Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GD36PTR Napoleon Fireplaces
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1 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 DIRECT VENT MILLIVOL T SYSTEM INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR NA TURAL GAS MODEL GD36NTR & BGD36NTR PROP ANE GAS MODEL GD36PTR & BGD36PTR CERTIFIED FO.
2 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin. WARNING • • • • • • D o n o t bu r n w o o d o r o t h e r m at e r i a l s i n t h i s f i r e p l a c e.
3 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate. NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work.
4 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INST ALLED AND SER V - ICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER to conform with local codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is i.
5 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 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 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 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 us e a h e a t sh i e l d a n d t o ma x i m i z e th e di s t a n c e to vi n y l cla d so f f i t s.
7 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 Use the GD201 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 model of fireplace, as illustrated.
8 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 fireplace vent exit fireplace vent exit fireplace vent exit fireplace vent exit fireplace vent exit rear exit rear exit rear exit rear exit rear exit top exit top exit top e.
9 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T FIGURE 6 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T .
10 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 H 2 H 1 V 1 90° 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 = .03(two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(180° - 90°) = 2.
11 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° el- bows the following formul.
12 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 when (H T ) > (V T ) Simple venting configuration (only two 90° elbows) Example 5: V 1 =4 f t V 2 = 1.5 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft H 1 =2 f t H 2 =1 f t H 3 =1 f t H 4 = 1.5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 + H 3 + H 4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.
13 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T HORIZ ONT AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H T The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H T and V T . Example 6: V 1 =5 f t V 2 = 10 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft H 1 =3 f t H 2 = 2.
14 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 MAXIMUM VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T HORIZONT AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H T The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H T and V T .
15 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 Remove the baffle from the back of the firebox (Model GD36 only) by removing the four screws. FIGURE 20. From inside the firebox, insert the 4" flue pipe assembly (provided) through the rear of the firebox. Secure the as- sembly to the rear and top of the unit using 4 #10-24 x ½ inch screws supplied.
16 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Napo- leon dealer .
17 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 Use only approved aluminum flexible liner kits marked: "Wolf Steel Appr oved V enting" as identified by the stamp only on the 7” outer liner . FIGURE 27 F or safe and proper operation of the fireplace, follow the venting instr uctions e xactly .
18 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use Wolf S teel vent spacers W615-0033 or equivalent every 3 feet and either side of each elbow to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the outer and inner vent pipes.
19 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the fireplace, 1½" will need to be trimmed off the 4" collar . REAR VENT APPLICA TION: Attach 4" and 7" elbows to the fireplace. Secure with 3 screws and seal the joints and screw heads using high temperature sealant.
20 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 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"ø holes located at either end of the base. 2. Route a 3/8" N.
21 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 BGD36 GD36 FIGURE 39a-d FIGURE 40 a-d.
22 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 NAILING TA B FIGURE 42 1) Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts using the 2 sheet metal screws supplied. Secure through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nail- ing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
23 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 A C B DOOR OPENING AND CL OSING: The upper lou- vres must be removed to allow the door to be opened or closed. T o 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 .
24 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 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. T ake the time to carefully po- sition the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect.
25 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 INST ALLA- TION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN- ST ALLER and must be electrically con- nected and grounded in accordance with lo- cal codes.
26 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 T o safely install the fan, turn off the electricity first. If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a fan: route a grounded 2-wire, 60hz power cable to the junction box. At this point, it must be strain relieved and insulated.
27 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 After extended periods of non-operation such as fol- lowing a vacation or a warm weather season, the fire- place ma y emit a slight odour for a fe w hours . This is caused by dust particles in the heat exchanger burning off.
28 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv- icing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing.
29 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 4 0 W175-0001 4" C OUPLER 4 0 W175-0013 7" C OUPLER 41 GVFLK LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - BLACK 4 1 GVFLAB LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - ANTIQUE BRASS 4 1 .
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31 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 Main burner goes out; pilot stays on. Pilot flame is not large enough or not engulfing the thermopile - turn up pilot flame. - replace pilot assembly . Thermopile shorting - clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
32 W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03 SYMPT OM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" po- sition. Wall switch is mounted up- side down - reverse. Faulty valve. - replace.
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