Napoleon Fireplaces GDS20P, GDS20N User Manual

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WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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TABLE of CONTENTS

2. Warnings and Safety Precautions

What to do if you smell gas

4. Warranty

5. General Instructions

General Information
Care of Glass and Plated Parts

6. Location and Clearances
Pilot Indicator Light - Battery Install

7. Blower Installation

8. Terminal Installation

9. Venting

Venting Lengths and Air Terminal Locations

10. Typical and Special Vent Installations

11. Venting Specifications

15. Wall and Ceiling Protection

16. Horizontal and Vertical Venting

17. Stove Vent Connection

Mobile Home Installation
Restricting Vertical Vents
Gas Installation

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18. Finishing

Glass door install and removal
Cast Front Installation and removal

19. Logo Placement
Log Placement

20. Operation / Maintenance

21. Adjustments

Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment
Orifice Replacement

22. Replacements

Replacement Parts
Accessories

24. Trouble Shooting

26. Service History

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• The stove is a vented gas-fired heater. Do not burn wood or other materials in this stove.

• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Keep young children and animals away when the stove is
hot.

• Due to high temperatures, the stove 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 stove.

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

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
stove and venting system are kept clean. The stove 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 stove area must be kept clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this stove be modified.

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

• Do not use this stove if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the stove and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.

• Do not operate the stove with the glass door opened, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should
be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the stove glass door.

• This fireplace uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple
supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.

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

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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 test-fired and 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

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™
logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled
components and aluminium extrusion trims.components and aluminium extrusion trims.

components and aluminium extrusion trims.

components and aluminium extrusion trims.components and aluminium extrusion trims.

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermalElectrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermalElectrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

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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 SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED
BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local codes. In-

stallation 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 CAN1-B149
Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, and NFPA 54 in the United States. 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
501A in the United States.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove removed.
Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before re­installing the door.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes (5-

15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

It is recommended that all horizontal runs have a ¼ inch rise
per foot.
Objects placed in front of the stove must be kept a minimum
of 48" away from the front face of the unit.

The stove 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
stove 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 ½ psig (3.5 kPa).
The stove, when installed with a 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. The blower power cord
must be connected into a properly grounded receptacle. The
grounding prong must not be removed from the cord plug.

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool­ing down cycles are normal and to be expected.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

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" 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 required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT!
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and
/ or blemishes may result.

GDS20: Maximum input is 20,000 BTU/hr for natural gas

and propane. Maximum output for natural gas and propane
is 15,600 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 78%.
This stove is approved for closet or recessed installations,
as well as for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room
installations and is suitable for mobile home installations.
The natural gas model can be installed in a mobile home
that is permanently positioned on its site and fueled with
natural gas.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS STOVE HAS BEEN TEST­FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water column for
natural gas and 11 inches water column for propane. Maximum
inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water column for natural gas and 13
inches water column for propane. When the valve is set to "HI", the
manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water col­umn for natural gas and 10 inches water column for 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.

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LOCATION & CLEARANCES

Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing

and operating the stove.

Never obstruct the front opening of the stove.

GDS20

As long as clearance to combustibles is kept within the
required distances, the most desirable and beneficial lo­cation for a Napoleon stove is in the centre of a building,
thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created.
The location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in the
room where the stove 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 floor or
roof joist.

FIGURE 1

*AT A DISTANCE OF 2" FROM THE WALL, INSTALLATION OR SERV-

ICE TO THE BLOWER MAY NOT BE PRACTICAL. A MINIMUM OF 5"
WILL BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE BLOWER.

PILOT INDICATOR

LIGHT BATTERY

REPLACEMENT

If the pilot indicator light no longer flashes and the pilot is
burning, the batteries may require replacing.

Four "AA" batteries are required and should be replaced
annually.

1. Open the switch housing by removing the top screw,
then pivoting the box open.

2. Remove the 4 "AA" batteries and replace using the new
ones.

3. Pivot the box closed and re-secure using the screw
removed in step 1.

MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES:

FIGURE 2

A. 4" B. 2"* C. 2"

STOVE SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON CARPETING.
MINIMUM 48" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING

TO CEILING FROM STOVE TOP.......................................48"

HORIZONTAL VENT

SIDES AND BOTTOM .....................................................1"

TOP............................................................................2"

VERTICAL VENT

ALL SIDES.............. .....................................................1"

If less than 5" clearance is maintained between the back
of the stove and the back wall, it will be necessary to
disconnect the venting and gas pipe to move the stove
out for installation or service of the blower.

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BLOWER INSTALLATION

Blower (SEE LOCATION AND CLEARANCES)

1. Cut and remove the tie securing the blower switch wires

to the heat shield.

2. Connect the white wire coming from below the unit to the
terminal on the blower.

3. Connect the black blower wire to the black wire coming
from below the unit.

4. Insert the clips on the blower housing into the cutouts in
the rear shield. Push down to lock the clips into position.

5. Secure the blower using the screw and lock washer
supplied.
Note: Ensure that all the wires are tucked into the blower
switch housing.

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Switches

6. Open the switch housing by removing the top screw.

7. Install the thermodisc bracket as shown, using 2 of the

screws supplied. Connect the flagged leads to the
terminals of the thermodisc.
Remove the knock out from the housing label.

8. Install the variable speed switch (rheostat) into the
housing with the wires facing up. Secure the switch to the
housing using the pal nut and the knob supplied.

9. Connect the male connector on the switch to the female
connector coming from the unit.

10. Pilot Indicator Light: Install the batteries as shown.
Replace the batteries annually. Note: If replacing the pilot

indicator light , ensure that the red wire lead connects
to the red lead of the thermopile and black to white.

11. Tuck all of the wires into the housing and close. Secure
using the screw removed in step 6.

This unit comes equiped with a pilot indicator

light that blinks every few seconds when the

pilot is on.

For more information see step #10.

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AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS

FIGURE 8

INSTALLATIONS

CANADIAN U.S.A.

A

12 INCHES

12 INCHES

Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.

B

C

12 INCHES

12 INCHES*

9 INCHES

12 INCHES*

Clearance to windows or doors that open.

Clearance to permanently closed windows.

Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within

D

18 INCHES**

12 INCHES**

E

F

0 INCHES

0 INCHES***

G

2 INCHES***

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

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* R ecomm ended to prevent conden satio n on window s and therm al breaka ge

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****

** It is recommende d t

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** * The peri scope GD- 201 requires a mini mu m 18 inche s clea ranc e from an insi de corner.

** *** *
** *** * **

** ** This is a recom me nded distance. For additiona l require ments check local code s.

** *** * **
††

† Three feet above if within 10 fe

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‡‡

‡ A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is l

‡‡

† †† †

† † Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully

† †† †
† *† *

† * Rec ommen ced to prevent recircul at ion of exha ust product s. For ad ditio nal requireme nts check local cod e

† *† *

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3 FEET

3 FEET

12 INCH

ES

6 FEET

7 FEET‡

12 INCHES††

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

dwe ll in gs and serves both dwellings.

18 INCHES**

12 INCHES**

0 INCHES

0 INCHES***

2 INCHES***

3 FEET***

3 FEET****

9 INCHES

3 FEET†

a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.

Clearance to unventilated soffit.

Clearance to an outside corner wall.

Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding
non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).

Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding com­bustible obstructions ( vent chase, etc.).

Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter

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/ regulator assembly to a maximum vertical distance of 15ft.

Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.

Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a
combustion air inlet to any other appliance.

Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.

Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on

7 FEET****

12 INCHES****

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

o use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits.

et horizontally.

public property unless fitted with a heat shield kit GD-301.

Clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony.

Clearance above the roof.

Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.

ocated between two sin gl e

open on a mini mum of two side s beneath the flo or.

VENTING

VENTING LENGTHS &

AIR TERMINAL LOCATIONS

Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct
Temp or American Metal Amerivent venting components.

For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American
Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure provided
with the venting components.

All outer pipe joints of these venting systems must be
sealed using Red RTV High Temperature Sealant.
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and
American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.

A starter adaptor must be used and may be purchased
from the corresponding supplier:

Supplier GAS STOVE

Duravent GDS924N
Amerivent 4DSCB-N1
Direct Temp 4DT-AAN

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 Mill Pac. High temperature sealant must be
ordered separately.
When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only the
following vent kits: WALL TERMINAL KIT GD175 (7-1/2' of
venting included), WALL TERMINAL KIT GD176 (24" of vent-
ing included), 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 STOVE PERISCOPE KIT
GD180 (for wall penetration below grade) in conjunction

with the appropriate venting components.

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• For optimum flame appearance and stove performance,
keep the vent length and number of elbows to a mini
mum.

• 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.

The maximum horizontal run with a 57 inch vertical rise
immediately above the stove is 20 feet . FIGURES 6a-b.

FIGURE 5

FIGS 6a-b

HORIZONTAL RUN NOT TO
EXCEED VERTICAL RISE

For optimum performance, it is recom­mended that all horizontal runs have a
minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.

• These vent kits allow for
either horizontal or vertical
venting of the stove.

• The maximum number of
4" flexible connections
is 3 horizontally or three
vertically (excluding the
stove and the air terminal
connections).

• When terminating
vertically, the minimum

vertical rise is 3 feet
above the stove and the
maximum vertical rise is
40 feet. FIGURE 4.

Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can

create difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning.

Use an adjustable pipe as the final length of rigid piping

to the stove for ease of installation.

FIGURE 4

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