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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
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
NATURAL GAS MODEL BGNV42N
PROPANE GAS MODEL BGNV42P
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosi
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2 TABLE of CONTENTS PG 2-4 INTRODUCTION PG10 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION Warranty 11 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION General Instructions OPTIONAL THERMOSTATIC SENSOR General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts 12-13 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Operating Instructions 5 VENTING Maintenance Vent Safety Switch 13 ADJUSTMENTS Hi Limit Switch Venting Action Check Pilot Burner Adjustment Venturi Adjustment 6-7 INSTALLATION 14 REPLACEMENTS Gas Installation Framing Ordering Replacement Parts Nailing Tab In
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3 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 qual
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4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND lightly with a clean dry cloth. The fireplace is factory SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with equipped with 3/16" thick tempered glass. Use only re- local codes. Installation practices vary from region to re- gion and it is important to know the specifics that apply to placement glass available from your Napoleon dealer. your a
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5 VENTING This is a vented appliance and must be connected to a HIGH LIMIT SWITCH chimney in accordance with the current installation codes. This thermally activated switch, located in front of the draft In absence of local codes, install to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, hood, senses an increase in temperature and acts as a safety shut-off (See 'A' below). It shuts down the gas to the Installation Codes. This model can be common-vented. main burner
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O H L I L I O L P P F F O 6 INSTALLATION FRAMING GAS INSTALLATION Proceed once the vent installation is complete. It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned. Use 1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the 2x4's and frame to local building codes. FIGURE 7-9. nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the 1/4"ø Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation holes located at either end of the base. or vapour barrier coming in contact with the firepla
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7 FIGURES 12a-c NAILING TAB INSTALLATION CORNER 1) Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts POST using the 2 sheet metal screws supplied. Secure through the NAILING centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab and then TAB NAILING through the existing holes in TAB the corner posts. TOP SLOT If there are no existing holes, follow these instructions: Position the nailing tab so that the front face is offset with the front edge of the corner post (approx. ½"). Centre the nailing tab
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8 FINISHING LOUVRE BRACKET INSTALLATION L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION FIGURE 14 1. Align the holes in the louvre FIGURE 17 brackets with the pre-drilled holes in the firebox, as shown. 2. Secure louvre brackets in place using screws. A B DOOR INSTALLATION The upper louvres must be removed to allow the door to be removed. Release the two door latches, located across the top of the door and lift off the lower door bracket. GDL42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION Insert the upper louvres into UPPER LOUVRES the slots
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9 LOG PLACEMENT TM PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napo- leon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing ef- fect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glow- ing effect. Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fireplace, the colours will become more uniform as colour #5 pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process. #4 FIGURES 19a-e #1 4. Place the bottom of the left crossover log
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black white 10 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER Attach the connectors from the black and white wires to the and must be electrically connected and grounded in accord- thermodisc and secure the thermodisc bracket to the secur- ance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the ing stud at the bottom left of the unit using a lock washer and current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the wing nut. Ensure that the thermodisc touche
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11 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALI- OPTIONAL THERMOSTATIC FIGURE 27 SENSOR FIED INSTALLER and must be connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in RECEPTACLE / JUNCTION BOX Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the VARIABLE SPEED/ PIEZO IGNITOR United States. BRACKET OPEN ENDED SLOTS FIGURE 26 The wire harness provided in this kit is a universa
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I O N O T 12 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE After extended periods of non-operation such as following OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight particles in the heat exchanger burning off. In both cases, odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condi- open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room. tion caused by the curing of the logs
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O H L I L I O L P P F F O 13 MAINTENANCE Turn off the gas and electrical power before servicing 3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burn- the fireplace. ing properly. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv- icing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- 4. Check to see that the pilot flame is large enough to gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. engulf the thermocoup
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14 REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning 1. MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OF FIREPLACE prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts 2. INSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distribu- 3. PART NUMBER tor. 4. DESCRIPTION OF PART When ordering replacement parts always give the follow- 5. FINISH ing information: FOR FOR FOR WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY REPL REPL REPLA A ACEMENT CEMENT CEMENT PPPAR AR ARTS TS T
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15 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT, PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED. SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes Pilot flame is not large - turn up pilot flame. out; pilot stays on. enough or not engulfing the - replace pilot assembly. thermopile Thermopile shorting - clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect. - replace thermopile / valve. Remote wall switch wire is - shorten wire to correct len
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O H L I L I O L P P F F O 16 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes out Gas piping is undersized. - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin- while standing; ishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor Main burner is in appliance supply working pressure. 'OFF' position. - check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping. Flames are con- Unit is over-fired or under- - check pressure readings: sistently too large fired. Inl
