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Napoleon GDI-44N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE.
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certifi ed kit is used.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
GDI-44N
NATURAL GAS
GDI-44P
WARNING
!
PROPANE
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
1.28C
W415-0734 / D / 02.03.12
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  • Page 1 NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE. GDI-44N CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS. NATURAL GAS SAFETY INFORMATION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION RATING PLATE INFORMATION INSTALLATION LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE CHIMNEY CONNECTION GAS INSTALLATION OPTIONAL ACCESSORY REQUIREMENTS FINISHING MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCE DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LOG PLACEMENT GLOWING EMBERS ALUMINUM EXTRUSION TRIM KIT INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION OPERATION REAR BURNER CONTROL...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR IT’S CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi...

  • Page 4: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 3 SIDED BACKER PLATE - FRONT VIEW 4 SIDED BACKER PLATE - FRONT VIEW ALUMINUM TRIM ALUMINUM TRIM 42 ¾" 33 ½" 52 1 /8" 52 1 /8" 3 SIDED BACKER PLATE - SIDE VIEW 4 SIDED BACKER PLATE - SIDE VIEW 27 ¼"...

  • Page 5: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN 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. OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48”...

  • Page 6: General Information

    9700539 (WSL) 4001657 (NGZ) to the model, venting and gas type of the 4001658 (NAC) 4001659 (WUSA) GDI-44N / CDI-44N MODEL GDI-44P / CDI-44P 0 - 4500FT ALTITUDE/ELEVATION 0 - 4500FT appliance.

  • Page 7: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE. Clean out ashes from the inside of the wood-burning appliance. Make sure that the chimney and wood-burning appliance are in a clean and sound condition and constructed of non-combustible materials. If necessary have any repair work done by a qualifi...

  • Page 8: Chimney Connection

    CHIMNEY CONNECTION Chimney installation must conform to both national and local code requirements. The chimney must be lined with one 2" or 3" diameter liner for intake and one 3" diameter liner for exhaust. The minimum and maximum vent lengths are 10 and 35 feet respectively. Recommended Napoleon® kits come in 3 lengths: 1-2"...
  • Page 9 Both the log support and the back wall must be removed in order to gain access to the vent connection assembly. Both the back wall and log support are detached by removing the 12 perimeter screws of the back wall and the 3 screws located at the back of the log support. Remove the vent connection assembly.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Finishing

    4.0 FINISHING The minimum fi replace opening size in which the appliance is to be installed is: HEIGHT 21 inches WIDTH 32 inches DEPTH 16 inches The minimum allowable chimney fl ue size is 7" round. The minimum distance, from the bottom of a combustible mantle projecting 3" maximum from the wall to the top of the aluminium trim, is 12".

  • Page 12: Door Removal And Installation

    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 13: 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 14: Aluminum Extrusion Trim Kit Installation

    ALUMINUM EXTRUSION TRIM KIT INSTALLATION In order to close off the fi replace opening or if the opening is larger than the 3- or 4-sided aluminium extrusion trim kits, it is recommended to reduce the opening using a noncombustible material such as ceramic tile, mar- ble, etc or the GDIBP3 or GDIBP4 backer plate kits.

  • Page 15: Replacement Blower Installation

    5.0 REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION The Napoleon® gas appliance comes standard with a blower, a heat sensor, variable on/off speed control and a power cord. Because the blower is thermally activated, when turned on, it will automatically start approximately 15 minutes after lighting the appliance and will run for approximately 30 minutes after the appliance has been turned off.

  • Page 16: Operation

    6.0 OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS D'ALLUMAGE WHEN LIGHTING AND RE-LIGHTING, THE GAS KNOB CANNOT BE TURNED FROM PILOT LORSQUE LE GAZ EST ALLUME OU RE-ALLUME LE BOUTON DE GAZ NE PEUT PAS UNLESS THE KNOB IS DEPRESSED. ETRE TOURNE DE PILOTE A FERME A MOINS QU'IL SOIT ENFONCE. STOP! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING LABEL.

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    7.0 ADJUSTMENTS VENT RESTRICTION Vertical terminations running longer than fi fteen feet may display a very active fl ame. When this is not desirable, a vent restrictor could be installed. This restrictor plate will reduce the velocity of the exhaust gases, slowing down the fl...

  • Page 18: Venturi Adjustment

    VENTURI ADJUSTMENT This appliance is approved for use with a 2" liner for air intake and a 3" liner for exhaust. For best performance, however, it is recommended to use two 3" liners. Air shutter settings will differ depending on the liner system used. Use the charts below to determine the correct air shutter setting: 3"/ 3"...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    8.0 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 20: Door Glass Replacement

    DOOR GLASS 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 21: Replacements

    9.0 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 22 COMPONENTS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION W290-0063 BLOWER ACCESS GASKET W430-0013 MAGNETIC CLOSURE W660-0009 ON/OFF SWITCH W690-0002 THERMAL DISC W380-0002 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH KNOB W660-0019 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH W450-0023 PAL NUT W730-0024 3" STAINLESS FLEX LINER X 3' W175-0204 3" COUPLER W010-0888 VENT CONNECTION ASSEMBLY W290-0076...
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  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 25 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. PILOT Replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    11.0 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. The complete appliance is again thoroughly inspected by a qualifi...

  • Page 27: Service History

    12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0734 / D / 02.03.12...
  • Page 28 14.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0734 / D / 02.03.12...

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