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CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33 ● ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
GD36NTR
BGD36NTR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD36PTR
BGD36PTR
PROPANE GAS MODEL
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
!
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-
Installation
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the supplier.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
$10.00
NorthlineExpress.com
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
and
service
must
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
http://www.northlineexpress.com
INSTALLATION
be
1
AND
W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08
Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454

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  • Page 1 Installation service must performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the supplier. 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 $10.00 W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION Minimum Enclosure Clearances Minimum Mantel Clearances Warranty Nailing Tab Installation General Instructions 27-28 FINISHING General Information Care of Glass and Plated Parts Door Removal & Installation Specifi cations Door Glass Replacement 5-16 VENTING L36 Louvre Installation Log Placement Venting Lengths Logo Placement...
  • Page 3 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    Never obstruct the front opening of the fi replace. Objects placed in front of the fi replace must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit. Use only Napoleon® accessories designed for and listed with the model. W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08 NorthlineExpress.com...
  • Page 5: Care Of Glass And Plated Parts

    3/16" Ceramic Glass* 3/16" Tempered Glass* plated parts. Buff *Available from your Napoleon® / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. lightly with a clean dry cloth. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas fi...
  • Page 6: Vent Installations

    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 fi...
  • Page 7: Typical Vent Installations

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS (GD36 AND BGD36) REAR EXIT TOP EXIT 16” 16” MINIMUM MINIMUM FIGURE 2a FIGURE 2b 40 FT MAXIMUM 40 FT MAXIMUM 3 FT MINIMUM 3 FT MINIMUM GD36 BGD36 24" MAXIMUM 20" MAXIMUM 20" MAXIMUM 24" MAXIMUM 24"...
  • Page 8: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES FIGURE 5 W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...
  • Page 9 W415-0210 / R / 02.27.08 NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...
  • Page 10 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 11 TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) > (V FIGURE 8 FIGURE 8 Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow) 90° FIGURE 9 Example 2: See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required = 6 ft horizontal run H = 3 ft GD36...
  • Page 12 REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Example 4: ) < (V 90° Simple venting confi guration 90° (only two 90° elbows) 90° FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V = 9 ft for the required horizontal run H = 6 ft = 9 + 6 = 15 ft...
  • Page 13 REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) > (V Example 5: 90° FIGURE 13 90° 45° 90° Simple venting confi guration (only two 90° elbows) 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H FIGURE 14 REQUIRED = 4 ft...
  • Page 14 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION Example 6: ) < (V 90° FIGURE 16 FIGURE 15 90° Simple venting confi gurations 90° 90° See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H = 5 ft = 6 ft = 10 ft REQUIRED...
  • Page 15 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION Example 7: ) > (V = 2 ft Simple venting confi gurations = 1 ft = 1.5 ft = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ft = 6 ft = 2 ft = 6 + 2 = 8 ft = .03(four 90°...
  • Page 16 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CAP WILL CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY AND CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SEE TOP EXIT PREPARATION FOR DETAILS. GD36 BGD36 REAR EXIT REAR EXIT Remove the baffl e from the back of the fi rebox by removing From inside the firebox, the four screws.
  • Page 17: Installation

    INSTALLATION WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION For optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum 1" rise per foot using fl exible venting. For safe and proper operation of the fi replace, follow the venting instructions exactly. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION GD36 FIRESTOP SLEEVE ASSEMBLY 1.
  • Page 18: Vertical Installation

    SLEEVE, AND THE FRAME WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL. VERTICAL INSTALLATION This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Napoleon® dealer. See Accessories to order the specifi c kit required.
  • Page 19: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS For safe and proper operation of the fi replace, follow the FIGURE 31 venting instructions exactly. All 4" fl exible vent pipe and 7" fl exible vent pipe joints ELBOW may be sealed using high temperature sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) or the high temperature sealant W573-0002 SPACERS Mill Pac (not supplied).
  • Page 20 SEALANT FIGURE 37 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet #10x2" for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use Napoleon® support 1"OVERLAP SCREWS ring assembly W010-0370 or equivalent noncombustible CAULKING strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles HI-TEMP for both vertical and horizontal runs.
  • Page 21 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 1. Move the fi replace into position. Measure the vent length required between terminal and fi replace taking into account the additional length needed for the fi nished wall surface and any 1¼" overlaps between venting components. 2.
  • Page 22 Conversion Kits The mobile home appliance is fi eld convertible between Natural Gas (NG) and Propane (LP). To convert from one gas to another consult your Napoleon® dealer/distributor. GAS INSTALLATION Proceed once the vent installation is complete.
  • Page 23 GD36 FRAMING Minimum clearance to combustible construction from It is best to frame your fi replace after it is positioned and the fi replace and vent surfaces: vent system is installed. Frame to local building codes. It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this Combustible Framing: fi...
  • Page 24 BGD36 FRAMING Minimum clearance to combustible construction from It is best to frame your fi replace after it is positioned and the fi replace and vent surfaces: vent system is installed. Frame to local building codes. It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this Combustible Framing: fi...
  • Page 25: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES GD36 BGD36 REAR EXIT ENCLOSURE REAR EXIT ENCLOSURE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE ” MINIMUM BRICK BRICK 6” MINIMUM 0” IF 0” IF NON-COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING IS USED FINISHING IS USED SUCH AS BRICK SUCH AS BRICK 2” 2”...
  • Page 26: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES Combustible Mantel clearance can vary according to the Mantel 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. FIGURES 51 a&b 8"...
  • Page 27: Finishing

    To access the lower door latch, open the valve control door. Release the top and bottom door latches, located at the right side of the door. UPPER UPPER Optional plated door trim, and arched door facia are available at your local Napoleon LOUVRE LOUVRE dealer.
  • Page 28: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT PHAZER logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect. Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fi replace, the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process.
  • Page 29 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION BLOWER white FIGURE 61 THERMODISC FIGURE 62 Attach the connectors from the black and white wires to the thermodisc and secure the thermodisc bracket to the securing VARIABLE FIGURE 59 stud at the bottom left of the unit using a lock washer and wing SPEED nut.
  • Page 30: Optional Fan Installation

    Use of the fan increases the output of heat. the GD65 Fan Kit, shown above, which may be ordered from Unplug the power cord from the receptacle. Connect all wires your Wolf Steel / Napoleon dealer. as shown. Attach and secure the sensor assembly bracket to the secur-...
  • Page 31 If ignition takes longer, consult obstructed. your Napoleon dealer / distributor. 1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, remove 7. Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door the logs to expose both assemblies.
  • Page 32: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized fl ame. Turn Both fi replace models have air shutters that have been factory in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas fl ow. set open according to the chart below: FIGURE 69 GD36 BGD36...
  • Page 33 Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon® dealer or distributor. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or When ordering replacement parts always give the following...
  • Page 34 GD36 COMPONENTS BGD36 COMPONENTS W455-0017 #42 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE W455-0048 #47 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE W455-0003 #54 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE W455-0047 #56 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE W361-014 VERMICULITE W010-1774 FIRESTOP SPACER W010-1777 FIRESTOP SPACER BGD36 ACCESSORIES GD36 ACCESSORIES W175-0158 CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP W175-0159 CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP W175-0163...
  • Page 35 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 36 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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