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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.on.ca CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NA TIONAL ST ANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTE[...]

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    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. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the fire place . • Due to high tempe[...]

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    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. © WOLF STEEL L TD. NAPOLEON products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world re[...]

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    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. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is imp[...]

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    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. For Simpson Dura-V ent, Selkir[...]

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    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. *** The periscope GD-401 requires a minimum 18 inches clearance fro[...]

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    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. FIGURES 3 a-c FIGURE 4 TYPICAL VEN[...]

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    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 rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet vertical rise is less than horizontal run [...]

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    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 45º FIGURE 6 90° H 1 H 2 when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting configuration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) for the following symbols used in the v[...]

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    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 < 4.2 V T Formula 2: H T + V T < 24.75 feet FIGURE 7 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE I[...]

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    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) = .03(45+90+90+90-135)=5.4 H T = H R + H O = 5.5 + 5.4 = 10.9 ft H T + V T = 1[...]

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    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 T + V T < 40 fee t Example 4: when (H T ) > (V T ) Simple venting configurations See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the [...]

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    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 . See Accesso- ries to order the specific kit required. 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 10 inch openings in the ceiling and the roof to provide the minimum 1 inch[...]

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    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. Secure[...]

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    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. Use Wolf S teel vent spacers every 3 feet and either side of each elbow to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the outer and inne[...]

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    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. Remove the two screws on either side o[...]

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    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. When roughing in the fireplace, raise the fireplace to ac- commodate for the thickness [...]

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    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. If there are no existing holes, follow these instructions: Position the nailing tab so that[...]

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    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. a DOOR LA TCH UPPER LOUV[...]

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    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 . The ember material will only glow whe[...]

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    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. In the absense of local codes, use the cur- rent CSA C22.1 C A - NADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFP A 70 NA - TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United S tates If the firepla[...]

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

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    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. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas s[...]

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    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.- Adjustment may be required depending on fuel type, vent configuration and altitude. [...]

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    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 ASSEMBL Y 5 W455-0069 N A TUR AL GAS PILOT INJECTOR 5 W455-0067 PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR 6 W725-0025 NA TURAL GAS V AL V E 6 W725-0026 PROPANE V AL [...]

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    26 W415-0533 / E / 02.09.06[...]

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

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    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. Monitor appliance supply working pressure. - check if supply piping size is to code. Correct[...]