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W415-0098 / H / 03.19.12

INSTALLER:  LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER:  RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

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

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 replaces.com • [email protected]

1.28C

$10.00

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

HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE 

BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL 

COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 

TOUCH GLASS.

!

WARNING

SAFETY INFORMATION

!

WARNING

- 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:
• 

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        
fi re department.

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

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 
permanently located, manufactured home (USA 
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by 
local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas  
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is 
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a 
certifi ed kit is used.

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.

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

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

GDS50N / GS50N

NATURAL GAS

GDS50P / GS50P

PROPANE

Summary of Contents for GDS 50-N

Page 1: ...h 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 c...

Page 2: ...ATION 22 4 2 5 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 23 4 2 6 VERTICAL THROUGH EXISTING CHIMNEY 24 4 3 B VENT INSTALLATION GS50 25 4 3 1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 25 4 3 2 INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR 25 4 3 3...

Page 3: ...12 1 0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Venting see VENTING section Door see DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING section Trivet see TRIVET INSTALLATION section Logs see LOG PLACEMENT section Rating plate see RATING PLATE...

Page 4: ...tive 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...

Page 5: ...5 W415 0098 H 03 19 12 2 1 DIMENSIONS 28 1 4 14 1 8 30 3 4 21 13 3 4 21 5 8 8 GAS LINE LOCATED IN PEDESTAL REAR 7 AIR INTAKE 4 FLUE...

Page 6: ...should choose a location where the vent will pass through the house without cutting a floor or roof joist If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible material o...

Page 7: ...ting room installations and is suitable for mobile homes The natural gas model is suitable for installation in a mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site and fueled with natural gas GS50...

Page 8: ...LOGUE POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE CHAMBREA COUCHER UNE SALLE DE BAIN ET UN STUDIO APPROPRIE POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE SI SON INSTALLATION CONFORMEAUX EXIGENCES DE LANORME CAN CSAZ240MH S...

Page 9: ...E REMOVED 3 1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS Use only Wolf Steel Simpson Dura Vent Selkirk Direct Temp American Metal Amerivent or Metal Fab venting components Minimum and maximum vent lengths for bot...

Page 10: ...and undamaged Rigid and flexible venting systems must not be combined Different venting manufacturers components must not be combined These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting o...

Page 11: ...stalled so that when final grading is completed the bottom air slot is located a minimum 12 above grade The maximum allowable vent length is 10 for a fireplace and 8 for a stove 9 1A 3 3 SPECIAL VENT...

Page 12: ...jacent 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...

Page 13: ...tical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizontal run 14 1 For the following symbols used in the venting calculations and example...

Page 14: ...5 FT HO 03 three 90 elbows 90 03 270 90 5 4 FT HT HR HO 4 5 5 4 9 9 FT HT VT 9 9 11 20 9 FT Formula 1 HT VT 9 9 11 Formula 2 HT VT 40 FT 20 9 40 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is...

Page 15: ...T VT 10 7 6 16 7 FT Formula 1 HT 4 2 VT 4 2 VT 4 2 x 6 25 2 FT 10 7 25 2 Formula 2 HT VT 24 75 FT 16 7 24 75 Since both formulas are met this vent configuration is acceptable 0 5 15 20 100 50 150 29 2...

Page 16: ...following formulas apply Formula 1 HT VT Formula 2 HT VT 40 feet Example V1 5 FT V2 6 FT V3 10 FT VT V1 V2 V3 5 6 10 21 FT H1 8 FT H2 2 5 FT HR H1 H2 8 2 5 10 5 FT HO 03 four 90 elbows 90 03 360 90 8...

Page 17: ...2 1 1 5 4 5 FT H1 6 FT H2 2 FT HR H1 H2 6 2 8 FT HO 03 four 90 elbows 90 03 360 90 8 1 FT HT HR HO 8 8 1 16 1 FT HT VT 16 1 4 5 20 6 FT Formula 1 HT 3VT 3VT 3 x 4 5 13 5 FT 16 1 13 5 Since this formu...

Page 18: ...LOOSE MATERIALS OR INSULATION TO TOUCH THE VENT PIPE REMOVE INSULATION TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ATTIC SHIELD AND TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 68 2A 4 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMB...

Page 19: ...l location cut and frame a hole in the exterior wall as illustrated to accommodate the firestop assembly Dry fit the firestop assembly before proceeding to ensure the brackets on the rear surface fit...

Page 20: ...ply a bead of caulking not supplied to the framework or to the Wolf Steel vent pipe shield plate or equivalent in the case of a finished ceiling and secure over the opening in the ceiling A firestop m...

Page 21: ...ter combustion air sleeve of the air terminal and secure with 3 8 screws Seal using high temperature sealant W573 0002 not supplied C Insert the vent pipes through the firestop maintaining the require...

Page 22: ...tor 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...

Page 23: ...73 0007 not supplied C Run a bead of high temperature sealant not supplied around the inside of the air intake collar Pull the adjustable pipe a minimum 2 into the air intake collar NOTE Ensure that t...

Page 24: ...nce NOTE A vent adaptor will be required directly off the appliance Follow vent manufacturer s installation instructions Different manufacturer s venting components must not be combined Once the prefe...

Page 25: ...types of chimney systems may be used with this appliance 88 1 Remove the nails from the shingles above and to the sides of the chimney Place the flashing over the chimney pipe and slide underneath th...

Page 26: ...he adapter Gently pull the two wire terminals located inside the 7 flue collar at the top of the appliance out approximately 8 Bring the wires through the lower hole in the adapter and out the spill s...

Page 27: ...nal block F Attach the black on off switch wire with the 3 16 tab to the other side of the terminal block Connect the remaining wires 1 black 1 white with 1 4 connectors to TP TH and TH on the gas val...

Page 28: ...RE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES SUPPORT GAS CONTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS...

Page 29: ...not damage the door First open the valve control door Next open both side doors fully Pull the latch handles towards you and release each catch The door may now be safely opened To close the door rep...

Page 30: ...LIANCE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND DELAYED IGNITION MAY OCCUR THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE 76 1A A Place the 2 piece charcoal ember strip along the edge of the firebox B Plac...

Page 31: ...move the backing of the logo supplied and centre over the logo installation holes as indicated 5 4 TRIVET INSTALLATION Insert the trivet into the space on the appliance top Line up the holes in the br...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...t of a severe downdraft of air or a blocked or discon nected vent It acts as a safety shut off to prevent a build up of carbon monoxide or an explosion of unburnt gases during start up If the flue is...

Page 34: ...ING 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 7 2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT T...

Page 35: ...burner ports are burning Clean out any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly D Check to see that the pilot flame is large enough to engulf the flame sensor and or thermocou...

Page 36: ...lower tighten the screws without distorting the rubber grommets Replace the bracket blower assembly in the appliance F Reconnect the two wires Hold the replacement gasket in place and reattach the rel...

Page 37: ...you must clean fingerprints or other marks from the plated surfaces before operating the appliance for the first time Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to clean If not cleaned properly before...

Page 38: ...REPLACE ONLY WITH A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD WARNING COMMON COMPONENTS REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W725 0042 SIT VALVE NG 1 W725 0043 SIT VALVE LP 2 W100 0046 TURBO REAR BU...

Page 39: ...ION 39 W500 0111 COMBUSTION AIR COVER PLATE 40 W290 0033 COMBUSTION AIR GASKET 41 W380 0002 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH KNOB 42 KB 35 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH GS50 COMPONENTS REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 43 GS 1...

Page 40: ...7 INNER OUTER SLEEVE 59 W010 0567 ROOF SUPPORT 60 W263 0054 ROOF FLASHING 61 W170 0063 STORM COLLAR GD111 8 12 TO 12 12 PITCH 57 W670 0006 AIR TERMINAL 58 W490 0073 4 7 INNER OUTER SLEEVE 59 W010 056...

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Page 42: ...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 i...

Page 43: ...ames are very aggressive Door is ajar Ensure the mechanical means of securing the door is providing a tight seal Carbon is being deposited on glass logs or combustion chamber surfaces Air shutter has...

Page 44: ...and front burner to low When blower turns on re adjust burners Door sticking Dirt dust adheres to the hinges is heated and burns causing sticking Lift door from its hinges Lubricate with high temp dr...

Page 45: ...r plated trim or other components due to water weather damage long periods of dampness condensation damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON All parts replaced under t...

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