Napoleon GD36PTR, GD36NTR, BGD36NTR, BGD36PTR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

GD36NTR

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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 in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certifi ed kit is used.

!

WARNING

BGD36NTR

NATURAL GAS MODEL

GD36PTR

BGD36PTR

PROPANE GAS MODEL

BGD 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 GD36 DIMENSIONS 5

2.2 BGD36 DIMENSIONS 5

2.3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

2.4 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

2.5 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 8

3.0 VENTING 9

3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS 10

3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION 11

3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS 13

3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36) 13

3.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION 13

3.4 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES 14

3.5 VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART 15

3.6 DEFINITIONS 16

3.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES 16

3.8 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 17

3.9 REAR EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 19

3.10 TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION 21

4.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 23

4.1 GD36 REAR EXIT 23

4.2 GD36 TOP EXIT 23

4.3 BGD36 REAR EXIT 24

4.4 BGD36 TOP VENT 24

5.0 INSTALLATION 24

5.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 24

5.1.1 GD36 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 25

5.1.2 BGD36 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 26

5.1.3 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 26

5.2 USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS 27

5.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 27

5.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 28

5.2.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 28

5.3 USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS 29

5.3.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 29

5.3.2 EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER TERMINAL INSTALLATION 29

5.3.3 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 30

5.3.4 GD36 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS 30

5.4 VERTICAL THROUGH EXISTING CHIMNEY 31

5.5 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 32

5.6 GAS INSTALLATION 33

5.7 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH 34

6.0 FRAMING 34

6.1 GD36 FRAMING 34

6.1.1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 36

6.2 BGD36 FRAMING 37

6.2.1 MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS 38

6.3 MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES 39

6.3.1 GD36 39

6.3.2 BGD36 40

6.4 ALCOVE CLEARANCES 41

6.5 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 42

6.6 BGD36 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 42

7.0 FINISHING 43

7.1 DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 43

7.2 LOUVRE INSTALLATION 44

7.3 LOG PLACEMENT 45

7.4 CHARCOAL EMBERS 46

7.5 VERMICULITE (MODEL GD36 ONLY) 46

7.6 GLOWING EMBERS 46

7.7 LOGO PLACEMENT 46

7.8 OPTIONAL ROCK KIT 47

8.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 48

9.0 OPERATION 50

10.0 ADJUSTMENT 51

10.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 51

10.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 51

10.3 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 52

11.0 MAINTENANCE 52

11.1 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 53

11.2 CARE OF GLASS 53

12.0 REPLACEMENTS 54

13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 58

14.0 WARRANTY 60

15.0 SERVICE HISTORY 61

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 GD36 DIMENSIONS

38 1/2"

24

5

32 3/8"

1

/4"

27"

33"

2.2 BGD36 DIMENSIONS

35 1/2"

3

32

/8"

1

5

/2"

3"

14 1/4"

ELECTRICAL INLET

LEFT SIDE

1

5

/2"

3"

1

14

/4"

ELECTRICAL INLET

LEFT SIDE

24

GAS

INLET

32 3/8"

1

/4"

GAS

INLET

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

18

18"

1

1

14

12

/4"

/4"

7 1/2"

5

/8"

1

37

/4"

27"

1

14

/4"

1

12

/4"

71/2"

36"

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2.3 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 APPLIANCE.

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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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

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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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2.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

GD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES BGD36 RATES AND EFFICIENCIES

NG LP NG LP

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

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QUALITY!

Max. Input (BTU/
HR)

Max. Output
(BTU/HR)

Effi ciency
(w/the fan on)

A.F.U.E. 64% 65% A.F.U.E. 53% 53%

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.

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.

26,000 26,000 Max. Input

(BTU/HR)

22,360 22,880 Max. Output

(BTU/HR)

86% 88% Effi ciency

(w/the fan on)

4.5" Water
Column

7" Water

Column

3.5" Water
Column

11" Water

Column

13" Water

Column

10" Water

Column

Min. Inlet
Gas Supply
Pressure

Max. Inlet
Gas Supply
Pressure

Manifold
Pressure
(Under Flow
Conditions)

18,000 17,000

11,500 10,900

64% 64%

4.5" Water
Column

7" Water

Column

3.5" Water
Column

11" Water

Column

13" Water

Column

10" Water

Column

66.4%

GD36

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GUE

PEUT ETRE APPLIQUEE, SE R

DE MESURES DE SECURITE COES DE SECURITE C

GD-565KT, LE FOYER EST CONFORMEGD-565KT, LE FOYER EST CONFORM

ANIFOLD PR

/ EVENT SUPERIEUR

XTENSION HORIZONTAL

MUM AND MAXMUM AND MAX

AVECAV

VITVI

)4001659 (WUSA)

2.5 RATING PLATE INFORMATION

CERTIFIED UNDER / HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES: CSA 2.22b-2009, ANSI Z21.50b-2009 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE / FOYER AU GAZ AVEC EVACUATION.

DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE. SUITABLE FOR BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND
BED-SITTING ROOM INSTALLATION. SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION IF
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT STANDARD CAN/CSA Z240MH
SERIES GAS EQUIPPED MOBILE HOMES, IN CANADA OR IN THE UNITED ST ATES
THE MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24
CFR, PART 3280. WHEN THIS US STANDARD IS NOT APPLICABLE USE THE
STANDARD FOR FIRE SAFETY CRITERIA FOR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLA TIONS, SITES AND COMMUNITIES, ANSI / NFP A 501A. WHEN INSTALLED
WITH SCREEN KIT GD-565KT, THE FIREPLACE COMPLIES WITH CGA
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT CR95-006.

9700539 (WSL) 4001657 (NGZ)
4001658 (NAC) 4001659 (WUSA)

BGD36NTR BCDV36NTR MODEL BGD36PTR BCDV36PTR

18,000 BTU/h INPUT / ALIMENTATION 17,000 BTU/h
12,000 BTU/h REDUCED INPUT / ALIMENTATION REDUITE 12,000 BTU/h

PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 3.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 10" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 4.5" WATER COLUMN MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 11" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE: 4.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MINIMALE: 11" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU
MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 7.0" WATER COLUMN MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 13" WATER COLUMN
PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMALE: 7.0" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU PRESSION D'ALIMENTATION MAXIMALE: 13" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU

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

WARNING:

REPLACE ONLY WITH A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE SUPPLIED BY WOLF STEEL LTD.
DO NOT ADD ANY MATERIAL TO THE APPLIANCE, WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH
THE FLAMES, OTHER THAN THAT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS /
DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:
TOP/ DESSUS 0 RECESSED DEPTH / PROFONDEUR D'ENCASTRE 13½"
FLOOR / PLANCHER 0 VENT SIDES / COTES DE L'EVENT 1"
SIDES / COTES 0 VENT TOP / EVENT SUPERIEUR 2"
BACK / ARRIERE 0 VENT BOTTOM / EVENT INFERIEUR 1"
MANTEL / MANTEAU 2" *
* MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL EXTENSION / L'EXTENSION HORIZONTALE MAXIMALE: 2". SEE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR GREATER EXTENSIONS. REFERER AU MANUEL
D'INSTRUCTION POUR DES EXTENSIONS PLUS GRANDES.
SEE OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS.
REFERER AU MANUEL D'INSTALLATION DE PROPRIETAIRE POUR LES LONGUEURS
D'EVACUATION MINIMALE ET MAXIMALE.

WOLF STEEL LTD.

24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 0G8 CANADA

THIS FIREPLACE USES AND REQUIRES A FAST ACTING THERMOCOUPLE.

0-4500FT (0-1370m) ALTITUDE / ELEVATION 0-4500FT (0-1370m)

MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 3.5" WATER COLUMN MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 10" WATER COLUMN

IN CONTACT WITH

FOYER A GAZ VENTILE DIRECT. HOMOLOGUE POUR INSTALLATION 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, EN VIGUEUR AU
CANADA OU AUX ETATS-UNIS DE LA NORME DE SECURITE ET DE 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 RELATIVE
AU CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE POUR LES
INSTALLATIONS DANS LES MAISONS MANUFACTURES, LES SITES ET LES
COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFPA 501A. LORSQU'IL EST INSTALLE AVEC LA TROUSSE POUR
ECRAN GD-565KT, LE FOYER EST CONFORME A LA NORME DE CER TIFICATION DE L'ACG

CR95-006.

001659 (WUSA

ANIFOLD PRESSURE:

UN COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE NE DOIT PAS ETRE UTILISE
AVEC CET APPAREIL. UTILISER AVEC LES PORTES
VITREES HOMOLOGUEES SEULEMENT AVEC CETTE
UNITE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

ACTION RAPIDE. REMPLACEZ UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN THERMOCOUPLE À ACTION
RAPIDE DE WOLF STEEL LTÉE. N’AJOUTEZ PAS A CET APPAREIL AUCUN MATERIAU
DEVANT ENTRER EN CONTACT AVEC LES FLAMMES AUTRE QUE CELUI QUI EST FOURNI
AVEC CET APPAREIL PAR LE FABRICANT.

THE APPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THE APPROPRIATE WOLF STEEL VENT KITS. SEE
OWNERS 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
NAPOLEON. REFERER AU MANUEL D'INSTALLATION DE PROPRIETAIRE POUR
L'EVACUATION PRECISE. IL EST IMPORTANT DE BIEN REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER
L'EVENT APRES AVOIR ASSURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR.
ELECTRICAL RATING / CLASSIFICATION: 115V 0.82AMP, 60HZ
OPTIONAL FAN KIT / ENSEMBLE DE VENTILATEUR FACULTATIF: GZ550-KT, GD65

SERIAL NUMBER/NO. DE SERIE: BGD36

CE FOYER UTILISE ET REQUIERT UN THERMOCOUPLE À

W385-0192 / K

INSTALLER: It is your responsibility to check off the appropriate box on the rating plate according to
the model, venting and gas type of the appliance.

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

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

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3.0 VENTING

Models GD36 and BGD36 may be vented either as a top vent or a rear vent.

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.

Refer to the section applicable to your 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.

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.

8.1

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

GD36 REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL

VENTING

Rear Vent Rigid Venting 1" / FT** Rear Vent Rigid Venting 0" / FT

Flexible Venting 1" / FT** Flexible Venting 0" / FT

Top Vent Rigid Venting 0" / FT Top Vent Rigid Venting 0" / FT

Flexible Venting 0" / FT Flexible Venting 0" / FT

Corner Vent Rigid Venting 6" Corner Vent Rigid Venting 0"

Flexible Venting 6" Flexible Venting 6"

BGD36 REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL

VENTING

** When a vertical rise is used as part of the venting confi guration, a 0" rise per foot is acceptable.

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3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION

16" MINIMUM

11

16" MINIMUM

TOP VENT

40 FT

MAXIMUM

3 FT

MINIMUM

33"

40 FT

MAXIMUM

3 FT

MINIMUM

24 1/4" MIN

REAR VENT

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GD36

20" MAXIMUM

24" MAXIMUM

24"

MINIMUM

57"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

33"

24 1/4"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

24" MAXIMUM

BGD36

20" MAXIMUM

* See "VENTING" section

10"

MINIMUM

42 3/8"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

32 3/8"

24 1/4"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

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3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION (GD36 AND BGD36)

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’ for a fi replace and 8’ for a stove.

13

30" MINIMUM

3.3.2 CORNER TERMINATION

GD36

The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 24", where only 6" of vertical rise is used. All corner
installations require a minimum 6" rise. See illustration below.

12"

MINIMUM

TO GRADE

12"

MINIMUM

TO GRADE

30" MINIMUM

32 3/8"

9.4A

BGD36

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

20” MAXIMUM

6” RISE
MINIMUM

BGD36 ONLY

(WITH RIGID ONLY)

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3.4 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES

COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††*

R

Q

S

G

P

INSTALLATIONS

CANADA U.S.A.

Q

R

R

MIN

MAX

MAX

= 3 feet

= 2 x

Q

  feet

ACTUAL

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.

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’ ****

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

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

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

13.2

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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

- total of both horizontal vent lengths (Hr) and offsets (Ho) in feet

H

T

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

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°

14.1

15.1

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3.8 TOP EXIT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

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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.

40

39

30

GD36

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN

FEET VT

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

17.5 20

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

40

39

30

T

BGD36

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN

FEET V

10

T

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

17.5 20

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

T

The shaded area within the lines represents

acceptable values for HT and VT

For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: H

Formula 2: HT + V

< V

T

T

< 40 feet

T

Example 1:

= 3 FT

V

1

V

= 8 FT

2

V

= V

+ V

T

= 2.5 FT

H

1

H

= 2 FT

2

H

= H

R

H

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

O

= H

H

T

+ V

H

T

Formula 1: H

9.9 < 11
Formula 2: HT + V

20.9 < 40

= 3 + 8 = 11 FT

1

2

+ H

= 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 FT

1

2

+ H

= 4.5 + 5.4 = 9.9 FT

R

O

= 9.9 + 11 = 20.9 FT

T

< V

T

T

< 40 FT

T

90°

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

16.2A

90°

V

2

H

2

90°

H

1

V

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.

150

147”

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

INCHES V

100

T

57”

50

24”

0

515

2’

GD36

147”

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

INCHES V

10

12.5’

19.5’

20

T

57”

10”

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 more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: H

Formula 2: HT + V

< 4.2 V

T

T

T

< 24.75 feet

90°

H

1

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

150

100

50

0

90°

BGD36

515

2’

10

12.5’

T

H

2

19.5’

20

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

= 1.5 FT

V

2

V

= V

+ V

T

H

= 2 FT

1

= 1 FT

H

2

H

= 1 FT

3

= 1.5 FT

H

4

H

= H

R

H

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

O

= H

H

T

+ V

H

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

16.2_2A

H

4

2

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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: H

Formula 2: HT + V

< V

T

T

< 40 feet

T

Example:
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

Formula 1: HT < V

14.6 < 15
Formula 2: HT + V

29.6 < 40

= 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

T

< 40 FT

T

H

1

90°

V

1

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

for the required

T

90°

H

V

2

H

2

90°

3

90°

17.5 20

T

T

16.3

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