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W415-0777 / 03.02.09

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 WARRANTY

1.2 DIMENSIONS

1.3 INSTALLATION

OVERVIEW

1.4 GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

1.5

CARE OF GLASS

1.6 GENERAL

INFORMATION

2.0 VENTING

2.1

VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

2.2

TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

2.3

SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

2.3.1 PERISCOPE

TERMINATION

2.4

MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES

2.5

VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART

2.6 DEFINITIONS

2.7

ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES

2.8 HORIZONTAL

TERMINATION

2.9 VERTICAL

TERMINATION

3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1

WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION

3.1.1 HORIZONTAL

INSTALLATION

3.1.2 VERTICAL

INSTALLATION

3.2

USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS

3.2.1 HORIZONTAL

AIR

TERMINAL

INSTALLATION

3.2.2 VERTICAL

AIR

TERMINAL

INSTALLATION

3.2.3 VENT

CONNECTION

3.3

USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS

3.3.1 HORIZONTAL

AIR

TERMINAL

INSTALLATION

3.3.2

EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION

3.3.3 VERTICAL

AIR

TERMINAL

INSTALLATION

3.3.4

RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS

3.4

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

3.5 GAS

INSTALLATION

3.6

OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

4.0 FRAMING

4.1 NAILING

TAB

INSTALLATION

4.2

MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES

4.3

MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES

5.0 FINISHING

5.1 DOOR

REMOVAL

5.2

GLASS / DOOR REPLACEMENT

5.3

L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION

5.4 LOGO

PLACEMENT

5.5

PORCELAIN REFLECTIVE PANELS

5.6 GRATE

INSTALLATION

5.7 LOG

PLACEMENT

5.8 CHARCOAL

EMBERS

5.9 VERMICULITE

5.10 CHARCOAL

LUMPS

6.0

OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION

7.0 OPERATION

8.0 MAINTENANCE

9.0 ADJUSTMENTS

9.1 PILOT

BURNER

ADJUSTMENT

9.2 FLAME

CHARACTERISTICS

9.3 VENTURI

ADJUSTMENT

10.0 REPLACEMENTS

11.0 TROUBLE

SHOOTING

12.0 SERVICE

HISTORY

13.0 NOTES

Summary of Contents for BGD42N

Page 1: ...r s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the supplier SAFETY INFORMATION CERTIFIED FOR CANADAAND UNITED STATES USING ANSI CSA METHODS WARNING INSTALLER LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE CONSUMER RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE APPLY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FROM CARTON...

Page 2: ...3 2 3 VENT CONNECTION 20 3 3 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 21 3 3 1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 21 3 3 2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 21 3 3 3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 22 3 3 4 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS 22 3 4 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 23 3 5 GAS INSTALLATION 23 3 6 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION 24 4 0 FRAMING 24 4 1 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 26 4 2 MINIMUM MAN...

Page 3: ...ating blower and its passageway in the heater and venting system are kept clean The heater and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc The heater area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors...

Page 4: ...s This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse lack of maintenance accident alterations abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches dents corrosion or discoloring caused by excessive heat abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts mechanical breakage o...

Page 5: ...5 W415 0777 03 02 09 1 2 DIMENSIONS 1 3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW FIGURE 1 2a c FIGURE 1 3 ...

Page 6: ...iance damper must be removed or welded in the open position prior to installation of a appliance insert or gas log The appliance off valve must be a T handle gas cock The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches A Carbon Monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fired appliances The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or bathroom unless the unit is a...

Page 7: ... jurisdiction the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4 for each additional 1 000ft Maximum output For natural gas is 19 500 BTU hr at an efficiency of 68 5 with the fan on and 16 000 BTU hr for propane at an efficiency of 67 with the fan on The maximum A F U E annual fuel utilization efficiency rating is 64 for natural gas and 61 5 for propane Minimum inlet gas su...

Page 8: ...r which must be sealed using the black high temperature sealant Mill Pac When using Wolf Steel venting components use only approved Wolf Steel rigid flexible components with the following termination kits wall terminal kit GD422 1 GD422R 1 or 1 12 to 7 12 pitch roof terminal kit GD410 8 12 to 12 12 roof terminal kit GD411 flat roof terminal kit GD412 or periscope kit GD401 for wall penetration bel...

Page 9: ...inate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows Keep it pulled tight A 1 Air gap all around between the inner liner and outer liner is required for safe operation Use a firest...

Page 10: ...pe 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 above grade The maximum allowable vent lengths depends on the heater as illustrated 9 5 35 1 2 24 MIN 12 MIN TO GRADE FIGURE 2 3 1 ...

Page 11: ...g or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance K 6 3 Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet L 7 7 Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property M 32 32 Clearance under a veranda porch deck or balcony N 16 16 Clearance above the roof O 2 2 Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and therm...

Page 12: ...m of 40 feet Vertical rise is less than horizontal run 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 13 1 2 6 DEFINITIONS For the following symbols used in the venting calculations and examples are greater than equal to or greater than less than equal to or less than HT total of both horizontal vent lengths Hr and offsets Ho in feet HR combined horizontal vent lengths in fe...

Page 13: ...igurations requiring more than one 45 elbow and 90 elbow the following formulas apply Formula 1 HT VT Formula 2 HT VT 40 feet Example 1 V1 8 FT VT V1 8 FT H1 2 5 FT H2 2 FT HR H1 H2 2 5 2 4 5 FT HO 03 one 45 elbow two 90 elbows 135 03 225 135 2 7 FT HT HR HO 4 5 2 7 7 2 FT HT VT 7 2 8 15 2 FT Formula 1 HT VT 7 2 8 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 15 2 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is...

Page 14: ...ula 2 HT VT 24 75 feet Example 2 V1 4 FT V2 1 5 FT VT V1 V2 4 FT 1 5 FT 5 5 FT H1 2 FT H2 1 FT H3 1 FT H4 1 5 FT HR H1 H2 H3 H4 2 1 1 1 5 5 5 FT HO 03 one 45 elbow four 90 elbows 135 03 405 135 8 1 FT HT HR HO 5 5 8 1 13 6 FT HT VT 13 6 5 5 19 1 FT Formula 1 HT 4 2 VT 4 2 VT 4 2 x 5 5 FT 23 1 FT Formula 2 HT VT 24 75 FT 19 1 24 75 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable T...

Page 15: ...lowing formulas apply Formula 1 HT VT Formula 2 HT VT 40 feet Example 3 V1 5 FT V2 10 FT VT V1 V2 5 10 15 FT H1 3 FT H2 2 5 FT HR H1 H2 3 2 5 5 5 FT HO 03 one 45 three 90 elbows 135 03 45 270 135 5 4 FT HT HR HO 5 5 5 4 10 9 FT HT VT 10 9 15 25 9 FT Formula 1 HT VT 10 9 15 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 25 9 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable The shaded area within the lin...

Page 16: ...not met this vent configuration is unacceptable Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 15 9 40 Since only formula 2 is met this vent configuration in unacceptable and a new fireplace location or vent configuration will need to be established to satisfy both formulas Example 5 V1 1 5 FT V2 8 FT VT V1 V2 1 5 8 9 5 FT H1 1 FT H2 1 FT H3 10 75 FT HR H1 H2 H3 1 1 10 75 12 75 FT HO 03 three 90 elbows two 45 elbows 135 0...

Page 17: ...nd place the firestop top so that the vent shield covers the top of the vent within the opening B Place the firestop bottom against the firestop top and secure the two together Adjust the assembly to ensure it is tight to the vent Secure firestop to wall This restricts cold air from being drawn into the room or around the appliance Ensure that both spacer and shield maintain the required clearance...

Page 18: ... to combustibles Once the vent pipe is installed in its final position apply sealant between the pipe and the firestop assembly C In the attic slide the vent pipe collar down to cover up the open end of the shield and tighten This will prevent any materials such as insulation from filling up the 1 air space around the pipe CAULKING VENT PIPE SHIELD FIRESTOP UNDERSIDE OF JOIST VENT PIPE COLLAR VENT...

Page 19: ...osition secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with caulking not supplied D If more vent pipe needs to be used to reach the appliance couple them together as illustrated The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs Use noncombustible strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles The air terminal mounting pla...

Page 20: ...shingles Ensure that the air terminal connector is properly centred within the flashing giving a 3 4 margin all around Fasten to the roof Do not nail through the lower portion of the flashing Make weather tight by sealing with caulking Where possible cover the sides and top edges of the flashing with roofing material F Aligning the seams of the terminal and air terminal connector place the termina...

Page 21: ...ping screws Repeat using the outer rigid pipe C Insert the vent pipes through the firestop maintaining the required clearance to combustibles Holding the air terminal lettering in an upright readable position secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with caulking not supplied The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding no greater than the d...

Page 22: ...o the roof Do NOT nail through the lower portion of the flashing Make weather tight by sealing with caulking Where possible cover the sides and top edges of the flashing with roofing material G Apply a heavy bead of waterproof caulking 2 above the flashing Install the storm collar around the air terminal and slide down to the caulking Tighten to ensure that a weather tight seal between the air ter...

Page 23: ...use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Conversion Kits This appliance is field convertible between Natural Gas NG and Propane LP To convert from one gas to another consult your Authorized dealer distributor 29 1 3 5 GAS INSTALLATION Installation and servicing to be done by a qualified installer The appliance is designed to accept a 3 8 gas supply line The appliance is equipped with a ...

Page 24: ...se firestop spacer W500 0367 not supplied It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and the vent system is installed Use 2x4 s and frame to local building codes It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance system When roughing in the appliance raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of the finished floor materials i e tile carpeting hard wood w...

Page 25: ...clear to provide adequate clearance for the vent in this 14 wide area centered along the front of the fireplace No combustibles are allowed The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 45 1 2 For temperature requirements the enclosure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed FIGURE 4 0a FIGURE 4 0b FIGURE 4 0c FIGURE 4 0d ...

Page 26: ...wall This will determine the dimension from the front edge of the corner post to the nailing tab Once the nailing tab is in the desired location drill through the centre hole of the nailing tab Secure with a sheet metal screw Additional set screws may be installed 4 2 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth Use the graph to help evaluate the cl...

Page 27: ... could result When constructing the enclosure allow for finishing material thickness to maintain clearances Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of non combustible materials Materials consisting entirely of steel iron brick tile concrete slate glass or plasters or any combination thereof are suitable Materials that are reported as passing ASTM ...

Page 28: ...uvres openings operation of louvres or doors or access for service Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials Do not strike slam or scratch glass Do not operate appliance with glass removed cracked broken or scratched Before door is removed turn the appliance off and wait until appliance is cool to the touch Doors are heavy and fragile so handle with care Before the glass door can ...

Page 29: ...ly back Lift the clip 5 4 LOGO PLACEMENT Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the glass view ing door as indicated 5 5 1 Remove the upper louvres and open the glass door Remove the logs 5 5 2 Remove the two securing screws located on either firebox side 5 5 3 Place the left panel against the left side of the firebox ensuring that it butts up to the rear panel Secure in place using ...

Page 30: ...bly Rest the log against the back wall of the firebox 5 7 2 Move the two small logs W135 0298 W135 0299 into position lining up the studs located on the burner with the holes on the bottom of the logs 5 7 3 Tear 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 Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin small ir...

Page 31: ... LUMPS Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front and sides of the log support tray in a realistic manner Fine dust found in the bottom of the bag should not be used NOTE Charcoal embers are not to be placed on the burner 32 1 Sprinkle vermiculite around the charcoal embers NOTE Vermiculite is not to be placed on the burner 33 1 Place the lumps in front of the logs in a realistic manner ta...

Page 32: ... the fireplace base or the firebox Attach the connectors from the black and white wires to the thermodisc and secure the thermodisc bracket to the securing stud at the bottom left of the unit using a lock washer and wing nut Ensure that the thermodisc touches the firebox wall Attach the connectors from the black and red wires to the blower Attach and secure the variable speed switch using the nut ...

Page 33: ...ot burner to be lit until the thermo couple has cooled Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool When lighting and re lighting the gas knob cannot be turned from pilot to off unless the knob is depressed slightly 1 Stop Read the above safety information on this label 2 Turn off all electric power to the fireplace 3 Turn the gas knob clockwise to off 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear...

Page 34: ... A 5 to 10 second total light up period is satisfactory If ignition takes longer consult your Napoleon dealer distributor 7 Check that the gasketing on the sides top and bottom of the door is not broken or missing Replace if necessary 8 If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled re install and re seal per the instructions provided for the initial installation 40 2 MAINTENANCE MAI...

Page 35: ...ause a more blue flame but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports The flame may not appear yellow immediately allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame color to be established AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER AIR SHUTTER OPENING VENTURI ORIFICE 49 2 AIR SHUTTER NG 1 4 LP 7 16 VENTURI COVER To access the air shutter remove the two screws that secure the cove...

Page 36: ...ly with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd WARNING 41 2 COMPONENTS REF NO BGD42 DESCRIPTION 1 W357 0001 PIEZO IGNITER 2 W680 0004 THERMOPILE 3 W680 0005 THERMOCOUPLE 4 W010 0800 NATURAL GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY 4 W010 0801 PROPANE GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY 5 W455 0069 NATURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR 5 W455 0067 PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR 6 W725 0025 NATURAL GAS VALVE 6 W725 0026 PROPANE VALVE 7 W...

Page 37: ...3 0007 10 3OZ TUBE HIGH TEMP SEALANT 40 W175 0166 5 COUPLER 40 W175 0002 8 COUPLER 41 L42K LOUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER BLACK 41 L42PB LOUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER POLISHED BRASS 41 L42SS LOUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER STAINLESS STEEL 42 GDOI42BG ORNAMENTAL INSET BRUSHED GOLD 42 GDOI42K ORNAMENTAL INSET BLACK 42 GDOI42G ORNAMENTAL INSET GOLD 42 GDOI42SS ORNAMENTAL INSET STAINLESS STEEL 43 W690 0001 MILLIVOLT THERMOST...

Page 38: ... PLATE 56 KB35 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH 57 GA 566 HOT AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT 58 W690 0005 THERMOSTAT 110V FOR USE WITH GA 566 ONLY 59 GA 70 EXTENSION KIT 5FT 60 GA 72 HOT AIR EXHAUST KIT 61 W175 0211 CONVERSION KIT NG LP 61 W175 0212 CONVERSION KIT LP NG 62 W500 0397 VERTICAL FIRESTOP 4 3 5 2 52 41 32 22 59 1 53 9 6 51 31 20 57 10 60 47 15 16 17 18 14 19 42 26 38 35 34 36 37 ...

Page 39: ...lace thermopile valve Shorten wire to connect length or wire gauge Replace Check for vent blockage Check joint seals and installation Re attach to appliance Cap was not replaced Purge the gas line Fill the tank Turn up the pilot flame Gently twist the pilot head to improve the flame pattern around the thermocouple Loosen and tighten thermocouple Clean thermocouple and valve connection Replace ther...

Page 40: ...ain burner is operating on HI Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw B Gauge should read 3 5 water column for natural gas or 10 water column for propane Check that main burner is operating on HI AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCKWISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL DO NOT OVER TORQUE Leak test with a soap and water solution Tighten screws holding door in place Remov...

Page 41: ... W415 0777 03 02 09 12 0 SERVICE HISTORY Appliance Service History This heater must be serviced annually depending on usage Date Service Technician Name Service Performed Special Concerns Dealer Name 43 1 ...

Page 42: ...42 W415 0777 03 02 09 13 0 NOTES 44 1 ...

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