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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
GDS28N & GS28N

NATURAL GAS

GDS28P & GS28P
Model GS28 is made up of Model GDS28 and Natural Vent
Adapter Kit GS-150KT
WARNING
!
PROPANE
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
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  • Page 1: Natural Gas

    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 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 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION TOP EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION 3.10...
  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Vent, see “VENTING” section. Logo, see “LOGO PLACEMENT” section. Rating plate, see “RATING PLATE” section. Door, see “DOOR CLOSING / OPENING” section. W415-0153 / E / 05.28.12...
  • 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 18 1/2” 22 1/2” 5 1/2” 11 1/4” 4” Ø 7” Ø AIR FLUE INTAKE 17 3/4” 12” VIEWING 10” AREA 26 3/4” GAS LINE ACCESS HOLE LOCATED IN PEDESTAL BASE 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.
  • Page 6 The installation must conform with local codes or, in absence of local codes, the National Gas and Propane We suggest that our gas Installation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada, or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the United hearth products be installed States.
  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! GDS28 GS28 Altitude (FT) 0-4,500 0-4500 0-4500 0-4500 Max. Input (BTU/HR) 30,000 26,000 30,000 26,000 Max. Output (BTU/HR) 25,500 22,360 24,600 21,600 Max. Steady State Ef- fi...
  • Page 8: Rating Plate Information

    REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER L'EVENT APRES AVOIR UTILISANT UN ENSEMBLE ADAPTATEUR GS-150KT. ASSURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR. WOLF STEEL LTD. 24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 0G8 CANADA NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT SERIAL NUMBER GDS28 NO.
  • Page 9: Venting

    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: Venting Lengths And Components

    VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent or Metal-Fab venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air terminal locations for either system are set out in this manual and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent and Metal-Fab follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components.
  • Page 11: Typical Vent Installation

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION 16" MINIMUM 40 FEET MAXIMUM 34" MAXIMUM MINIMUM 29" MINIMUM 55 3/4" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 26 3/4" 26 3/4" * See "VENTING" section. W415-0153 / E / 05.28.12...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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” Δ 9” Δ Clearance to windows or doors that open. 12” * 12”...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Top Exit Horizontal Termination

    TOP EXIT 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 16 ) > (V Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H 147” REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN INCHES V 57” 29” 2.83’ 19.5’ 12.5’ HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and V...
  • Page 17: Top Exit Vertical Termination

    TOP EXIT 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 and V values for H For vent configurations requiring one or more 90°...
  • Page 18 ) > (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 19: Vertical Through Existing Chimney

    3.10 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Appliance Vent Connection

    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 25: 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 26: Natural Vent Specifics

    NATURAL VENT SPECIFICS 4.7.1 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 “A”...
  • Page 27: Installing Natural Vent

    4.7.2 INSTALLING NATURAL VENT Follow the instructions of the natural vent manufacturer for chim- ney installation. Remove and discard the two combustion air cover plates and gaskets located on the rear panel of the appliance. Replace the four screws per side to secure the rear panel to the appliance.
  • Page 28: Combustion Air

    4.7.4 COMBUSTION AIR This appliance needs air for safe operation and must be installed in such a way that adequate combustion air is available. 4.7.5 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 29: Finishing

    5.0 FINISHING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT STRIKE, SLAM OR SCRATCH GLASS. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED, BROKEN OR SCRATCHED. 72.4 DOOR CLOSING AND OPENING 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.
  • 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: Glowing Embers

    GLOWING EMBERS WARNING DO NOT BLOCK THE BURNER PORTS. BLOCKED PORTS CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN, CARBON DEPOSITS AND DELAYED IGNITION. Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place onto the screen beneath the front log. Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fi...
  • Page 32 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 RAN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.
  • Page 33: Operating/Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING/LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS The on-off switch is located on the back of the appliance at the top left corner on models GDS28 and GS28. When lit for the fi rst time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the "burn-in"...
  • Page 34: Adjustment

    7.0 ADJUSTMENT 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: Maintenance Flame Characteristics 36

    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: Care Of Glass

    8.0 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING MAINTENANCE 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. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
  • Page 37: Replacements Blower Replacement 38

    BLOWER REPLACEMENT Blower replacement may be done through either the fi rebox or from the rear BLOWER of the appliance. Using the rear panel is recommended. INSTALLATION THROUGH THE REAR PANEL : FOR MODEL GDS28 white THERMAL • Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the appli- SWITCH ance.
  • Page 38 BACK LOG W135-0060 RIGHT LOG W135-0061 LEFT LOG W361-0016 GLOWING EMBERS W550-0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS W290-0043 BURNER GASKET W385-0351 NAPOLEON LOGO W290-0045 BLOWER ACCESS GASKET W430-0002 MAGNETIC CLOSURE W390-0002 LATCH W660-0009 ON/OFF SWITCH W690-0002 THERMAL SWITCH W415-0153 / E / 05.28.12...
  • Page 39 COMMON COMPONENTS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION W380-0002 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH KNOB KB-35 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH GZ552 REPLACEMENT BLOWER W030-0022 ACCENT BAR W200-0077 BLACK TRIVET W300-0038 FRONT WINDOW GLASS W300-0037 SIDE WINDOW GLASS W562-0022 GLASS GASKET GS28 COMPONENTS REF NO. PART NO.
  • Page 40 ROOF TERMINAL KITS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GD112 - ROOF TERMINAL KIT - FLAT ROOF W490-0073 4/7 INNER/OUTER SLEEVE W670-0006 TERMINAL, 4/7 W010-0567 ROOF SUPPORT W170-0063 STORM COLLAR W263-0056 FLASHING COMMON ACCESSORIES REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GS200-G GOLD TRIVET GS200-SS SATING CHROME TRIVET W573-0007...
  • Page 41 51 52 53 W415-0153 / E / 05.28.12...
  • 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 Pilot goes out Gas piping is undersized. Turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot fl ame while standing: fl utters, diminishes or extinguishes, especially Main burner is in when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance supply “OFF”...
  • 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 W415-0153 / E / 05.28.12...
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