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Napoleon BGD42N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES HEATERS.
BGD42N

NATURAL GAS

BGD42P
PROPANE
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
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.
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 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.2A
W415-0777 / A / 04.27.10
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  • Page 1: Natural Gas

    CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES HEATERS. BGD42N NATURAL GAS BGD42P PROPANE CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.

  • 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 INSTALLATIONS SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW See the section “MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES” See the section “FRAMING” and See the sections “MINIMUM MANTEL “VENTING” and AND ENCLOSURE “INSTALLATION” CLEARANCES” for drywall (or other combustible material) See the section “INSTALLATION - FRAMING” See the section Side “FRAMING”...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. •...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED. PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.

  • Page 6: General Information

    The installation must conform with local codes or, in We suggest that our gas absence of local codes, the National Gas and Propane hearth products be installed Installation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada, or the National and serviced by professionals Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the United States.

  • Page 7: Rating Plate Information

    DANS LES MAISONS MANUFACTURES, LES SITES ET LES COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFPA REFERENCE # 15524 MODEL 501A. CERTIFIED FOR MODEL CANADA CERTIFIEE POUR BGD42N / BCDV42N BGD42P / BCDV42P 0-4500FT (0-1370m) ALTITUDE / ELEVATION 0-4500FT (0-1370m) 28,500 BTU/h INPUT / ALIMENTATION 24,000 BTU/h...

  • Page 8: 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 9 For vent systems that provide seals on the inner exhaust fl ue, only the outer air intake joints must be sealed using a red high temperature silicone (RTV). This same sealant may be used on both the inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints of all other approved vent systems except for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the appliance fl...

  • Page 10: Typical Vent Installations

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS NOTE: When terminating vertically, the restrictor plate W500-0205 must be installed, see "RESTRICT- ING VERTICAL VENTS" section. 16" MIN 40FT 18" MAX 38 1/4" 35 1/2" MIN PLUS RISE* * See "VENTING" section W415-0777 / A / 04.27.10...

  • Page 11: 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 12" MIN minimum of 12” above grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10’. TO GRADE 24"...

  • Page 12: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS = 3 feet = 2 x ACTUAL feet INSTALLATIONS CANADA U.S.A. 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 12” 9” Clearance to windows or doors that open. Δ Δ 12”...

  • Page 13: Vent Application Flow Chart

    VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART 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 + Horizontal run +...

  • Page 14: Horizontal Termination

    HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting confi guration (only one 45° and 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical 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 15 ) > (V Simple venting confi guration (only one 45° and 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” 12.5’ HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H...

  • Page 16: Vertical Termination

    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 values for H and V For vent configurations requiring more than one 45°...
  • Page 17 ) > (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 one 45°...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Horizontal Installation

    4.1.1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WARNING THE FIRESTOP ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE VENT SHIELD TO THE TOP. TERMINALS MUST NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SIDING MORE THAN THE DEPTH OF THE RETURN FLANGE OF THE MOUNTING PLATE. This application occurs when venting through an exterior wall. Having determined the correct height for the air terminal location, cut and frame a hole in the exterior wall as illustrated to accommodate the fi...

  • Page 20: Vertical Installation

    4.1.2 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 21: Horizontal Air Terminal Installation

    4.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION Stretch the inner fl ex pipe to the required length taking into account the additional length needed for the fi nished wall surface. Slip the vent pipe CAULKING a minimum of 2” over the inner sleeve of the air terminal and secure with 3 #8 screws.

  • Page 22: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    4.2.2 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 23: Vent Connection

    4.2.3 VENT CONNECTION Install the inner fl ex pipe to the appliance. Secure with 3 screws #8 X 1/2” and fl at washers. Seal the joint and screw holes using the high SELF temperature sealant W573-0007 (not supplied). DRILLING SCREWS Install the outer fl...

  • Page 24: Extended Horizontal Air Terminal Installation

    4.3.2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION A. Follow the instructions for "HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION", items 1 to 3. TELESCOPIC SLEEVE B. Continue adding components alternating flexible and rigid vent 20" pipes. Ensure that all inner flex vent pipes and elbows have COUPLER sufficient vent spacers attached and each component is securely VENTING...

  • Page 25: Mobile Home Installation

    MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION This appliance is certifi ed to be installed as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) installation in a manufactured home or mobile home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States or the Mobile Home Standard, CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Framing

    5.0 FRAMING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE APPLI- ANCE ENCLOSURE BE “FINISHED” (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME.
  • Page 28 The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 45 1/2". For temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed. NOTE: Do not build into this area - it must be left clear to provide adequate clearance for the vent in this 14”...

  • Page 29: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearance to combustible construction from appliance and vent surfaces: Sides, back, bottom and top of the unit 0" Recessed depth 22" All around the vent pipe* 2" Enclosure top 45 1/2" Ceiling 54" from bottom of unit *HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2"...

  • Page 30: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES NON-COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE 0” IF NON- COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING IS 2” USED SUCH AS BRICK AND STONE 10” 3 1/4” 2” BRICK 45 1/2” 38 1/4” MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 2” The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 45 1/2". For temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed.

  • Page 31: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE CLEARLY MAINTAINED.

  • Page 32: Finishing

    6.0 FINISHING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE FINISHED WITH ANY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS BRICK, MARBLE, GRANITE, ETC., PROVIDED THAT THESE MATERIALS DO NOT GO BELOW THE SPECIFIED DIMENSION AS ILLUSTRATED. DO NOT STRIKE, SLAM OR SCRATCH GLASS.

  • Page 33: L42 Louvre Installation

    L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and right corners of the unit. SLOT LOWER LOUVRES Insert the hinge clips into the slots lo- HINGE cated at the bottom left and right corners CLIP of the unit.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Glowing Embers

    GLOWING EMBERS Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the front row of ports covering all of the burner area in front of GLOWING EMBERS the small logs. Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fi...

  • Page 36: Optional Blower Installation

    7.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE. USING NON-LISTED ACCESSORIES (BLOWERS, DOORS, LOUVRES, TRIMS, GAS COMPONENTS, VENTING COMPONENTS, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION.
  • Page 37 Attach and secure the variable speed switch THERMAL SWITCH using the nut provided. Plug the harness cord into the receptacle.The wire harness provided in this kit is a universal harness. When installed, RECEPTACLE / JUNCTION BOX ensure that any excess wire is contained, preventing it from making contact with GROUND moving or hot objects.

  • Page 38: Operation

    8.0 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 RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

  • Page 39: Adjustments

    9.0 ADJUSTMENTS 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) counter- THERMOCOUPLE clockwise until loosened and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point.

  • Page 40: Flame Characteristics

    FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It’s important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and 3/8” - 1/2” burner fl ames. Compare them to the illustrations provided. If any fl ames appear abnormal call a service person. FLAME MUST ENVELOPE UPPER 3/8"...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    10.0 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 42: Glass / Door Replacement

    10.2 GLASS / DOOR REPLACEMENT WARNING DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. GLASS MAY BE HOT, DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF ANY BROKEN DOOR GLASS OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS. BE SURE TO VACUUM UP ANY BROKEN GLASS FROM INSIDE THE APPLIANCE BEFORE OPERATION.

  • Page 43: Replacements

    11.0 REPLACEMENTS WARNING FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. ** 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 44 FLEXIBLE VENT KITS REF NO. BGD42 DESCRIPTION GD420 (5 FT) W010-0772 5" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) C/W SPACERS W730-0012 8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) GD430 (10 FT) W730-0013 8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (10 FT) W010-0773 5"...
  • Page 45 ACCESSORIES REF NO. BGD42 DESCRIPTION GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL KIT - FOR USE WITH GD65 ONLY W500-0033 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WALL MOUNTING PLATE KB35 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH GA-566 HOT AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT W690-0005 THERMOSTAT - 110V - FOR USE WITH GA-566 ONLY GA-70 EXTENSION KIT - 5FT GA-72...

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting

    12.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 47 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 48: Warranty

    13.0 WARRANTY NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2008 Quality Assurance Certifi cate. NAPOLEON® products are designed with superior components and materials assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fi red at a quality test station.

  • Page 49: Service History

    14.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0777 / A / 04.27.10...
  • Page 50 15.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0777 / A / 04.27.10...
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