Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BGD38NT Napoleon
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1 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www .napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.
2 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 WARNING • • • • • Do not burn wood or other ma terials in this f ir e place . • Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 ALL SPECIFICA TIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL L TD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.41 1, 2.082.915.
4 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INST ALLED AND SERV- ICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER to conform with local codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is imp.
5 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Use only Wolf S teel or Simpson Dura-V ent Model DV -GS venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air termi- nal locations for either system are set out in this manual and must be adhered to.
6 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 AIR TERMINAL INST ALLA TIONS * * * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage * * * * * * * * * * I t i s re c o m m e n d e d t o u s e a h ea t s h i e l d a n d t o m a x i m i z e t h e d i s ta n c e t o v i n y l cla d s o f f i t s.
7 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Use the GD401 periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when final grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum of 12 inches above grade. The maximum allow- able vent length depends on the fireplace, as illustrated.
8 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 VER VER VER VER VER TICAL TICAL TICAL TICAL TICAL TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN A A A A A TION TION TION TION TION HORIZONT HORIZONT HORIZONT HORIZONT HORIZONT AL AL AL.
9 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 for the following symbols used in the venting calcula- tions and examples are: > - greater than > - equal to or greater than < - less than < - equal to or less t.
10 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 H 2 H 1 V 1 90° when (H t ) > (V t ) Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required ver- tical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . V 1 = V T = 6 ft H 1 =3 f t H 2 =5 f t H R = H 1 + H 2 = 3 + 5 = 8 ft H O = .
11 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Example 4: V 1 =5 f t V 2 = 10 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft H 1 =1 f t H 2 =3 f t H 3 = 2.5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 + H 3 = 1 + 3 + 2.5 = 6.5 ft H O = .03(four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ft H T = H R + H O = 6.
12 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 F or mula 1: H T < 3V T F or mula 2: H T + V T < 40 f eet Example 5: V 1 =2 f t V 2 =1 f t V 3 = 1.5 ft See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . For vent configurations requiring elbows, the following for- mulas apply: FIGURE 13 V T = V 1 + V 2 + V 3 = 2 + 1 + 1.
13 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Na- poleon dealer .
14 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Use only approved aluminum flexi- ble liner kits marked: "Wolf Steel Appr oved V enting" as identif ied b y the stamp only on the 8” outer liner . 1. Cut or frame a hole in an exterior wall with a minimum round or square opening listed on page 5.
15 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 FIGURE 25 The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use W olf Steel vent spacers every 3 feet and either side of each elbow to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the outer and inner vent pipes.
16 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Proceed once the vent installation is complete. 1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the ¼"diam- eter holes located at either end of the base. 2. Route a 3/8" N.
17 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fireplace system. Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour barrier coming in cont.
18 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Lift up and remove the upper louvres. Open the valve control door . Release the top and bot- tom door latches, located at the right side of the door . T o close the door , repeat in re- verse order . The door la tch holes ar e elong a ted for door le velling .
19 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the glass viewing door , as indicated. ½" ½" LOGO FIGURE 39 PHAZER TM logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon Fire- places, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every inst allation.
20 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 INST ALLA TION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN- ST ALLER and must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes.
21 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION T O BE DONE BY A QUALI- FIED INST ALLER and must be connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 C ANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFP A 70 NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United S tates.
22 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 GAS KNOB P I L O T H I O L P O F F L O P I N O L O T F F O When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours.
23 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame, but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports. The flame may not appear yellow immediately; allow 15 to 30 min- utes for the final flame colour to be established.
24 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 # P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 34* W175-0166 5" COUPLER 34* W175-0002 8" COUPLER 35 GDLVK LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - BLACK 3 5 GDLVPB LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LO.
25 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 * W ARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf S teel Ltd.
26 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 Pilot will not light. - check if pilot can be lit by a match - check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor . - check if the push button ignitor needs tightening. - replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
27 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 White / grey film forms. Sulphur from fuel is being deposited on glass, logs or combustion chamber sur- faces. - clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner . DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT . If deposits are not cleaned off regularly , the glass may become permanently marked.
28 W415-0244 / A / 05.15.03 W olf Steel Fir eplace Ser vice Histor y This fireplace must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date Service T echnician Name Service Performed Special Concerns Deale.
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