Napoleon BGD40-N, BGD40-P 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 FIREPLACES HEATERS.

BGD40-N

NATURAL GAS

1

BGD40-P

PROPANE

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 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION 4

2.1 DIMENSIONS 5

2.1.1 PENINSULA 5

2.1.2 OPEN-END 5

2.1.3 SEE-THRU 5

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

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 10

3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 11

3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 11

3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES 12

3.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART 13

3.6 DEFINITIONS 13

3.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES 13

3.8 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 14

3.9 VERTICAL TERMINATION 16

4.0 PENINSULA INSTALLATION 18

4.1 VENTING 18

4.2 FRAMING 18

4.3 COUNTER TOP / BAR INSTALLATION 19

4.4 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 20

4.5 FACING 20

4.6 FINISHING 20

5.0 OPEN-END INSTALLATION 21

5.1 VENTING 21

5.2 FRAMING 21

5.3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 22

5.4 FACING 22

5.5 FINISHING 22

6.0 SEE-THRU INSTALLATION 23

6.1 VENTING 23

6.2 FRAMING 23

6.3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 24

6.4 FACING 24

6.5 FINISHING 24

7.0 FRAMING 25

7.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 25

7.2 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES 25

7.3 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 26

8.0 INSTALLATION 27

8.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 27

8.1.1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 28

8.1.2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 29

8.2 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 29

8.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 30

8.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 31

8.2.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 32

8.3 GAS INSTALLATION 32

8.4 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION 33

9.0 FINISHING 34

9.1 DOOR INSTALLATION 34

9.2 END DOOR INSTALLATION 34

9.3 HEAT SHIELD STAND-OFF REMOVAL (SEE-THRU INSTALLATION ONLY) 35

9.4 LOUVRE INSTALLATION 35

9.5 LOG PLACEMENT 36

9.6 CHARCOAL EMBERS 37

9.7 LOGO PLACEMENT 37

10.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 38

11.0 OPERATION 39

12.0 ADJUSTMENTS 40

12.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 40

12.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 40

12.3 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 41

12.4 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 41

12.5 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS 41

13.0 MAINTENANCE 42

13.1 CARE OF GLASS 42

14.0 REPLACEMENTS 43

15.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 47

16.0 WARRANTY 49

17.0 SERVICE HISTORY 50

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

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1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Venting, see “VENTING”
section.

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Top, see “COUNTER TOP / BAR
INSTALLATION” section.

Bricks, see “BASE
BRICK PANEL
INSTALLATION” section.

Louvre, see “LOUVRE
INSTALLATION” section.

Rating plate, see “RATING
PLATE INFORMATION”
section.

Door, see ”DOOR INSTALLATION”
section.

Door, see ”END DOOR
INSTALLATION” section.

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2.0 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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2.1 DIMENSIONS

2.1.1 PENINSULA

5

38"

1

32

/2"

2.1.2 OPEN-END

38"

1

/2"

32

37

38

36"

5

5" DIA.

8" DIA.

22 1/8"

GAS

1

6

/2"

1

/4"

4

5

/8"

2 1/2"

/8"

5" DIA.

8" DIA.

INLET

ELECTRICAL

INLET

22 1/8"

22 1/8"

GAS

6 1/2"

1

4

/4"

INLET

2.1.3 SEE-THRU

38"

1

32

/2"

36"

37 5/8"

38 5/8"

36"

40

2 1/2"

ELECTRICAL

INLET

5" DIA.

8" DIA.

22 1/8"

25

22 1/8"

1

/8"

GAS

1

6

/2"

1

/4"

4

5

/8"

2 1/2"

INLET

22 1/8"

ELECTRICAL

INLET

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2.2 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

SURFACES AROUND AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE APPLIANCE CAN BECOME HOT. AVOID CONTACT

WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING.

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.

!

WARNING

PROVIDE ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION.

FRONT FACE OF THE UNIT.

FIRE RISK. EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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.

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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If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood

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fl ooring, 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.

2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND
QUALITY!

Altitude (FT) 0-4,500 0-4500

Max. Input (BTU/HR) 30,000 30,000

Max. Output Steady State (BTU/HR) 20,400 20,400

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

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4.1

APPLIANCE

NG LP

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.

If utilizing one of Wolf Steel's trim or surround kits, follow the framing
instructions and the fi nishing instructions, for removal of the top extension.

NOTE: The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room temperature but this
can be improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat source.

2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION

For rating plate
location, see
“INSTALLATION
OVERVIEW”
section.

CERTIFIED UNDER / HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES: CSA 2.3 3 - 2002, ANSI Z21.88-2002 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER / FOYER DE CHAUFFAGE AU GAZ AVEC EVAC UATION
DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE. APPROVED FOR BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND BED-SITTING ROOM INSTA L L ATION. SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLA TION IF INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CURRENT ST A ND ARD C A N/ C S A Z240MH SERIES GAS EQUIPPED MOBILE HOMES, IN CANADA OR IN THE UNITED STATE S THE MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRUCTION AND S A FE T Y STANDARD,TITLE 24
CFR, PAR T 3280. WHEN THIS US ST ANDARD IS NOTAPPLICABLE USE THE STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY CRITERIA FOR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTAL LA TIONS, SITES AND COMMUNITIES, ANSI / NFPA 501A.
FOYER A GAZ VENTILE DIRECT. HOMOLOGUE POUR INST A L L ATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A COUCHER, UNE SALLE DE BAIN ET UN STUDIO. APPROPRIE POUR INST A L LATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE
SI SON INSTALLATION CONFORME AUX EXIGENCES DE LA NORME CAN/ C SA Z240MH SERIE D E MAISON S MOBILES EQUIPEES AU GAZ, EN VIGUEUR AU CANADA OU AUX ETA TS-UNIS DE LA NORME DE
SECURITE ET DE CONSTRUCTION DE MAISONS MANUFACTUREES, TITRE 24 CFR, SECTION 3280. DANS LE CAS OU CETTE NORME D'ET ATS-UNIS NE PEUT ETRE APPLIQUEE, SE REFERER A L A NORME
RELATIVE AU CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE POUR LES INST ALLATIONS DANS LES MAISONS MANUFACTURES, LES SITES ET LES COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFPA 501A.

MODEL BGD40 - N
MODEL BCDV400 - N

MANIFOLD PRESSURE:
PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR:
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE:
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE:
MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE:
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMAL:

NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL. FOR USE WITH COVERS AND
GLASS DOORS CERTIFIED WITH THIS UNIT ONLY.

WARNING:

DO NOT ADD ANY MATERIAL TO THE APPLIANCE, WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT

WITH THE FLAMES, OTHER THAN THA T SUP PLIE D BYTHE MANUFACTURER WITH THE APPLIANCE.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS /

DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:

TOP, FLOOR, SIDES & BACK
DESSUS, PLANCHER, COTES & ARRIERE

RECESSED DEPTH (CORNER INSTA LLATION ONLY)
PROFONDEUR D'ENCASTRE (INSTA LLATION DU COIN SEULEMENT)

VENT / EVENT 1"
MANTLE HEIGHT / HAUTEUR DU MANTEAU 5"

MAXIMUM HORIZONT AL EXT ENSION / L'EXT ENSIO N HORIZONT ALE MAXIMALE: 3". SEE INSTRUC-

*

TION MANUAL FOR GREATER EXTENSIONS. REFERER AU MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION POUR DES
EXTENSIONS PLUS GRANDES.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTHS ARE 10 INCHES AND 20 FEET RESPEC­TIVELY. LES LONGUEURS HORIZONTALES MINIMALE ET MAXIMALE SONT 10 POUCES ET 20 PIEDS
RESPECTIVEMENT.

ALTITUDE/ELEVATION: 0-4500FT(0-1370m)
INPUT/ALIMENTATION: 30,000 BTU/h
REDUCED INPUT/ALIMENTATION REDUIT:

ORIFICE:

3.5" WATER COLUMN

3.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

4.5" WATER C OL UM N

4.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

7.0" WATER COLUMN

7.0" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

WOLF STEEL LTD, BARRIE, ON, CANADA

20,000 BTU/h
#39

REFERENCE #15510

CERTIFIED FOR

CERTIFIEE POUR

CANADA

UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT PAS ETRE UTILISE AVEC CET
APPAREIL. UTILISER AVEC LES COUVERTURES ET LES PORTES

VITREES HOMOLOGUEES SEULEMENT AVEC CETTE UNITE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

CONTACT AVEC LES FLAMMES AUTRE Q UE CELUI QUI EST FOURNI AVEC CET APPAREIL PAR LE
FABRICANT.

THEAPPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THEAPPROPRIATE WOLF STEEL VENT KITS. SEE OWNERS

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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR VENTING SPECIFICS. PROPER REINSTALLATION AND RESEALING IS
NECESSARY AFTER SERVICING THE VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
L'APPAREIL DOIT EVACUER SES GAZ EN UTILISANT L'ENSEMBLE D'EVACUATION PROPRE A WOLF

25¼"

STEEL. REFERER AU MANUEL D'INSTALL ATION DE PROPRIETAIRE POUR L'EV ACUATION PRECISE. IL
EST IMPORTANT DE BIEN REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER L'EVENTAPRES AVOIR ASSURE LE MAINTIEN
DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR.

*

ELECTRICAL RATING / CLASSIFICATION: 115V, 0.82AMP, 60HZ
OPTIONAL FAN KIT / ENSEMBLE DE VENTILATEUR FACULTATIF: GZ-550KT

MADE IN CANADA / FABRIQUE AU CANADA

SERIAL NUMBER/NO. DE SERIE:

GD22

ALTITUDE / ELEVATION:
INPUT /ALIMENTATION:
REDUCED INPUT / ALIMEN TATION REDUIT:

ORIFICE: #52

AND

USA

ET

PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR:

PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE:

PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMAL:

N'AJOUTEZ PAS A CET APPAREIL AUCUN MATERIAU DEVANT ENTRER EN

66.8%

BGD40

0-4500FT (0-1370m)
30,000 BTU/h

20,000 BTU/h

MANIFOLD PRESSURE:

MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE:

MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE:

BGD40 / BCDV400

MODEL BGD40 - P
MODEL BCDV400 - P

10" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
11" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

13" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

10" WATER COLUMN

11" WATER COLUMN

13" WATER COLUMN

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3.0 VENTING

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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.

THIS APPLIANCE USES A 5” EXHAUST / 8” 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.

3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

7.2

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 Dura­Vent, 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:

PART 5”/8” SUPPLIER WEBSITE

Duravent W175-0170 Wolf Steel www.duravent.com

Amerivent 5DSC-N2 American Metal www.americanmetalproducts.com

Direct Temp 5DT-AA Selkirk www.selkirkcorp.com

SuperSeal 5DDA 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.

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When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf Steel rigid / fl exible components with the following
termination kits: wall terminal kit GD422-1, GD422R-1, or 1/12 to 7/12 pitch roof terminal kit GD410, 8/12 to 12/12 roof
terminal kit GD411, fl at roof terminal kit GD412 or periscope kit GD401 (for wall penetration below grade). With fl exible
venting, in conjunction with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot vent kit GD420 or the 10 foot vent kit GD430.

For optimum fl ame 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.

Horizontal runs may have a 0” rise per foot however for optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal
runs have a minimum 1/4” rise per foot using fl exible venting. For safe and proper operation of the appliance, follow
the venting instructions exactly.

A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family
dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1¼” air gap
all around between the inner liner and outer liner is required for safe operation.

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3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

16" MIN

24" MAX

38" MIN

PLUS
RISE*

When venting, the horizontal run must be kept to
a maximum of 20 feet. If a 20 foot horizontal run
is required, the appliance must have a minimum
vertical rise immediately off the appliance of 57".

40 FT

MAX

34"

MIN

37 3/4"

When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a
minimum 34" and a maximum 40 feet above the
appliance.

When installing with no vertical rise, ensure that the vent pipe does not slope downward.

* See "VENTING" section.

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3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

3.3.1 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 of 12” above grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10’.

11

12" MIN

TO

GRADE

24" MIN REGARDLESS

OF HORIZONTAL VENT

LENGTH

37 3/4"

MIN

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3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS

Q

M

R

G

P

Q

R

R

MIN

MAX

MAX

= 3 feet

= 2 x

Q

  feet

ACTUAL

INSTALLATIONS

CANADA U.S.A.
A 12” 12” Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
B 12”

Δ

9”

Δ

Clearance to windows or doors that open.

C 12” * 12” * Clearance to permanently closed windows.

D 18” ** 18” **

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

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

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

G

H 3’ 3’ ****

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

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

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

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.

P 8’ 8’ Roof must be non-combustible without openings.
Q 3’ 3’ See chart for wider wall dimensions.

R 6’ 6’

The terminal shall not be located less than 6 feet under a window that opens on a horizontal plane in a structure with three walls and a roof.

Δ

* 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.

See chart for deeper wall dimensions. The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an open­ing between the terminal and the open side of the structure.

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

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3.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART

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Horizontal Termination

Vertical rise is equal

to or greater than
the horizontal run

Horizontal run +

vertical rise to

maximum of 40 feet

3.6 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 - 135°*) 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

4.2 times the

vertical rise equal to

or greater than the

horizontal run

Vertical Termination

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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3.7 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 45° and 90°offset has a zero value and is shown in the formula as -45° and - 90° respectively or

-135° when combined.

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3.8 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

(HT) < (VT)

Simple venting confi guration (only one 45° and 90° elbow)

See graph to determine the required vertical

rise VT for the required horizontal run H

40

39

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

FEET V

30

20

T

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

T

The shaded area within the lines represents

acceptable values for HT and V

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45° elbow and 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

Example 1:
V

= 8 FT

1

VT = V
H

= 8 FT

1

= 2.5 FT

1

H2 = 2 FT
HR = H1 + H

= 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 FT

2

90°

V

1

H

2

HO = .03 (one 45° elbow + two 90° elbows - 135°) = .03 (225 - 135°) = 2.7 FT
HT = HR + H
HT + V

T

= 4.5 + 2.7 = 7.2 FT

O

= 7.2 + 8 = 15.2 FT

45°

H

1

90°

.

T

17.5 20

T

Formula 1: HT < V

T

7.2 < 8

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 FT

15.2 < 40
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is acceptable.

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(HT) > (VT)

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Simple venting confi guration (only one 45° and 90° elbow)

See graph to determine the required vertical

rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.

150

147”

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

100

RISE IN

INCHES V

T

57”

50

0

515

10

12.5’

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS

OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents

acceptable values for H

and V

T

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 45° elbow and 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet

20

T

T

Example 2:
V

= 4 FT

1

V

= 1.5 FT

2

VT = V1 + V
H

= 2 FT

1

H

= 1 FT

2

H

= 1 FT

3

H

= 1.5 FT

4

HR = H1 + H2 + H3 + H

H

= .03 (one 45° elbow + four 90° elbows - 135°) = .03 (405 - 135°) = 8.1 FT

O

= 4 FT + 1.5 FT = 5.5 FT

2

= 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT

4

HT = HR + HO = 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 FT
H

+ V

= 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 FT

T

T

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 V

T

= 4.2 x 5.5 FT = 23.1 FT

T

13.6 < 23.1

Formula 2: H

+ VT < 24.75 FT

T

19.1 < 24.75
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is acceptable.

90°

90°

90°

H

3

H

1

V

H

2

H

4

2

90°

V

1

45°

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