Napoleon BGD40-N User Manual

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W415-0811 / D / 08.16.12
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
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NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
1.28C
$10.00
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
!
WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION
!
WARNING
- 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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
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
certifi ed kit is used.
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.
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.22, ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.
BGD40-N
NATURAL GAS
BGD40-P
PROPANE

Napoleon BGD40-N Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Natural Gas
Ignition Type	Electronic Ignition
Vent Type	Direct Vent
Weight	145 lbs
Log Material	Ceramic Fiber
Burner Material	Stainless Steel
Type	Gas Fireplace
Dimensions (H x W x D)	34 3/8 x 36 1/4 x 17 3/8 inches

Summary

SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING

Crucial safety warnings regarding fire, explosion, and personal injury hazards.

1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

2.0 INTRODUCTION

! WARNING

Critical safety warnings about appliance operation, burns, and potential hazards.

2.1 DIMENSIONS

2.1.1 PENINSULA

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for Peninsula model installations.

2.1.2 OPEN-END

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for Open-End model installations.

2.1.3 SEE-THRU

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for See-Thru model installations.

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING

Essential safety instructions for appliance operation, ventilation, and clearance requirements.

Use Only Approved Parts

Emphasizes using only specified Wolf Steel parts for safety and warranty.

2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION

High Altitude Input Rating

Information on how appliance input rating is affected by elevation above 4,500 ft.

No External Electricity Required

Notes that external electricity is not needed for the gas system operation.

2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION

WARNING

Critical warning about not adding materials to the appliance that contact flames.

3.0 VENTING

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

Critical safety warning about maintaining clearances to vent pipes and appliances.

3.1 VENTING LENGTHS AND COMPONENTS

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

Specifies approved venting component manufacturers and adherence to length limits.

For optimum flame appearance and appliance performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.

Guidance on optimizing appliance performance by minimizing vent system complexity.

3.2 TYPICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

When venting, the horizontal run must be kept to a maximum of 20 feet.

Defines maximum horizontal vent run and required vertical rise.

When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 34" and a maximum 40 feet above the appliance.

Defines minimum and maximum vertical vent rise requirements.

3.3 SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS

3.3.1 PERISCOPE TERMINATION

Instructions for installing the periscope kit for air termination above grade.

3.4 VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

INSTALLATIONS

Table detailing required clearances for vent terminals in Canada and the U.S.A.

COVERED BALCONY APPLICATIONS ††*

Specific clearance requirements for installations involving covered balconies.

3.5 VENT APPLICATION FLOW CHART

3.6 DEFINITIONS

3.7 ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES

3.8 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

Simple venting configuration (only one 45° and 90° elbow)

Visual and formulaic guidance for basic horizontal venting configurations.

For vent configurations requiring more than one 45° elbow and 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Presents formulas for calculating acceptable horizontal venting with multiple elbows.

Horizontal Venting Calculations

3.9 VERTICAL TERMINATION

Simple venting configurations.

Visual representation of simple vertical venting configurations.

For vent configurations requiring more than one 45° and one 90° elbow, the following formulas apply:

Formulas for calculating acceptable vertical venting with multiple elbows.

Vertical Venting Calculations

4.0 PENINSULA INSTALLATION

4.1 VENTING

Refers to the general venting section for specific requirements.

4.2 FRAMING

Framing instructions and requirements for peninsula installations.

4.3 COUNTER TOP / BAR INSTALLATION

NOTE: Maximum weight tolerance is 400 lbs, provided that it is evenly distributed across the top extensions of the appliance.

Specifies the maximum weight capacity for the appliance's top extension.

NOTE: Wolf Steel trim and/or surround kits will not totally cover the top extension of the appliance.

Provides guidance on achieving a smooth transition with trim or surround kits.

4.4 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION

4.5 FACING

Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance.

Guidelines for installing combustible and non-combustible facing materials around the appliance.

4.6 FINISHING

5.0 OPEN-END INSTALLATION

5.1 VENTING

Refers to the general venting section for specific requirements.

5.2 FRAMING

Framing instructions and requirements for open-end installations.

5.3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION

5.4 FACING

Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance.

Guidelines for installing combustible and non-combustible facing materials around the appliance.

5.5 FINISHING

WARNING

Critical warning about finishing materials and avoiding wood/drywall.

6.0 SEE-THRU INSTALLATION

6.1 VENTING

Refers to the general venting section for specific requirements.

6.2 FRAMING

Framing instructions and requirements for see-thru installations.

6.3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION

6.4 FACING

Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance.

Guidelines for installing combustible and non-combustible facing materials around the appliance.

6.5 FINISHING

7.0 OSSATURE

7.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

Specifies minimum clearances from appliance surfaces to combustible materials.

7.2 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES

Details minimum clearances required for combustible enclosures.

7.3 ALCOVE INSTALLATION

NOTE: Recesses or alcoves above the appliance can be made as deep as desired provided the minimum clearances to combustibles are maintained.

Guidance on recess depth and enclosure volume adjustments for alcove installations.

7.4 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES

WARNING

Crucial safety warning about maintaining clearances to prevent fire and overheating.

8.0 INSTALLATION

8.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION

Protection requirements for walls and ceilings around the vent system.

8.1.1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

WARNING

Critical safety warning regarding the correct installation of the vent shield.

TERMINALS MUST NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SIDING MORE THAN THE DEPTH OF THE RETURN FLANGE OF THE MOUNTING PLATE.

Specifies limitations on how far terminals can be recessed into walls or siding.

8.1.2 VERTICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING

Critical safety warning about keeping flexible vent pipe pulled tight.

SPACERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE INNER FLEX PIPE AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN AN EVEN AIR GAP TO THE OUTER FLEX PIPE.

Explains the purpose and importance of spacers in flexible vent pipes.

8.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION

The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding no greater than the depth of its return flange.

Specifies limitations on recessing the air terminal mounting plate.

8.2.2 VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION

MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 2” SPACE BETWEEN THE AIR INLET BASE AND THE STORM COLLAR.

Critical clearance requirement between the air inlet base and storm collar.

8.2.3 APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION

8.3 GAS INSTALLATION

WARNING

Critical safety warnings about gas installation, ignition sources, and handling gas supply.

8.4 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

WARNING

Critical warning against connecting wall switch, thermostat, or gas valve directly to 110-volt electricity.

9.0 FINISHING

WARNING

Critical safety warning about finishing materials and ensuring proper clearances.

9.1 DOOR INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing appliance doors.

9.2 END DOOR INSTALLATION

9.3 HEAT SHIELD STAND-OFF REMOVAL (SEE-THRU INSTALLATION ONLY)

9.4 LOUVRE INSTALLATION

9.5 LOG PLACEMENT

WARNING

Critical warning about proper log placement to avoid property damage or injury.

9.6 CHARCOAL EMBERS

9.7 LOGO PLACEMENT

10.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION

WARNING

Critical safety warnings about electrical shock, fire hazards, and using approved parts.

11.0 OPERATION

WARNING

Critical safety warning about fire or explosion if instructions are not followed.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:

Essential safety instructions to follow before lighting the appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Emergency procedures to follow in case of a gas leak.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Step-by-step guide for lighting the appliance pilot and main burner.

TO TURN OFF GAS

Instructions for turning off the gas supply to the appliance.

12.0 ADJUSTMENTS

12.1 PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for adjusting the pilot burner flame size and checking gas pressures.

12.2 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT

Guidance on adjusting the air shutter for optimal flame characteristics.

12.3 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

12.4 RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS

13.0 MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Critical safety warning about turning off power and gas before servicing.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

Important caution against using abrasive cleaners for maintenance.

13.1 CARE OF GLASS

Instructions for cleaning the appliance glass.

14.0 REPLACEMENTS

WARNING

Critical safety warning about using only approved replacement parts.

COMMON COMPONENTS

List of common replacement parts with reference numbers and descriptions.

OPEN-END COMPONENTS

List of replacement components specific to the Open-End model.

SEE-THRU COMPONENTS

PENINSULA COMPONENTS

BURNER COMPONENTS

VENT KITS

ROOF TERMINAL KITS

TERMINAL KITS

ACCESSORIES

SWITCH, THERMOSTAT

Lists thermostat and switch accessories for appliance control.

BLOWER KIT

Lists available blower kit accessories.

LOUVRE KIT - UPPER & LOWER - BLACK

Specific louvre kit for upper and lower sections in black.

15.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Critical safety warnings before performing troubleshooting or maintenance.

PROBLEM

Lists common symptoms and their potential problems.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

Lists common symptoms and their potential problems.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

Lists common symptoms and their potential problems.

16.0 WARRANTY

NAPOLEON® GAS APPLIANCE PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Details the lifetime limited warranty for Napoleon gas appliances.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Outlines the conditions and limitations of the manufacturer's warranty.

2.1 DIMENSIONS

2.1.1 PÉNINSULE

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for Peninsula model installations.

2.1.2 ANGULAIRE

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for Angular model installations.

2.1.3 BINAIRE

Detailed diagrams illustrating dimensions for Binary model installations.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

AVERTISSEMENT !

Critical safety warnings about appliance operation, burns, and potential hazards.

1.0 VUE D’ENSEMBLE DE L’INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ET D’OPÉRATION

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Critical safety guidelines and warnings for appliance installation and use.

BGD40-N GAZ NATUREL

Product model for Natural Gas.

BGD40-P PROPANE

Product model for Propane.