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W415-0341/K/10.05.07
Models GD33 and BGD33 have been certified by Intertek
Testing Services under the Warnock Hersey Logo.
Models GD34 and BGD34 have been certified by Under-
writers' Laboratorities of Canada under the UL Logo.
FORYOURSATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL-
ITY!
MODELRATESAND EFFICIENCIES
*For elevations between 2,000 and 4,500 ft. above sea
level, this fire place must be de-rated by 10% using the
certified High Altitude Kit.
This fireplace 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.
Provide adequate circulation air. Provide adequate ac-
cessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fire-
place. Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace
removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the
burner before installing the door.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several
minutes (5-15) for the flame to stablize after ignition.
Six inches is the minimum bend radius allowed for the 7"
diameter flexible liner.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept at a
minimum of 48" from the front face of the unit.
Use only accessories designed for and listed with the
model.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. BGD33 / BGD34: The glass is
3/16" tempered glass available from your Napoleon® / Wolf
Steel Ltd. dealer. GD33 / GD34: The glass is 3/16" ceramic
glassavailablefrom your Napoleon® / WolfSteelLtd.dealer.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after
the first 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas
fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required. DO
NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! If the glass is not kept
clean permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may
result.
THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BYA QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with
local codes. Installation practices vary from region to re-
gion and it is important to know the specifics that apply to
your area,
for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in the open
position prior to installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.
• A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing
gas fired appliances.
• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or
bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent sealed combustion
product.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
In absence of local codes, install to the current National
FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or thecurrentCAN/CGA B149,
Installation Codes. Mobile home installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local codes, install to
the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing CAN/
CSA ZA240 MH Series in Canada or the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, or the Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home
Installations, Sites, and Communities StandardANSI/NFPA
501A in the United States.
The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be dis-
connected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring,
the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth.
If the optional blower is installed, the receptacle / junction
box must be electrically connected and grounded in ac-
cordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes,
usethe current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE
in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE in the United States.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION
MODEL *GD33 BGD33 GD34 BGD34
ALTITUDE 0-2000 2000-4500 0-4500 0-4500 0-4500
FT
MAX. INPUT 22,000 20,000 16,400 24,500 19,000
BTU/HR
MAX.OUTPUT 17,380 15,800 11,644 20,090 14,820
BTU/HR
EFFICIENCY 79% 79% 71% 82% 78%
W/ THE FAN ON
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CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS