Napoleon GD34-1NT, BGD34-1NT, GD34-1PT, BGD34-1PT 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 2.22 ● ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES.

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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.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home and must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United
States or the Standard for Installation in Mobile
Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH, in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of
gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit
is supplied with the appliance.

GD34-1NT

BGD34-1NT

NATURAL GAS MODEL

GD34-1PT

BGD34-1PT

PROPANE GAS MODEL

GD34-1 ILLUSTRATED

!

WARNING

HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE

BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL

COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO

TOUCH GLASS.

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

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

$10.00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION 4

2.1 DIMENSIONS 5

2.1.1 BGD34-1 DIMENSIONS 5

2.1.2 GD34-1 DIMENSIONS 5

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 8

3.0 VENTING 8

3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS 9

3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION 10

3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 11

3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION 11

3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES 12

3.5 VENTING 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 INSTALLATION 18

4.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 18

4.1.1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 19

4.1.2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 19

4.2 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 20

4.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 20

4.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 21

4.2.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 22

4.3 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 22

4.3.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 22

4.3.2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER TERMINAL INSTALLATION 23

4.3.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 23

4.4 GAS INSTALLATION 24

4.5 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH 24

4.6 HARD WIRE INSTALLATION 25

4.7 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 25

5.0 FRAMING 26

5.1 GD34-1 FRAMING 26

5.1.1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 27

5.2 BGD34 FRAMING 28

5.2.1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 29

5.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES 30

5.4 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 31

6.0 FINISHING 32

6.1 DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 32

6.2 LOG PLACEMENT 33

6.3 BGD34-1 33

6.3.1 GLOWING EMBERS 33

6.4 GD34-1 34

6.4.1 GLOWING EMBERS 34

6.5 CHARCOAL EMBERS 35

6.6 LOUVRE INSTALLATION 35

6.7 LOGO PLACEMENT 35

7.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 36

8.0 OPERATION 38

9.0 ADJUSTMENT 39

9.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 39

9.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 39

9.3 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 40

9.4 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS 40

10.0 MAINTENANCE 41

10.1 CARE OF GLASS 41

10.2 CARE OF PLATED PARTS 41

10.3 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 42

11.0 REPLACEMENTS 43

12.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 47

13.0 WARRANTY 49

14.0 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

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

See the section
“MINIMUM MANTEL
CLEARANCES”.

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See the section
“VENTING” and
“INSTALLATION”.

See the section
“FRAMING”.

See the section
“FRAMING”.

Side
Wall

See the section
“RATING PLATE
INFORMATION”.

See the section
“LOUVRE
INSTALLATION”.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.

• ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR IT’S CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.

• 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.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.

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.

• The appliance is a vented gas-fi red appliance. Do not burn wood or other materials in 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 appliance.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician 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.

• When equipped with pressure relief doors, they 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.

• 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.

• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance. Elevated

temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or damage to decorations, a
T.V. or other electronic components.

• This appliance uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by
Wolf Steel Ltd.

!

WARNING

Toddlers,

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2.1 DIMENSIONS

2.1.1 BGD34-1 DIMENSIONS

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ELECTRICAL INLET

LEFT SIDE

33"

5

/8"

29

2.1.2 GD34-1 DIMENSIONS

33"

5

/8"

29

3

/4"

5

2 5/8"

ELECTRICAL INLET

LEFT SIDE

3

/4"

5

2 5/8"

29"

29"

GAS

INLET

GAS

INLET

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

17

17

17"

15"

11"

6 3/4"

1

/8"

1

/4"

34

13"

17"

15"

11"

6 3/4"

1

/8"

1

/4"

34

13"

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2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN 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.

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.

www.ncertied.org

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.

We suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by professionals
who are certied in the U.S.
by the National Fireplace

®

Institute

(NFI) as NFI Gas

Specialists

If 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.

Some appliances have optional fans or blowers. If an 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.

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2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

GD34 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES BGD34 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES

NG LP NG LP

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

Max. Input (BTU/HR) 22,000 22,000 15,000 15,000

Max. Output (BTU/HR) 18,040 18,040 11,700 11,700

Effi ciency
(w/the fan on)

Min. Inlet Gas Supply
Pressure

Max. Inlet Gas Supply
Pressure

Manifold Pressure
(Under Flow
Conditions)

This appliance is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile
home installation.

4.5" Water Column 11" Water Column 4.5" Water Column 11" Water Column

3.5" Water Column 10" Water Column 3.5" Water Column 10" Water Column

82% 82% 78% 78%

7" Water Column 13" Water Column 7" Water Column 13" Water Column

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QUALITY!

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.

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RMOCOUPLE. REPLACEOUPLE. REPLACE

LTD.

CONTCON

ACT

S,HE FLAMES,

APPLIANCE.APPLIANCE

TERIALS. FORERIALS.

US, COTES &

ARRIERE: SELON LES EARRIERE: SELON LES E

D'OSSA

TURE SELON LE MANUELTURE SELON LE MANUEL

D D

GREAGREA

TER EXTENSIONS.TER EXTENSIONS

AND BED-SIAND BED-

CAN/CSACAN/CSA

Z240MH Z240MH

SE

ST ST

ANDARD,ANDARD,

TITLE 24 CFRTITLE 24 CFR

ACTURED HOME INSTTURED HOME INST

TIONS, STIONS, S

AA

TION DANS

ION DANS

TION TION

AU CANADACANADA

OU OU

AUX EAUX E

SECTION 3280. DANS LE CAS OU CETTSECTION 3280. DANS LE CAS OU CETT

DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE POUDE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE PO

M

MANIFOLD PRESSUR

A

PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR:PRESSION AU COLLEC

MINIMUM SUPPLMINIMUM SUPPL

PRESSU PRESS

PRESSION D'ALIMENTPRESSION D'ALIMENT

TIT

MAXIMUM SUPPLMAXIMUM SU

PR PR

PRESSION D'ALIMEPRESSION D'AL

PAPP

AREARE

SEULESEUL

A

VERTVER

ALAL

TITUDE / ELEVE / ELEV

UTIN

/

ALIMENMEN

/

ALIM

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2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION

DIRECT VENT VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER . APPROVED FOR BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND BED-SITTING ROOM INSTAL L ATION. SUITABLE FOR M O BI L E
HOME INSTALL ATION IF INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT ST ANDARDCAN/CSA Z240MH SE RIE S GAS EQUI PPED MOBILE HOMES, IN CANADA
OR IN THE UNITED STA TE STHE MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRUCTION AND SAFETY ST A NDARD ,TITLE 24 CFR , P ART 328 0 . WH EN THIS US S T AND ARD IS NOT
APPLICABLE USE THE STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY CRITERIA FOR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLA TIONS, SITES AND COMMUNITIES, ANSI / NFPA 501A.
APP AR EIL DE CHAUFFAGEAU GAZ VENTILÉA L'EVACUA TION DIRECTE. HOMOLOGUE POUR INST A LL ATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A COUCHER, UNE SALLE DE
BAIN ET UN STUDIO. APPROPRIE POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE SI SON INSTALLATION CONFORME AUX EXIGENCES DE LA NORME
CAN/CSA Z240MH SERIE DE MAISONS MOBILES EQUIPEES AU GAZ, E N VIGUE UR AU CANAD A OU AUX ETATS-UNIS DE LA NOR ME DE S ECURITE ET D E
CONSTRUCTION DE MAISONS MANUFACTUREES,TITRE 24 CFR, SECTION 3280. DANS LE CAS OU CETTE NORME D'ETATS-UNIS NE PEUT ETRE APPLIQUEE,
SE REFERER A LA NORME RELA TIVEAU CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE POUR LES INSTAL LATIONS DANS LES MAISONS MANUFAC-

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VENTED GAS FIREPLACE/

FOYER AU GAZ AVEC EVACUATION

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MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 3.5" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 3.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSU RE: 4.5" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE: 4.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MAXIMUM SUPPLY P RE SS UR E: 7.0" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMALE: 7.0" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

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

THIS FIREPLACE USES AND REQUIRES A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE. REPLACE

WARNING:

ONLY WITH A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD.
DO NOTADD ANY MATERIALTO THE APPLIANCE, WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLAMES,
OTHER THAN THAT SU P P L I E D B YTHE MANUFACTURER WITH THE APPLIANCE.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS /
DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBU STI BL ES :
TOP/ DESSUS 0 RECESSED DEPTH / PROFONDEUR D'ENCASTRE 13"
FLOOR / PLANCHER 0 MANTLE / MANTEAU
SIDES / COTES 0
BACK / ARRIERE 0

TOP, SIDES & BACK: PER STAND OFF SPACERSF OR FRAM IN G MATERIALS. FOR FINISHI NG
MATERIALS SEE OWNERS MANUAL / DESSUS, COTES & ARRIERE: SEL ON L ES ES PACEURS DE
DEGAGEMENT PO UR LE S MATERIAUX D'OSSATURE SELON LE MANUEL DE PROPRIETAIRE
POUR LES MATERIAUX DE FINITION.

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VENT TOP / EVENT SUPERIEUR
VENT BOTTOM / EVENT INFERIEUR 1”
VENT SIDES / COTES DE L’EVENT 1”

MAXIMUM HORIZONT AL EXT ENS ION / L'EX TENS ION H ORI ZONTALE MAXIMALE: 2". SEE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR GREATER EXTENSIONS. REFERER AU MANUEL
D'INSTRUCTION POUR DES EXTENSIONS PLUS GRANDES.

WOLF STEEL LTD.

24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 4Y4 CANADA

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

TURES, LES SITES ET LES COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFPA 501A.

NATURAL GAS MO DE L

GD34-1NT GD34-1NTE
CDV34-1NT CDV34-1NTE

0-4500FT (0-610m)

22,000 BTU/h
13,500 BTU/h

WITH

THE FLAME

LL

LL

LL

PROPANE MODEL

GD34-1PT GD34-1PTE

ALTITUDE / ELEVATION
INP

INP U T / ALIME N TATION

REDUCED INPUT / ALIMENTATION REDUITE

MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 10" W ATER COLUMN

ANIFOLD PRESSURE:

PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 10" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSU RE: 11" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE: 11" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MAXIMUM SUPPLY P RE SS UR E: 13" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMALE: 13" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT PAS ETRE UTILISE AVEC CET
AP

APPAREIL. UTILISER AVEC LES PORTES VITREES HOMOLOGUEES
SEULEMENT AVEC CETTE UNITE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN THERMOCOUPLEÀ ACTION RAPIDE DE WOLF STEEL LTÉE.
N'AJOU T E Z PAS A CET APPAREILAUCUN MATE RIAU DE VANT ENTRER EN CO N TACT AVEC L ES FLAMMES AUTRE
QUE CELUI QU I E S T FOURNI AVEC CET APPAREIL PAR LE FABRICANT.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THE APPROPRIATE WOLF STEELVENT KITS. SEE OWNERS INST A LLATION

2"

*

MANUAL FOR VENTING SPECIFICS. PROPER REINSTALLATIONAND RESEALING IS NECESSARY AFTER SER VICING

2”

THE VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
L'APP AREIL DOIT EVACUER SES GAZ EN UTILISANT L'ENSEMBLE D'EVACUATION PROPRE A WOL F STE EL. R EFER ER
AU MANUEL D'IN STALLATION DE PROPRIETAIRE POUR L'EVACUATION PRECISE. IL EST IMPORTANT DE BIEN
REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER L'EVENTAPRES AVOIRASSURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR.
THIS VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER IS NOT FOR USE WITH AIR FILTERS.
CET APPAREI L DE CHAUFFAGEAU GAZ NE DOIT P ASÊTRE UTILISÉ CONJOINTEMENT AVEC DES FIL TRESÀAIR.
ELECTRICAL RATING / CLASSIFICATION: 1 15 V 0 .82 AM P, 60HZ
OPTIONAL FAN KIT / ENSEMBLE DE VENTILATEUR FACULTA TIF: GZ550-1KT

SERIAL NUMBER/NO. DE SERIE:

CE FOYER UTILISE ET REQUIERT UN THERMOCOUPLE À ACTION RAPIDE. REMPLACEZ

GD34-1

CDV34-1PT CDV34-1PTE

0-4500FT (0-610m)

22,000 BTU/h
13,500 BTU/h

W385-0393 / D

This illustration is for reference only. Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for accurate information.

3.0 VENTING

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 4” EXHAUST / 7” AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE SYSTEM.

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. 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.

!

WARNING

Refer to the section applicable to your installation.

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3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

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 Dura-Vent, 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 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.

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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 GD222, GD222R, or 1/12 to 7/12 pitch roof terminal kit GD110, 8/12 to 12/12 roof terminal
kit GD 111, 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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For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1/4" rise per foot when using
Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent or Wolf Steel rigid vent components and a
minimum 1" rise per foot when using Wolf Steel fl exible vent components.

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3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION

16" MINIMUM

40 FT

MAXIMUM

3 FT

MINIMUM

GD34-1

24"

MINIMUM

29 5/8"

24"

MAXIMUM

53 5/8"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

29 5/8"

BGD34-1

10"

MINIMUM

29 5/8"

24"

MAXIMUM

39 5/8"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

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

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12"

MINIMUM

TO GRADE

30" MINIMUM

20 1/4"

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3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††*

Q

S

R

G

P

Q

R

R

INSTALLATIONS

MIN

MAX

MAX

= 3 feet

= 2 x

Q

  feet

ACTUAL

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 center line 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 center line 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 or deck.

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’

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.

S 12” 12” Clearance under a covered balcony

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 where it may cause hazardous frost or ice accumulations on adjacent property surfaces.

†† 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.

††* Permitted only if the balcony is fully open on a minimum of one side.

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

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3.5 VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART

TOP EXIT

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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 - 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

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

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3.8 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow)

(HT) < (VT)

See graph to determine the required vertical

rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN
FEET VT

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

FEET VT

40

39

30

20

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

40

39

30

20

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

T

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET HT

BGD34-1

17.5 20

GD34-1

17.5 20

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:
V1 = 3 FT

V2 = 8 FT
VT = V1 + V2= 3 FT + 8 FT = 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: HT < V

T

9.9 < 11
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 FT

20.9 < 40

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

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90°

T

90°

V

2

H

2

90°

H

1

V

1

Simple venting confi guration

(only one 90º elbow)

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(HT) > (VT)

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

150

GD34

150

BGD34

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

INCHES V

24”

100

T

50

0

515

2’

10

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

INCHES V

20

RISE IN

T

10”

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values H

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: HT ≤ 4.2 V
Formula 2: HT + VT ≤ 24.75 feet

Example:
V1 = VT = 6 FT

T

90°

H

H1 = 3 FT
H2 = 5 FT
HR = H1 + H2 = 3 + 5 = 8 FT
HO = .03 (two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (180° - 90°) = 2.7 FT

V

1

HT = HR + HO = 8 + 2.7 = 10.7 FT
HT + VT = 10.7 + 6 = 16.7 FT

100

50

0

515

2’

1

10

T

and V

T

H

20

T

2

90°

Formula 1: HT ≤ 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 FT

T

Formula 2: HT + VT ≤ 24.75 FT

16.7 ≤ 24.75
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is acceptable.

Example:
V1 = 4 FT
V2 = 1.5 FT
VT = V1 + V2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT
H1 = 2 FT
H2 = 1 FT
H3 = 1 FT
H4 = 1.5 FT
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 + H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 FT
HO = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT
HT = HR + HO = 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 FT
HT + VT = 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 FT

Formula 1: HT ≤ 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 FT

T

13.6 ≤ 23.1

Formula 2: HT + VT ≤ 24.75 FT

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

90°

90°

90°

H

1

90°

V

1

V

2

H

H

2

3

H

4

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3.9 VERTICAL TERMINATION

(HT) < (VT)

Simple venting configurations.

See graph to determine the required vertical rise V

required horizontal run HT.

40

30

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN

FEET V

T

10

3

0

5101520

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable

values for HT and VT

For vent configurations requiring one or more 90° elbows the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: H

Formula 2: HT + V

< V

T

T

< 40 feet

T

for the

T

T

Example:
V

= 5 FT

1

V

= 6 FT

2

V

= 10 FT

3

V

= V

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

T

1

H

= 8 FT

1

H

= 2.5 FT

2

H

= H

+ H

R

H

= .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)

O

= .03 (360° - 90°) = 8.1 FT

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

Formula 1: HT < V

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

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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