Napoleon Fireplaces BGD36CFGN manual

1 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 $10.00 SAFETY INFORMA TION - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHA T 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 suppli[...]

2 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 30-31 BGD42CF FINISHING Door Installation / Removal Removing V alve Access Door Glass/Door Replacement Door T rim Grate Installation Log Placement 32 COMMON FINISHING Glowing Embers Charcoal Embers V ermiculite Charcoal Lumps (BGD42CF Only) Logo Placement 32 BGD36CFG FINISHING Glass Burner Installation BGD36CFG bulb repla[...]

3 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®® ® ® ® ® The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON® gas fireplace are warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, gold plated parts against ta[...]

4 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7" water column for natural gas and 13" water column for propane. Manifold pressure under fl ow condi- tions is 3.5" water column for natural gas and 10" water column for propane. This fi replace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is[...]

5 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD36CF(G) BGD42CF FIGURE 1 20 1 / 2 " 25" 46" 23" 5" DIA. 8" DIA. 3" 5 1 / 2 " GAS INLET ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE 24 1 / 4 " 38 1 / 2 " 34" 33" 17" 15" T 40" 27" 10" 4" DIA. 7" DIA. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6 UNIT DI[...]

6 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fi replace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. The maximum number of vent connections is two horizontally or three vertically (excluding the fi replace and the air terminal connecti[...]

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8 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 TYPICAL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot. When terminating vertically , the vertical rise is a minimum 3 feet and a maximum 40 feet from the centre of the fi replace fl ue outlet. NOTE: When terminating vertically , the rest[...]

9 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 SPECIAL VENT INST ALLA TIONS Use the GD201 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 of 12" above grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10'. REAR EXIT INST ALLA TION TOP EXIT I[...]

10 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 FIREPLACE VENT EXIT REAR EXIT T OP EXIT Horizontal T ermination V ertical T ermination Vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run V ertical rise is less than horizontal run Horizon- tal run + vertical rise to maximum of 40 feet Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 24.75 feet 3.5 times the vert[...]

11 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 90° 90° 90° H 1 V 2 H 2 V 1 when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow , the following formulas apply: F or [...]

12 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow the fol- lowing formulas apply: Formula 1: H T < 4.2 V T Formula 2: H T + V T < 24.75 feet Example 2: See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . V 1 = V T = 6 ft H 1 =3 ft H 2 =5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 = 3 + 5 [...]

13 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T For vent confi gurations requiring more than two 90° elbows the fol- lowing formulas apply: Formula 1: H T < V T REQUIRED VER - TICAL RISE IN FEET V T HORIZONT AL VENT RUN PLUS OFF- SETS IN FEET H T Formula 2: H T + V T < 40[...]

14 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 REQUIRED 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 . V 1 =5 ft V 2 =10 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft H 1 =3 ft H 2 =2.5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 = 3 + 2.5 = 5.5 ft H O =.03 (three 90° elbows - 90°) =.03(90 + 90 + [...]

15 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 V 1 = 1.5 ft V 2 = 5 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 1.5 + 5 = 6.5 ft H 1 = 1 ft H 2 = 1 ft H 3 = 10.75 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 + H 3 = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 ft H O = .03 (three 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°) = .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 45 - 90) = 6.75 ft H T = H R + H O = 12.75 + 6.75 = 19.5 ft H T + V T = 19.5 + 6.5 = 26 ft Formula 1: [...]

16 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD42CF HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting confi guration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) 45° 90° For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45º and 90° elbow , the following formulas apply: F or mula 1: HT < VT F or mula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet Example 1: 45° 90° H 1 H 2 V 1 [...]

17 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMIN A TION when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting confi gurations 45° 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 . For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90° elb[...]

18 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMIN A TION when (H T ) > (V T ) Simple venting confi gurations 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 . For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90° elbow the following formulas apply: F or m[...]

19 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Do not over tighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the fi rebox. FIGURE 45. 1. Remove the 7" diameter cap from the top of the fi replace and re- secure it over the 7" collar located at the rear of the unit. Press fi rmly on the cap while securing to ensure an airtight seal. Do not damage the gaske[...]

20 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Apply a bead of caulking all around the edge of the opening and place the fi restop top, so that the vent shield covers the top of the vent within the opening. The length of the vent shield may be cut shorter for combustible walls that are less than 8 1/2" thick but the vent shield must extend the full depth of the[...]

21 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 A T T E N T I O N - C H A U D C AU T IO N - H O T 2” OVERLAP HI- TEMP SEALAN T CAULK ING #10 X 2” SCREWS EXH A U S T AIR INT AKE VEN T PIPE FIGURE 54 The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding by 1½", the depth of the return fl ange. USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS HORIZONT[...]

22 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 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. Apply high temperature sealant W573-0007 (not supplied) to the outer edge of t[...]

23 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS FIGURE 65 BGD42CF ONL Y: V ertical terminations may display a very active fl ame. 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 fl ame pattern and creating a more tradit[...]

24 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 FRAMING BGD42CF BGD36CF(G) FIGURE 67 FIGURE 68 It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fi replace sys- tem. Objects placed in front of the fi replace should be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face. When roughing in the fi replace, raise the fi replace to accommodate for the thicknes[...]

25 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 INSIDE CHASE 40 1 / 2 " 6" 17 1 / 4 " 45" 46 1 / 2 " 64" 41 3 / 8 " 40 1 / 2 " 59” BGD36CF(G) BGD42CF 46 1 / 2 " 25 1 / 4 " OUTSIDE CHASE 40 1 / 2 " 17 1 / 4 " OUTSIDE CHASE Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be extended over the black face o[...]

26 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD36CF(G) MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. FIGURE 77 FIGURE 80 The fi replace requires a minimum enclosure height of 38 1/2“ (REAR VENT) 49" (TOP VENT). For temperature requirements, t[...]

27 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Installation requires a minimum of 6 1/2" non-combustible facing material at the top of the fi replace. Refer to either Figure 86a or Figure 86b (depending on your installation) to ensure your fi replace has been installed with the proper requirements for this kit. Whether installing to a fi nished fl oor or a h[...]

28 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 NOTE: THE OPTIONAL CLEAN F ACE TRIM KIT MUST BE INST ALLED BEFORE PROCEEDING. 1. From the rear side of the c lean face surround , insert the weld studs on the top window plate assembly upward through the holes on the underside of the top section of the clean face surround . (FIGURE 87) 2. Using a socket wrench, secure us[...]

29 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Figure 92 . Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fi replace. BGD42CF MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES This fi replace requires a minimum of 6 1/2[...]

30 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 DOOR LA TCH DOOR BRACKET FIGURE 100 FIGURE 100 FINISHING 3. Place the bottom of the left crossover log (#4) against the left fi rebox side and pulled forward to the grate. The top of the log should rest in the pocket on the back log. PHAZER TM logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon® Fire- places, provide a uniqu[...]

31 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 GRA TE INST ALLA TION The grate for this fi replace has been removed for shipping purposes. The grate must be in- stalled before the logs are installed. Remove the packag- ing from the grate and install onto the two pins as illustrated. GRA TE PINS FIGURE 103 DOOR TRIM The BGD42CF comes complete with top door trim (W715[...]

32 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the glass viewing door , as indicated. GLO WING EMBERS LOGO PLA CEMENT ½" ½" LOGO T ear the 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[...]

33 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 FIGURE 1 16 FIGURE 1 17 A A B B FIGURE 1 18a FIGURE 1 18a C C FIGURE 1 18b FIGURE 1 18b INST ALLING THE BLO WER INST ALLA TION TO BE DONE BY A QUALI- FIED INST ALLER and must be electrically con- nected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 C ANADIAN ELECTRI[...]

34 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 FIGURE 1 19 Drywall dust will penetrate into the blower bearings, causing irrepara- ble damage. Care must be taken to prevent drywall dust from coming into contact with the blower or its compartment. Any damage resulting from this condition is not covered by the warranty policy . FIGURE 120 Attach the connectors from the[...]

35 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD36CFG B URNER SWIT CH / WIRING DIAGRAM A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the burn- er operation. The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size: WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH 14 gauge 100 feet 16 gauge 60 feet 18 gauge 40 feet A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve [...]

36 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD36CFG LIGHT SWIT CH / WIRING DIAGRAM FIGURE 126 A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the light operation. The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size: WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH 14 gauge 100 feet 16 gauge 60 feet 18 gauge 40 feet A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas [...]

37 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 RECEPT A CLE WIRING DIA GRAM FIGURE 127[...]

38 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 After extended periods of non-operation such as following a vacation or a warm weather season, the fi replace may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles in the heat exchanger burning off. In both cases, open a window to suffi ciently ventilate the room. Purge all gas lines with the glass [...]

39 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 1. STOP! READ THE ABOVE SAFETY INFORMA TION ON THIS LABEL. 2. TURN REMOTE WALL SWITCH T O OFF POSITION. 3. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE FIREPLACE AND REMOVE BA TTERIES. 4. THIS FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION DEVICE WHICH AUTOMA TICALL Y LIGHTS THE PILOT . DO NOT TRY T O LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND. 5. TURN MANU[...]

40 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Both fi replace models have air shutters that have been factory set open according to the chart below: These settings are for (maximum) horizontal termination. Adjust- ment may be required depending on fuel type, vent confi guration and altitude. Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow fl ame, but can lead to[...]

41 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 3/8” - 1/2” FIGURE 139 FIGURE 137 3/8” - 1/2” H I L O T urn clockwise to increase fl ame height FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIGURE 134 BGD36CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner fl ames. Compare them to the fi gures shown. If any fl ames appear a[...]

42 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 72* W175-0001 4" COUPLER 73* W175-0013 7" COUPLER 74* W615-0044 FIRESTOP SP ACER - FLEXIBLE VENTING 75* W500-0103 TERMINAL EXTENSION PLA TE 76 GD-301 HEA T GUARD 77* W010-0370 WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y 78* W175-0053 DURA-VENT ZERO CLEARANCE ADAPTOR 79 VS47KT VENT SLEEVE 80 W170-0063 VENT PIPE COLLAR 81 W585-0072 V[...]

43 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 BGD42CF COMPONENTS: BGD42CF ACCESSORIES: BGD42CF REPLA CEMENTS 89 W455-0019 #43 NA TURAL GAS ORIFICE 89 W455-0003 #54 PROP ANE GAS ORIFICE 90 W010-0864 P AN BURNER 91 GL-641 LOG SET 92 W135-0198 BACK LOG (#1) 93 W135-0201 LEFT CROSSOVER LOG (#4) 94 W135-0203 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#5) 95 W135-0199 SMALL LEFT LOG (#2) 96 W1[...]

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45 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Pilot will not light. V erify the "S" wire for the sensor and the "I" wire for the ignitor are connected to the correct terminals (not reverse) on the module and pilot assembly . V erify no loose connections, electrical shorts in the wiring or ground out to any metal object. T urn the ON/OFF switch to[...]

46 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Flames are very aggres- sive. - V enting action is too great. T ighten door clamps Restrict vent exit with restrictor plate. See Restricting V ents. - Door is ajar Main burner flame is a blue, lazy , transparent fl ame. - Blockage in vent. Remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on the terminal[...]

47 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 Main burner goes out; pilot stays on. Pilot fl ame is not large enough or not engulfi ng the thermopile - turn up pilot fl ame. - replace pilot assembly . Thermopile shorting - clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect. - replace thermopile / valve. Remote wall switch wire is too long; too much resistance in[...]

48 W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08 SYMPT OM PROBLEM TEST SOL UTION Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" position. W all switch is mounted upside down - reverse. Faulty valve. - replace. - replace. Remote wall switch is ground- ing. - check for ground (short); repair ground or rep[...]