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Napoleon BGD36CFNTR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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

PROPANE
INSTALLATION
1
AND
W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07
W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS. BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN NATURAL GAS BGD36CFPTR & BGD42CFP PROPANE CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 4-6 INTRODUCTION Logo Placement Warranty 31-32 BGD36CF FINISHING General Instructions Log Placement General Information Door Operation Care of Glass & Plated Parts 32-33 BGD42CF FINISHING Unit Dimensions Log Placement 6-22 VENTING Grate Installation Venting Lengths Door Installation / Removal Air Terminal Locations 33-34 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION...
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  • Page 4: General Instructions

    When the fi replace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS and in the absence of specifi c recommendations from the THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERV- local authority having jurisdiction, the certifi ed high altitude ICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each ad- codes.

  • Page 5: Unit Dimensions

    UNIT DIMENSIONS BGD36CF BGD42CF FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 41 1 /2" " " 37" 34" 5 1 /2" " INLET INLET 3" 3" ELECTRICAL INLET ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE FIGURE 6 FIGURE 3 " 5"...
  • Page 6 BGD36CF These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fi replace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. REAR VENT - A clearance to combustibles of 1" at the bot- The maximum number of vent connections is two horizontally tom and sides of the vent and 2"...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 7 BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) BGD42CF) W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07...

  • Page 8: Typical Vent Installations

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS BGD36CF REAR EXIT TOP EXIT 7” 40” FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a mini- mum 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 The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20 inches of horizontal run, in addition to the 45° offset. In this case zero all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot. 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 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° the required vertical rise 45° for the required hori- zontal run H 90° FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 = 4 ft = 1.5 ft...
  • 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

    INSTALLATION WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH ANY TYPE OF MATE- BGD36CF BGD42CF RIAL. BGD36CF = 9 1/2” A vent pipe shield will prevent BGD42CF = 10 1/2” 10.5” 9.5” any materials such as insula- 10.5”...

  • Page 23: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS THE BGD36CF USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE THE BGD42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE Use only approved aluminum flexible liner kits 5. Apply a heavy bead of the high temperature sealant marked: to the inside of the exhaust approximately 1"...

  • Page 24: Using Rigid Vent Components

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

  • Page 25: 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 26: Mobile Home Installation

    Attach the two leads to terminals 1 and 3 located on the gas BGD36CF valve. To convert from Natural Gas to Propane order conversion kit # W175-0159. To convert from Propane to Natural Gas order conversion FIGURE 63 kit # W175-0164. BGD42CF 4.
  • Page 27 BGD36CF BGD42CF FIGURE 71 FIGURE 66 " " 3" 3" 45" " FIGURE 67 FIGURE 72 INSIDE " INSIDE " CHASE CHASE " 6" FIGURE 73 " FIGURE 68 6" OUTSIDE OUTSIDE " " CHASE CHASE " FIGURE 69 " FIGURE 74 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 28: Mantle Clearances And Enclosures

    BGD36CF MANTLE CLEARANCES AND ENCLOSURES FIGURE 76 FIGURE 79 ** If this unit in installed fl ush to the fi nishing material and op- tional clean face surround is to be installed then a minimum of 4.5" of Cement Board or Non-combustible FIGURE 77 equivalent must be used on the top only of the Front Face.

  • Page 29: Clean Face Surround Kit Installation

    CLEAN FACE SURROUND INSTALLATION WAVE CONVEX CONCAVE S36WN S36CCN S36CVN (BROWN) (BROWN) (BROWN) S36WP S36CCP S36CVP (PEWTER) (PEWTER) (PEWTER) FIGURE 80 FIGURE 80 FIGURE 82 NOTE: ** Installation requires a minimum amount of non-combustible facing FIGURE 83 above the top of your fi replace. Refer to to verify if your unit FIGURE 1 has been installed with the proper requirements for this kit.
  • Page 30 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 89 If this unit is installed fl...

  • Page 31: Common Finishing

    COMMON FINISHING 1. Place the back log (#1) onto the log SIDEVIEW support tray and in front of the tabs. The tabs maintain an air space between the GLOWING EMBERS log and fi rebox back to facilitate combus- Tear the embers into pieces and place along the front row tion air fl...

  • Page 32: Door Operation

    FIGURE 98 FIGURE 98 DOOR TRIM The BGD42CF comes complete with top door trim (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 33: Optional Blower Installation

    3. Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the LOG PLACEMENT front row of ports covering all of the burner area in front of the small logs (#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...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Optional Fan Installation

    OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALI- To safely install the fan, turn off the electricity fi rst. FIED INSTALLER and must be connected and grounded in If the fi replace was not previously equipped with a fan: accordance with local codes.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER 3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE. any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic- 4.

  • Page 38: Common Replacements

    COMMON REPLACEMENTS the burner from the fi replace and to adjust the air shutter. When ordering replacement parts always give the following Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and information: availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be 1.

  • Page 39: 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...
  • Page 40 COMMON REPLACEMENTS BGD42CF REPLACEMENTS BGD36CF REPLACEMENTS W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07 WARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.

  • Page 41: 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 42 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.
  • Page 43 W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07...
  • Page 44 NOTES W415-0566 / D / 08.30.07...

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