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Napoleon BGD42N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES HEATERS.
BGD42N

NATURAL GAS

BGD42P
PROPANE
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 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 fire department.
- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the supplier.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
$10.00
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
APPLY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FROM CARTON
Serial No.
MODEL NO.
1.2
1
W415-0777 / 03.02.09

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  • Page 1: Natural Gas

    Serial No. agency or the supplier. MODEL NO. 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.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca $10.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE OF GLASS GENERAL INFORMATION VENTING VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION...

  • 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: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS FIGURE 1.2a-c INSTALLATION OVERVIEW FIGURE 1.3 W415-0777 / 03.02.09...

  • 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: Care Of Glass

    CARE OF GLASS DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WARNING CLEANERS TO CLEAN GLASS. HOT GLASS WILL Buff lightly with a clean dry soft cloth. Clean the glass after the first 10 CAUSE BURNS. hours of operation with a recommended fireplace glass cleaner. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS Thereafter clean as required.

  • Page 8: Venting

    Amerivent or Napoleon® rigid or fl exible venting components when venting, see "TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS" section. For optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot when using Napoleon® fl exible vent components. For clearance to combustible materials from the vent pipe, see “FRAMING” section.

  • Page 9: Typical Vent Installations

    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. Under extreme vent confi gurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition. A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

  • Page 10: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 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 of 12" above grade. The maximum allowable vent lengths depends on the 12"...

  • Page 11: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES FIGURE 2.4 INSTALLATIONS CANADA U.S.A. 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 12” 9” Clearance to windows or doors that open. 12” * 12” * Clearance to permanently closed windows. Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from 32”...

  • Page 12: Vent Application Flow Chart

    VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Vertical rise Vertical rise is equal 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 + Horizontal run +...

  • Page 13: Horizontal Termination

    HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configuration (only one 45° and 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H REQUIRED FIGURE 2.8a 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 and V...
  • Page 14 ) < (V Simple venting configuration (only one 45° and 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H 147” REQUIRED VERTICAL FIGURE 2.8c RISE IN INCHES V 57” 12.5’ HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and V...

  • Page 15: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configurations. See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H REQUIRED FIGURE 2.9a 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 one 45°...
  • Page 16 ) < (V Simple venting configurations. See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL FIGURE 2.9c 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 one 45°...

  • Page 17: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION 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.

  • Page 18: Vertical Installation

    3.1.2 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 specific kits required. FIGURE 3.1.2a A. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame a square opening as 10 3/4"...

  • Page 19: Horizontal Air Terminal Installation

    3.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION WARNING If using pipe clamps to connect vent components, 3 screws must also be used to ensure the connection cannot slip off. FIGURE 3.2.1a A. Stretch the inner flex pipe to the required length taking into account the additional length needed for the finished wall surface.

  • Page 20: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    3.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION WARNING Maintain a minimum 2” space between the air inlet base and the storm collar. 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 21: 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 vent spacers W615-0033 every 3 feet and on either side of each elbow to maintain the minimum 1 1/4” clearance between the outer rigid vent pipes and inner rigid vent pipes.

  • Page 22: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    3.3.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION A. Move the appliance into position. INNER PIPE B. 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 FIGURE 3.3.3e suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Optional Wall Switch Installation

    OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION WARNING Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or gas valve directly to 110 volt electricity. 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...
  • Page 25 The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 45 1/2". For temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed. NOTE: Do not build into this area - it must be left clear to provide adequate clearance for the vent in this 14”...

  • Page 26: Nailing Tab Installation

    NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 4.1.1 • Attach the nailing tabs to the CORNER POST corner posts using the 2 sheet NAILING TAB metal screws supplied. Secure TOP SLOT through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab and then through the exist- FINISHING ing holes in the corner posts.

  • Page 27: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES WARNING Minimum clearance to combustibles must be maintained or a serious fire hazard could result. When constructing the enclosure allow for finishing material thickness to maintain clearances. Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials.

  • Page 28: Finishing

    5.0 FINISHING DOOR REMOVAL WARNING Glass may be hot, DO NOT touch glass until cooled. The door latches are part of a safety system and must be properly engaged. Do not operate the appliance with latches disengaged. Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with air flow through air openings, louvres openings, operation of louvres or doors or access for service.

  • Page 29: L42 Louvre Installation

    L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION FIGURE 5.3 UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and right corners of the unit. SLOT LOWER LOUVRES Insert the hinge clips into the slots lo- HINGE cated at the bottom left and right corners CLIP of the unit.

  • Page 30: Grate Installation

    FIGURE 5.6 LOG PLACEMENT Phazer logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon ® Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maxi- mum glowing effect.

  • Page 31: Charcoal Embers

    5.7.5 Place the bottom of the right crossover log FIGURE 5.7.5 (W135-0302) onto the stud on the right side of the log support. The top of the log should rest in the pocket on the left crossover log (W135-0300). CHARCOAL EMBERS Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front and sides of the log support tray in a realistic manner.

  • Page 32: Optional Blower Installation

    6.0 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 If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a blower: white...

  • Page 33: Operation

    7.0 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 34: 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 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. 3/8” - 1/2” FIGURE 9.2a FIGURE 9.2b 54.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT This appliance model has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below: Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning.

  • Page 36: Replacements

    PROPANE GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY W455-0069 NATURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR W455-0067 PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR W725-0025 NATURAL GAS VALVE W725-0026 PROPANE VALVE W385-0245 NAPOLEON® LOGO W750-0112 20FT OF WIRE W010-0864 PAN BURNER GL-658 LOG SET W361-0016 GLOWING EMBERS W550-0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS...
  • Page 37 FLEXIBLE VENT KITS REF NO. BGD42 DESCRIPTION GD420 (5 FT) W010-0772 5" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) C/W SPACERS W730-0012 8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) GD430 (10 FT) W730-0013 8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (10 FT) W010-0773 5"...
  • Page 38 ACCESSORIES REF NO. BGD42 DESCRIPTION GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL KIT - FOR USE WITH GD65 ONLY W500-0033 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WALL MOUNTING PLATE KB35 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH GA-566 HOT AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT W690-0005 THERMOSTAT - 110V - FOR USE WITH GA-566 ONLY GA-70 EXTENSION KIT - 5FT GA-72...

  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    11.0 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 40 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 41: Service History

    12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0777 / 03.02.09...

  • Page 42: Notes

    13.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0777 / 03.02.09...

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