Napoleon Fireplaces BGNV36P, BGNV36N User Manual
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.22, AND ANSI Z21.50 RESPECTIVELY FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACES.
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
BGNV36N
BGNV36P
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
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Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
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WARNING
PG 2-4
INTRODUCTION
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Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts
5 VENTING
Safety Switch
Hi Limit Switch
Venting Action Check
6-7 INSTALLATION
Gas Installation
Framing
Nailing Tab Installation
Mantle Clearances
8-9 FINISHING
Door Opening & Closing
Louvre Installation
Log Placement
Charcoal & Glowing Embers
Logo Placement
11 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL THERMOSTATIC SENSOR
12-13 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
13 ADJUSTMENTS
Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment
14-15 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
16-17 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
18 SERVICE HISTORY
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• The product is a vented gas fireplace. Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.
• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the
fireplace.
• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the fireplace
and venting system are kept clean. The fireplace and its venting system should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
• This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
• Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
• Do not operate the fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person. Use only with a glass door certified with the fireplace.
• Do not strike or slam shut the fireplace glass door.
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NAPOLEON products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized
ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate.
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-fired at a quality test
station. The complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that
you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This gas fireplace should be installed and serviced by a
qualified installer to conform with local codes.
Installation practices vary from region to region and it is
important to know the specifics that apply to your area,
for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in the open
position prior to installation of the fireplace insert or gas log.
• The appliance off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or
bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent sealed combustion prod
uct.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of Massa
chusetts.
In absence of local codes, install the fireplace to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.
The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring,
the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth.
If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box
must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in
Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE in the United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! Maximum input for the fireplace is 17,000 BTU/h for
natural gas and propane. When the fireplace is installed at
elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absense of specific
recommendations from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced
at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.
FIGURE 1
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 flow conditions is 3.5
inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water
column for propane.
This fireplace is approved for bedroom and bed-sitting room
installation.
No external electricity (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.
CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. The fireplace is factory
equipped with 3/16" thick tempered glass. Use only replacement glass available from your Napoleon dealer.
Do not substitute materials.
Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with a
recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafter
clean as required.
Do not clean glass when hot!
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and / or blemishes may result.
Use only accessories designed for and
listed with your specific fireplace.
Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air.
Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fireplace. Never obstruct
the front opening of the fireplace.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be
kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of
the unit.
For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the venting & operating instructions exactly.
Provide a means for visually checking the vent
connection to the fireplace after the fireplace is
installed.
In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation and vapour barrier coming into contact with
the fireplace body, it is recommended that the
walls of the fireplace enclosure be 'finished' (ie:
drywall/sheetrock) as you would finish any other
wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance
to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.
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VENTING
This is a vented appliance and must be connected to a
chimney in accordance with the current installation codes.
In absence of local codes, install to the current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149,
Installation Codes. This model can be common-vented.
A minimum four inch diameter (4"ø) B-vent or class A vent
is required. A minimum 10' vent height is required. Secure
the B-vent to the exhaust collar on the stove top with 3
screws. In cold climates, the use of a B-vent and an insulated chase is recommended.
HIGH LIMIT SWITCH
This thermally activated switch, located in front of the draft
hood, senses an increase in temperature and acts as a
safety shut-off (See 'A' below). It shuts down the gas to the
main burner in the unlikely event of the unit overheating.
The HI Limit switch will automatically reset after the unit
has cooled down, resuming gas flow to the main burner.
SAFETY
SWITCH
HIGH LIMIT
SWITCH
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SAFETY SWITCH
This thermally activated switch, located in front of the draft
hood, senses an increase in temperature and acts as a
safety shut-off (See 'A' below). It shuts down the gas to the
main burner in the event of a severe downdraft of air or a
blocked or disconnected chimney flue. If the flue is blocked
or has no "draw", the safety switch will automatically shut
off the supply of gas to the main burner within 10 minutes.
This switch must be manually reset by depressing the plunger. Refer to Figure 2.
Tampering with the safety switch can result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death.
HI LIMIT
PLUNGER
A
SWITCH
THERMOSTAT OR
WALL SWITCH
FIGURE 3
VALVE
VENTING ACTION CHECK
A test for correct venting action must be made before
the installed unit can be left with the customer.
Follow the procedure below:
1. Close all doors and windows in the room / start exhaust fans in the home / turn the fireplace blower off (if so
equipped).
2. Set controls to "high" and light the unit.
3. Wait 5 minutes. Light a match and hold to the front of
the draft draft hood. FIGURES 4 & 5.
FIGURE 4
Venting action is satisfactory, if smoke and flames are
drawn into the draft hood.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 5
Venting action is unsatisfactory, if the smoke spills back, and
the flame splays outward. If venting action is unsatisfactory,
turn off the unit, wait 10 minutes and try again. If the smoke is
still not drawn into the draft hood, turn the unit off and check for
vent blockage or restriction. If necessary, consult with a quali-
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fied inspector.
The Safety or Hi Limit switches must not be adjusted or disabled.
In the event that either switch or any associated
parts are exchanged, only original manufacturer's
parts may be used.
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GAS INSTALLATION FRAMING
Proceed once the vent installation is complete.
1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the
nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the 1/4"ø
holes located at either end of the base.
2. Route a 3/8" N.P.T. black iron gas line, 1/2" type-L
copper tubing or equivalent to the fireplace.
3. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall
switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a convenient location. Route 2-strand (solid core) millivolt wire
through the electrical hole located at the bottom left side of
the unit. The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size:
WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH
14gauge 100 feet
16gauge 60 feet
18gauge 40 feet
Attach the one lead to terminal 3 (located on the gas valve)
and the other lead to the vent safety switch wire ( located
loose in the valve compartment). See FIGURE 3.
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FIGURE 6
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Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat
or gas valve to electricity (110 volts).
4. Install rigid black pipe, 1/2" type-L copper tubing or, if
local codes permit, a 3/8" flex connector and shutoff valve
to the gas line and the fireplace gas valve. Seal and tighten
securely. An adapter fitting is required between the gas
valve and the copper tubing or flex connector. DO NOT KINK
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR. FIGURE 6.
5. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water
solution.
Do not use open flame.
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It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and
the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local
building codes.
Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front
of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black faceareas of the fireplace. Non-combustible material (brick,
stone or ceramic tile) may protrude in these areas.
Combustible objects, like furniture, placed in front of the
fireplace, should be kept a minimum of 48" away from the
front face.
In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation and
vapour barrier coming into contact with the fireplace body, it
is recommended that the walls of the fireplace enclosure
be 'finished' (ie: drywall/sheetrock) as you would finish any
other wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance to
combustibles is maintained within the cavity.
It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this
fireplace system.
When roughing in the fireplace, raise the fireplace to accommodate for the thickness of the finished floor materials, i.e. tile, carpeting, hard wood, which if not planned for
will interfere with the opening of the lower access door and
the installation of many decorative flashing accessories.
FIGURES 8
FIGURE 7
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is
at the burner before closing the door.
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FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10a-b
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