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1 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 $10.00[...]
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2 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 20-22 FINISHING Door , Louvre & Panel Removal & Installation Grate Installation Log Placement / Glowing Embers V ermiculite Charcoal Embers Charcoal Lumps 22 OPTIONAL BL OWER INST ALLA TION 22-23 OPTIONAL F AN INST ALLA TION / GD36 THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CON- TROL 23 OPERA TION / MAINTENANCE Operating Instructions Ma[...]
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3 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certifi cate. 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[...]
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4 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local codes. In absence of local codes, install the BGD42 to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important t[...]
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5 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 1 INST ALLA TION O VERVIEW FIGURE 2[...]
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6 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 A terminal shall not terminate dir ectly abov e a sidewalk or pav ed drivew ay which is loca ted between two single f amily dwellings and serves both dw ellings . Local codes or regula tions may requir e dif fer ent clearances . Do not allow the inside liner to bunc h up on horizontal or ver- tical runs and elbows . Keep [...]
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7 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL L OCA TION CLEARANCES 32 32 32 32 32 32 4 Using a 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 the vinyl clad soffits. ** FIGURE 3[...]
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8 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 Use the GD401 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. FIGURES 4 a-b FIGURE 5 TYPICAL VENT INST ALLA TIONS NO TE: When ter minating vertically , the restrictor plate [...]
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9 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 VER TICAL TERMINA TION HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run horizontal run + v erti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run horizontal run + v erti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet vertical rise is less than horizontal run[...]
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10 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 ELBOW VENT LENGTH V AL UES DEFINITIONS HORIZONT AL TERMIN A TION REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET (V T ) CALCULA TED HORIZONT AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSETS IN FEET (H T ) FIGURE6 45º FIGURE 7 90° H 1 H 2 when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting confi guration (only one 45º and 90° elbow) for the following symbols used in the[...]
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11 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 V 1 HORIZONT AL TERMIN A TION See graph to determine the re- quired vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . For vent confi gurations 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 8 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE I[...]
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12 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 90° 90° V 1 H 1 H 2 V 2 45° 90° 45° VERTICAL TERMIN A TION Example 3: 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(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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13 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 H 1 VERTICAL TERMIN A TION For vent confi gurations 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 feet when (H T ) > (V T ) Simple venting confi gurations See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required[...]
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14 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 10 3/4" square openings in the ceiling and the roof to provide the minimum 1" clear- ance between the vent pipe and any combustible material. T ry to center the vent pipe location midway between two joist to prevent having to cut them. Use a plumb bob to lin[...]
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15 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 DO NOT CLAMP THE FLEXIBLE LINER FIGURE 24b 1. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be adequately supported using either an al- ternate method suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support. 2. Stretch the in[...]
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16 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 25 5. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the sides of the chimney . Place the fl ashing over the air terminal connector leaving a min. 3/4” of the air terminal connector showing above the top of the fl ashing. Slide the fl ashing underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that the a[...]
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17 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 1. Move the fi replace into position. 2. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided. FIGURE 21. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suitable to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support. 3. Apply hig[...]
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18 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 33 This Mobile/Manufactured Home Listed appliance comes factory equipped with a means to secure the unit. The fi replace is equippe d with two 1/4" diameter holes located in the front left and right corners of the base. For mobile home installations, the fi replace must be fastened in place. Use #10 hex hea[...]
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19 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 34 FIGURES 36a-c TOP SLOT FINISHING MA TERIAL CORNER POST NAILING TA B A B C CENTRE HOLE 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 po[...]
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20 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES FIGURES 37a FIGURES 37b Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. FIGURE 36. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. Curtains, above the fi replace, must not be positioned lower than the 5" distance required for the 2" combustible [...]
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21 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the glass view- ing door , as indicated. FIGURE 40 LOG O ½" ½" LOGO PLA CEMENT PORCELAIN REFLECTIVE P ANELS 1. Remove the upper louvres, and open the glass door . Remove the logs. 2. Remove the two securing screws located on either fi rebox side. 3. Place [...]
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22 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 44 FIGURE 48 FIGURE 49 FIGURE 45 FIGURE 50 INST ALLA TION T O BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER and must be electrically con- nected and grounded in ac- cordance 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 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL C[...]
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23 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 Unplug the power cord from the receptacle. Connect all wires as shown. Attach and secure the sen- sor assembly bracket to the securing stud located next to the receptacle/ junction box at the bottom left of the unit using the lock washer and wing nut. Ensure that the thermodisc touches the fi rebox wall. Plug the power [...]
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24 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 FIGURE 57 Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow fl ame, but can lead to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue fl ame, but can cause fl ame lifting from the burner ports. The fl ame may not appear yellow immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the fi nal fl ame colour to be established[...]
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25 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 # P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 W357-0001 PIEZO IGNITER 2 W680-0004 THERMOPILE 3 W680-0005 THERMOCOUPLE** 4 W010-0800 NA TURAL GAS PILOT ASSEMBL Y 4 W010-0801 PROP ANE GAS PILOT ASSEMBL Y 5 W455-0069 NA TURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR 5 W455-0067 PROP ANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR 6 W725-0025 NA TURAL GAS V AL VE 6 W725-0026 PROP ANE V AL V[...]
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27 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 Pilot will not light. - check if pilot can be lit by a match - check that the wire is connected to the push button igniter . - check if the push button igniter 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 W415-0381 / H / 12.07.07 White / grey film forms. Sulphur from fuel is being depos- ited on glass, logs or combustion chamber surfaces. - clean the glass with a recommended gas fi replace glass cleaner . DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT . If deposits are not cleaned off regularly , the glass may become permanently marked. Main burner fl ame is a bl[...]