Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BGD42N Napoleon Fireplaces
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1 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 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 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 WARNING • Do not burn wood or other ma terials in this f ir eplace . • 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 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 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 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INST ALLED AND SERV - ICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER to conform with local codes. In absence of local codes, install the BG D42 to the current Na- tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.
5 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 Use only Wolf S teel, Simp son Dura-V ent, Selkirk Direct Temp or American Metal Amerivent venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air terminal locations for ei- ther system are set out in this manual and must be ad- hered to.
6 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage ** Using a Napoleon soffit heat shield, W585-0096, or equivalent, the distance may be reduced to a minimum of 18". It is recommended to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits.
7 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 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 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 VERTI C AL TERMINA TION HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet vertical.
9 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 ELBO W VENT LENGTH V AL UES DEFINITIONS HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET (V T ) CALCULA TED HORIZONT AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSETS IN FEET (H T ) FIGURE 5 .
10 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 V 1 HORIZONT AL TERMIN A TION See graph to determine the re- quired vertical rise V T for the re- quired horizontal run H T . For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and 90° elbow the following formulas apply: Formula 1: H T < 4.
11 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 90° 90° V 1 H 1 H 2 V 2 45° 90° 45° VERTICAL TERMIN A TION Example 3: 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 = 2.5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 = 3 + 2.5 = 5.5 ft H O = .03(one 45º elbow + three 90º elbows - 135º) = .
12 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 H 1 VERTICAL TERMIN A TION For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90° elbow , the following formulas apply: F or mula 1: H T < 3V T F or mula 2: H.
13 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Napo- leon dealer .
14 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 AIR TERMINAL CONNECTOR INNER FLEX LINER OUTER FLEX LINER INNER SLEEVE HIGH TEMPERA TURE SEALANT ROOF SUPPORT FIGURE 18 A VENT SHIELD MUST BE USED IF THE W ALL TERMINAL IS INST ALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE, EXTERIOR SURF ACES. 1. Cut or frame a hole in an exterior wall with a minimum round or square opening of 10½ inches.
15 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 STORM COLLAR FLASHING CAULKING WEATHE R SEALA NT 2” AIR INL ET BASE FIGURE 25 The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs.
16 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 V ertical terminations may display a very active flame. As this appearance is not desirable, the vent exit must be restricted using restrictor plate, W500-0205. This reduces the velocity of the exhaust gases, slowing down the flame pattern and creating a more traditional appearance.
17 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local building codes. FIGURES 31-33. It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fireplace system.
18 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 NAILING TA B 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 nailing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
19 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 TO INST ALL THE UPPER L OUVRES: Insert the upper louvres into the slots on both brackets. TO INST ALL THE L OWER L OUVRE ASSEMBL Y: At- tach each hinge to the fire- bo x with 2 screws. Position the hinge screen into place and with the con- trol door open, secure to the firebox using three screws.
20 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 3. T ear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the front row of ports covering all of the burner area in front of the small logs (#2 & #3). Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fibre hairs will glow .
21 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 INST ALLA TION T O BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN- ST ALLER and must be electrically con- nected and grounded in accord- ance with local codes.
22 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 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.
23 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 • Turn off all gas to the fireplace. • Open windows. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone.
24 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow . Air shutters have been factory set open according to the chart below: These settings are for the maximum horizontal vent run.
25 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 # P ART NO . DESCRIPTION 1 W357-0001 PIEZO IGNITER 2 W680-0004 THERMOPILE 3 W680-0005 THERMOCOUPLE 4 W010-0800 N A TUR AL GAS PILOT ASSEMBL Y 4 W010-0801 PROPANE GAS PILOT .
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27 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 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.
28 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06 Pilot goes out while standing; Main burner is in 'OFF' position. Gas piping is undersized. - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin- ishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites.
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