Napoleon BGNV36P Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NA TIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.22, AND ANSI Z21.50 RESPECTIVELY FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES.

MILLIVOLT SYSTEM

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

NATURAL GAS MODEL

PROPANE GAS MODEL

CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS

BGNV36N

BGNV36P

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly , a fire or explo-

sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours 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
gas supplier .

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • [phone] • fax[phone]

www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [e-mail]

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Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts

5 VENTING

Safety Switch
Hi Limit Switch
Venting Action Check

6-7 INSTALLATION

Gas Installation
Framing
Nailing Tab Installation
Mantle Clearances

8-9 FINISHING

Door Opening & Closing
Louvre Installation
Log Placement
Charcoal & Glowing Embers
Logo Placement

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• 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.

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

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11 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION

OPTIONAL THERMOST A TIC SENSOR

2-13 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Operating Instructions
Maintenance

13 ADJUSTMENTS

Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment

4-15 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories

6-17 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 the fireplace
insert or gas log.

•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 the fireplace to the
current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the
current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.

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
NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SA TISF ACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS
BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION
AND QUALITY! Maximum input for the fireplace is

17,000 BTU/h for natural gas and propane. When the
fireplace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in
the absense of specific recommendations from the local
authority having jurisdiction, the certified 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 inches water
column for natural gas and 1 1 inches water column for
propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water
column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for
propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5
inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water
column for propane.

This fireplace is approved for bedroom and bed-sitting
room installation.

No external electricity (1 10 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.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. The fireplace is factory
equipped with 3/16" thick tempered glass. Use only re­placement glass available from your Napoleon dealer.

Do not substitute materials.

Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with
a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereaf ter
clean as required.

Do not clean glass when hot!

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and / or blemishes may result.

Use only accessories designed for and listed with

your specific fireplace.

Provide adequate ventilation and combustion 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.

For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the
venting & operating instructions exactly.

Provide a means for visually checking the vent connec­tion to the fireplace after the fireplace is installed.

In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation
and vapour barrier coming into contact with the fireplace
body , it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace
enclosure be 'finished' (ie: drywall/sheetrock) as you
would finish any other wall of the home. This will ensure
that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the
cavity .

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VENTING

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THERMOSTAT OR
WALL SWITCH

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HIGH LIMIT

SWITCH

SAFETY
SWITCH

This is a vented appliance and must be connected to a
chimney in accordance with the current installation
codes. In absence of local codes, install to the current

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes. This model can be
common-vented.

A minimum four inch diameter (4"ø) B-vent or class A vent
is required. A minimum 10' vent height is required. Secure
the B-vent to the exhaust collar on the stove top with 3
screws. In cold climates, the use of a B-vent and an insu­lated chase is recommended.

SAFETY SWITCH

This thermally activated switch, located in front of the draft
hood, senses an increase in temperature and acts as a
safety shut-off (See 'A' below). It shuts down the gas to the
main burner in the event of a severe downdraft of air or a
blocked or disconnected chimney flue. If the flue is blocked
or has no "draw", the safety switch will automatically shut
off the supply of gas to the main burner within 10 minutes.

This switch must be manually reset by depressing the
plunger. Refer to Figure 2.

Tampering with the safety switch can result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and possible death.

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HIGH LIMIT SWITCH

This thermally activated switch, located in front of the draft
hood, senses an increase in temperature and acts as a
safety shut-off (See 'A' below). It shuts down the gas to the
main burner in the unlikely event of the unit overheating.
The HI Limit switch will automatically reset after the unit
has cooled down, resuming gas flow to the main burner.

FIGURE 3

VENTING ACTION CHECK

A test for correct venting action must be made before
the installed unit can be left with the customer.

Follow the procedure below:

1. Close all doors and windows in the room / start
exhaust fans in the home / turn the fireplace blower off (if so
equipped).

2. Set controls to "high" and light the unit.

3. Wait 5 minutes. Light a match and hold to the front of
the draft draft hood. FIGURES 4 & 5.

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HI LIMIT
SWITCH

FIGURE 4

Venting action is satisfactory, if smoke and flames are
drawn into the draft hood.

FIGURE 5

Venting action is unsatisfactory , if the smoke spills back, and
the flame splays outward. If venting action is unsatisfactory,
turn off the unit, wait 10 minutes and try again. If the smoke is
still not drawn into the draft hood, turn the unit off and check for
vent blockage or restriction. If necessary, consult with a quali-

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fied inspector.

The Safety or Hi Limit switches must not be adjusted
or disabled.

In the event that either switch or any associated parts

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are exchanged, only original manufacturer's parts
may be used.

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GAS INSTALLATION FRAMING

Proceed once the vent installation is complete.

1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the

nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the 1/4"ø
holes located at either end of the base.

2. Route a 3/8" N.P.T. black iron gas line, 1/2" type-L

copper tubing or equivalent to the fireplace.

3. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall
switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a conven­ient location. Route 2-strand (solid core) millivolt wire
through the electrical hole located at the bottom left side of
the unit. The recommended maximum lead length de­pends on wire size:

WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH

14gauge 100 feet
16gauge 60 feet

Attach the one lead to terminal 3 (located on the gas valve)
and the other lead to the vent safety switch wire ( located
loose in the valve compartment). See FIGURE 3.

Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or
gas valve to electricity (110 volts).

4. Install rigid black pipe, 1/2" type-L copper tubing or, if
local codes permit, a 3/8" flex connector and shutoff valve
to the gas line and the fireplace gas valve. Seal and tighten
securely. An adapter fitting is required between the gas
valve and the copper tubing or flex connector. DO NOT KINK

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR. FIGURE 6.

5. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water
solution.

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Do not use open flame.

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It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and
the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local
building codes.
Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front
of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black face­areas of the fireplace. Non-combustible material (brick,
stone or ceramic tile) may protrude in these areas.

Combustible objects, like furniture, placed in front of the
fireplace, must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the
front face.

In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation and
vapour barrier coming into contact with the fireplace body , it
is recommended that the walls of the fireplace enclosure
be 'finished' (ie: drywall/sheetrock) as you would finish any
other wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance to
combustibles is maintained within the cavity.

It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this
fireplace system.
When roughing in the fireplace, raise the fireplace to ac­commodate for the thickness of the finished floor materi­als, i.e. tile, carpeting, hard wood, which if not planned for
will interfere with the opening of the lower access door and
the installation of many decorative flashing accessories.

FIGURES 8

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace
open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner
before closing the door.

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE

MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION FROM FIREPLACE AND
VENT SURFACES:

Fireplace framing - 0” to stand-offs (rear, sides,bottom

and top).

Fireplace finishing.

Sides, back and bottom 0” inches
Enclosure top 12" inches
Recessed depth 13
Vent Pipe 1” inch, B-VENT

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FIGURE 9

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