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Napoleon GD33NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Napoleon GD33NR Installation And Operation 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
GAS - DIRECT VENT MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
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 build
ing.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
GAS-FIRED
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
or the gas supplier.
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
GD33NR
BGD33NR
GD34NT
BGD34NT
GD33PR
BGD33PR
GD34PT
BGD34PT
• 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
W415-0341 / F / 11.21.05

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  • Page 1 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. GAS-FIRED Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca W415-0341 / F / 11.21.05...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE of CONTENTS PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION 23-25 FINISHING Warranty Log Placement General Instructions Door Removal & Installation General Information Logo Placement Care of Glass & Plated Parts Louvre Removal & Installation Dimensions OPTIONAL BLOWER 5-14 VENTING 27-28 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Venting Lengths Operating Instructions Air Terminal Locations...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    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

    " tempered glass available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. GD33 / GD34: The glass is " ceramic glass available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner.

  • Page 5: Venting

    GD33NR FIGURE 1a BGD33NR FIGURE 1b B/GD34NT FIGURE 1c VENTING or 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD110, 8/12 VENTING LENGTHS AND AIR TERMINAL LOCATIONS TO 12/12 ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD111, FLAT ROOF TER- Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent,...
  • Page 6 VENT INSTALLATIONS ALL MODELS: Vent lengths that pass through unheated TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insu- lated with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve to minimize condensation. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connec- tion to the fireplace after the fireplace is installed.
  • Page 7 AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS CANADIAN U.S.A. 12 INCHES 12 INCHES Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. Clearance to windows or doors that open. 12 INCHES 9 INCHES Clearance to permanently closed windows. 12 INCHES* 12 INCHES* Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within 18 INCHES** 18 INCHES** a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
  • Page 8 W415-0341 / F / 11.21.05...
  • Page 9 DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES for the following symbols used in the venting calcula- feet inches tions and examples are: 1° 0.03 > - greater than 15° 0.45 > - equal to or greater than 30° 11.0 < - less than 45°...
  • Page 10 BGD33 & GD33 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Example 2: when (H ) > (V Simple venting configuration (only two 90° elbows) 90° 90° FIGURE 8 45° 90° 90° FIGURE 9 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 4 ft = 1.5 ft = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft...
  • Page 11 BGD34 & GD34 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° el- when (H ) < (V bow, the following formulas apply: Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) Formula 1: H < V Formula 2: H < 40 feet 90°...
  • Page 12 BGD34 & GD34 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V ceptable. Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) 90° FIGURE 12 See graph to determine the required ver- tical rise V for the required horizontal run 90° FIGURE 14 Example 5: = 4 ft = 1.5 ft REQUIRED...
  • Page 13 VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) < (V Example 6: Simple venting configurations FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 90° 90° 90° BGD33 / GD33 BGD34 / GD34 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 5 ft = 10 ft REQUIRED...
  • Page 14 VERTICAL TERMINATION when (H ) > (V Simple venting configurations = 2 ft = 1 ft = 1.5 ft = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ft FIGURE 17 = 6 ft = 2 ft = 6 + 2 = 8 ft = .03(four 90°...

  • Page 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION For optimum performance, it is recommended that VERTICAL INSTALLATION horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot This application occurs when using Simpson Dura-Vent or Wolf Steel rigid vent when venting through a components and a minimum 1 inch rise per foot when FIGURE 22 roof.

  • Page 16: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS Use only approved aluminum flexible liner kits marked: For optimum performance, it is recommended that horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot when using Simpson Dura-Vent or Wolf Steel rigid vent components and a minimum 1 inch rise FIGURE 25 per foot when using Wolf Steel flexible vent com- ponents.

  • Page 17: Using Rigid Vent Components

    W615-0033 every 3 feet on either side of each ponent and secure using 3 self tapping screws. Repeat elbow to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the outer and inner vent pipes. Use Napoleon support ring using 7" piping. assembly W010-0370 or equivalent noncombustible strap- 3.

  • Page 18: Restricting Vertical Vents

    9. Continue adding rigid venting sections, sealing and EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER securing as above. Attach a 4" collapsed telescopic pipe to AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION CONTINUED the last section of rigid piping. Secure with screws and 1. Follow the instructions for "Horizontal Air Terminal In- seal.

  • Page 19: Mobile Home Installation

    RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS (BGD33 ONLY) Warning: FIGURE 37 This restrictor (located in the lower valve 4. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water compartment) must not solution. be installed on any vent Do not use open flame. configuration that has a Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace horizontal termination...
  • Page 20 BGD33 GD34 & BGD34 FIGURE 39 a-d FIGURE 40 a-d FIGURE 41 GD34: Finishing must be done using a non-combustible material placed flush with the front face of the unit and extending from the top of the unit. (Example: cement board) (not supplied).

  • Page 21: Nailing Tab Installation

    FIGURE 43 a-c FRAMING CONTINUED CORNER It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and POST the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local building codes. NAILING Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the TOP SLOT...

  • Page 22: Mantle Clearances & Enclosures

    Non-combustible material (brick, stone or ceramic tile) may protrude past the face of the fireplace. GD33NR FIGURE 45a&b FIGURE 44a&b BGD34 & GD34 FIGURE 46 FIGURE 47 W415-0341 / F / 11.21.05...

  • Page 23: Finishing

    Use only certified PHAZER logs available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. Positioning the logs improperly will cause flame im- pingement and carboning. Place the bottom of log #4 onto the locating pin on the right Log colours may vary.

  • Page 24: Door Removal & Installation

    Position the notch located in the bottom end of log #3 GD33/34 LOG SET against the centre grate post. Rest the top of log #3 into the pocket at the top end of log #2. FIGURE 50a-f Place log #1 onto the burner, centering it on the log support Place the bottom of log #4 onto the locating pin on the right and pushing it as close to the rear wall of the firebox as side of the log support.

  • Page 25: Logo Placement

    The louvre assemblies are installed as illustrated. En- sure that the upper louvres snap into place. This will ensure proper air flow. Optional plated door trim and the arched door facia are available at your local Napoleon/ LOWER LOUVRES Wolf Steel dealer.
  • Page 26 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN- STALLER and must 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 Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 in the FIGURE 60 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE...

  • Page 27: Operation / Maintenance

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace After extended periods of non-operation such as fol- removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the lowing a vacation or a warm weather season, the fire- burner before installing the door.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    A 5 to 10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If igni- and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must tion takes longer, consult your Napoleon dealer / distribu- not be obstructed. tor.

  • Page 29: Replacements

    Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and When ordering replacement parts always give the follow- availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ing information: ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. 1. M & S ODEL ERIAL UMBER OF FIREPLACE 2.
  • Page 30 W415-0341 / F / 11.21.05 NOTE: SOME PARTS NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN.

  • Page 31: 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 REMOVED SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin- Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized.
  • Page 32 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON" out; pilot goes out. Vent is blocked - check for vent blockage. Vent is re-circulating - check joint seals and installation. 4" flexible vent has be- - re-attach to fireplace.

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