Napoleon Fireplaces GD82PT-PA, GD82NT-PA User Manual

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

GD82NT-PA

NATURAL GAS

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GD82PT-PA

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 fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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 fire department.

- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the supplier.

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • [phone] • fax[phone]

www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [e-mail]

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG2-5 INTRODUCTION

Warranty

Fireplace Dimensions
Installation Overview
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass

6-11 VENTING

Vent lengths

Venting Specifi cations
Minimum Air Terminal Location Clearances

12-18 INSTALLATION

Wall & Ceiling Protection

Horizontal Installation
Vertical Installation
Using Flexible Vent Components
Horizontal Air Terminal Installation
Vertical Air Terminal Installation
Fireplace Vent Connection
Using Rigid Vent Components
Horizontal Air Terminal Installation
Extended Horizontal Air Terminal Installation
Vertical Air Terminal Installation
Mobile Home
Gas Installation
Restricting Vertical Vents
Minimum Framing Clearances
Minimum Enclosure Clearances
Minimum Mantel and Enclosure Clearances

18 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Hard Wiring Connections

Electrical Schematic

19-20 FINISHING

Door Removal

Log Shipping Bracket
Decorative Brick Panel Installation
Log Placement
Glowing Embers

AFK / WI FACE KIT Installation

21-22 SERVICING / REPLACEMENTS

Glass / Door Replacement
Blower Replacement
Burner and Valve Replacement
Spark Module Battery Replacement
Night Light

TM

Replacement

22-24 OPERATION

Fireplace Operation

Hand Held Remote Operation
Operating Instructions

25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
26 ADJUSTMENTS
Maintenance
Pilot Burner Adjustment

Flame Characteristics
Venturi Adjustment

27-28 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts
Flexible Vent Kits
Terminal Kits
Roof Terminal Kits
Accessories

29-30 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
31 FIREPLACE SERVICE HISTORY
32 NOTES

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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.

• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.

• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

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

• Even after the fireplace 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 floor.

• 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 supplied by Wolf
Steel Ltd.

• Pressure relief doors must be kept closed while the fireplace 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 fire.

• Only doors / optional fronts certified with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.

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

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The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON® gas fireplace are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel
burner, phazer™ logs and embers, 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 first year of the limited warranty.
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 the account of NAPOLEON® are based on
a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer.

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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS

37

58"

46"

5

/8"

5"

24"

28"

2"

87/8"

GAS INLET

4" DIA.

7" DIA.

7

/8"

14"

17

28"

3

/4"

137/8"

21"

FIGURE 1

221/8"

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

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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 “.

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

• A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing
gas fired appliances.

• 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,

NSI Z223.1, and 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.
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.
The optional heat circulating blower is supplied with a cord. If
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.

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” from the front face of the unit.

This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This fireplace is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling
down cycles are normal and are to be expected. Change in flame
appearance from “HI” to “LO” is more evident in natural gas than
in propane.
This fireplace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting
room installations and is suitable for mobile home installation.
The inner stainless steel looking firebox back will discolour with
heat, turning a light brown, straw like colour that is to be consid-
ered normal.

We Suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by profession­als who are certified in the

We Suggest that our gas
U.S. by the National Fire-

hearth products be installed
place Institute (NFI) as NFI

and serviced by profession-
Gas Specialists.

als who are certified in the
U.S. by the National Fire-

CARE OF GLASS

place Institute (NFI) as NFI

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean glass. Buff lightly with a
clean dry cloth. The glass is 3/16” ceramic glass available from
your Napoleon® / Wolf Steel Ltd. 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

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean glass. Buff lightly with a
required. Do not clean glass when hot! If the glass is not kept

clean dry cloth. The glass is 3/16” ceramic glass available from
clean permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may result.

your Napoleon® / Wolf Steel Ltd. 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.

Gas Specialists.

CARE OF GLASS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Maximum input is 26,000 BTU/hr for both 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 16150 BTU/hr at an
efficiency of 62%; and 16150 BTU/hr for propane at an efficiency
of 62%. Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 “ water column
for natural gas and 11 “ water column for propane. Maximum inlet
gas pressure is 7 “ water column for natural gas and 13 “ water
column for propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is

3.5 “ water column for natural gas and 10 “ water column for
propane.
This fireplace is certified to be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes.
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the
gas system operation.

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VENTING

VENT LENGTHS

For safe and proper operation of the fireplace follow the venting
instruction exactly.
Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can create
difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning.
Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the
fireplace after the fireplace is installed.
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.
Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or

merican Metal Amerivent venting components.

Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and

merican Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.
Follow the installation procedure provided with the venting
components.
For vent systems that provide seals on the inner exhaust flue,
only the outer air intake joints must be sealed using a red high
temperature silicone (RTV). This same sealant maybe 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 fireplace flue collar which must be sealed using
the black high temperature sealant MillPac. A starter adaptor
must be used and may be purchased from the corresponding
supplier:

Supplier 4 / 7

Duravent W175-0053

merivent 4DSC-N2
Direct Temp 4DT-AAN
For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal

merivent, follow the installation procedure found on the website
for your venting supplier:

VENTING SUPPLIER WEBSITE ADDRESS

Simpson Dura-Vent www.duravent.com
Selkirk Direct Temp www.selkirkcorp.com

merican Metal Amerivent www.americanmetalproducts.com

When using Napoleon® venting components, use only approved
Wolf Steel Ltd. rigid / flexible vent components with the following
termination kits: wall terminal kit GD222 and GD222R, or 1/12 to
7/12 pitch roof terminal kit GD110, 8/12 to 12/12 roof terminal kit
GD111, flat roof terminal kit GD112 or periscope kit GD201 (for
wall penetration below grade). With flexible venting, in conjunction
with the various terminations, use either the 5 foot vent kit GD220
or the 10 foot vent kit GD330. These vent kits allow for either
horizontal or vertical venting of the fireplace.
The maximum number of allowable 4” vent connections is three
horizontally or vertically (excluding the fireplace and the air
terminal connections).
For optimum flame appearance and fireplace performance, keep
the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes (5-15)
for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

For optimum performance, it is recommended that horizontal runs
have a minimum 1/4” rise per foot when using Wolf Steel,
Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, or American Metal
Amerivent rigid vent components and a minimum of 1” rise per
foot when using Wolf Steel flexible vent components.
When venting, the horizontal run must be kept to a maximum of
20 feet. If a 20 foot horizontal run is required, the fireplace must
have a minimum vertical rise immediately off the fireplace of 57”.
When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 3 feet
and a maximum 40 feet above the fireplace.

16”

MINIMUM

FIGURE 4

FIGURES 3a-b

24” MAXIMUM

10”

MINIMUM

56”

PLUS RISE*

* REFER TO “VENTING” SECTION

30”

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM 10 FOOT VENT LENGTH

CAN BE USED WITH GD201 PERISCOPE KIT

HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2” all around
the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required. Use
fi restop spacer W010-1799 (supplied).

VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum of 1” all around the vent pipe
on all vertical runs to combustibles is required except for clearances in
fi replace enclosures. Use fi restop spacer W500-0096 (not supplied).

* The fi rst 2 feet of outer 7 “ diameter vent pipe from the appliance
must be wrapped in the 1” thick insulation sleeve (supplied).
Make sure the insulation is pulled down tight to the fi replace
when installed. There after, a 2” clearance all around the vent
pipe from combustible materials on all horizontal vent sections
is required.

12” MINIMUM

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WARNING

* FIRST
2 FEET

REQUIRES

INSULATION

SLEEVE

INSULATION
SLEEVE

3 FEET

MINIMUM

40 FEET

MAXIMUM

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.
Horizontal runs may have a 0” rise per foot in all cases using Wolf
Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, or American
Metal Amerivent rigid vent components and Wolf Steel flexible
vent components.

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DEFINITIONS

for the following symbols used in the venting calculations
and examples are:

> - greater than
> - equal to or greater than
< - less than
< - equal to or less than

- total of both horizontal vent lengths (HR) and offsets

H

T

(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

HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

when (HT) < (VT)
Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow)

FIGURE 5

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°

See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the
required horizontal run HT.
For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow,
the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < V
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

T

90°

H

2

VERTICAL
RISE IN
FEET

V

T

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HT and V

.

T

FIGURE 6

V

2

90°

H

90°

V

1

Example 1:

V1 = 3 ft
V2 = 8 ft
VT =

V1 +

V2 =

3 + 8 = 11 ft

H1 = 2.5 ft
H2 = 2 ft
HR = H1 + H2 = 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 ft

T

HO = .

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

HT = HR + HO = 4.5 + 5.4 = 9.9 ft

HT + VT = 9.9 + 11 = 20.9 ft

Formula 1: H

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

20.9 < 40
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is
acceptable.

< V

T

9.9 < 11

T

1

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HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

when (H
Simple venting confi guration (only one 90° elbow)

See graph to determine the required verti­cal rise VT for the required horizontal run
HT.

) > (VT)

T

FIGURE 7

V
H1 = 3 ft
H
HR = H1 + H2 = 3 + 5 = 8 ft

= VT = 6 ft

1

= 5 ft

2

HO = .03 (two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(180° - 90°) = 2.7

ft

HT = HR + HO = 8 + 2.7 = 10.7 ft
HT + VT =

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 V

10.7 + 6 =16.7

10.7 < 25.2

T

= 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 ft

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet

16.7 < 24.75

Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is ac-

REQUIRED

VERTICAL

RISE IN

INCHES

V

T

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H

T

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HT and V

.

T

For vent confi gurations requiring more than one 90° elbow
the following formulas apply:

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet

Example 2:

V

1

90°

H

1

H

2

FIGURE 8

ceptable.

V

H

1

90°

1

90°

H

H

4

V

2

2

H

3

FIGURE 9

Example 3:

V

1

V

2

VT = V1 + V2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft
H1 = 2 ft
H2 = 1 ft
H3 = 1 ft
H4 = 1.5 ft
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 + H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1. 5 = 5.5 ft
HO = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(360° - 90°) = 8.1 ft
HT = HR + HO = 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 ft
HT + VT = 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 ft

Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V

4.2 VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 ft

= 4 ft
= 1.5 ft

13.6 < 23.1

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet

19.1 < 24.75

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Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is

VERTICAL TERMINATION

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when (HT) < (VT)

FIGURE 10

See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the
required horizontal run HT.

Example 4:

FIGURE 11

V

V

90°

3

90°

H

V

H

1

1

2

2

90°

90°

REQUIRED VERTICAL
RISE IN FEET

V

T

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET

H

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HT and V

.

T

For vent confi gurations requiring more than zero 90° elbow
(top exit) or one 90° elbow (rear exit), the following formulas
apply:

Formula 1: HT < V

T

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

T

H1 = 8 ft

= 5 ft
= 6 ft
= 10 ft

=

V1 +

V2 +

V3 =

5 + 6 + 10 = 21 ft

H2 = 2.5 ft
HR = H1 + H2 = 8 + 2.5 = 10.5 ft
HO = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)

T

= .03 (90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ft

HT = HR + HO = 10.5 + 8.1 = 18.6 ft
HT + VT = 18.6 + 21 = 39.6 ft

Formula 1: H

Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

< V

T

18.6 < 21

T

39.6 < 40
Since both formulas are met, this vent confi guration is
acceptable.

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VERTICAL TERMINATION

when (HT) > (VT)

FIGURE 12

Simple venting confi gurations
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the
required horizontal run HT.

MAXIMUM

VERTICAL

RISE IN

FEET

V

T

HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET

The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable
values for HT and V

For vent confi gurations requiring more than two 90° elbow
(top exit) or one 90° elbow (rear exit), the following formulas
apply:

Formula 1: HT < 3V
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

.

T

T

90°

90°

V

1

H

1

V

2

90°

FIGURE 13

Example 5:

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

T

H1 = 6 ft
H2 = 2 ft
HR = H1 + H2 = 6 + 2 = 8 ft
HO = .03(four 90° elbows - 90°)

= .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ft

HT = HR + HO = 8 + 8.1 = 16.1 ft
HT + VT = 16.1 + 4.5 = 20.6 ft

Formula 1: H

H

T

Since this formula is not met, this vent confi guration is
unacceptable.
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet

20.6 < 40
Since only formula 2 is met, this vent confi guration
is unacceptable and a new fi replace location or vent
confi guration will need to be established to satisfy both
formulas.

= 2 ft
= 1 ft
= 1.5 ft

=

V1 +

16.1 > 13.5

V2 +

< 3V

T

V3 =

2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ft

T

3VT =

3 x

4.5 = 13.5 ft

H

2

V

90°

3

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