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Napoleon BGD36CFNTR 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.
BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN
NATURAL GAS
BGD36CFPTR & BGD42CFP
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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION
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W415-0566 / E / 09.28.07
W415-0566 / E / 09.28.07

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 W415-0566 / E / 09.28.07 $10.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 4-5 INTRODUCTION Vermiculite Logo Placement Warranty General Instructions 32-33 BGD36CF FINISHING General Information Log Placement Care of Glass & Plated Parts Door Operation Unit Dimensions 33-34 BGD42CF FINISHING 5-21 VENTING Log Placement Venting Lengths Grate Installation Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances Door Installation / Removal Typical Minimum and Maximum Vent Lengths...
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  • Page 4: General Instructions

    CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or 3/16" for both models. Use only replacement glass available the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the from your Napoleon dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATE- United States. RIALS. Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation GENERAL INFORMATION with a recommended gas fi...

  • Page 5: Unit Dimensions

    UNIT DIMENSIONS BGD36CF 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 These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting BGD42CF of the fi replace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- The maximum number of vent connections is two horizontally TION FROM FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES: or three vertically (excluding the fi...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 7 W415-0566 / E / 09.28.07...

  • Page 8: Typical Minimum And Maximum Vent Lengths

    TYPICAL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS BGD36CF REAR EXIT TOP EXIT FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 * See Venting Section For optimum performance, it is recommended that all hori- zontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. FIGURE 8 FIGURE 11 When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 36 inches and a maximum 40 feet from the centre of the fi...

  • Page 9: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS BGD36CF PERISCOPE TERMINATION CORNER TERMINATION For optimum performance, it is recommended that all hori- The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20 inches zontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. of horizontal run, in addition to the 45° offset. In this case zero rise is acceptable when using rigid.

  • Page 10: Venting Application Flow Chart

    VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART BGD36CF 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 equal to...
  • Page 11 DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES for the following symbols used in the venting calculations feet inches and examples are: 1° 0.03 > - greater than 15° 0.45 > - equal to or greater than 30° 11.0 < - less than 45°...
  • Page 12 BGD36CF TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V Example 3: Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow) 90° FIGURE 22 90° See graph to determine the FIGURE 24 required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 4 ft = 1.5 ft = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft...
  • Page 13 BGD36CF REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Example 4: when (H ) < (V Simple venting confi guration (only two 90° elbows) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the 90° FIGURE 25 90° 90° FIGURE 26 90° required horizontal run H For vent confi...
  • Page 14 BGD36CF REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Example 5: when (H ) > (V 90° Simple venting confi guration (only two 90° elbows) 90° 45° 90° FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 4 ft = 1.5 ft...

  • Page 15: Figure

    BGD42CF HORIZONTAL TERMINATION For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45º and when (H ) < (V 90° elbow, the following formulas apply: Simple venting confi guration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) Formula 1: HT < VT Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet FIGURE 29 90°...
  • Page 16 BGD42CF HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Example 2: when (H ) > (V Simple venting confi guration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) 90° See graph to determine 90° 90° the required vertical rise for the required hori- zontal run H 90° FIGURE 31 45°...
  • Page 17 BGD36CF TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V Example 6: Simple venting confi gurations FIGURE 34 FIGURE 33 90° 90° 90° = 5 ft = 10 ft REQUIRED = 5 + 10 = 15 ft VERTICAL RISE = 3 ft IN FEET = 2.5 ft...
  • Page 18 BGD36CF TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION = 2 ft when (H ) > (V = 1 ft Simple venting confi gurations = 1.5 ft = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ft FIGURE 35 = 6 ft = 2 ft = 6 + 2 = 8 ft = .03(four 90°...
  • Page 19 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V Example 8: Simple venting confi gurations FIGURE 38 FIGURE 39 90° 90° 45° 45° 90° = 5 ft See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the = 10 ft required horizontal run H = 5 + 10 = 15 ft = 3 ft...
  • Page 20 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION = 1 ft when (H ) > (V = 1.5 ft Simple venting confi gurations = 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 ft = 6 ft = 2 ft FIGURE 40 = 6 + 2 = 8 ft = .03 (one 45°...

  • Page 21: Bgd36Cf Pre-Installation Preparation

    BGD36CF PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION (THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE BGD42CF) For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. IN ORDER TO OPEN THE MAIN DOOR YOU MUST FIRST REMOVE THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR. REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR TOP EXIT: Remove the 7...

  • Page 22: Installation

    fi t within the horizontal framing. As an alternative to framing, the vent pipe/liner can be enclosed FIRESTOP BOTTOM in the wall using Napoleon ® vent sleeve VS47KT. NOTE: THE FIRESTOP ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE VENT SHIELD TO THE TOP.

  • Page 23: Vertical Installation

    VERTICAL INSTALLATION Napoleon dealer. See Accessories to order the specifi c kit required. 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 9 ½ inch for the BGD36CF, or 10 ½ inch for the BGD42CF openings in the ceiling and the roof to provide the minimum 1 inch clearance between the fi...

  • Page 24: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1 1/4" air gap between the liner and outer liner all around is required for safe operation. A spacer is required at the start, middle and end of each elbow to ensure this gap is maintained.

  • Page 25: Using Rigid Vent Components

    7. If more liner needs to be used to reach the fi replace, 5. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the sides couple them together as illustrated. The vent system must of the chimney. Place the fl ashing over the air terminal and be supported approximately every 3 feet for both verti- slide it underneath the sides and upper edge of the shin- cal and horizontal runs.

  • Page 26: Restricting Vertical Vents (Bgd42Cf Only)

    VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION 9. REAR VENT APPLICATION: Run a bead of high tem- perature sealant around the outside of the exhaust elbow. For safe and proper operation of the fi replace, follow the Pull the adjustable pipe a venting instructions exactly. minimum 2"...

  • Page 27: Mobile Home Installation

    fi ed kit is used. CONVERSION KITS The mobile home appliance is fi eld convertible between Natural Gas (NG) and Propane (LP). W415-0566 / E / 09.28.07 To convert from one gas to another consult your Napoleon dealer/distributor.
  • Page 28 BGD36CF BGD42CF FIGURE 72 FIGURE 67 " " 3" 3" 45" " FIGURE 68 FIGURE 73 INSIDE " INSIDE " CHASE CHASE " 6" FIGURE 74 " FIGURE 69 6" OUTSIDE OUTSIDE " " CHASE CHASE " FIGURE 70 " 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.
  • Page 29 BGD36CF MINIMUM MANTLE AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES Combustible mantle clearance can vary according to the mantle depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fi replace. FIGURE 80 FIGURE 77 FIGURE 78...
  • Page 30 OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE SURROUND INSTALLATION BGD36CF ONLY CONCAVE CONVEX WAVE S36CCN S36CVN S36WN (BROWN) (BROWN) (BROWN) S36WP S36CCP (PEWTER) S36CVP (PEW- (PEW- TER) TER) FIGURE 82 FIGURE 81 FIGURE 83 CLEAN FACE SURROUND MINIMUM OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE TRIM KIT ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES INSTALLATION The “wave”...
  • Page 31 BGD42CF MANTLE CLEARANCES AND ENCLOSURES Combustible mantle clearance can vary according to the mantle depth. Figure 89. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fi replace. FIGURE 91 This fi...

  • Page 32: Common Finishing

    fi rebox side and pulled forward to the grate. PHAZER logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon The top of the log should rest in the pocket on the back log. Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation.

  • Page 33: Door Operation

    FIGURE 99 FIGURE 99 DOOR TRIM The BGD42CF comes complete with top door trim FIGURE 102 (W715-0729). SLOT 1. Guide the arms of the FACING trim into the slots that are slightly hidden un- der the facing through 5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#6) against the opening between DOOR the right fi...

  • Page 34: Optional Blower Installation

    (#2 & #3). Care should be taken to shred the PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation.

  • Page 35: Bgd42Cf Accessing The Blower

    The three slots on the blower mounting bracket allow ease BGD42CF ACCESSING THE BLOWER of adjustment when attaching the blower. For a quiet running 1. Remove the main door using the instructions on Pg #33. blower, do not allow the assembly to sit on the fi rebox base. 2.

  • Page 36: Optional Fan Installation

    This optional kit is meant to be used only in conjunction with the GD65 Fan Kit, shown above, which may be ordered from your Wolf Steel / Napoleon dealer. GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL With the thermostatic sensor option, the fan, when turned...

  • Page 37: Operation / Maintenance

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fi replace After extended periods of non-operation such as follow- removed or opened. Assure that a continuous gas fl ow ing a vacation or a warm weather season, the fi replace is at the burner before installing the door.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    5 to 10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition structed. takes longer, consult your Napoleon dealer / distributor. 7. Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of 1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, the door is not broken or missing.

  • Page 39: Common Replacements

    Normally all parts can be 1. M & S ODEL ERIAL UMBER OF FIREPLACE ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. 2. I NSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE IDENTIFIES ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT ILLUSTRATED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 3. P...

  • Page 40: 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) W135-0202 CENTER LOG (#5) W135-0203 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#6) W135-0199 SMALL LEFT LOG (#2) W135-0200 SMALL RIGHT LOG (#3) W010-0770...
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  • Page 42: 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 Main burner goes Pilot fl ame is not large enough - turn up pilot fl ame. out;...
  • Page 43 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized. - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot fl ame fl utters, diminishes or s t a n d i n g ; M a i n extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites.
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