Napoleon BGD38NT manual

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.on.ca CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NA TIONAL ST ANDARDS, C SA 2.22, AND ANSI Z21.50 RESP[...]

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. Supervise young children when they are in the same r oom as the fire place. • [...]

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. © WOLF STEEL L TD. NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the wo[...]

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 important to know the specifics that apply to your area, for example: in Massachusett s S t ate: • The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in th[...]

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. For Simpson Dura-V ent, follow the installation procedure provided [...]

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. *** *** *** *** ** * The periscope GD-201 requires a minim[...]

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. FIGURES 3 F or optimum perfor manc[...]

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 AL AL TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN A A A A A TION TION TION TION TION vertical rise vertical rise vertical rise vertical rise vertical rise is [...]

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 than H T - total of both horizontal vent lengths ( H R ) and offsets ( H O ) in feet H R - combined horizontal vent lengths in feet H O - offset factor[...]

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 = .03(two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(180° - 90°) = 2.7 ft H T[...]

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 = 6.5 + 8.1 = 14.6 ft H T + V T = 14.6 + 15 = 29.6 ft Formula 1: H T < V T 14.6 &l[...]

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 + 1.5 [...]

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 . See Ac- cessories to order the specific kit required. 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 10 inch open- ings in the ceiling and the roof to provide the minimum 1 in[...]

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. Secure the firestop spacer over the opening to the interior wal[...]

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. Use Wolf S teel support ring assem- bly or equivalent no[...]

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.P .T . black iron gas line, 1/2" type-L cop- per tubing or equivalent to the [...]

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 contact with the fireplace body , it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), as you would fini[...]

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 . T o level the door may need to be lifted up at the right side[...]

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. T ake the time to carefully po- sition [...]

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. 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 If the fireplace was not p[...]

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. T o safely install the fan[...]

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. This is a normal temporary condi- tion caused by the curing of the logs and the "burn-in" of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will n[...]

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. Air shutter adjust[...]

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 & LOWER - POLISHED BRASS 3 5 GDLVSS LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - BRUSHED ST AINLESS STEEL 35 GDLVG LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - GOLD 36 L38K LOUVR[...]

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. - replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken. - replace [...]

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. Main burner flame is a blue, [...]

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 Dealer Name[...]