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Napoleon Fireplaces GDS 28-P manual

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    1 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER NA TUR AL GAS MODELS GDS 28-N and GS 28-N PROP ANE GAS MODELS GDS 28-P and GS 28-P Model GS28 is made up of Model GDS28 and B-Vent Adapter Kit GS-150KT INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. CERTIFIED UN[...]

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    2 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 PLEASE RET AIN THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Pg 13 GAS INST ALLA TION Remote Wall Switch / Thermostat 14 FINISHING Door Closing & Opening Log Placement 15 -1 6 OPERA TION / MAINTENANCE Spill Switch V enting Action Check Operating Instructions Maintenance 1 7 REPLACEMENT BLOWER 18 ADJUSTMENTS Pilot Burner Adjustmen[...]

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    3 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO9002 Quality Assurance Certificate. NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired a[...]

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    4 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 GENERAL INFORMA TION For your satisfaction, this stove has been test-fired to assure its operation and quality! Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water column for natural gas and 1 1 inches water column for propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water column for natural gas and 13 inches water colum[...]

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    5 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 MAINT AIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES T O COMBUSTIBLES: A. 7" D. 14 3 / 4 " B. 2" E. 4" C. 1" * F. 9½" N O ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED MINIMUM 20" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING * AT A DIST ANCE OF 1" FROM THE WALL , ACCESS TO THE BLOWER SWITCH , ON - OFF SWITCH OR THE BLOWER P[...]

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    6 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 HORIZONTAL RUN NOT TO EXCEED VERTICAL RISE SPECIAL INST ALLA TION EXAMPLE When a horizontal offset is required in a through-the-roof installation, the following procedure for vent length calcula- tions must be followed: In an installation as shown in FIGURE 7, lengths A and C are known based on room height and roof requir[...]

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    7 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 FIGURE 10 AIR AIR AIR AIR AIR TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN TERMIN AL INST AL INST AL INST AL INST AL INST ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: * * * * * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage ** ** ** ** * * It is recommended to use a hea t shield and to maximize the dist[...]

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    8 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 VERTICAL INST ALLA TION: This application occurs when venting through a roof. FIGURE 3. Installation kits for vari- ous roof pitches are available from your Na- poleon dealer . See Ac- cessories to order the specific kit required. 1. Determine the air terminal location and move the stove into position. Cut and frame 9 inc[...]

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    9 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 VERTICAL VENTING INST ALLA TION 1. Fasten the roof support to the roof us- ing the screws pro- vided. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be ad- equately supported using either an alter- nate method suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the op- tional roof support. 2. Slip a 4" dia[...]

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    10 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 Ensure that the sealant is not visible on the exte- rior pipes once installation is completed. An op- tional decorative brass band is available for this use . (Standard with a GD175 k it). In the ev ent that the venting must be disassembled, care must be taken to reseal the venting. MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION In Canada, [...]

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    11 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 COMBUSTION AIR COVER PLA TES & GASKETS INST INST INST INST INST ALLING 'B' ALLING 'B' ALLING 'B' ALLING 'B' ALLING 'B' VENT VENT VENT VENT VENT : : : : : Follow the instructions for " Wall and Ceiling Protection". ADAPTER INST ALLA TION FIGURE 24 1. Remove t[...]

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    12 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 For aesthetics, the adapter has been designed to accept a standard matte black 7" stove pipe and the Napoleon decorative brass band (standard with the GS-150KT). Both are available from your Napoleon dealer . B-VENT MODEL GS28 ONL Y : Attach the B-V ent label, shown below , in the control area of the appliance. COMB[...]

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    13 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 Mark the appropriate boxes on the rating plate label to indi- cate the model type depending on the installation (direct vent or B-vent). Read the section on opening the door in "Finishing" prior to proceeding to prevent damaging the unit. Bring the gas line to the stove through either the opening in the pedesta[...]

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    14 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 DOOR CLOSING AND OPENING When installing the fire viewing door , a simple procedure must be followed in order to not damage the door . First open both side doors fully . Insert the pins on the door left side into the hinge bushings. Swing the door closed and engage the latches into the catch slots. Push the latch han- dl[...]

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    15 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The on-off switch is located on the back of the unit at the top left corner on models GDS28 and GS28. When lit for the fir st time, the fir eplace will emit a slight odour for a f ew hours . This is a normal tempor ary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the "burn-in" of inter[...]

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    16 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermo- couple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool. When lighting and relighting, the gas knob cannot be turner from PILOT [...]

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    17 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 REPLACEMENT BLOWER Blower replacement may be done through either the firebox or from the rear of the unit. Using the rear panel is recommended. 1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the stove. INST ALLA TION THR OUGH THE REAR P ANEL: FOR MODEL GDS28 2. Remove the two combustion air covers and gaskets hel[...]

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    18 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow . FIGURE 36 FLAME MUST ENVELOP UPPER 3/8" TO 1/2" OF THERMOCOUPLE & THERMOPILE THERMOPILE THERMO- COUPLE FIGURE 37 P I INLET PRESSURE TAP P I PILOT SCREW MANIFOLD TAP L O T N [...]

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    19 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 included with GD175 included with GD180 REPLACEMENTS ORDERING REPLACEMENT P AR TS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor . When ordering replacement parts always give the following [...]

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    20 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 P A R T # DESCRIPTION REPLA CEMENT P ARTS: GDS28/GS28 W725-0035 SIT V AL VE - NG W725-0034 SIT V AL VE - LP W100-0056 BURNER W455-0026 #38 BURNER ORIFICE - NG W455-0003 #54 BURNER ORIFICE - LP W010-0575 PILOT ASSEMBL Y - LP W010-0636 PILOT ASSEMBL Y - NG W455-0052 PILOT ORIFICE - LP W455-0053 PILOT ORIFICE - NG W680-0008[...]

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    21 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 Pilot burning; no gas to main burner; gas knob is on 'HI'; wall switch / thermostat is on. Main burner orifice is plugged. Faulty thermopile. Faulty themostat or switch. - remove stoppage in orifice. - replace. Faulty valve. - replace. PILOT THERMOPILE BURNER ELECTRODE THERMO- COUPLE Pilot will not light. PROBL[...]

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    22 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION SYMPT OM Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT ; PILOT ST A YS ON" Thermocouple shorting or faulty . V ent re-circulating (MODEL GDS28 ONL Y) - check joint seals and installation. - loosen and tighten thermocouple - clean thermocouple and valve connection. - [...]

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    23 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 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[...]

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    24 W415-0153 / A / 10.29.01 NOTES:[...]