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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 FIREPLACE HEATERS
GD36NTR
BGD36NTR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD36PTR
BGD36PTR
PROPANE GAS MODEL
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@napoleon.on.ca
$10.00
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.2
W415-0773 / 06.16.09
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How do I open the door on this model

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

To open the door on the Napoleon GD36NTR:

1. Remove the upper louvres.
2. Open the valve control door to access the lower door latch.
3. Release both the top and bottom door latches located on the right side of the door.

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Summary of Contents for Napoleon GD36NTR

  • Page 1: Safety Information

    - Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca $10.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY GD36 DIMENSIONS BGD36 DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION CARE OF GLASS VENTING VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36) 2.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. • Risk of fi re or asphyxiation do not operate appliance with fi xed glass removed. •...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    NAPOLEON® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON®...
  • Page 5: Gd36 Dimensions

    GD36 DIMENSIONS " " 27" " 4" DIA. 33" 7" DIA. " " " INLET " 3" " " RATING PLATE " ELECTRICAL INLET LOCATION LEFT SIDE FIGURE 1.2 BGD36 DIMENSIONS " " " 27" 4" DIA. " 7" DIA. "...
  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW See the section “MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES” for drywall (or other combus- tible material). See the section “MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES”. See the section “VENTING” and “INSTALLATION”. See the section “FRAMING”. See the section “FRAMING”. Side Wall See the section “LOUVRE INSTALLATION”.
  • Page 7: General Instructions

    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 ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.
  • Page 8: General Information

    If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in ac- cordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in the United States. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!
  • Page 9: Venting

    2.0 VENTING WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE. 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 10: Venting Lengths And Components

    VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent or Metal-Fab venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air terminal locations for either system are set out in this manual and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent and Metal-Fab follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components.
  • Page 11: Typical Vent Installation

    TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION 16" MINIMUM 16" MINIMUM 40 FT 40 FT MAXIMUM MAXIMUM 3 FT 3 FT MINIMUM MINIMUM 33" 24 1/4" MIN REAR VENT TOP VENT W415-0773 / 06.16.09...
  • Page 12 24" MAXIMUM GD36 24" 20" MAXIMUM MINIMUM 57" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 33" 33" 24 1/4" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 24" MAXIMUM BGD36 10" 20" MAXIMUM MINIMUM 42 3/8" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* 32 3/8" 32 3/8" 24 1/4" MINIMUM PLUS RISE* * See "VENTING" section W415-0773 / 06.16.09...
  • Page 13: Special Vent Installations

    SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36) 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 minimum 12” above grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10’.
  • Page 14: Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

    MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES INSTALLATIONS CANADA U.S.A. 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 12” 9” Clearance to windows or doors that open. 12” * 12” * Clearance to permanently closed windows. Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from 18”...
  • Page 15: Venting Application Flow Chart

    VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART TOP EXIT 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 +...
  • Page 16: Definitions

    DEFINITIONS For the following symbols used in the venting calculations and examples are: > - greater than > - equal to or greater than < - less than < - equal to or less than - total of both horizontal vent lengths (Hr) and offsets (Ho) in feet - combined horizontal vent lengths in feet - offset factor: .03 (total degrees of offset - 90°*) in feet - combined vertical vent lengths in feet...
  • Page 17: Top Exit Horizontal Termination

    TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H (only one 90° elbow) GD36 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V 12.5 17.5 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H BGD36 REQUIRED...
  • Page 18 ) > (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required horizontal run H (only one 90° elbow) BGD36 GD36 147” 147” REQUIRED REQUIRED VERTICAL VERTICAL RISE IN RISE IN INCHES V INCHES V 57”...
  • Page 19: Rear Exit Horizontal Termination

    REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ) < (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the required (only two 90° elbow) horizontal run H 38.3 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 and H 90°...
  • Page 20 ) > (V Simple venting configuration See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the (only two 90° elbow) required horizontal run H REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN INCHES V 12.5 17.5 19.25 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H and H...
  • Page 21: Top Or Rear Exit Vertical Termination

    2.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION ) < (V See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the Simple venting configurations. 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 H...
  • Page 22 ) > (V See graph to determine the required vertical rise V for the Simple venting configurations. 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 H For vent configurations requiring more than zero 90°...
  • Page 23: Pre-Installation Preparation

    Example 8: = 1.5 FT = 5 FT = 1.5 + 1 + 5 = 6.5 FT = 1 FT = 1 FT = 10.75 FT = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 FT = .03 (four 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°) 90°...
  • Page 24: Bgd36 Rear Exit

    BGD36 REAR EXIT From inside the fi rebox, insert the 4" fl ue pipe / gasket assembly (provided) through the rear of the fi rebox. Secure the gasket assembly to the rear and top of the appliance using 4 #8 x ¾ inch Hex Head Wildrill screws supplied. Do not overtighten.
  • Page 25: Gd36 Horizontal Installation

    4.1.1 GD36 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. A.
  • Page 26: Bgd36 Horizontal Installation

    4.1.2 BGD36 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.
  • Page 27: Using Flexible Vent Components

    USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS WARNING DO NOT ALLOW THE INNER FLEX PIPE TO BUNCH UP ON HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL RUNS AND ELBOWS. KEEP IT PULLED TIGHT. SPACERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE INNER FLEX PIPE AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN AN EVEN AIR GAP TO THE OUTER FLEX PIPE.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Using Rigid Vent Components

    USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use Wolf Steel Ltd. support ring assembly or equivalent noncombustible strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles for both vertical and horizontal runs. All inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints may be sealed using either red high temperature silicone sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) or black high temperature sealant W573-0007 Mill Pac (not supplied) with the exception of the appliance exhaust fl...
  • Page 30: Vertical Air Terminal Installation

    4.3.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the appliance, 1 1/2” will need to be trimmed off the 4” collar. REAR VENT APPLICATION: Attach 4” and 7” elbows to the appliance. Secure with 3 screws and seal the joints and screw heads using high temperature sealant.
  • Page 31: 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 32: Optional Wall Switch

    OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER THE WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR GAS VALVE DIRECTLY TO 110 VOLT ELECTRICITY. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall switch may be installed in a convenient location. A 20ft length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve and wall switch. However, if a greater length is required route 2-strand (solid core) millivolt wire through the electrical hole located at the bottom left side of the unit.
  • Page 33: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum clearance to combustible construction from appliance and vent surfaces: Combustible Framing: 0" to stand-offs 1" to bottom and sides of the vent pipe* 2" to top of the vent pipe* Combustible Finishing: 0" to rear 0" to front face top and sides 14 1/4"...
  • Page 34: Bgd36 Framing

    WARNING MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD COULD RESULT. WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALS CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE.
  • Page 35: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum clearance to combustible construction from appliance and vent surfaces: Combustible Framing: 0" to stand-offs 1" to bottom and sides of the vent pipe* 2" to top of the vent pipe* Combustible Finishing: 0" to rear 0" to front face top and sides 14 1/4"...
  • Page 36: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES WARNING RISK OF FIRE! 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 COVER THE APPLIANCE OPENING. THE STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD PROVIDED, MUST BE INSTALLED. 5.3.1 GD36 COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE...
  • Page 37: Bgd36

    5.3.2 BGD36 COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BRICK 0” IF 2” MINIMUM 2” NON-COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING IS USED SUCH AS BRICK BRICK 16” AND STONE. 6” MINIMUM 0” IF ” NON-COMBUSTIBLE 1” FINISHING IS USED SUCH AS BRICK 2” AND STONE. 39” ”...
  • Page 38: Bgd36 Nailing Tab Installation

    BGD36 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION Attach the nailing tabs to the 5.4.1 CORNER POST corner posts using the 2 NAILING TAB sheet metal screws sup- TOP SLOT plied. Secure through the FINISHING centre of the top and bottom MATERIAL NAILING slots in the nailing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
  • Page 39: Finishing

    6.0 FINISHING DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The upper louvres must be removed to allow the door to be opened or closed. 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. Optional plated door trim, and arched door facia are available at your local autho- rized dealer / distributor.
  • Page 40: Log Placement

    IGNITION MAY OCCUR. THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE. logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is PHAZER different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect.
  • Page 41: Charcoal Embers

    CHARCOAL EMBERS Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front and sides of the log support tray in a realistic manner. Fine dust found in the bottom of the bag should not be used. NOTE: Charcoal embers are not to be placed on the burner. 32.1 VERMICULITE (MODEL GD36 ONLY) Sprinkle vermiculite around the charcoal embers.
  • Page 42: Optional Blower Installation

    7.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER and must BLOWER 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 in Canada or the ANSI / NFPA 70 national electrical code in the United States If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a blower: white...
  • Page 43: 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 RAN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.
  • Page 44: Adjustment

    9.0 ADJUSTMENT 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 45: Flame Characteristics

    FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It’s important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner fl ames. Compare them to the illustrations provided. If any fl ames appear 3/8” - 1/2” abnormal call a service person. 54.2 10.0 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 46: Replacements

    W455-0069 NATURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR W455-0067 PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR W725-0025 NATURAL GAS VALVE W725-0026 PROPANE GAS VALVE W385-0245 NAPOLEON LOGO W750-0112 20FT OF WIRE W010-0538 FLUE CAP C/W GASKET W010-0539 FLUE PIPE ASSEMBLY C/W GASKET W010-0764 PAN BURNER GL-667...
  • Page 47 COMMON FLEXIBLE VENT KITS REF NO. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION GD220 (5 FT) W010-0397 4" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) C/W SPACERS W410-0017 7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) GD330 (10 FT) W410-0018 7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE -(10 FT) W010-0300 4"...
  • Page 48 COMMON ACCESSORIES REF NO. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION W585-0072 VENT PIPE SHIELD GZ550-1KT BLOWER KIT GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL KIT FOR USE WITH GD65 ONLY HOIK-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BLACK HOIG-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - GOLD PLATED HOIKG-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BLACK GOLD PLATED HOIBC-2 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS - BRUSHED COPPER PLATED HOIBG-2...
  • Page 49 ACCESSORIES REF NO. GD36 BGD36 DESCRIPTION W175-0158 W175-0159 CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP W175-0163 W175-0164 CONVERSION KIT - LP TO NG SK36-R SCREEN KIT (RECTANGULAR) SK36-A SCREEN KIT (ARCHED) W415-0773 / 06.16.09...
  • Page 50: 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. SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes out; pilot Pilot fl ame is not large Turn up the pilot fl...
  • Page 51 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, standing; Main burner is in diminishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ‘OFF’ position. ignites. Monitor appliance supply working pressure. Check if supply piping size is to code.
  • Page 52: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0773 / 06.16.09...

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