) 31,200 30,000 37,000 34,400 Max. Output Steady State (BTU/HR) Effi...

  • Page 8: Rating Plate Information

    UTILISANT UN ENSEMBLE ADAPTATEUR GS-150KT. ASSURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR. WOLF STEEL LTD. NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL 24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 0G8 CANADA UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT PAS SERIAL NUMBER GDS50 ETRE UTILISE AVEC CET APPAREIL NO.

  • Page 9: Venting - Gds50

    3.0 VENTING WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE. IF VENTING IS INCLUDED WITH SPACERS THE VENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY 3 FEET FOR BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS. USE SUPPORTS OR EQUIVALENT NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES.

  • Page 10: Typical Vent Installation

    For optimum fl ame appearance and appliance operation, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum. It is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum 1/4” rise per foot. 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 11: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION Use the periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when fi nal grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum 12” above grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10’ for a 12"...

  • Page 12: Vent Terminal Clearances

    VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††* = 3 feet = 2 x ACTUAL INSTALLATIONS feet CANADA U.S.A. 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 12” 9” Clearance to windows or doors that open. Δ Δ 12” * 12”...

  • Page 13: Venting Application Flow Chart

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

  • Page 14: Horizontal Termination

    HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V See graph to determine the required vertical Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow) rise V for the required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V 12.5 17.5 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H...
  • Page 15 ) > (V Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN INCHES V 29” 2.5’ HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and V...

  • Page 16: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configurations. See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the 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 V For vent configurations requiring one or more 90°...
  • Page 17 ) > (V Simple venting configurations. See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the 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 V For vent configurations requiring more than two 90°...

  • Page 18: Installation

    4.0 INSTALLATION WARNING FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE, 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 19: Wall And Ceiling Protection

    WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION WARNING DO NOT FILL THE SPACE BETWEEN THE VENT PIPE AND ENCLOSURE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL. DO NOT PACK INSULATION OR COMBUSTIBLES BETWEEN CEILING FIRESTOPS. ALWAYS MAINTAIN SPECIFIED CLEARANCES AROUND VENTING AND FIRESTOP SYSTEMS. INSTALL WALL SHIELDS AND FIRESTOPS AS SPECIFIED. FAILURE TO KEEP INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS AWAY FROM VENT PIPE MAY CAUSE FIRE.

  • Page 20: Vertical Installation

    4.2.2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your authorized dealer / distributor. See accessories to order specifi c kits required. A. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame a square opening as illustrated in the ceiling and the roof to provide the minimum 1“...

  • Page 21: Horizontal Air Terminal Installation

    4.2.3 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION WARNING TERMINALS MUST NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SIDING MORE THAN THE DEPTH OF THE RETURN FLANGE OF THE MOUNTING PLATE. DO NOT ALLOW THE INNER FLEX PIPE TO BUNCH UP ON HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL RUNS AND ELBOWS.

  • Page 22: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    4.2.4 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION WARNING MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 2” SPACE BETWEEN THE AIR INLET BASE AND THE STORM COLLAR. 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 23: Appliance Vent Connection

    4.2.5 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION Attach the adjustable pipe to the last section of rigid pipe. #8 X 1/2” Secure with screws and seal. SELF DRILLING Install the inner fl ex pipe to the appliance. Secure with 3 screws SCREWS and fl at washers. Seal the joint and screw holes using the high 2”...

  • Page 24: Vertical Through Existing Chimney

    4.2.6 VERTICAL THROUGH EXISTING CHIMNEY WARNING RISK OF FIRE! CO-AXIAL TO CO-LINEAR VENTING CONFIGURATIONS MUST ONLY BE USED IN A NON- COMBUSTIBLE CHIMNEY OR ENCLOSURE. INSTALLATION IN A COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. This appliance is designed to be attached to a 3” co-linear aluminum fl ex vent system running the full length of a masonry chimney.

  • Page 25: B-Vent Installation - Gs50

    B-VENT INSTALLATION - GS50 4.3.1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WARNING A CHIMNEY VENTING THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT VENT ANY SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. Three types of chimney systems may be used with this appliance. MASONRY CLAY LINED “B” VENT CHIMNEY + VENT LIQUID FUEL CONNECTOR GAS BURNING...

  • Page 26: Adding Vent Sections

    4.3.3 ADDING VENT SECTIONS Add chimney sections, according to the manufacturers installation instructions. The chimney must extend at least, 3 feet above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet higher than any wall, roof, building or obstacle within 10 feet horizontally.

  • Page 27: Natural Vent Adaptations

    4.3.5 NATURAL VENT ADAPTATIONS Refer to "DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING" section LOG SUPPORT BRACKETS prior to proceeding to prevent damaging the appliance. REAR BURNER Remove both burners and the log support bracket. Remove the combustion air cover plate and its gasket.

  • Page 28: Gas Installation

    GAS INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION. ENSURE THERE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES. SUPPORT GAS CONTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE. ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

  • Page 29: Wall Switch / Thermostat Installation

    WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION For ease of accessibility, an optional remove wall switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a convenient location. Route 2 strand solid core millivolt wire from the gas appliance to the wall switch/millivolt thermostat. The recommended maximum lead length depends on the wire size: WIRE SIZE MAX.

  • Page 30: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT WARNING FAILURE TO POSITION THE LOGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE DIAGRAMS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY LOGS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. LOGS MUST BE PLACED IN THEIR EXACT LOCATION IN THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT MODIFY THE PROPER LOG POSITIONS, SINCE APPLIANCE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DELAYED IGNITION MAY OCCUR.

  • Page 31: Logo Placement

    LOGO PLACEMENT Remove the backing of the logo supplied and centre over the logo installation holes, as indicated. TRIVET INSTALLATION Insert the trivet into the space on the appliance top. Line up the holes in the brackets, and secure using the screw provided.

  • Page 32: Operation

    6.0 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 RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The on-off switch is located on the back of the appliance at the top left corner on models GDS50 and GS50. TURBO BURNER OPERATION The purpose of the turbo burner is to increase heat output of BTUs of the appliance and will only operate when the main burner is functioning.

  • Page 34: Adjustments

    7.0 ADJUSTMENTS PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized fl ame. Turn in a clockwise PILOT direction to reduce the gas fl ow. BURNER THERMOPILE Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) THERMOCOUPLE counter-clockwise until loosened and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point.

  • Page 35: Flame Characteristics

    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 3/8” - 1/2” appear abnormal call a service person. FLAME MUST ENVELOP UPPER 3/8"...

  • Page 36: Replacement Blower Installation

    REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION RELIEF DOOR GASKET RELIEF DOOR TWIN BLOWER THERMODISC VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the appliance. Open the lower louvre control door, the two side doors and the fi re viewing door. Remove the logs. Remove the relief door assembly held on with 6 screws.

  • Page 37: Care Of Glass

    CARE OF GLASS WARNING DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS TO CLEAN GLASS. HOT GLASS WILL Buff lightly with a clean dry soft cloth. Clean both sides CAUSE BURNS. of the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a DO NOT TOUCH GLASS recommended fi...

  • Page 38: Replacements

    9.0 REPLACEMENTS WARNING FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. ** THIS IS A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE. IT IS AN INTEGRAL SAFETY COMPONENT. REPLACE ONLY WITH A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD.
  • Page 39 COMMON COMPONENTS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 22 * W290-0030 BURNER GASKET W562-0022 GLASS GASKET 24 * W385-0334 NAPOLEON LOGO W300-0029 FRONT WINDOW GLASS W030-0021 ACCENT BAR W300-0028 SIDE WINDOW GLASS GDS-63 BLOWER C/W GASKET W225-0086G DOOR (FRAME ONLY) W010-0715G...
  • Page 40 TERMINAL KITS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GD-180 PERISCOPE BM6790 90° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER GD201 PERISCOPE BM67ADJ 30" TO 53" ADJUSTABLE PIPE - 7" DIAMETER W010-1313 FIRESTOP SPACER 51 * W585-0267 TOP VENT SHIELD 51 * W020-0032 HARDWARE BM3730 BLACK TRIM COLLAR BM6724 24"...
  • Page 41 W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
  • Page 43 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot will not light. No spark at pilot burner. Check if pilot can be lit by a match. Check that the wire is connected to the push button igniter. Check if the push button igniter needs tightening. Replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
  • Page 44 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Blower does not turn on Blower high limit switch has Turn blower switch on, turn turbo rear burner off and been activated front burner to low. When blower turns on, re-adjust burners. Door sticking Dirt / dust adheres to the Lift door from its hinges.

  • Page 45: Warranty

    All parts replaced under the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim. During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts covered by the lifetime warranty at our discretion free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON®...

  • Page 46: Service History

    12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...
  • Page 47 13.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...
  • Page 48 44.1 W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12...

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