Napoleon Fireplaces BGNV40-P, BGNV40-N User Manual
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WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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Pg 2-6 INTRODUCTION
Warnings and Safety Precautions
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts
Dimensions
7 VENTING
Vent Safety Switch
High Limit Switch
Venting Action
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PENINSULA INSTALLA TION PROCEDURE
Framing
Bar / Countertop Installation
Brick Panel Installation
Facing
OPEN END INSTALLA TION PROCEDURE
Framing
Brick Panel Installation
Facing
SEE-THRU INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Framing
Brick Panel Installation
Facing
ISLAND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Framing
Brick Panel Installation
Facing
13 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
14-17 FINISHING
Mantle Height Locations
Heat shield stand-off removal
Log Placement/Charcoal Embers
Logo Placement
Door Opening and Closing
Upper Louvre Bracket and Hood
Lower Louvre Bracket and Hinge Screen
Louvre Installation
End Door Installation
18 OPTION AL BLOWER INSTALLATION
19 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
20 ADJUSTMENTS
Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustments
21-22 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
23 ACCESSORIES
24-25 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
26 SERVICE HISTORY
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING
• 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.
• Do not strike or slam shut the fireplace glass door.
• This fireplace uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple sup-
plied by Wolf Steel Ltd.
NOTE: changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
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NAPOLEON gas fireplaces 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.
NAPOLEON GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new
ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakageheat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakageheat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminumonly), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum
only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminumonly), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum
extrusion trims.extrusion trims.
extrusion trims.
extrusion trims.extrusion trims.
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as blowers, gas valves,
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
thermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly arethermal switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are
covered and covered and
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covered and covered and
the limited warranty.the limited warranty.
the limited warranty.
the limited warranty.the limited warranty.
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work,Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work,
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work,
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work,Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work,
however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to thehowever, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the
however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the
however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to thehowever, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the
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will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year ofwill provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of
will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of
will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year ofwill provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must
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CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only -- i.e., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose name appears on the
warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON -- provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This factory warranty is nontransferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas fireplace must be installed by a licenced, 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 fire 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 discolouring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel
parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers, nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace.
NAPOLEON warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the first 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 first 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 first year, with respect to this President's Limited Lifetime 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).
After the first year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not
covered by this warranty.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event
extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.
This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON gas fireplace 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-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting
configurations, insufficient 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 fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage, long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging
chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.
The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from your authorized dealer. The warranty registration card
must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.
NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim.
ALL SPECIFICA TIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE T O ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL L TD. PA TENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.41 1, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL L TD.
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INTRODUCTION
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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 a 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
product.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
In absence of local codes, install to the current CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, and NFPA 54 in the United S t ates.
Mobile home installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes, install to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing CAN/CSA Z240 MH
Series in Canada or the manufactured home construction
and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, part 3280, or the Fire
Safety Criteria for manufactured home installations, Sites
and Community Standard ANSI/NFPA 5OIA in the United
States.
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.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.
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 heat circulating blower is installed, the blower
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.
Minimum clearance to combustible construction
from the fireplace:
sides, back, bottom, and top 0 inches
recessed depth (corner installation)
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept
a minimum of 48" away from the glass front faces of
the unit.
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25 inches
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, ALL BURNER ASSEMBLIES
HAVE BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE THEIR OPERATIONS AND QUALITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/h
for natural gas and propane. When the fireplace is installed
at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence 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. Maximum output for natural gas is 20,400 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 68%
with the fan on.
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
installations and is suitable for mobile home installation.
NO EXTERNAL ELECTRICITY (1 10 VOLTS OR 24 VOL TS) IS
REQUIRED FOR THE GAS SYSTEM OPERA TION. Expan-
sion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling
down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
If utilizing one of Wolf Steel's trim or surround kits, follow
the framing instructions on page 14 and the finishing instructions on page 23, for removal of the top extension.
CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean these parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. The glass is 3/16" tempered
glass available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Lt d. dealer.
Do not substitute materials.
If the door glass should crack or break, do not operate the
fireplace. Replace only with a door assembly certified with
the fireplace. See DOOR, LOUVRE AND TRIM INST ALLA-
TION for removal and replacement details. 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.
Provide adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the fireplace. Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the
venting instruction 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
or vapour barrier coming in 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 outside wall of a home. This will
ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained
within the cavity.
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FIGURES 1a-d
DIMENSIONS
ISLAND
OPEN-END
PENINSULA
SEE-THRU
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VENTING
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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 five inch diameter (5"ø) B-vent or class A vent is
required. A minimum 5' 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.
VENTING 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.
The one wire running from the vent safety switch is attached
to terminal 1 of the valve (See 'B' below). The other wire
(laying loose in the valve control area) may be attached to a
wall switch or thermostat.
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.
VENT SAFETY
SWITCH
THERMOSTA T OR
WALL SWITCH
FIGURE 3
HIGH LIMIT
SWITCH
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 hood. FIGURES 4 & 5.
FIGURE 2
PLUNGER
HI LIMIT
SWITCH
A
FIGURE 4
Venting action is satisfactory, if smoke and flames are
drawn into the draft hood.
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
B
vent blockage or restriction. If necessary, consult with a qualified inspector.
The Vent 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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PENINSULA INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
VENTING
Refer to page 7.
FRAMING
Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed
insulation or vapour barrier coming in 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 outside wall of a home. This
will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained
within the cavity .
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. FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 6
COUNTERTOP / BAR INSTALLATION
When finishing the fireplace, combustible material may
rest directly on of the top extension.
Note: Maximum weight tolerance is 400 lbs, provided
that it is evenly distributed across the top extensions of
the fireplace.
In order to achieve a countertop or bar type appearance
with the minimum height allowed, framing must be noncombustible and may be done with metal studding attached
to the top extension sides or the upper frame of the fireplace. FIGURE 9.
A = 22 " minus finishing material thickness each side.
To install the fireplace face flush with the finished wall,
position the framework to accommodate the thickness
of the finished wall.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
* The top extension may be removed if non-combustible
framing is faced with a non-combustible material placed
flush with the front face of the unit and extending from the
top of the unit. (Example: cement board) (not supplied).
Combustible counter / bar tops must maintain a minimum
of 38½ inches from the base of the fireplace to the underside
of the top. Figure 7.
FIGURE 9
TOP EXTENTION
TOP OF THE UNIT
NOTE: Wolf Steel trim and/or surround kits will not totally cover the top extension of the fireplace. In order to
obtain a smooth transition from the trim / surround to the
wall, it is recommended that the top extension be removed and the unit be installed following the above procedure.
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BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION
Install the base panels as illustrated in steps 1-4 . The
side panel sits
panel in position, bend down the tab to secure. DETAIL 5.
under the bracket tab. Holding the side
FIGURES 10a-e
STEP 1
STEP 2
FACING
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.
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.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace should be
kept a minimum of 48" away from the glass front
faces.
FIGURE 11
DRYWALL
DRYWALL
RETAINER
4" MIN
STEP 3
FINISHING
Refer to pages 14-17 for complete instructions regarding
mantle requirements and installations, log placement,
glass door and upper and lower louvre attachments.
STEP 4
STEP 5
DET AIL 5
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