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W415-0811 / A / 04.28.10

INSTALLER:  LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER:  RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleon

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

If the information in these instructions are 
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion 
may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 
other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use        
any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a        
neighbour’s phone.  Follow the gas supplier’s        
instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the        
fi re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a 
qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier.

CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.

$10.00

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES HEATERS.

BGD40-N

NATURAL GAS

BGD40-P

PROPANE

Summary of Contents for BGD40-N

Page 1: ...life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical 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 supplier call the ...

Page 2: ... 1 VENTING 23 6 2 FRAMING 23 6 3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 24 6 4 FACING 24 6 5 FINISHING 24 7 0 FRAMING 25 7 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 25 7 2 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES 25 7 3 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 26 8 0 INSTALLATION 27 8 1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 27 8 1 1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 28 8 1 2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 29 8 2 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 29 8 2 1 HORIZ...

Page 3: ...RICK PANEL INSTALLATION section Louvre see LOUVRE INSTALLATION section Door see END DOOR INSTALLATION section Door see DOOR INSTALLATION section Venting see VENTING section Top see COUNTER TOP BAR INSTALLATION section Rating plate see RATING PLATE INFORMATION section ...

Page 4: ...ng the appliance It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance and venting system are kept clean The appliance 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 appliance area...

Page 5: ... INLET GAS INLET 6 1 2 38 32 1 2 37 5 8 36 38 5 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 2 1 2 OPEN END 2 1 3 SEE THRU 5 DIA 8 DIA 2 1 2 4 1 4 ELECTRICAL INLET GAS INLET 6 1 2 38 32 1 2 37 5 8 36 38 5 8 22 1 8 25 1 8 22 1 8 5 DIA 8 DIA 2 1 2 4 1 4 ELECTRICAL INLET GAS INLET 6 1 2 22 1 8 22 1 8 38 32 1 2 36 40 5 8 ...

Page 6: ...icial location for an appliance is in the center of a building thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created The location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room where the appliance is to be located should be considered If possible you should choose a location where the vent will pass through the house without cutting a floor or roof joist We suggest that our gas hearth pro...

Page 7: ...L D INSTRUCTION POUR DES EXTENSIONS PLUS GRANDES MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTHS ARE 10 INCHES AND 20 FEET RESPEC TIVELY LES LONGUEURS HORIZONTALES MINIMALE ET MAXIMALE SONT 10 POUCES ET 20 PIEDS RESPECTIVEMENT WOLF STEEL LTD BARRIE ON CANADA SERIAL NUMBER NO DE SERIE GD22 MADE IN CANADA FABRIQUE AU CANADA BGD40 BCDV400 W385 0249 CERTIFIEDUNDER HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES CSA 2 33 2002 ...

Page 8: ...ERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS SPACERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE INNER PIPE AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN AN EVEN AIR GAP TO THE OUTER PIPE THIS GAP IS REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION A SPACER IS REQUIRED AT THE START MIDDLE AND END OF EACH ELBOW TO ENSURE THIS GAP IS MAINTAINED THESE SPACERS MUST NOT BE REMOVED Use only Wolf Steel Simpson Dura Vent Selkirk Direct Temp American Metal Amerivent or Meta...

Page 9: ...ts must not be combined These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the appliance The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet The maximum number of vent connections is two horizontally or three vertically excluding the appliance and the air terminal connections when using flexible venting Horizontal runs may have a 0 ...

Page 10: ...equired the appliance must have a minimum vertical rise immediately off the appliance of 57 When installing with no vertical rise ensure that the vent pipe does not slope downward When terminating vertically the vertical rise is a minimum 34 and a maximum 40 feet above the appliance 40 FT MAX 34 MIN 16 MIN 38 MIN PLUS RISE 24 MAX See VENTING section 37 3 4 ...

Page 11: ...scope 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 length is 10 9 5 37 3 4 MIN 24 MIN REGARDLESS OF HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTH 12 MIN TO GRADE ...

Page 12: ... above the roof O 2 2 Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings P 8 8 Roof must be non combustible without openings Q 3 3 See chart for wider wall dimensions R 6 6 See chart for deeper wall dimensions The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an open ing between the terminal and the open side of the structure Δ The terminal shall not be located less than 6 fee...

Page 13: ...he vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 3 6 DEFINITIONS 14 2 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...

Page 14: ...T 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 acceptable 90 90 45 V1 H1 H2 0 2 5 5 7 5 10 12 5 15 40 10 20 30 17 5 20 39 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN FEET VT HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT See graph to determine the required vert...

Page 15: ...ne 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 13 6 23 1 Formula 2 HT VT 24 75 FT 19 1 24 75 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable 90 90 45 V1 H1 H4 90 90 H3 H2 V2 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN INCHES VT 0 5 15 20 100 50 150 12 5 57 147 10 HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEE...

Page 16: ...elbow the following 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 w...

Page 17: ...ce this formula is 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 ...

Page 18: ...IN THE CAVITY DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND OFFS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BLOCK OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN IN INSULATION MAKE SURE INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR F...

Page 19: ... bar type appearance with the minimum height allowed framing must be non combustible and may be done with metal studding attached to the top extension sides or the upper frame of the appliance The top extension may be removed if non combustible framing is faced with a non combustible material placed flush with the front face of the appliance and extending from the top of the appliance Example ceme...

Page 20: ...may protrude in these areas It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance When roughing in the appliance raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of the finished floor materials tile carpeting hard wood which if not planned for will interfere with the opening of the lower access door and the installation of many decorative flashing accessories Objects placed in ...

Page 21: ...CE TO COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND OFFS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BLOCK OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN IN INSULATION MAKE SURE INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED WHEN C...

Page 22: ... glass front faces Refer to FINISHING section for complete instructions regarding mantel requirements and installations log placement glass door and upper and lower louvre attachments A minimum of 3 of cement board or non combustible equivalent must be installed against the side edge of the appliance WARNING FINISHING MUST BE DONE USING A NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL PLACED FLUSH WITH THE FRONT FACE O...

Page 23: ...AND OFFS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BLOCK OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN IN INSULATION MAKE SURE INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO MAIN TAIN CLEARANCES FRAMING OR...

Page 24: ...AIL 5 6 6 4 FACING Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face areas of the appliance Non combustible material brick stone or ceramic tile may protrude in these areas It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance When roughing in the appliance raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of th...

Page 25: ...sides and 2 at the top of the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required Use firestop spacer W010 2116 supplied VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS A minimum clearance of 1 all around the vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required except for clearances in appliance enclosures Use firestop spacer W500 0367 not supplied Horizontal Vent Off Appliance Vertical Vent Off Appliance A...

Page 26: ...d with a non combustible material Dashed lines are suitable mantel sizes and clearances when a non combustible facing is used WARNING RISK OF FIRE MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERHEAT ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES I E BACK SIDE TOP VENT MANTEL FRONT ETC ARE CLEARLY MAINTAINED WHEN USING PAI...

Page 27: ... AND OUTER INTAKE VENT PIPE JOINTS MAY BE SEALED USING EITHER RED RTV HIGH TEMP SILICONE SEALANT W573 0002 NOT SUPPLIED OR BLACK HIGH TEMP MILL PAC W573 0007 NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE APPLIANCE EXHAUST FLUE COLLAR WHICH MUST BE SEALED USING MILL PAC IF USING PIPE CLAMPS TO CONNECT VENT COMPONENTS 3 SCREWS MUST ALSO BE USED TO ENSURE THE CONNECTION CANNOT SLIP OFF DO NOT CLAMP THE FLEX...

Page 28: ...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 to combustibles Once the vent pipe is installed in its final position apply sealant W573 0002 not supplied between the vent...

Page 29: ...tain the required clearance 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 21 1 CAULKING VENT PIPE SHIELD FIRESTOP UNDERSID...

Page 30: ... 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 D If more vent pipe needs to be used to reach the fireplace couple them together as illustrated The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs Use nonco...

Page 31: ...ctor leaving a min 3 4 of the air terminal connector showing above the top of the flashing Slide the flashing underneath the sides and upper edge of the 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 possi...

Page 32: ...a or to the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the United States When flexing any gas line support the gas valve so that the lines are not bent or kinked The gas line flex connector should provide sufficient movement to permit shifting the burner assembly on it s side Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water solution WARNING RISK OF FIRE EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION ENSU...

Page 33: ... valve to the wall switch or millivolt thermostat The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size WIRE SIZE MAX LENGTH 14 gauge 100 feet 16 gauge 60 feet 18 gauge 40 feet Disconnect the existing wires from terminals 1 and 3 from the ON OFF switch and replace with the leads from the wall switch millivolt thermostat 50 1 3 1 2 WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER THE WALL SWITCH THERMOSTAT OR GAS ...

Page 34: ... the door opening Secure with screws along the bottom of the door Tighten screws snugly Do not over tighten DOOR STEEL LIP 9 1 DOOR INSTALLATION DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING The upper louvres must be removed to allow the door to be opened or closed To access the lower door latch open the valve control door Release the top and bottom door latches located at the right side of the door WARNING GLASS MAY ...

Page 35: ... Steel trim and or surround kits will not totally cover the top extension of the appliance In order to obtain a smooth transition from the trim surround to the wall it is recommended that the top extension be removed and the appliance be installed following the above procedure 9 4 LOUVRE INSTALLATION A B C SLOT A B C CLIPS CENTRE SLOT TAB SLOT HINGE CLIP 57 2 UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs i...

Page 36: ...CCUR THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE 76 1A 9 5 2 Place log 1 diagonally across the textured burner onto the pins The texture is designed to cradle the underside of the log 9 5 1 Looking at the unit from the valve side place the fibre burner onto the locating screws on the pan burner as illustrated above It is important not to cover any burner ports with the fibre burner LOCATI...

Page 37: ...ase Position log 4 so that the lower end fits onto the pin The upper end rests against the moulded locator on the top of log 1 Log colours may vary During the initial use of the appliance the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process Positioning the logs improperly will cause flame impingement and carboning Blocked burner ports can cause a...

Page 38: ...ove the bracket from the top right side of the firebox Remove the thermal switch from the bracket supplied in the blower kit and install the thermal switch into the bracket removed from the firebox top Then replace the bracket switch in the location it was removed Connect the two ends of the unattached wires by the bracket to the thermal switch Connect the opposite ends of the wires to the red and...

Page 39: ...ockwise to off 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you smell gas including near the floor Stop Follow B in the above safety information on this label If you don t smell gas go the next step 5 Turn gas knob counter clockwise to pilot 6 Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button igniter Keep knob depressed for one minute then release If pilot does not ...

Page 40: ... Check that main burner is operating on HI AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS TIGHTEN SCREWS FIRMLY TO SEAL DO NOT OVER TORQUE LEAK TEST 39 3 P I P I L O T N O L O T HI L O F F O A B PILOT SCREW PILOT BURNER THERMOCOUPLE THERMOPILE 12 2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below Regardless of venturi orientation closing the air shut...

Page 41: ...ppearance 12 5 1 Open the glass viewing door 12 5 2 Remove the three screws for mounting the restrictor plate located in the top of the firebox 12 5 3 Line up the holes on vent restrictor plate with the three holes from which the screws were removed 12 5 4 Secure the vent restrictor plate into position using the three screws removed in step 2 12 5 5 Replace the viewing door 12 4 FLAME CHARACTERIST...

Page 42: ...ogs rocks or glass Failure to properly position the media may cause carboning which can be distributed in the surrounding living area 6 Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openings when turned on A 5 to 10 second total light up period is satisfactory If ignition takes longer consult your local authorized dealer distributor 7 Check that the gasketing on the sides top and bot...

Page 43: ...SAFETY COMPONENT REPLACE ONLY WITH A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD WARNING COMMON COMPONENTS REF NO BGD40 DESCRIPTION 1 W550 0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS 2 W562 0009 DOOR GASKET 100 3 W010 0454 GLASS W GASKET 4 W010 2116 ADJUSTABLE FIRESTOP 5 W385 0334 NAPOLEON LOGO 6 GL 657 BGD40 LOGSET 7 W135 0284 LOG 1 8 W135 0285 LOG 2 9 W135 0286 LOG 3 PIECE A 10 W135 0287 LOG 3 PIECE B 11 W135 ...

Page 44: ...ERMOPILE 38 W680 0005 THERMOCOUPLE 39 W240 0006 ELECTRODE W WIRE 40 W357 0001 PIEZO IGNITER 41 N455 0003 52 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE PROPANE 41 W455 0072 39 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE NATURAL GAS 42 W725 0026 PROPANE GAS VALVE 42 W725 0025 NATURAL GAS VALVE VENT KITS REF NO BGD40 DESCRIPTION GD420 5 FOOT 43 W010 0772 5 FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER 5 FT C W SPACERS 44 W730 0012 8 FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER 5FT GD430...

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Page 46: ...OUVRE KIT UPPER LOWER BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL 12 ELB40K END LOUVRE KIT BLACK 12 ELB40PB END LOUVRE KIT POLISHED BRASS 12 ELB40AB END LOUVRE KIT ANTIQUE BRASS 12 ELB40SS END LOUVRE KIT STAINLESS STEEL 13 HOIK 3 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS BLACK 13 HOIG 3 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS GOLD PLATED 13 HOISS 3 HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSETS BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL 14 EHOK 2 END HERITAGE ORNAMENTAL INSET PAINTE...

Page 47: ...ty Loosen and tighten thermocouple Clean thermocouple and valve connection Replace thermocouple Replace valve Faulty valve Replace Pilot burning no gas to main burner gas knob is on HI wall switch thermostat is on Thermostat or switch is defective Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals if main burner lights replace switch thermostat Wall switch wiring is defective Disconnect the sw...

Page 48: ...nd water solution Flames are very aggressive Door is ajar Tighten screws holding door in place Carbon is being deposited on glass logs or combustion chamber surfaces Air shutter has become blocked Ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions Flame is impinging on the logs or combustion chamber Check that the logs are correctly positioned Open air shutter to increase the primary...

Page 49: ... and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON gas heater and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product its components or accessories are excluded NAPOLEON neither assumes nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product NAPOLEON will not be responsible for over firing downdrafts spillage cau...

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