Napoleon BGD36CFNTR User manual

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$10.00
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.2A
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [email protected]
SAFETY INFORMATION
!WARNING
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of 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
fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the supplier.
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
BGD36CFNTR,
BGD36CFGN &
GD36MN
NATURAL GAS MODEL
BGD36CFPTR,
BGD36CFGP &
GD36MP
PROPANE GAS MODEL
BGD36CFNTR ILLUSTRATED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3
2.0 INTRODUCTION 4
2.1 DIMENSIONS 5
2.1.1 BGD36CF / BGD36CFG 5
2.1.2 GD36M 5
2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 7
3.0 VENTING 8
3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS 8
3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 9
3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 11
3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 11
3.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION 11
3.4 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES 12
3.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART 13
3.6 DEFINITIONS 13
3.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES 14
3.8 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 14
3.9 REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 16
3.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION 18
4.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 20
4.1 REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR AND TOP DOOR TRIM 20
4.2 DOOR OPERATION 21
4.3 REAR EXIT 21
4.4 TOP VENT 21
5.0 INSTALLATION 22
5.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 22
5.2 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 23
5.3 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 23
5.4 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 24
5.4.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 24
5.4.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 25
5.4.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 26
5.5 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 26
5.5.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 26
5.5.2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER TERMINAL INSTALLATION 27
5.5.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 28
5.6 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 29
5.7 GAS INSTALLATION 29
5.8 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH EXCLUDING BGD36CFG & GD36M 30
6.0 FRAMING 31
6.1 INSTALLING STAND-OFFS 32
6.2 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 33
6.2.1 STEEL HEADER INSTALLATION FOR CLEAN FACE SURROUND AND STYLO GLASS FACIA 34
6.3 MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES 35
6.3.1 REAR VENT ENCLOSURE 35
6.3.2 TOP VENT ENCLOSURE 36
6.3.3 ALCOVE ENCLOSURE 36
6.3.4 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION WITH CLEAN FACE SURROUND OR STYLO GLASS FACIA (GD36M) 37
6.4 CLEAN FACE SURROUND FRAMING AND FINISHING EXCLUDING GD36M 38
6.4.1 FINISHED FLOOR INSTALLATION 38
6.4.2 HEARTH INSTALLATION 39
6.5 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 39
7.0 FINISHING 40
7.1 DOOR INSTALLATION & REMOVAL 40
7.2 CLEAN FACE TRIM KIT INSTALLATION EXCLUDING GD36M 41
8.0 BGD36CF FINISHING 42
8.1 LOG PLACEMENT 42
8.2 GLOWING EMBERS 43
8.3 CHARCOAL EMBERS 43
8.4 LOGO PLACEMENT 43
8.5 OPTIONAL ROCK KIT 43
9.0 BGD36CFG / GD36M FINISHING 44
9.1 GLASS BURNER INSTALLATION 44
9.2 GD36M GLASS FRONT INSTALLATION / REMOVAL 45
9.3 TOP PRP PANEL INSTALLATION GD36M 46
10.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 47
10.1 ACCESSING THE BLOWER 47
11.0 WIRING DIAGRAM 48
11.1 BGD36CFG / GD36M BURNER SWITCH 48
11.2 BGD36CFG / GD36M LIGHT SWITCH 49
11.3 RECEPTACLE WIRING DIAGRAM 50
12.0 OPERATION 51
12.1 BGD36CF 51
12.2 BGD36CFG / GD36M 52
13.0 ADJUSTMENTS 53
13.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 53
13.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 53
13.2.1 BGD36CF VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 53
13.2.2 BGD36CFG / GD36M VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 54
13.3 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 54
13.4 BGD36CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 55
13.5 BGD36CFG / GD36M FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 55

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1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
See the section “MINIMUM
MANTELAND ENCLOSURE
CLEARANCES”
Side
Wall
See the section
“INSTALLATION -
FRAMING”
See the section
“VENTING” and
“INSTALLATION”
See the section
“FRAMING”
See the sections “MINIMUM
ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES”
for drywall (or other
combustible material)
See the section “GD36M GLASS
FRONT INSTALLATION /
REMOVAL”
14.0 MAINTENANCE 56
14.1 BULB REPLACEMENT BGD36CFG / GD36M 56
14.2 LENS ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT BGD36CFG / GD36M 57
14.3 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 57
14.4 CARE OF GLASS 58
15.0 REPLACEMENTS 59
16.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 63
16.1 BGD36CF 63
16.2 BGD36CFG / GD36M 65
17.0 WARRANTY 67
18.0 SERVICE HISTORY 68

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
3.1A
!
WARNING
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
• Risk of fire or asphyxiation do not operate appliance with fixed glass removed.
• Do not connect 110 volts to the control valve.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.
• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance or stove,
install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children
from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating 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 must be kept clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified.
• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning
appliance.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
• Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass
should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
• This appliance uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting
thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.
• Pressure relief doors must be kept closed while the appliance is operating to prevent exhaust fumes
containing carbon monoxide, from entering into the home. Temperatures of the exhaust escaping
through these openings can also cause the surrounding combustible materials to overheat and catch
fire.
• Only doors / optional fronts certified with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As
with all plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
• As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and
serviced as well as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and
your family against Carbon Monoxide.
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the
appliance. Elevated temperatures can cause melting, deformation, discolouration or premature failure of
T.V. or other electronic components.

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2.1 DIMENSIONS
2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
34” 33”
24 ¼”
8”
3”
40”
15”
17”
27”
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
GAS
INLET
4" DIA.
7" DIA.
38 ½”
38 ½”
ǩ”
4 ǩ”
3 ǫ”
5”
40”
15”
17”
27”
4" DIA.
7" DIA.
2”
42”
33”
24 ¼”
8”
3”
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
GAS
INLET
38 ½”
5”
34”
42”
ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT,
WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48” FROM THE
FRONT FACE OF THE UNIT.
SURFACES AROUND AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE APPLIANCE CAN BECOME HOT. AVOID CONTACT
WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING.
FIRE RISK. EXPLOSION HAZARD.
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DAMAGE VALVE. DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY PIPING BEFORE PRESSURE TESTING
GAS LINE AT TEST PRESSURES ABOVE 1/2 PSIG. CLOSE THE MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE BEFORE
PRESSURE TESTING GAS LINE AT TEST PRESSURES EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 1/2 PSIG.
USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
USING NON-LISTED ACCESSORIES (BLOWERS, DOORS, LOUVRES, TRIMS, GAS COMPONENTS, VENTING
COMPONENTS, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION.
!
WARNING
2.1.1 BGD36CF / BGD36CFG
2.1.2 GD36M

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4.1
THIS GAS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to
conform with local codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know the
specifics that apply to your area, for example in Massachusetts State:
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
• The appliance 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 direct vent
sealed combustion product.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
absence of local codes, the National Gas and Propane
Installation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada, or the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the United
States. Suitable for mobile home installation if installed in
accordance with the current standard CAN/CSA Z240MH
Series, for gas equipped mobile homes, in Canada or
A
NSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 in the United States.
A
s long as the required clearance to combustibles is
maintained, the most desirable and beneficial 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.
If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood
flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.
If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in
accordance with local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or the ANSI/
NFPA 70 National Electrical code in the United States.
We suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by professionals
who are certied in the U.S.
by the National Fireplace
Institute
® (NFI) as NFI Gas
Specialists
www.ncertied.org
All sections of this manual with BGD36CF(G) are common to BGD36CF, BGD36CFG and GD36M. All sections
with BGD36CFG / GD36M are common to both the BGD36CFG and GD36M

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2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION
This appliance is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile
home installation.
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the gas system operation.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
Use only accessories designed for and listed with your specific appliance.
APPLIANCE
NG LP
Altitude (FT) 0-4,500 0-4500
Max. Input (BTU/HR) 17,000 17,000
Max. Output Steady State (BTU/HR) 10,900 10,900
Efficiency (w/the fan on) 64% 64%
A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) 53% 53%
Min. Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 4.5" Water Column 11" Water Column
Max. Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 7" Water Column 13" Water Column
Manifold Pressure (Under Flow Conditions) 3.5" Water Column 10" Water Column
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND
QUALITY!
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION
INSTALLER: It is your responsibility to check off the appropriate box on the rating plate according to
the model, venting and gas type of the appliance.
For rating plate location, see “INSTALLATION OVERVIEW” section.
REFERENCE # W/N 15538
W385-0342 / F
99

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3.0 VENTING
3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS 7.1
THIS APPLIANCE USES A 4” EXHAUST / 7” AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE SYSTEM.
Refer to the section applicable to your installation.
For safe and proper operation of the appliance follow the venting instruction exactly. Deviation from the
minimum vertical vent length can create difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Under extreme vent
configurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition. Vent lengths that pass
through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with the insulation wrapped in
a protective sleeve to minimize condensation. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to
the appliance after the appliance is installed. Use a firestop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when
penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.
NOTE: If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled; reinstall per the instructions
provided for the initial installation.
!
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE.
IF VENTING IS INCLUDED WITH SPACERS THE VENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY 3 FEET
FOR BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS. USE SUPPORTS OR EQUIVALENT
NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLES. USE WOLF STEEL LTD. SUPPORT RING ASSEMBLY W010-0370 OR EQUIVALENT
NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
FOR BOTH VERTICAL 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 Metal-Fab venting
components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air terminal
locations for either system are set out in this manual and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct
Temp, American Metal Amerivent and Metal-Fab follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components.
A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and may be purchased from the corresponding supplier:
For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp,American MetalAmerivent and Metal-Fab follow the installation
procedure found on the website for your venting supplier.
For vent systems that provide seals on the inner exhaust flue, only the outer air intake joints must be sealed using a red
high temperature silicone (RTV). This same sealant may be used on both the inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe
joints of all other approved vent systems except for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the appliance flue collar which must
be sealed using the black high temperature sealant Mill Pac. High temperature sealant must be ordered separately.
When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf Steel rigid / flexible components with the following
termination kits: wall terminal kit GD222, GD222R, or 1/12 to 7/12 pitch roof terminal kit GD110, 8/12 to 12/12 roof terminal
kit GD111, flat roof terminal kit GD112 or periscope kit GD201 (for wall penetration below grade). With flexible venting, in
conjunction with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot vent kit GD220 or the 10 foot vent kit GD330.
PART 4”/7” SUPPLIER WEBSITE
Duravent W175-0053 Wolf Steel www.duravent.com
Amerivent 4DSC-N2 American Metal www.americanmetalproducts.com
Direct Temp 4DT-AAN Selkirk www.selkirkcorp.com
SuperSeal 4DNA Metal-Fab www.mtlfab.com

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For optimum flame appearance and appliance performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times. Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that
it is unobstructed and undamaged.
Rigid and flexible venting systems must not be combined. Different venting manufacturer components 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.
8.1
3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS
REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL
VENTING
REAR VENT RIGID 0" / FT
FLEXIBLE 0" / FT
TOP VENT RIGID 0" / FT
FLEXIBLE 0" / FT
CORNER
VENT RIGID 0"
FLEXIBLE 6"
For optimum performance, it is recommend-
ed that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per
foot.
16" MINIMUM
40 FT
MAXIMUM
3 FT
MINIMUM
REAR VENT
20" MAXIMUM
24 1/4"
MINIMUM
PLUS RISE* 24 1/4"
* See "VENTING" section.

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16" MINIMUM
40 FT
MAXIMUM
3 FT
MINIMUM
TOP VENT
10"
MINIMUM
34"
42 3/8"
MINIMUM
PLUS RISE*
24" MAXIMUM
* See "VENTING" section.
34"