Napoleon GDI30, GDI-30N, GDI-30P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

GDI-30N

NATURAL GAS

GDI-30P

PROPANE

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fi re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier.

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

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

$10.00

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

1.1 WARRANTY 4

1.2 DIMENSIONS 5

1.3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 5

1.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

1.6 CARE OF GLASS 7

2.0 INSTALLATION 8

2.1 INSERT LEVELLING 8

2.2 CHIMNEY CONNECTION 8

2.3 GAS INSTALLATION 10

2.4 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH 10

3.0 FRAMING 11

3.1 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 11

4.0 FINISHING 12

4.1 DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 12

4.2 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 12

4.3 GRATE INSTALLATION 13

4.4 LOG PLACEMENT 13

4.5 OPTIONAL CHARCOAL EMBERS 14

4.6 GLOWING EMBERS 14

4.7 LOGO PLACEMENT 14

5.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 15

6.0 OPERATION 16

7.0 ADJUSTMENTS 17

7.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 17

7.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 17

7.3 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 18

7.4 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 18

8.0 MAINTENANCE 18

9.0 REPLACEMENTS 19

10.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 23

11.0 SERVICE HISTORY 25

12.0 NOTES 26

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

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

• 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.

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WARNING

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1.1 WARRANTY

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

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

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

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

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

NAPOLEON® GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON® gas heater are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the heater. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless
steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, rocks, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts
against tarnishing, porcelainized enameled components and aluminum extrusion trims.*
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves, thermal switch,
switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and NAPOLEON® will
provide replacement parts free of charge during the fi rst year of the limited warranty.*
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the fi rst year. Repair work, however,
requires the prior approval of an authorized company offi cial. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON®
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized
NAPOLEON® dealer.
* Construction of models vary. Warranty applies only to components included with your specifi c heater.

Quality Assurance Certifi cate.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

NAPOLEON® warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only. Registering your warranty is not
necessary. Simply provide your proof of purchase along with the model and serial number to make a warranty claim. NAPOLEON®
reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim. Provided that the
purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer your heater is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas heater must be installed by a licensed, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance
with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fi re codes. This limited warranty does
not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other
manufacturers will nullify this warranty.
This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discoloring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and
chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers.
NAPOLEON® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following
conditions: During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years
to life, NAPOLEON® will provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.
In the fi rst year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or
workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.
After the fi rst year, with respect to this President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, NAPOLEON® may, at its discretion, fully discharge all
obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but
defective part(s).
NAPOLEON® will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part and
such expenses are not covered by this warranty.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this
warranty is defi ned as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.
This warranty defi nes the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON® with respect to the NAPOLEON® gas heater and any other
warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.
NAPOLEON® neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of
this product.
NAPOLEON® will not be responsible for: over-fi ring, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops,
buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting confi gurations, insuffi cient makeup air, or
negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.
Any damages to heater, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other components due to water, weather damage, long
periods of dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON®.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT

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

2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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1.2 DIMENSIONS

5

3" ø collars

23 1/8"

3

/4"

21

1

Rating Plate Location

1.3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

3

/8"

5 1/4"

13 3/4"

11

1

/8"

Venting, see “INSTALLATION

- CHIMNEY CONNECTION”
section.

27 1/4"

5

19

1

30

/8"

/16"

13 3/4"

17

3

18

/4"

7

/8"

Grate, see “FINISHING ­GRATE INSTALLATION”
section.

Logs, see “FINISHING

- LOG PLACEMENT”
section.

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1.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT,

WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE ACCESSIBILITY 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

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

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.

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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:

• 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 ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 in the United
States.

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Specialists

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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1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

MINIMUM INLET: Gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water column for natural gas and 11 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 fl ow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water column for
propane.

When the appliance is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of specifi c recommendations from
the local authority having jurisdiction, the certifi ed high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each
additional 1,000ft. Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be
expected.

MAXIMUM INPUT: Is 24,500 BTU/hr for natural gas and propane.
MAXIMUM OUTPUT: For natural gas and propane is 20,825 BTU/hr at an ef-

fi ciency of 85% with the fan on. The maximum A.F.U.E. (annual fuel utilization
effi ciency) rating is 82%.

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This appliance insert is not approved for closet or recessed installations. It is
approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and is suit­able for mobile homes. The natural gas model is suitable for installation in a
mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site and fuelled with natural
gas.

1.6 CARE OF GLASS

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

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

64.5%

GDI-30

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WARNING

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

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2.0 INSTALLATION

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

Clean out ashes from the inside of the wood-burning appliance. Make sure that the chimney and wood-burning
appliance are in a clean and sound condition and constructed of non-combustible materials. If necessary have
any repair work done by a qualifi ed person before installing the insert. Remove the existing appliance damper
or lock into an open position.

Using screws, attach the appliance warning tag
(W385-0199) to the inside of the fi rebox of the ap-
pliance into which the insert is being installed.

The sheet-metal parts of the appliance, in which
the gas appliance insert is to be installed, must not
be cut.

If the wood-burning factory-built appliance has
no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1½ inch or less may be drilled through the lower sides or
bottom of the appliance in a proper workman like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combus­tible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.

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WARNING

WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH A GAS FIREPLACE

INSERT ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS ALL ORIGINAL
PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE FIREPLACE IS RE-APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION.

ATTENTION: CE FOYER A ETE CONVERTI AFIN D’ETRE UTILISE SEULEMENT

COMME FOYER ENCASTRE AU GAZ ET NE PEUT ETRE UTILSE POUR BRULER DU BOIS OU
TOUT AUTRE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE, SANS QUE TOUTES LES PIECES ORIGINALES AIENT
ETE REMPLACEES ET QUE LE FOYER SOIT APPROUVE DE NOUVEAU PAR LES AUTORITES
AYANT JURIDICTION.

ADVERTENCIA: ESTA CHIMENEA SE REMODELÓ PARA USARSE SOLO CON UNA

INSERCIÓN DE CHIMENEA A GAS Y NO PUEDE USARSE PARA QUEMAR MADERA NI COMBUSTIBLES
SÓLIDOS, A MENOS QUE SE HAYAN REEMPLAZADO TODAS LAS PIEZAS ORIGINALES, Y LA AUTORI­DAD JURISDICCIONAL LA HAYA VUELTO A APROBAR.

W385-0199_B

Ensure that existing chimney cleanouts fi t properly.
The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from the appliance

before installing the gas appliance insert.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
The ventilation openings in the appliance may be obstructed by the backer plates, aluminium trim etc. but

these parts are not to be applied so as to have an airtight seal.

2.1 INSERT LEVELLING

Move the insert close to its fi nal position inside the wood-burning appliance. This appliance is equipped with 4
levelling screws located in the four inside corners beneath the log support. Level using the levelling screws to
eliminate rocking or excessive noise when the fan is in operation. Once the appliance is level, move it partially
into place within the appliance to allow for all connections to be made. It is not practical to level the insert once
it has been installed. Determine the required depth prior to installing the appliance and adjust the four levelling
screws accordingly.

2.2 CHIMNEY CONNECTION

Chimney installation must conform to both national and local code requirements. The chimney must be lined
with one 2" or 3" diameter liner for intake and one 3" diameter liner for exhaust. The minimum and maximum
vent lengths are 10 and 35 feet respectively. Recommended Napoleon kits come in 3 lengths:

1-2" & 1-3" DOUBLE PLY ALUMINUM LINER-INLET AND EXHAUST & 2-3" TO 2" REDUCER:

GDI-2320KT VENT KIT 20FT
GDI-2325KT VENT KIT 25FT
GDI-2335KT VENT KIT 35FT

2-3" DOUBLE PLY ALUMINUM LINER-INLET AND EXHAUST:

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GDI-320KT VENT KIT 20FT
GDI-325KT VENT KIT 25 FT
GDI-335KT VENT KIT 35 FT