Napoleon GDS50N, GDS50P, GS50N, GS50P 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: ANSI Z21.88, CSA 2.33 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.

GDS50N / GS50N

NATURAL GAS

GDS50P / GS50P

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]

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION 4

2.1 DIMENSIONS 5

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6

2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 8

3.0 VENTING 9

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 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 18

4.2 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION 19

4.2.1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 19

4.2.2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION 20

4.2.3 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 21

4.2.4 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION 22

4.2.5 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION 23

4.2.6 VERTICAL THROUGH EXISTING CHIMNEY 24

4.3 B-VENT INSTALLATION - GS50 25

4.3.1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 25

4.3.2 INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR 25

4.3.3 ADDING VENT SECTIONS 26

4.3.4 INSTALLING "B" VENT 26

4.3.5 "B" VENT ADAPTATIONS 27

4.3.6 COMBUSTION AIR 27

4.4 GAS INSTALLATION 28

4.4.1 B-VENT - MODEL GS50 28

4.5 WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION 29

4.6 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 29

5.0 FINISHING 29

5.1 DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING 29

5.2 LOG PLACEMENT 30

5.3 LOGO PLACEMENT 31

5.4 TRIVET INSTALLATION 31

6.0 OPERATION 32

6.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 33

6.2 TURBO BURNER OPERATION 33

6.3 SPILL SWITCH - GS50 ONLY 33

7.0 ADJUSTMENTS 34

7.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT 34

7.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 34

7.3 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 35

8.0 MAINTENANCE 35

8.1 REPLACEMENT BLOWER INSTALLATION 36

8.2 CARE OF GLASS 37

8.3 CARE OF PLATED PARTS 37

9.0 REPLACEMENTS 38

10.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 42

11.0 WARRANTY 45

12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 46

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1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Venting, see
“VENTING” section.

Logs, see “LOG
PLACEMENT” section.

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Trivet, see “TRIVET
INSTALLATION” section.

Door, see “DOOR
OPENING AND CLOSING”
section.

Rating plate, see “RATING
PLATE INFORMATION”
section.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

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

• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.

• Risk of fi re or asphyxiation do not operate appliance with fi xed glass removed.

• Do not connect 110 volts to the control valve.

• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.

• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.

• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.

• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance or stove,
install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.

• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.

• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.

• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children
from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
appliance and venting system are kept clean. The appliance and its venting system should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.

• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning
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.

• 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.

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

appliance. Elevated temperatures can cause melting, deformation, discolouration or premature failure of
T.V. or other electronic components.

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WARNING

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2.1 DIMENSIONS

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28 1/4”

14 1/8”

30 3/4”

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2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.

NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.

OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48” FROM THE

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

WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING.

HIGH PRESSURE WILL DAMAGE VALVE. DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY PIPING BEFORE PRESSURE TESTING

GAS LINE AT TEST PRESSURES ABOVE 1/2 PSIG. CLOSE THE MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE BEFORE

PRESSURE TESTING GAS LINE AT TEST PRESSURES EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 1/2 PSIG.

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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:

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

• The appliance damper must be removed or welded in the open position prior to installation of a appliance
insert or gas log.

• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.

• The fl exible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

• A Carbon Monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fi red appliances.

• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent
sealed combustion product.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in
absence of local codes, the National Gas and Propane
Installation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada, or the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the United
States. Suitable for mobile home installation if installed in
accordance with the current standard CAN/CSA Z240MH
Series, for gas equipped mobile homes, in Canada or

NSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 in the United States.

s long as the required clearance to combustibles is
maintained, the most desirable and benefi cial location for an appliance is in the center of a building, thereby
allowing the most effi cient use of the heat created. The location of windows, doors and the traffi c fl ow in the
room where the appliance is to be located should be considered. If possible, you should choose a location
where the vent will pass through the house without cutting a fl oor or roof joist.

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If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood
fl ooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.

If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in
accordance with local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or the ANSI/
NFPA 70 National Electrical code in the United States.

2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Altitude (FT) 0-2000 0-2000 0-2000 0-2000
Max. Input (BTU/HR) 44,000 40,000 44,000 40,000
Max. Output Steady State (BTU/HR) 31,200 30,000 37,000 34,400
Effi ciency (w/the fan on) 77% 78% 84% 86%
Maximum A.F.U.E. 65% 67% 77% 79%
Min. Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 4.5" Water

Max. Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 7" Water

Manifold Pressure (Under Flow
Conditions)

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GS50 GDS50

NG LP NG LP

Column

Column

3.5" Water
Column

11" Water
Column

13" Water
Column

10" Water
Column

4.5" Water
Column

7" Water
Column

3.5" Water
Column

7

11" Water
Column

13" Water
Column

10" Water
Column

For elevations between 2,000 and 4,500 feet above sea level, this appliance must be de-rated by 10% using
the certifi ed high altitude kit. 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.

Change in fl ame appearance from "HI" to "LO" is more evident in natural gas than in propane. Expansion /
contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected.

GDS50: This appliance 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 fueled with natural gas.

GS50: This appliance is approved for bedroom and bed-sitting room
installations.

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2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION

CERTIFIED UNDER/HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES:
CSA 2.3 3-2009, ANSI Z21. 88 -2009 VENT ED GA S FIREPL ACE
HEATER APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED USING BURNER
KIT: GDS50BN-KT, OR GDS50BP-KT.

CDVS500 -N
CS500-N

0-2000FT (0-610m)
44,000 BTU/h
20,000 BTU/h
33,000 BTU/h
31,200 BTU/h

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ALTITUDE DOWNRA TING CONDITIONS APPL Y T O CANADA ONLY

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LES CONDITIONS DE BAISSE D’EVALUA TION SELON L’AL TITUDE
S’APPLIQUENT AU CANADA SEULEMENT

MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 3.5 INCHES W.C. (NG) / 10 INCHES W.C.(LP)
PRESSION AU COLLECTEUR: 3.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU(GN)

MIN SUPPLY PRESSURE: 4.5" W.C.(NG) / 11" W.C. (LP)
PRESSION D'ALIMENTA TION MIN: 4.5" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (GN)

MAX. SUPPLY PRESSURE: 7" W.C. (NG) / 13" W.C. (LP)
PRESSION D'ALIMENTA TION MAX: 7" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (GN)

FOR USE WITH GLASS DOORS CERTIFIED WITH THIS UNIT ONL Y.
UTILISER AVEC LES PORTES VITREES HOMOLOGUEES
SEULEMENT A VEC CETTE UNITE.
WARNING: DO NOT ADD ANY MATERIAL TO THE APPLIANCE,
WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLAMES, OTHER THAN
THAT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER WITH THE APPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: N'AJOUTEZ P AS A CET APP AREIL AUCUN
MATERIAU DEVANT ENTRER EN CONTACT AVEC LES
FLAMMES AUTRE QUE CELUI QUI EST FOURNI AVEC CET
APPAREIL PAR LE FABRIC
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL /
DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:

A 7" D 17½"
B 2" E 6¼"
C 1" F 9½"

20" TO CEILING FROM STOVE TOP
20" ENTRE LE DESSUS DU FOYER ET LE PLAFOND
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GS50-N

2000-4500FT (610-1370m)
40,000 BTU/h
18,000 BTU/h
30,000 BTU/h
28,400 BTU/h

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10" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)

11" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)

13" D'UNE COLONNE D'EAU (PG)

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OUTPUT(MODEL GDS50) RENDEMENT

OUTPUT(MODEL GS50) RENDEMENT

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POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A COUCHER,
& UN STUDIO.

STEADY ST A TE EFFICIENCY (NG): 71% FAN OFF / 77% FAN ON
STEADY ST A TE EFFICIENCY (LP): 73% F AN OFF / 78% FAN ON
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GN): 71% VENT. ARRETE

EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GP): 73% VENTILA TEUR ARRETE

STEADY STA TE EFFICIENCY APPLIES TO CANADA ONLY / L'EFFICACITE
CONSTANTE S'APPLIQUENT SEULEMENT AU CANADA.

AFUE (NG/LP) (GN/GP): 64% / 67%
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INST ALLED USING AN ADAPTER KIT
GS-150KT . CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE INSTALLE
UN ENSEMBLE ADAPT ATEUR GS-150KT.

78% VENTILATEUR FONCTIONNE

77% VENT . FONCTIONNE

EN UTILISANT

NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL

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ETRE UTILISE A VEC CET APP AREIL

CERTIFIED UNDER/HOMOLOGUE SELON LES NORMES:
CSA 2.33-2009, ANSI Z21.88-2009 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED USING BURNER KIT : GDS50BN-KT,
OR GDS50BP-KT.

GDS50 -P

GS50-P

0-2000FT (0-610m)

40,000 BTU/h

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30,400 BTU/h
30,000 BTU/h
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2000-4500FT (610-1370m)

36,000 BTU/h
18,000 BTU/h
27,400 BTU/h

26,400 BTU/h
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DIRECT VENT MODELS GDS50/CDVS500

APPROVED FOR BEDROOM, BATHROOM & BEDSITTING ROOM
INSTALLA TION. SUIT ABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION
IF INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT
STANDARD CAN/CSA Z240MH SERIES GAS EQUIPPED
MOBILE HOMES, IN CANADA OR IN THE UNITED STA TES THE
MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRUCTION AND SAFETY

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HOMOLOGUE POUR INSTALLATION DANS UNE CHAMBRE A

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CAN/CSA Z240MH SERIE DE MAISONS MOBILES EQUIPEES
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MAISONS MANUFACTUREES, TITRE 24 CFR, SECTION 3280.
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CRITERE DE MESURES DE SECURITE CONTRE L'INCENDIE
POUR LES INSTALLATIONS DANS LES MAISONS MANUFAC­TURES, LES SITES ET LES COMMUNAUTES, ANSI/NFP A 501A

STEADY STAT E EFFICIENCY (NG):75% FAN OFF / 78% FAN ON
STEADY STA TE EFFICIENCY (LP): 76% F AN OFF / 79% F AN ON
EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GN): 75% VENT. ARRETE

EFFICACITE CONSTANTE (GP): 76% VENTILA TEUR ARRETE

STEADY STA TE EFFICIENCY APPLIES TO CANADA ONL Y / L'EFFICACITE
CONSTANTE S'APPLIQUENT SEULEMENT AU CANADA.

AFUE (NG/LP) (GN/GP): 65% / 67%
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM HORIZONT AL VENT LENGTHS ARE
25 INCHES AND 20 FEET RESPECTIVELY. LES LONGUEURS
HORIZONTALES MINIMALE ET MAXIMALE SONT 25 POUCES
ET 20 PIEDS RESPECTIVEMENT .
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE VENTED USING THE APPROPRI­ATE NAPOLEON VENT KITS. SEE OWNERS INSTALLATION
MANUAL FOR VENTING SPECIFICS. PROPER REINSTALLA­TION AND RESEALING IS NECESSARY AFTER SERVICING
THE VENT-AIR INT AKE 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'EVACUA TION PRECISE. IL EST IMPORT ANT DE BIEN
REINSTALLER ET RESCELLER L'EVENT APRES AVOIR AS­SURE LE MAINTIEN DU SYSTEME DE PRISE D'AIR.

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For rating plate location, see "INSTALLATION OVERVIEW" section

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 unit.

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

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3.0 VENTING

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WARNING

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

IF VENTING IS INCLUDED WITH SPACERS THE VENT SYSTEM MUST BE SUPPORTED EVERY 3 FEET

FOR BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS. USE SUPPORTS OR EQUIVALENT

NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE FROM

COMBUSTIBLES. USE WOLF STEEL LTD. SUPPORT RING ASSEMBLY W010-0370 OR EQUIVALENT

NON-COMBUSTIBLE STRAPPING TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

FOR BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL RUNS. SPACERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE INNER PIPE AT

PREDETERMINED INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN AN EVEN AIR GAP TO THE OUTER PIPE. THIS GAP IS
REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION. A SPACER IS REQUIRED AT THE START, MIDDLE AND END OF

EACH ELBOW TO ENSURE THIS GAP IS MAINTAINED. THESE SPACERS MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

THIS APPLIANCE USES A 4” EXHAUST / 7” AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE SYSTEM.

Refer to the section applicable to your installation.

For safe and proper operation of the appliance follow the venting instruction exactly. Deviation from the
minimum vertical vent length can create diffi culty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Under extreme vent
confi gurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition. Vent lengths that pass
through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with the insulation wrapped in
a protective sleeve to minimize condensation. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to
the appliance after the appliance is installed. Use a fi restop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when
penetrating interior walls, fl oor or ceiling.

NOTE: If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled; reinstall per the instructions
provided for the initial installation.

3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

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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 GDS924N 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.

When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf Steel termination kits: wall terminal kit GD175
(7/12’ of venting included), or 1/12 to 7/12 pitch roof terminal kit GD1 10, 8/12 to 12/12 roof terminal kit GD111, fl at
roof terminal kit GD112 or periscope kit GD180 (for wall penetration below grade) in conjunction with the appropriate
venting components.

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For optimum fl ame appearance and appliance operation, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a
minimum. It is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum 1/4” rise per foot. 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 manufacturers
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.

Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can create diffi culty in burner start-up and/or carboning.
Use an adjustable pipe as the fi nal length of rigid piping to the stove for ease of installation.

3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATION

8.5

16" MINIMUM

34" MAXIMUM

29" MINIMUM

30 3/4"

* See "VENTING" section

59 3/4"

MINIMUM

PLUS RISE*

40 FT

MAXIMUM

36"

MINIMUM

30 3/4"

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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’.

MINIMUM

TO GRADE

29" MIN REGARDLESS

OF HORIZONTAL VENT

LENGTH

12"

29" MINIMUM

11

20 FT

MAXIMUM

12"

MINIMUM

TO GRADE

30 3/4"

30 3/4"

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

I 3’ 3’ **** Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
J 12” 9” Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K 6’ 3’ † Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
L 7’ ‡ 7’ **** Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.

M 12” †† 12” **** Clearance under a veranda, porch 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 directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

†† Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the fl oor.

†* Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.

††* 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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14.1

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

(HT) < (VT)

Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow)

See graph to determine the required vertical

rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.

40

39

30

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

20

RISE IN

FEET VT

10

0

2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN

FEET H

T

The shaded area within the lines represents

acceptable values for HT and V

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:
Formula 1: HT < V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

Example 1:
V

= 3 FT

1

V

= 8 FT

2

VT = V1 + V
H

= 2.5 FT

1

H

= 2 FT

2

HR = H1 + H
H

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

O

= HR + HO = 4.5 + 5.4 = 9.9 FT

H

T

HT + V

T

= 3 FT + 8 FT = 11 FT

2

= 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 FT

2

= 9.9 + 11 = 20.9 FT

90°

90°

90°

V

2

H

1

17.5 20

T

H

2

Formula 1: H

< V

T

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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1

16.10

15

V

V
V
V

(HT) > (VT)

Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow)

REQUIRED

See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the

required horizontal run H

150

100

.

T

VERTICAL

RISE IN

INCHES V

T

50

29”

0

515

2.5’

10

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:

< 4.2 V

Formula 1:
Formula 2: HT + V

H

T

T

< 24.75 feet

T

90°

H

1

H

2

Example 2:

= 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

90°

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 FT

10.7 < 25.2

Formula 2: HT + V

16.7 < 24.75

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

Example 3:

= 4 FT

1

= 1.5 FT

2

= V

+ V

T

H

= 2 FT

1

H

= 1 FT

2

H

= 1 FT

3

H

= 1.5 FT

4

H

= H

R

H

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

O

H

= H

T

H

+ V

T

= 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

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 FT

T

< 24.75 FT

T

T

90°

90°

90°

H

1

90°

V

1

V

H

H

2

3

H

4

2

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.

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