Napoleon BGD36CFNTR, BGD36CFGP, BGD36CFGN, BGD36CFPTR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

BGD36CFNTR &

BGD36CFGN

NATURAL GAS MODEL

BGD36CFPTR &

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BGD36CFGP

PROPANE GAS MODEL

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

!

WARNING

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.

- 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.

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • [e-mail]

$10.00

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 VENTING 8

3.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 21

4.0 INSTALLATION 22

5.0 FRAMING 31

6.0 BGD36CF FINISHING 40

7.0 BGD36CFG FINISHING 42

8.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 44

9.0 WIRING DIAGRAM 45

10.0 OPERATION 48

11.0 ADJUSTMENTS 50

12.0 MAINTENANCE 52

13.0 REPLACEMENTS 53

14.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 57

15.0 SERVICE HISTORY 61

16.0 NOTES 62

NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.

1.1 WARRANTY 4

1.2 DIMENSIONS 5

1.3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 5

1.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

1.6 CARE OF GLASS 7

2.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS 8

2.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 9

2.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 11

2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 11

2.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION 11

2.4 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES 12

2.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART 13

2.6 DEFINITIONS 13

2.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES 14

2.8 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 14

2.9 REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 16

2.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION 18

3.1 REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR 21

3.2 DOOR OPERATION 21

3.3 REAR EXIT 21

3.4 TOP VENT 21

4.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 22

4.2 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 23

4.3 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 23

4.4 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 24

4.4.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 24

4.4.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 25

4.4.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 26

4.5 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 26

4.5.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 26

4.5.2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER TERMINAL INSTALLATION 27

4.5.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 28

4.6 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 29

4.7 GAS INSTALLATION 29

4.8 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH EXCLUDING BGD36CFG 30

5.1 INSTALLING STAND-OFFS 32

5.2 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 32

5.3 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 33

5.4 MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES 34

5.5 CLEAN FACE SURROUND MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES 35

5.6 DOOR INSTALLATION & REMOVAL 36

5.7 GLASS DOOR REPLACEMENT 36

5.8 OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE SURROUND INSTALLATION 37

5.8.1 FINISHED FLOOR INSTALLATION 37

5.8.2 HEARTH INSTALLATION 38

5.8.3 STEEL HEADER INSTALLATION 38

5.8.4 CLEAN FACE TRIM KIT INSTALLATION 39

6.1 LOG PLACEMENT 40

6.2 GLOWING EMBERS 41

6.3 CHARCOAL EMBERS 41

6.4 LOGO PLACEMENT 41

6.5 OPTIONAL ROCK KIT 41

7.1 GLASS BURNER INSTALLATION 42

7.2 BULB REPLACEMENT 42

7.3 LENS ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 43

8.1 ACCESSING THE BLOWER 44

9.1 BGD36CFG BURNER SWITCH 45

9.2 BGD36CF LIGHT SWITCH 46

9.3 RECEPTACLE WIRING DIAGRAM 47

10.1 BGD36CF 48

10.2 BGD36CFG 49

11.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 50

11.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 50

11.2.1 BGD36CF VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 50

11.2.2 BGD36CFG VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 51

11.3 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 51

11.4 BGD36CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 52

11.5 BGD36CFG FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 52

14.1 BGD36CF 57

14.2 BGD36CFG 59

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

• 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 fi re or injury.

• Risk of fi re or asphyxiation do not operate appliance with fi xed 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 fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c 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 fl oor.

• 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 qualifi ed 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 fl ammable vapors and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.

• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appli-
ance.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service techni-
cian 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 qualifi ed 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
fi re.

• Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed 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.

!

WARNING

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1.1 WARRANTY

NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2000

NAPOLEON® products are designed with superior components and materials assembled by trained

craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fi red at a

quality test station. The complete heater is again thoroughly inspected by a qualifi ed technician before

packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON®.

NAPOLEON® GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON® gas heater are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the heater. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless
steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, rocks, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), 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 fi rst year of the limited warranty.*
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the fi rst year. Repair work, however,
requires the prior approval of an authorized company offi cial. 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.
* Construction of models vary. Warranty applies only to components included with your specifi c heater.

Quality Assurance Certifi cate.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

NAPOLEON® warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only. Registering your warranty is not
necessary. Simply provide your proof of purchase along with the model and serial number to make a warranty claim. NAPOLEON®
reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim. Provided that the
purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer your heater is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas heater must be installed by a licensed, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance
with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fi re codes. This limited warranty does
not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other
manufacturers will nullify this warranty.
This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discoloring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and
chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers.
NAPOLEON® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following
conditions: During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years
to life, NAPOLEON® will provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.
In the fi rst year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or
workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.
After the fi rst year, with respect to this President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, NAPOLEON® may, at its discretion, fully discharge all
obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but
defective part(s).
NAPOLEON® will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part and
such expenses are not covered by this warranty.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this
warranty is defi ned as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.
This warranty defi nes the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON® with respect to the NAPOLEON® gas heater and any other
warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.
NAPOLEON® neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of
this product.
NAPOLEON® will not be responsible for: over-fi ring, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops,
buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting confi gurations, insuffi cient makeup air, or
negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.
Any damages to heater, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT

IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN.

2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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1.2 DIMENSIONS

6 1/8"

5

38 1/2"

34"

4 1/8"

RATING PLATE

LOCATION

3 5/8"

1.3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

See the sections “MINIMUM
ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES”
for drywall (or other
combustible material)

See the section “MINIMUM
MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE
CLEARANCES”

1

/2"

5

3"

ELECTRICAL INLET

LEFT SIDE

24

33"

1

/4"

GAS

INLET

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

27"

40"

10"

15"

17"

See the section
“VENTING” and
“INSTALLATION”

See the section
“FRAMING”

See the section
“INSTALLATION ­FRAMING”

Side
Wall

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1.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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.

NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.

OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48” FROM THE

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

PROVIDE ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION.

FRONT FACE OF THE UNIT.

FIRE RISK. EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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
specifi cs that apply to your area, for example in Massachusetts State:

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter 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 fl exible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

• A Carbon Monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fi red 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

NSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 in the United States.

s long as the required clearance to combustibles is maintained, the most desirable and benefi cial location
for an appliance is in the center of a building, thereby allowing the most effi cient use of the heat created.
The location of windows, doors and the traffi c fl ow 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 fl oor or roof joist.

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When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood
fl ooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.

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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.

All sections with BGD36CF(G) are common to both the BGD36CF and the BGD36CFG.

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION

For your satisfaction, this appliance has been test-fi red to assure its operation and quality!

Maximum input: For the BGD36CF(G) is 17,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and propane.
Maximum output: For natural gas and propane is 10,900 BTU/hr at an effi ciency of 64% with the fan on. The

A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Effi ciency) rating is 53% for natural gas and propane.
When the appliance is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of specifi c recommendations

from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certifi ed high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of
4% for each additional 1,000ft.

Minimum inlet: gas supply pressure is 4.5" water column for natural gas and 11" water column for propane.
Maximum inlet: gas pressure is 7" water column for natural gas and 13" water column for propane. Manifold

pressure under fl ow conditions is 3.5" water column for natural gas and 10" water column for propane.
This appliance is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile

home installation.

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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 specifi c appliance.

1.6 CARE OF GLASS

DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLEANERS TO CLEAN GLASS.

Buff lightly with a clean dry soft cloth. Clean the glass after
the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a recommended fi replace
glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required. If the glass is not
kept clean permanent discoloration and / or blemishes may
result.

!

WARNING

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

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2.0 VENTING

!

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE AND APPLIANCE.

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 diffi culty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Under extreme vent
confi gurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the fl ame 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 fi restop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when
penetrating interior walls, fl oor or ceiling.

NOTE: If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled; reinstall per the instructions
provided for the initial installation.

2.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-V ent, 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.

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A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and may be purchased from the corresponding supplier:

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

* For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent 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 fl ue, 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 fl ue 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 / fl exible 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, fl at roof terminal kit GD112 or periscope kit GD201 (for wall penetration below grade). With fl exible 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 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 fl exible 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 fl exible venting.

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REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL VENTING

REAR VENT RIGID VENTING 0" / FT

FLEXIBLE VENTING 0" / FT

TOP VENT RIGID VENTING 0" / FT

FLEXIBLE VENTING 0" / FT

CORNER VENT RIGID VENTING 0"

FLEXIBLE VENTING 6"

For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot.

2.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

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BGD36CF(G)

16" MINIMUM

20" MAXIMUM

* See "VENTING" section.

24 1/4"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

40 FT

MAXIMUM

3 FT

MINIMUM

24 1/4"

REAR VENT

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16" MINIMUM

10"

MINIMUM

34"

40 FT

MAXIMUM

3 FT

MINIMUM

24" MAXIMUM

42 3/8"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

34"

TOP VENT

* See "VENTING" section.

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2.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

2.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION

Use the periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when
fi nal grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum 12” above grade. The maximum allowable
vent length is 10’.

11

30" MIN

24 1/4"

2.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION

The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20" of horizontal run, in addition to the 45° offset. In this
case zero rise is acceptable when using rigid. Flexible venting must maintain a 6" rise.

12"

MIN TO

GRADE

12"

MIN TO

GRADE

30" MIN

34"

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2.4 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES

INSTALLATIONS

CANADA U.S.A.

A 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
B 12” 9” Clearance to windows or doors that open.
C 12” * 12” * Clearance to permanently closed windows.

D 18” ** 18” **
E 12” ** 12” ** Clearance to unventilated soffi t.

F 0” 0” Clearance to an outside corner wall.

0” *** 0” *** Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).

G

2” *** 2” *** Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible obstructions (vent chase, etc.).

H 3’ 3’ ****

I 3’ 3’ **** Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
J 12” 9” Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K 6’ 3’ † Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
L 7’ ‡ 7’ **** Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.

M 12” †† 12” **** Clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony.
N 16” 16” Clearance above the roof.
O 2’ †* 2’ †* Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.

* Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
** it is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffi ts.

*** The periscope requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.

**** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.

† 3 feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.

‡ A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

†† Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the fl oor.
†* Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.

NOTE: Clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.

Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2’ from
the centerline of the terminal.

Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter / regulator assembly to a maximum
vertical distance of 15’.

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2.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART

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TOP EXIT

Horizontal Termination

Vertical rise is equal

to or greater than
the horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

Horizontal Termination

Vertical rise is less
than horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 24.75

feet

4.2 times the

vertical rise equal to

or greater than the

horizontal run

REAR EXIT

Vertical Termination

Vertical rise is equal

to or greater than

the horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

Vertical Termination

Vertical rise is less

than horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

3 times the vertical

rise equal to or

greater than the

horizontal run

13.1

Vertical rise is equal

to or greater than

the horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

2.6 DEFINITIONS

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

Vertical rise is less
than horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 24.75

feet

3.5 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

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

3 times the vertical

rise equal to or

greater than the

horizontal run

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2.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES

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 fi rst 90° offset has a zero value and is shown in the formula as - 90°

2.8 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

(HT) < (VT)

15.1

Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow)

See graph to determine the required vertical

for the required horizontal run HT.

rise V

T

40

39

30

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN

FEET VT

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents

acceptable values for HT and V

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

Example 1:
V1 = 3 FT

V

= 8 FT

2

= V1 + V2= 3 FT + 8 FT = 11 FT

V

T

H1 = 2.5 FT
H2 = 2 FT
HR = H1 + H2 = 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 FT
H

= .03 (three 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (270° - 90°) = 5.4 FT

O

= HR + HO = 4.5 + 5.4 = 9.9 FT

H

T

HT + VT = 9.9 + 11 = 20.9 FT

90°

90°

90°

17.5 20

T

T

H

2

V

2

H

1

Formula 1: HT < V

T

9.9 < 11
Formula 2: H

+ VT < 40 FT

T

20.9 < 40
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is acceptable.

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1

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Simple venting configuration

(only one 90° elbow)

(HT) > (VT)

See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.

147”

150

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

100

RISE IN

INCHES VT

57”

50

10”

0

515

2’

10

12.5’

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H

For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: H
Formula 2: HT + V

< 4.2 V

T

T

< 24.75 feet

T

90°

Example 2:
V

= VT = 6 FT

1

H

= 3 FT

1

H

= 5 FT

2

H

= H

+ H

R

H

= .03 (two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (180° - 90°) = 2.7 FT

O

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

= 3 + 5 = 8 FT

1

2

+ H

= 8 + 2.7 = 10.7 FT

R

O

= 10.7 + 6 = 16.7 FT

T

V

1

20

19.5’

T

and VT

T

H

1

H

2

90°

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 FT
Formula 2: HT + V

16.7 < 24.75

T

< 24.75 FT

T

Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.

Example 3:
V

= 4 FT

1

V

= 1.5 FT

2

V

= V

+ V

T

H

= 2 FT

1

= 1 FT

H

2

H

= 1 FT

3

H

= 1.5 FT

4

H

= H

R

H

= .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT

O

= H

H

T

H

+ V

T

Formula 1: H

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 FT

= 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT

1

2

+ H2 + H

1

+ H

R

= 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 FT

T

+ H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT

3

= 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 FT

O

< 4.2 V

T

T

13.6 < 23.1
Formula 2: HT + V

19.1 < 24.75

< 24.75 FT

T

Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.

90°

90°

90°

H

1

90°

V

1

V

H

H

2

3

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H

4

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2.9 REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

Simple venting configuration

(only two 90° elbows)

(HT) < (VT)

See graph to determine the required vertical rise V

38.3

horizontal run HT.

40

30

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

FEET V

20

T

10

1.6

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

1.6

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H

and HT

For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < V
Formula 2: HT + V

T

< 40 feet

T

Example 4:
V

= 9 FT

1

V

= 6 FT

2

V

= V

+ V

T

H

= 3 FT

1

H

= 2 FT

2

H

= 1.5 FT

3

H

= H

R

H

= .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT

O

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

= 9 + 6 = 15 FT

1

2

+ H2 + H

1

+ H

R

= 14.6 + 15 = 29.6 FT

T

= 3 + 2 + 1.5 = 6.5 FT

3

= 6.5 + 8.1 = 14.6 FT

O

H

1

for the required

T

17.5 20

T

T

90°

H

3

V

2

90°

H

2

V

1

90°

90°

Formula 1: HT < V

14.6 < 15
Formula 2: HT + V

29.6 < 40

T

< 40 FT

T

Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.

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(HT) > (VT)

Simple venting configuration

(only two 90° elbows)

See graph to determine the required vertical rise V

required horizontal run H

150

147

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

100

RISE IN

INCHES V

T

66

50

12

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20

3.5

1

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable

values for HT and HT

For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: H
Formula 2: HT + V

< 3.5V

T

T

< 24.75 feet

T

Example 4:
V

= 4 FT

1

V

= 1.5 FT

2

V

= V

+ V

T

H

= 2 FT

1

H

= 1 FT

2

H

= 1 FT

3

H

= 1.5 FT

4

H

= H

R

H

= .03 (four 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°)

O

= .03 (90 + 90 + 90 + 90 + 45 - 90) = 9.45 FT

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

= 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT

1

2

+ H2 + H3 + H

1

+ H

= 5.5 + 9.45 = 14.95 FT

R

O

= 14.95 + 5.5 = 20.45 FT

T

= 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT

4

H

1

for the

.

T

T

19.25

T

90°

H

3

V

2

90°

H

2

V

1

90°

90°

Formula 1: HT < 3.5V

3.5VT = 3.5 x 5.5 = 19.25 FT

T

14.95 < 19.25

Formula 2: HT + V

20.45 < 24.75

< 24.75 FT

T

Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.

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2.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION

(HT) < (VT)

Simple venting configurations.

See graph to determine the required vertical rise V

required horizontal run H

40

30

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN
FEET VT

10

3

0

5101520

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable

values for H

and HT

T

For vent configurations requiring one or more 90° elbows (top exit) or one or more 90° elbows (rear exit),
the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: H
Formula 2: HT + V

< V

T

T

< 40 feet

T

for the

.

T

T

T

Example 6:
V

= 5 FT

1

V

= 6 FT

2

= 10 FT

V

3

V

= V

+ V2 + V3 = 5 + 6 + 10 = 21 FT

T

1

= 8 FT

H

1

H

= 2.5 FT

2

H

= H

+ H

R

= .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)

H

O

= .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

Formula 1: H

18.6 < 21
Formula 2: HT + V

39.6 < 40

= 8 + 2.5 = 10.5 FT

1

2

+ H

= 10.5 + 8.1 = 18.6 FT

R

O

= 18.6 + 21 = 39.6 FT

T

< 3.5 V

T

T

< 40 FT

T

Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.

90°

V

3

90°

H

2

V

H

1

V

1

2

90°

90°

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(HT) > (VT)

Simple venting configurations.

See graph to determine the required vertical rise V

required horizontal run H

20

19

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

FEET V

10

T

3

0

5101520

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable

values for H

and HT

T

For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows (top exit) or one 90° elbow (rear exit),
the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: H
Formula 2: HT + V

< 3 V

T

T

< 40 feet

T

Example 7:
V

= 2 FT

1

V

= 1 FT

2

= 1.5 FT

V

3

V

= V

+ V2 + V3 = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 FT

T

1

= 6 FT

H

1

H

= 2 FT

2

H

= H

+ H

R

= .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)

H

O

= .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

= 6 + 2 = 8 FT

1

2

+ H

= 8 + 8.1 = 16.1 FT

R

O

= 16.1 + 4.5 = 20.6 FT

T

90°

V

1

H

1

for the

.

T

T

25 30

T

90°

V

V

H

2

2

90°

3

90°

Formula 1: H

3.5 V

16.1 < 13.5

< 3.5 V

T

T

= 3 x 4.5 = 13.5 FT

T

Since this formula is not met, this vent configuration is unacceptable.

Formula 2: HT + V

16.1 < 13.5

< 40 FT

T

Since only formula 2 is met, this vent configuration is unacceptable and a new fireplace location or vent configuration will
need to be established to satisfy both formulas.

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