Napoleon GD34-1NT User manual

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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • [phone] • fax[phone]
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [email protected]
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
GD34-1 CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33 ●ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
BGD34-1 CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.22 ●ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES.
GD34-1 ILLUSTRATED
GD34-1NT
BGD34-1NT
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD34-1PT
BGD34-1PT
PROPANE GAS MODEL
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
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PG 3-5 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass and Plated Parts
Dimensions
5-12 VENTING
Venting Lengths and Air Terminal Locations
Vent Installations
Typical Vent Installations
Special Vent Installations
Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances
Venting Application Flow Chart
Venting Specifications
12-20 INSTALLATION
Wall & Ceiling Protection
Horizontal Installation
Vertical Installation
Using Flexible Vent Components
Using Rigid Vent Components
Restricting Vertical Vents
Mobile Home Installation
Gas Installation
Optional Wall Switch Installation
Framing
Minimum Mantel Clearances
Minimum Enclosure Clearances
21-23 FINISHING
Door Removal / Installation
Door Glass Replacement
Logo Placement
Log Placement
Glowing Embers
Charcoal Embers
L334 Louvre Installation
24 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION
25 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
26 ADJUSTMENTS
Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment
Flame Adjustment
Flame Characteristics
27-28 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
Vent Kits
Terminal Kits
29-30 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
31 SERVICE HISTORY
32 NOTES
NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
• Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.
• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the fireplace.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.
• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace 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 fireplace 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 fireplace.
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the fireplace and venting system
are kept clean. The fireplace 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 fireplace area must be kept
clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
• This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
• Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and
to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
• Do not operate the fireplace 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 fireplace glass door.
• This fireplace 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 fireplace 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 appliance shall be used.
TABLE of CONTENTS
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON® gas fireplace are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel
burner, phazer™ logs and embers, gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enameled components and
aluminum extrusion trims.
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,
switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and NAPOLEON® will
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires
the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON® are based on
a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer.

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Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly with
a clean dry cloth.
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 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:
• 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 Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/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 Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United States.
The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected 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 accordance with local codes. In the absence of 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.
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS
GD34-1 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES
ALTITUDE (FT) 0 - 4,500
MAX. INPUT (BTU/HR) 22,000
MAX. OUTPUT (BTU/HR) 18,040
EFFICIENCY (w/ the fan on) 82%
GD34-1 GLASS TYPE BGD34-1 GLASS TYPE
3/16" Ceramic Glass* 3/16" Tempered Glass*
*Available from your Napoleon®/ Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
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 accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fireplace.
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept at a minimum of 48" from the front face of the unit.
Use only Napoleon® accessories designed for and listed with the model.
BGD34-1 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES
ALTITUDE (FT) 0 - 4,500
MAX. INPUT (BTU/HR) 15,000
MAX. OUTPUT (BTU/HR) 11,700
EFFICIENCY (w/ the fan on) 78%

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GD34-1 DIMENSIONS
FIGURES 1a-c
25/8"
53/4"GAS
INLET
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
33"
29 5/8"
6
3
/ 4 "
17"
34
1
/ 4 "
17
1
/ 8 "
13"
15"
11"
29"
FIGURES 2a-c
BGD34-1 DIMENSIONS
25/8"
53/4"GAS
INLET
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
33"
29 5/8"
6
3
/ 4 "
17"
34
1
/ 4 "
17
1
/ 8 "
13"
15"
11"
29"
VENTING
VENTING LENGTHS AND AIR TERMINAL LOCATIONS
Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or American Metal Amerivent 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 and American Metal Amerivent,
follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components.
All outer pipe joints of these venting systems must be sealed using Red RTV and/or Mill Pac high temperature sealant (not
supplied) hereafter referred to as high temperature sealant W573-0002 (Red RTV) and high temperature sealant W573-
0007 (Mill Pac).
The connection between the adaptor and for these systems and the fireplace flue collar must be sealed using the black high
temperature sealant Mill Pac (not supplied).
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 and American Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure
found on the website for your venting supplier.
PART 4" / 7" SUPPLIER WEBSITE ADDRESS*
Simpson Dura-Vent W175-0053 Wolf Steel Ltd. www.duravent.com
Selkirk Direct Temp 4DT-AAN Selkirk www.selkirkcorp.com
American Metal Amerivent 4DSC-N2 American Metal www.americanmetalproducts.com
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 the outer intake vent pipe joints
of all other approved vent systems except for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the fireplace flue collar 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 GD222, 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).

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For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the venting instruction exactly.
Deviation from the minimum or the maximum 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 fireplace after the fireplace is installed.
Use a firestop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.
FOR SPECIFIC VENTING PARAMETERS, REFER TO
PAGES 9-12.
VENT INSTALLATIONS
With flexible venting, in conjunction with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot Vent Kit GD220 or the 10 foot Vent
Kit GD330.
For optimum flame appearance and fireplace 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.
Horizontal runs may have a 0" rise per foot in all cases using Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, or American
Metal Amerivent rigid vent components and Wolf Steel flexible vent components.
For optimum performance, it is recommended that horizontal runs have a minimum 1/4" rise per foot when using Simpson
Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent or Wolf Steel rigid vent components and a minimum 1" rise per
foot when using Wolf Steel flexible vent components.
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum clearance of 1" at the bottom and sides and
2" at the top of the vent pipe in all horizontal runs to
combustibles is required. Use firestop spacer W010-
1774 (supplied).
BGD34-1GD34-1
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum of 1" all around the vent pipe on all vertical
runs to combustibles is required except for clearances
in fireplace enclosures. See "Minimum Enclosure
Clearances" section. Use firestop spacer W500-0096
(not supplied).
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum clearance of 1" at the bottom and sides and
2" at the top of the vent pipe in all horizontal runs to
combustibles is required. Use firestop spacer W010-
1774 (supplied).
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum of 1" all around the vent pipe on all vertical
runs to combustibles is required except for clearances
in fireplace enclosures. See "Minimum Enclosure
Clearances" section. Use firestop spacer W500-0096
(not supplied).

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TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS
* Refer to the "Venting" section.
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 5
GD34-1 BGD34-1
The vertical rise must be
kept to a minimum of 36"
and a maximum of 40 feet
from the fireplace top.
FIGURE 6
16"
MINIMUM
3 FEET
MINIMUM
40 FEET
MAXIMUM
The vertical rise must be
kept to a minimum of 36"
and a maximum of 40 feet
from the fireplace top.
FIGURE 4
SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS
Use the GD201 periscope 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 ft.
PERISCOPE TERMINATION
24”
MINIMUM
12”
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM 10FT VENT LENGTH
FIGURE 7
24" MAXIMUM 24" MAXIMUM
39 5/8" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE *
10"
MINIMUM
53 5/8" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE *
24"
MINIMUM
16"
MINIMUM
3 FEET
MINIMUM
40 FEET
MAXIMUM
VERTICAL VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL
29 5/8"
29 5/8"

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MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES
FIGURE 8

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VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART
Horizontal run +
vertical rise to
maximum of 40
feet
Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination
Vertical rise is equal
to or greater than the
horizontal run
Vertical rise
is less than
horizontal run
Horizontal run +
vertical rise to
maximum of 40 feet
Horizontal run +
vertical rise to
maximum of 24.75
feet
4.2 times the
vertical rise equal
to or greater than
the horizontal run
Vertical rise is equal
to or greater than
the horizontal run
Horizontal run +
vertical rise to
maximum of 40 feet
Vertical rise is less
than horizontal run
3 times the
vertical rise equal
to or greater than
the horizontal run
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 feet
HO- offset factor: .03(total degrees of offset - 90°*) in
feet
VT- combined vertical vent lengths in feet
DEFINITIONS
feet inches
1° 0.03 0.5
15° 0.45 6.0
30° 0.9 11.0
45° 1.35 16.0
90°*2.7 32.0
* the first 90° offset has a zero value and is shown in
the formula as -90° when (HT) < (VT)
ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
(HT) < (VT)
Simple venting configuration (only
one 90° elbow)
FIGURE 9
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VTfor the
required horizontal run HT.
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
FEET VT
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HTand VT .
02.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
40
10
20
30
17.5 20
1
2
38.3
GD34-1
02.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
40
10
20
30
17.5 20
1
.8
38.3
BGD34-1
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
FEET VT

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(HT) > (VT)
For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow,
the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: HT < VT
Formula 2: HT + VT< 40 feet
90°
90°
Example 1:
FIGURE 10
90°
H1
V2
H2
V1
V1 = 3 ft
V2 = 8 ft
VT = V1 + V2 = 3 + 8 = 11 ft
H1= 2.5 ft
H2= 2 ft
HR= H1+ H2 = 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 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: H
T < VT
9.9 < 11
Formula 2: H
T + VT< 40 feet
20.9 < 40
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is
acceptable.
For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow
the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: HT < 4.2 VT
Formula 2: HT + VT< 24.75 feet
Simple venting configuration
(only one 90° elbow)
See graph to determine
the required vertical
rise VTfor the required
horizontal run HT.
Example 2:
FIGURE 11
The shaded area within
the lines represents
acceptable values for HT
and VT .
H2
H1
V190°
FIGURE 12
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
INCHES
VT
20
10
0 5 10 15
90
100
120
110
30
40
50
60
70
80
130
140
150
20
BGD34-1
2
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN
PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
INCHES
VT
20
10
051015
90
100
120
110
30
40
50
60
70
80
130
140
150
20
GD34-1
BGD34 1
24
2
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN
PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT