Napoleon GD36NTR User manual

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$10.00
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada •[phone] •fax[phone]
www.napoleonfireplaces.com •[email protected]
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33 ● ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
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 neighbor'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.
GD36NTR
BGD36NTR
NATURAL GAS MODEL
GD36PTR
BGD36PTR
PROPANE GAS MODEL
BGD36 Illustrated
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WARNING
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Minimum Enclosure Clearances
Minimum Mantel Clearances
Nailing Tab Installation
27-28 FINISHING
Door Removal & Installation
Door Glass Replacement
L36 Louvre Installation
Log Placement
Logo Placement
29 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION
30 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL THERMOSTATIC SENSOR
31 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
30 ADJUSTMENTS
Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment
32-34 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
35-36 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
37 SERVICE HISTORY
38 NOTES
PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass and Plated Parts
Specifications
5-16 VENTING
Venting Lengths
Vent Installations
Typical Vent Installations
Special Vent Installations
Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances
Venting Application Flow Chart
Venting Specifications
Pre-Installation Preparation
17-26 INSTALLATION
Wall and Ceiling Protection
Horizontal Installation
Vertical Installation
Using Flexible Vent Components
Fireplace Vent Connection
Using Rigid Vent Components
Vertical Venting Installation
Restricting Vertical Vents
Mobile Home Installation
Gas Installation
Optional Wall Switch Installation
Framing
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 unit are to be installed on the appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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".
• 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 fan or blower is installed, the 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.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!
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 ventilation 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 a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.
Use only Napoleon® accessories designed for and listed with the model.
GD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES BGD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES
NG LP NG LP
ALTITUDE (FT) 0 - 4,500 0 - 4,500 ALTITUDE (FT) 0 - 4,500 0 - 4,500
MAX. INPUT (BTU/HR) 26,000 26,000 MAX. INPUT (BTU/HR) 18,000 17,000
MAX. OUTPUT (BTU/HR) 22,360 22,880 MAX. OUTPUT (BTU/HR) 11,500 10,900
EFFICIENCY (w/ the fan on) 86% 88% EFFICIENCY (w/ the fan on) 64% 64%
A.F.U.E. 64% 65% A.F.U.E. 53% 53%
MINIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY
PRESSURE
4.5" WATER
COLUMN
11" WATER
COLUMN
MINIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY
PRESSURE
4.5" WATER
COLUMN
11" WATER
COLUMN
MAXIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY
PRESSURE
7" WATER
COLUMN
13" WATER
COLUMN
MAXIMUM INLET GAS SUPPLY
PRESSURE
7" WATER
COLUMN
13" WATER
COLUMN
MANIFOLD PRESSURE
(under flow conditions)
3.5" WATER
COLUMN
10" WATER
COLUMN
MANIFOLD PRESSURE
(under flow conditions)
3.5" WATER
COLUMN
10" WATER
COLUMN

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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 the 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 high
temperature sealant W573-0007 Mill Pac (not supplied).
A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and may be purchased from the corresponding
supplier:
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.
BGD36 SPECIFICATIONS
GD36 SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS GD36 AND BGD36 MAY BE VENTED EITHER AS A TOP VENT OR A REAR VENT.
REFER TO THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO YOUR INSTALLATION.
VENTING LENGTHS
VENTING
FIGURE 1a
FIGURE 1b
CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS
38
1
/ 2 "
33"
7
1
/ 2 "
27"
14
1
/ 4 "
37
1
/ 4 "
18
5
/ 8 "
12
1
/ 4 "
4" DIA.
7" DIA.
3"
5
1
/ 2 "GAS
INLET
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
24
1
/ 4 "
14
1
/ 4 "
32
3
/ 8 "
35
1
/ 2 "
32
3
/ 8 "
7
1
/ 2 "
27"
14
1
/ 4 "
36"
18"
12
1
/ 4 "
4" DIA.
7" DIA.
3"
5
1
/ 2 "
ELECTRICAL INLET
LEFT SIDE
14
1
/ 4 "
GAS
INLET
24
1
/ 4 "
32
3
/ 8 "
GD36 GLASS TYPE BGD36 GLASS TYPE
3/16" Ceramic Glass* 3/16" Tempered Glass*
*Available from your Napoleon®/ Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
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 Simpson Dura-
Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp
and American Metal
Amerivent, follow the
installation procedure
found on the website for
your venting supplier.

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** When a vertical rise is used as part of the venting configuration, a 0" rise per foot is acceptable.
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 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).
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.
Wolf Steel rigid and flexible venting systems must not be combined.
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.
These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the fireplace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20
feet.
The maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. The maximum number of 4" vent connections is two horizontally or
three vertically (excluding the fireplace and the air terminal connections) when using flexible vent pipe.
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot.
GD36 REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL VENTING BGD36 REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL VENTING
REAR VENT RIGID VENTING 1" / FT ** REAR VENT RIGID VENTING 0" / FT
FLEXIBLE VENTING 1" / FT ** FLEXIBLE VENTING 0" / FT
TOP VENT RIGID VENTING 0" / FT TOP VENT RIGID VENTING 0" / FT
FLEXIBLE VENTING 0" / FT FLEXIBLE VENTING 0" / FT
CORNER VENT RIGID VENTING 6" CORNER VENT RIGID VENTING 0"
FLEXIBLE VENTING 6" FLEXIBLE VENTING 6"
VENT INSTALLATIONS
GD36 BGD36
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum clearance of 1" at the bottom and sides and 2" at
the top of the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles
is required. Use firestop spacer W010-1777 (supplied).
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS
A minimum clearance of 1" at the bottom and sides and 2" at
the top of the vent pipe on 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).
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).
For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the venting instructions exactly.
Deviation from the minimum or 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 10-15

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16”
MINIMUM
40 FT MAXIMUM
3 FT MINIMUM
16”
MINIMUM
40 FT MAXIMUM
3 FT MINIMUM
TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS (GD36 AND BGD36)
FIGURE 2a FIGURE 2b
TOP EXITREAR EXIT
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 feet.
FIGURE 3a
PERISCOPE TERMINATION
(GD36 AND BGD36)
FIGURE 3b
30”
MINIMUM
12”
MINIMUM
TOP EXIT INSTALLATION REAR EXIT INSTALLATION
30”
MINIMUM
12”
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM 10FT VENT LENGTH
CORNER TERMINATION
FIGURE 4a 20” MAXIMUM
FIGURE 4b
(BGD36 ONLY)
(WITH RIGID ONLY)
6” RISE
MINIMU
M
FIGURE 2c
FIGURE 2d
GD36
* See chart on Page 6
20" MAXIMUM
241/4" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE*
100" MAXIMUM
24"
MINIMUM
57" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE**
33"
BGD36
FIGURE 2e
FIGURE 2f
* See chart on Page 6
20" MAXIMUM
241/4" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE*
50" MAXIMUM
10"
MINIMUM
42 3/8" MINIMUM
PLUS RISE**
32 3/8"
SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS
GD36 BGD36
The maximum vent length
for a corner installation
is 24", where only 6" of
vertical rise is used. All
corner installations require
a minimum 6" rise. See
FIGURE 4a.
The maximum vent length for
a corner installation is 20" of
horizontal run, in addition to
the 45° offset. In this case
0" rise is acceptable when
using rigid. See FIGURE
4b. Flexible venting must
maintain a 6" rise. See
FIGURE 4a.

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FIGURE 5
MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES

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VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART
FIREPLACE VENT EXIT
REAR EXIT TOP EXIT
Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Vertical Termination
Vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run
Vertical rise is less than horizontal run
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 24.75 feet 3.5 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizon- tal run
Horizontal Termination
Vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet
Vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet
Vertical rise is equal to or greater than the horizontal run
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet
Vertical rise is less than horizontal run Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizon- tal run
Vertical rise is less than horizontal run
Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 24.75 feet 4.2 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizon- tal run
Vertical rise is less than horizontal run Horizontal run + verti- cal rise to maximum of 40 feet 3 times the vertical rise equal to or greater than the horizon- tal run

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90°
90°
90°
H1
V2
H2
V1
Simple venting configuration
(only one 90° elbow)
For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow,
the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: HT < VT
Formula 2: HT + VT< 40 feet
Example 1:
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.
FIGURE 7
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HTand VT .
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
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°
DEFINITIONS ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES
TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
FIGURE 6
02.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
40
10
20
30
17.5 20
2
2
38
02.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
40
10
20
30
17.5 20
.8
.8
39.2
GD36
BGD36
(HT) < (VT)
See graph to determine the required
vertical rise VTfor the required hori-
zontal run HT.
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
FEET VT
REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE IN
FEET VT
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT