Napoleon GDS 50 - N Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Vented gas fireplace heater

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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
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
Fax: (705)722-6031 Email: ask@napoleon.on.ca
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GAS-FIRED STOVES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
GDS 50 - N and GDI 50 - N
GDS 50 - P and GDI 50 - P
Model GS50 is made up of Model GDS50 and B-Vent Adapter Kit GS-150KT

FOR YOUR SAFETY

this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

agency or the gas supplier.
Wolf Steel Ltd., RR#1, 9 Napoleon Rd.,
Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 (705)721-1212
R-2000
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.
1
GS 50 - N
GS 50 - P
WS-415-098 / 04.11.00

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS GAS-FIRED STOVES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER GDS 50 - N and GDI 50 - N GS 50 - N NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODEL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg 2-4 INTRODUCTION Pg 15 GAS INSTALLATION 16-17 FINISHING Warranty General Instructions Door Opening & Closing General Information Louvre & Trivet Installation Care of Glass & Plated Parts Log Placement LOCATION &...
  • Page 3 After the first year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GDS50: GDS50: GDS50: GDS50: GDS50: Maximum input is 44,000 BTU/hr for natural THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SER- gas and 40,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum output for VICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local natural gas is 37,000 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 84% with the codes.
  • Page 5 LOCATION AND 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. 21-5/8"...
  • Page 6: Direct Vent Specifics Model Gds50

    For optimum flame appear- NAL LOCATIONS ance and stove perfor- mance, keep the vent Use only Napoleon or Simpson Dura-Vent Model DV-GS length and number of el- venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, bows to a minimum. On for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air termi-...
  • Page 7 AIR TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMINAL INST AL INST AL INST AL INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATIONS: TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: TERMIN AL INST ALLA TIONS: FIGURE 7 INSTALLATIONS CANADIAN U.S.A. 12 INCHES 12 INCHES Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 12 INCHES 9 INCHES Clearance to windows or doors that open.
  • Page 8: Special Installation Example

    OFFSET INSTALLATION EXAMPLE Use the chart on this page to calculate horizontal runs for vertical rises between 29 and 57 inches. FIGURE 8. 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 FIGURE 10 THE UNIT.)
  • Page 9: Wall And Ceiling Protection

    HORIZONTAL INSTALLA- venting through a roof. FIGURE 4. Installation kits for vari- TION: This application oc- ous roof pitches are available from your Napoleon dealer. curs when venting through See Accessories to order the specific kit required. an exterior wall. FIGURES 1.
  • Page 10: Horizontal Venting Installation

    HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTALLATION VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE STOVE, 1.
  • Page 11: Stove Vent Connection

    STOVE VENT CONNECTION MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 1. Attach the ad- In Canada, mobile home installation may be vented hori- FIGURE 21 justable pipe to zontally or vertically. In the United States, it may only be the last section of installed vertically. See "Vertical Venting" or "Horizontal Air #8x1/2"...
  • Page 12: Insert Vent Specifics Model Gdi50

    IBLE CONNECTOR! two 3" diameter liners. The minimum and maximum liner lengths are 10 and 35 feet respectively. Recommended Napoleon kits come in 3 lengths: 20 foot (GDI-320KT), 25 foot (GDI-325KT), and 35 foot (GDI-335KT). While the lin- FIGURE 25...
  • Page 13: B-Vent Specifics Model Gs50

    5. Connect the wire terminals to the spill switch and re- secure the bracket. For aesthetics, the adapter has been designed to accept a standard matte black 7" stove pipe and the Napoleon decorative brass band (standard with the GS150KT). Both are available from your Napoleon dealer.
  • Page 14: Combustion Air

    Use a fresh air kit available through your Napoleon air manifold side. FIGURE 31. (Do not tighten the wing nut Fireplace dealer or Wolf Steel Ltd.
  • Page 15: Gas Installation

    STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY (LP): 73% FAN OFF / 78% FAN THE APPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THE APPROPRI- EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GN): 71% VENT. ARRETE ATE NAPOLEON VENT KITS. SEE OWNERS INSTALLATION 77% VENT. FONCTIONNE MANUAL FOR VENTING SPECIFICS. PROPER REINSTALLA-...
  • Page 16: Finishing

    Use only certified PHAZER logs and charcoal embers available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. FIGURE 40 FIGURE 38...
  • Page 17: Variable Speed Switch Installation

    INSERT MODEL GDI50 ONLY FIGURE 42 MANTLE CLEARANCE This can vary according to the mantle depth. FIGURE 42. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. FIGURE 41 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH INSTALLA- TION To mount the variable speed switch: from the rear, insert the rheostat stem through the 3/8"...
  • Page 18: Operation / Maintenance

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE TURBO BURNER OPERATION AND Purge all gas lines with the glass door open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before closing the MAINTENANCE door. Allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabi- The purpose of the turbo burner is to increase heat output lize after ignition.
  • Page 19: Maintenance Instructions

    A 5-10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must ignition takes longer, consult your Napoleon dealer/dis- not be obstructed. tributor. 1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assem- 7.
  • Page 20: Replacement Blower Installation

    REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION RELIEF DOOR GASKET RELIEF DOOR TWIN BLOWER FIGURE 44 FIGURE 45 5. Replace the blower using the existing bracket. When connecting the replacement blower, tighten the screws with- out distorting the rubber grommets. Replace the bracket/ THERMODISC VARIABLE blower assembly on the unit.
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT Remove the pilot screw cap. Adjust the pilot screw to pro- To access the venturi, remove the screw securing each vide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to burner to the burner pan; slide to the right, lift up and out. reduce the gas flow.
  • Page 22: Replacements

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. When ordering replacement parts always give the following information: 1. M &...
  • Page 23 GA-DS-135.026 RIGHT LOG GA-GD-135.023 LEFT LOG GA-DS-135.027 CHARCOAL EMBER STRIP - 2 PC GA-DS-290.030 BURNER GASKET DS-562-022 GLASS GASKET WS-385-45 NAPOLEON LOGO WS-300-029 FRONT WINDOW GLASS WS-030-021 ACCENT BAR WS-300-028 SIDE WINDOW GLASS GDS63 BLOWER c/w GASKET GA-010-715G DOOR FRAME...
  • Page 24 ACCESSORIES / OPTIONS PART # DESCRIPTION GDS50 / GS50 / GDI50: GS-530G GOLD PLATED TRIVET WS-690-1 MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT WS-660-010 REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANTAGE WS-660-011 REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANTAGE PLUS GDS50: BM6745 45° ELBOW GD301 HEAT GUARD WS-175-01 4" COUPLER GD303 VINYL SIDING SHIELD GD201 PERISCOPE...
  • Page 25: 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 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 ignitor.
  • Page 26 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. Vent re-circulating - check joint seals and installation. (MODEL GDS50 ONLY) Thermocouple shorting or - loosen and tighten thermocouple faulty. - clean thermocouple and valve connection.
  • Page 27 Wolf Steel Fireplace Service History This fireplace must be serviced annually depending on usage. Service Technician Date Dealer Name Service Performed Special Concerns Name...
  • Page 28 NOTES: WS-415-098 / 04.11.00...

This manual is also suitable for:

Gdi 50 - nGdi 50 - pGds 50 - pGs 50 - nGs 50 - p

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