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Napoleon BGD36CFGN Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Napoleon BGD36CFGN Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
BGD36CFGN,
BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN
NATURAL GAS
BGD36CFGP,
BGD36CFPTR & BGD42CFP
PROPANE
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
SAFTEY INFORMATION
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explo-
sion my result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 sup-
plier.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
(705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
$10.00
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  • Page 1 - Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the sup- plier. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca W415-0661 / 12.07.07 $10.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Glass/Door Replacement Door Trim Warranty General Instructions Grate Installation General Information Log Placement Care of Glass & Plated Parts COMMON FINISHING Unit Dimensions Glowing Embers Installation Overview Charcoal Embers 6-19 VENTING Vermiculite Venting Lengths Logo Placement Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances BGD36CFG FINISHING Typical Minimum and Maximum Vent Lengths...
  • Page 3 Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON® are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer.

  • Page 4: General Instructions

    The glass thickness is 3/16" for both shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width models. Use only replacement glass available from your Napoleon® and depth. dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be the fi...

  • Page 5: Unit Dimensions

    UNIT DIMENSIONS BGD36CF(G) BGD42CF FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 41 1 /2" " 33" 1/2" " 37" 34" 5 1 /2" " INLET INLET 3" 3" ELECTRICAL INLET ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE FIGURE 6 FIGURE 3 "...

  • Page 6: Venting

    VENTING THE BGD36CF(G) USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE THE BGD42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE MODEL BGD36CF MAY BE VENTED EITHER AS A TOP VENT OR A REAR VENT. REFER TO THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO YOUR INSTALLATION. For safe and proper operation of the fi...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 8 W415-0661 / 12.07.07 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...

  • Page 8: Typical Minimum And Maximum Vent Lengths

    TYPICAL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS BGD36CF(G) REAR EXIT TOP EXIT FIGURE 11 FIGURE 10 For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs FIGURE 9 have a 1" rise per foot. When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 3 feet and FIGURE 12 a maximum 40 feet from the centre of the fi...

  • Page 9: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS BGD36CF(G) PERISCOPE TERMINATION CORNER TERMINATION Use the GD201 periscope kit to locate the air termination above The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20" of horizontal grade. The periscope must be installed so that when fi nal grading run, in addition to the 45°...

  • Page 10: Venting Application Flow Chart

    VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART BGD36CF(G) FIREPLACE VENT EXIT TOP EXIT REAR EXIT Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Termination Termination Termination Termination Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is rise is less than...
  • Page 11 DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES for the following symbols used in the venting calculations and feet inches examples are: 1° 0.03 > - greater than 15° 0.45 > - equal to or greater than 30° 11.0 < - less than 45°* 1.35 16.0...
  • Page 12 BGD36CF(G) TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V Example 3: FIGURE 22 Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° 90° elbow) FIGURE 24 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H 90°...
  • Page 13 BGD36CF(G) REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V when (H ) > (V Simple venting confi guration (only two 90° elbows) Simple venting confi guration (only FIGURE 25 two 90° elbows) FIGURE 27 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H See graph to determine the required vertical rise V...
  • Page 14 BGD36CF(G) TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V when (H ) < (V Simple venting confi guration (only two Simple venting confi gurations 90° elbows) FIGURE 29 FIGURE 31 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H MAXIMUM...
  • Page 15 BGD36CF(G) TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION = 1.5 ft Example 8: = 5 ft = 1.5 + 5 = 6.5 ft = 1 ft = 1 ft 90° = 10.75 ft 45° = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 ft = .03 (three 90°...
  • Page 16 BGD42CF HORIZONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V when (H ) > (V 90° Simple venting confi guration (only Simple venting con- one 45º and 90° elbow) fi guration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) FIGURE 34 FIGURE 36 45° See graph to deter- mine the required vertical rise V...
  • Page 17 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION Example 3: when (H ) < (V Simple venting confi gurations FIGURE 38 FIGURE 39 90° 90° 45° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H 45° 90° = 5 ft MAXIMUM = 10 ft VERTICAL...
  • Page 18 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V = 1 ft Simple venting confi gurations = 1.5 ft = 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 ft = 6 ft = 2 ft FIGURE 40 = 6 + 2 = 8 ft = .03 (one 45°...

  • Page 19: Bgd36Cf(G) Pre-Installation Preparation

    fi replace enclosures. See "MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEAR- As an alternative to framing, the vent pipe can be enclosed in the wall ANCES" section. Use fi restop spacer W500-0096 (not supplied). using Napoleon® vent sleeve VS47KT. BGD42CF NOTE: THE FIRESTOP ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2"...

  • Page 20: Adjustable Firestop Installation

    FIGURE 48 FIGURE 49c Where the opening in the outside wall has been cut 13" tall to provide 2" clearance from the vent pipe, terminal extension plate W500-0206 must be used to cover the opening. VERTICAL INSTALLATION BGD42CF ONLY 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 9 3/4" for the BGD36CF(G), or 10 3/4"...

  • Page 21: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS THE BGD36CF(G) USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 6" BEND RADIUS THE BGD42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 8" BEND RADIUS WARNING VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 1.

  • Page 22: Using Rigid Vent Components

    USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 4. Apply high temperature sealant to the INNER HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION outer edge of the of the outside pipe of VENT PIPE the air terminal connector. Slip a coupler 1. Move the fi replace into position. Measure the vent length required over the air intake collar and secure as between terminal and fi...

  • Page 23: Restricting Vertical Vents (Bgd42Cf Only)

    Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove removed. Assure that a continuous gas fl ow is at the burner before re- To convert from one gas to another consult your Napoleon® dealer/ installing the door. distributor.

  • Page 24: Framing

    FRAMING BGD36CF(G) It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fi replace system. Objects placed in front of the fi replace should be kept a MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- minimum of 48" away from the front face. TION FROM FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES: When roughing in the fi...
  • Page 25 BGD42CF BGD36CF(G) 45" " FIGURE 69 FIGURE 73 INSIDE " INSIDE " CHASE CHASE " 6" FIGURE 70 " FIGURE 74 6" OUTSIDE OUTSIDE " " CHASE CHASE " FIGURE 71 " FIGURE 75 Warning: Non-combustible Finishing Materials Required Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be extended over the black face of the unit. FIGURE 76 FIGURE 72 12”...

  • Page 26: Bgd36Cf(G) Minimum Mantel And Enclosure Clearances

    BGD36CF(G) MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- FIGURE 78 TION FROM FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES: Combustible framing: Sides, back, bottom &...
  • Page 27 OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE SURROUND INSTALLATION BGD36CF(G) ONLY FIGURE 81 FIGURE 82 FIGURE 83 CONVEX CONCAVE WAVE S36CCN (BROWN) S36WN (BROWN) S36CVN (BROWN) S36CCP (PEWTER) S36WP (PEWTER) S36CVP (PEWTER) CLEAN FACE SURROUND MINIMUM 3. First secure the clean face surround to the fi replace front by ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES hooking the ledge that runs horizontally on the rear surface of the clean face surround over the bottom edge of the fi...

  • Page 28: Bgd42Cf Minimum Mantel And Enclosure Clearances

    BGD42CF MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Figure 91. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fi replace. MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- TION FROM FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES: Combustible framing:...

  • Page 29: Bgd36Cf Finishing

    BGD36CF FINISHING LOG PLACEMENT PHAZER logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon® Fire- places, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different 5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#6) against the right in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing fi...

  • Page 30: Door Trim

    DOOR TRIM LOG PLACEMENT The BGD42CF comes PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon® SLOT complete with top door Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is FIGURE 102a trim FACING different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the (W715-0729).

  • Page 31: Common Finishing

    fl ame. Use only certifi ed "glowing embers" and PHAZER (W387-0006), as lamp and logs available from your Napoleon® dealer. l e n s a r e s p e c i a l " h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e "...

  • Page 32: Optional Blower Installation

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION BGD36CF(G) ACCESSING THE BLOWER FIGURE 115 FIGURE 115 1. Remove the valve access door. 2. Open the main door. 3. Carefully remove the logs. 3a. (BGD36CFG) Carefully remove the glass and glass ember tray. 4. Remove the 7 screws illustrated in Fig. 112 and lift out the log support.

  • Page 33: Optional Fan Installation

    GD65 Fan Kit, shown above, which may be ordered from your Wolf Drywall dust will penetrate into the Steel / Napoleon® dealer. blower bearings, causing irreparable damage. Care must be taken to prevent With the thermostatic sensor option, the fan, when turned on, be-...

  • Page 34: Bgd36Cfg Burner Switch/Wiring Diagram

    BGD36CFG BURNER SWITCH / WIRING DIAGRAM A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the burn- A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve for the er operation. burner wall switch. However if a greater length is required route The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size: 2-strand (solid core) wire through the electrical hole located at the WIRE SIZE...

  • Page 35: Bgd36Cfg Light Switch/Wiring Diagram

    BGD36CFG LIGHT SWITCH / WIRING DIAGRAM A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the light A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve for the operation. light wall switch. However if a greater length is required route 2- The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size: strand (solid core) wire through the electrical hole located at the WIRE SIZE...
  • Page 36 OPERATION BGD36CF & BGD42CF Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fi replace removed After extended periods of non-operation such as following a or opened. Assure that a continuous gas fl ow is at the burner vacation or a warm weather season, the fi replace may emit a before installing the door.

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    If ignition takes longer, consult 1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, remove your Napoleon® dealer / distributor. the logs to expose both assemblies. 7. Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door 2.

  • Page 38: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT BGD36CFG VENTURI ADJUSTMENT EXCLUDING BGD36CFG FIGURE 131 Adjust the pilot screw to provide prop- erly sized fl ame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas fl ow. FIGURE 127 The alternate access is to remove the glass, glass ember tray and burner from the fi...

  • Page 39: Flame Adjustment

    FLAME ADJUSTMENT Turn clockwise to FIGURE 133 increase fl ame height FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB For BGD36CFG For BGD36CF and BGD42CF BGD36CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner fl ames. 3/8”...

  • Page 40: Common Replacements

    Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and avail- When ordering replacement parts always give the following ability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered information: through your Napoleon® dealer or distributor. 1. M & S ODEL ERIAL UMBER OF FIREPLACE 2.

  • Page 41: Bgd42Cf Replacements

    BGD42CF REPLACEMENTS BGD42CF COMPONENTS: W455-0019 #43 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE W455-0003 #54 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE W010-0864 PAN BURNER GL-641 LOG SET W135-0198 BACK LOG (#1) W135-0201 LEFT CROSSOVER LOG (#4) W135-0203 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#5) W135-0199 SMALL LEFT LOG (#2) W135-0200 SMALL RIGHT LOG (#3) W010-1819 BLACK DOOR C/W GLASS...
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  • Page 43 BGD36CFG TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE EFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot will not light. - Wiring Verify the "S" wire for the sensor and the "I" wire for the ignitor are connected to the correct terminals (not reverse) on the module and pilot assembly.
  • Page 44 BGD36CFG TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Inspect all wires, ensure good tight connections. Verify that all wiring is - Wiring / Connection Pilot lights installed exactly as specifi ed. Stops sparking Inspect the wiring harness, and verify the harness is tightly connected - Wiring harness / pilot remains lit to the module.
  • Page 45 BGD36CF / BGD42CF 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 Main burner goes out; Pilot fl ame is not large enough or - turn up pilot fl...
  • Page 46 BGD36CF / BGD42CF TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Flames are consist- Unit is over-fi red or under-fi red. - check pressure readings: ently too large or too Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter-clockwise 2 or 3 small.
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  • Page 48 NOTES W415-0661 / 12.07.07 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...

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