Napoleon Fireplaces Indoor Fireplace BGD36CFGN User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS.  
BGD36CFGN,  
BGD36CFNTR & BGD42CFN  
NATURAL GAS  
BGD36CFGP,  
BGD36CFPTR & BGD42CFP  
PROPANE  
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSA METHODS.  
SAFETY INFORMATION  
!
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  
BGD36
Illustra  
ted  
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do  
not use any phone in your building.  
- Immediately call your gas supplier from  
a neighbor'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 / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030  
(705)721-1212 fax(705)722-6031 www.napoleonfireplaces.com [email protected]  
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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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Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7" water column for natural gas and  
13" water column for propane. Manifold pressure under flow condi-  
tions is 3.5" water column for natural gas and 10" water column for  
propane.  
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,  
This fireplace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting  
room installations and is suitable for mobile home installation.  
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the  
gas system operation.  
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and  
cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.  
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.  
• A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing  
gas fired appliances  
• 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.  
• 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 the BGD36CF(G) and BGD42CF  
to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current  
CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes. Mobile home installation must  
conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, install  
to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing CAN/CSA  
ZA240 MH Series in Canada or the Manufactured Home Construc-  
tion and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the Fire Safety  
Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities  
Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United States.  
The fireplace and its individual shut off 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 shut off 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 fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be  
electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes.  
In the absence of local codes, use the current CSAC22.1 CANADIAN  
ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States.  
Use only accessories designed for and listed with your specific  
fireplace.  
Provide adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate accessibil-  
ity 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" away from the front face of the unit.  
CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS  
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly with  
a clean dry cloth. The BGD36CF(G) and BGD42CF are factory  
equipped with tempered glass. The glass thickness is 3/16" for both  
models. Use only replacement glass available from your Napoleon®  
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 discoloration  
and / or blemishes may result.  
All sections with BGD36CF(G) are common to both the BGD36CF  
and the BGD36CFG.  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TEST-  
FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!  
BGD36CF(G)  
Maximum input for the BGD36CF(G) is 17,000 BTU/h for natural  
gas and propane. Maximum output for natural gas and propane is  
10,900 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 64% with the fan on. The A.F.U.E.  
(annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 53% for natural gas and  
propane.  
BGD42CF  
Maximum input for the BGD42CF is 24,000 BTU/hr for natural gas  
and propane. Maximum output for natural gas and propane is  
16,000 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 67% with the fan on. The A.F.U.E.  
(annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 61.5% 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.  
Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5" water column for natural  
gas and 11" water column for propane.  
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UNIT DIMENSIONS  
BGD36CF(G)  
BGD42CF  
FIGURE 1  
FIGURE 2  
FIGURE 5  
FIGURE 4  
1
38 1  
/2  
"
41 /2"  
33"  
35 1/2"  
24 1  
/4  
"
GAS  
37"  
34"  
5 1  
/2  
"
1
GAS  
5
/2"  
INLET  
INLET  
3"  
3"  
ELECTRICAL INLET  
LEFT SIDE  
ELECTRICAL INLET  
LEFT SIDE  
FIGURE 6  
FIGURE 3  
20 1  
/2  
"
5" DIA.  
8" DIA.  
27"  
4" DIA.  
7" DIA.  
17"  
T
23" 25"  
15"  
10"  
46"  
40"  
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW  
See the section “MINIMUM  
MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE  
CLEARANCES”  
FIGURE 7  
See the sections “MINIMUM  
ENCLOSURE CLEAR-  
ANCES” for non-  
See the sections “MINI-  
MUM ENCLOSURE  
CLEARANCES” for drywall  
(or other combustible  
material)  
combustible material  
See the section  
“VENTING” and  
“INSTALLATION”  
See the section  
“INSTALLATION-FRAMING”  
See the section  
“FRAMING”  
Side Wall  
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VENTING  
THE BGD36CF(G) USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE  
THE BGD42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE  
MODEL BGD36CF MAY BE VENTED EITHER AS A TOP VENT OR A REAR VENT.  
REFER TO THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO YOUR INSTALLATION.  
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.  
VENTING LENGTHS  
REQUIRED RISE ON HORIZONTAL VENTING  
Use only Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or  
BGD36CF(G) BGD42CF  
American MetalAmerivent venting components. Minimum and maxi-  
mum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and  
air terminal locations for either system are set out in this manual and  
must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and  
American MetalAmerivent, follow the installation procedure provided  
with the venting components.  
RIGID VENTING  
0" / FT  
0" / FT  
REAR VENT  
TOP VENT  
CORNER  
FLEXIBLE  
VENTING  
0" / FT  
0" / FT  
0" / FT  
0" / FT  
0" / FT  
RIGID VENTING  
FLEXIBLE  
VENTING  
0" / FT  
0"  
A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and  
may be purchased from the corresponding supplier:  
RIGID VENTING  
0"  
0"  
PART  
4"/7"  
W175-0053  
4DSC-N2  
4DT-AAN  
5"/8"  
SUPPLIER  
Wolf Steel  
American Metal  
Selkirk  
FLEXIBLE  
VENTING  
Duravent  
Amerivent  
Direct Temp  
W175-0170  
5DSC-N  
5DT-AA  
6"  
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal  
runs have a 1" rise per foot.  
For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American Metal  
Amerivent, follow the installation procedure found on the website for  
your venting supplier.  
BGD36CF(G)  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: - A minimum clearance  
of 1" at the bottom and sides of the vent and 2" at the top on  
all horizontal runs to combustibles is required. The firestop  
spacer (W010-1774) supplied with the unit must be used to  
maintain this clearance.  
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: - A minimum of 1" all around  
the vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required  
except for clearances in fireplace enclosures. See "MINIMUM  
ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES" section. Use firestop spacer  
W500-0096 (not supplied).  
VENTING SUPPLIER  
Simpson Dura-Vent  
WEBSITE  
Selkirk Direct Temp  
American Metal Amerivent  
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 may be 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.  
BGD42CF  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2"  
all around the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles  
is required. Use firestop spacer W010-1778 (supplied).  
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum of 1" all around the  
vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required. Use  
firestop spacer W500-0028 (not supplied).  
BGD36CF(G)  
When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf  
Steel rigid / flexible components with the following termination kits:  
WALLTERMINAL KIT GD222, or 1/12 to 7/12 PITCH ROOF TERMI-  
NAL 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.  
BGD42CF  
When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only approved Wolf  
Steel flexible components with the following termination kits: WALL  
TERMINAL KIT GD422, or 1/12 to 7/12 PITCH ROOF TERMINAL  
KIT GD410, 8/12 to 12/12 ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD411, FLAT  
ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD412 or PERISCOPE KIT GD401 (for wall  
penetration below grade). With flexible venting, in conjunction with  
the various terminations, use either the 5 FOOT VENT KIT GD420  
or the 10 FOOT VENT KIT GD430.  
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp or Ameri-  
can Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be combined.  
Wolf Steel rigid and flexible venting systems must not be  
combined.  
These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the  
fireplace. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20 feet. The  
maximum allowable vertical vent length is 40 feet. The maximum  
number of vent connections is two horizontally or three vertically  
(excluding the fireplace and the air terminal connections) when us-  
ing flexible venting.  
For optimum flame appearance and fireplace performance, keep  
the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.  
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FIGURE 8  
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TYPICAL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS  
BGD36CF(G)  
REAR EXIT  
TOP EXIT  
FIGURE 11  
FIGURE 10  
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs  
have a 1" rise per foot.  
FIGURE 9  
When terminating vertically, the vertical rise is a minimum 3 feet and  
a maximum 40 feet from the centre of the fireplace flue outlet.  
FIGURE 12  
BGD42CF  
NOTE: When terminating vertically, the restrictor plate W500-0205 must be installed. Refer to  
Restricting Vertical Vents.  
FIGURE 13  
FIGURE 14  
* See Venting Section  
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SPECIAL VENT INSTALLATIONS  
BGD36CF(G)  
PERISCOPE TERMINATION  
CORNER TERMINATION  
Use the GD201 periscope kit to locate the air termination above  
grade. The periscope must be installed so that when final grading  
is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum of 12" above  
The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20" of horizontal  
run, in addition to the 45° offset. In this case zero rise is acceptable  
when using rigid. See FIGURE 18. Flexible venting must maintain a  
grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10'.  
6" rise. See FIGURE 19.  
FIGURE 18  
FIGURE 15  
FIGURE 16  
TOP EXIT INSTALLATION  
REAR EXIT INSTALLATION  
FIGURE 19  
BGD42CF  
PERISCOPE TERMINATION  
Use the GD401 periscope kit to locate the air termination above  
grade. The periscope must be installed so that when final grading  
is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum of 12" above  
grade. The maximum allowable vent length is 10'.  
FIGURE 17  
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VENTING APPLICATION FLOW CHART  
BGD36CF(G)  
FIREPLACE VENT EXIT  
TOP EXIT  
REAR EXIT  
Horizontal  
Termination  
Vertical  
Termination  
Horizontal  
Termination  
Vertical  
Termination  
Vertical  
rise is  
less than  
horizontal  
run  
Vertical  
rise is  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
Vertical  
rise is  
less than  
horizontal  
run  
Vertical  
Vertical  
Vertical  
Vertical  
rise is  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
Vertical  
rise is  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
rise is  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
rise is  
less than  
horizontal  
run  
rise is  
less than  
horizontal  
run  
Horizontal  
run + verti-  
cal rise to  
maximum  
of 24.75  
feet  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
Horizontal  
run + verti-  
cal rise to  
maximum  
of 24.75  
feet  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
Horizon-  
tal run +  
vertical  
rise to  
rise to  
rise to  
rise to  
rise to  
rise to  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
3 times  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
maximum  
of 40 feet  
3.5 times  
the verti-  
cal rise  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
The  
4.2 times  
the verti-  
cal rise  
equal to  
or greater  
than the  
horizontal  
run  
3 times The  
vertical rise  
equal to or  
greater than  
the horizontal  
run  
vertical rise  
equal to or  
greater than  
the horizontal  
run  
BGD42CF  
VERTICAL TERMINATION  
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION  
Vertical rise is  
Vertical rise is  
equal to or greater  
than the horizontal  
run  
Vertical rise is less  
than horizontal run  
Vertical rise is equal  
less than hori-  
to or greater than  
zontal run  
the horizontal run  
Horizontal run  
+ vertical rise to  
maximum of 40  
feet  
Horizontal run +  
vertical rise to maxi-  
mum of 24.75 feet  
Horizontal run  
+ vertical rise to  
maximum of 40  
feet  
Horizontal run  
+ vertical rise to  
maximum of 40  
feet  
4.2 times the verti-  
cal rise equal to or  
greater than the  
horizontal run  
3 times The  
vertical rise equal  
to or greater than  
the horizontal run  
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DEFINITIONS  
ELBOW VENT LENGTH VALUES  
for the following symbols used in the venting calculations and  
examples are:  
feet  
0.03  
0.45  
0.9  
1.35  
2.7  
inches  
0.5  
1°  
>
>
<
<
-
-
-
-
-
greater than  
15°  
30°  
45°*  
90°*  
6.0  
equal to or greater than  
less than  
equal to or less than  
11.0  
16.0  
32.0  
HT  
total of both horizontal vent lengths (HR) and offsets  
(HO) in feet  
* BGD36CF the first 90° offset has a zero value and is shown in  
the formula as - 90°  
* BGD42CF the first 45° and 90° offset has a zero value and  
is shown in the formula as -45° and - 90° respectively or -135°  
HR  
HO  
-
-
combined horizontal vent lengths in feet  
offset factor: .03 (total degrees of offset - 90°*) in  
feet  
combined.  
VT  
-
combined vertical vent lengths in feet  
BGD36CF(G) TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) < (VT)  
Formula 1: HT < VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow)  
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required  
horizontal run HT.  
Example 1:  
H2  
90°  
FIGURE 20  
V2  
90°  
H1  
For vent configurations requiring more  
than one 90° elbow, the following formulas  
apply:  
90°  
V E R T I C A L  
RISE IN FEET  
V1  
FIGURE 21  
VT  
V1 = 3 ft  
V2 = 8 ft  
VT = V1  
H1 = 2.5 ft  
H2 = 2 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 = 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 ft  
+
V2 = 3 + 8 = 11 ft  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET HT  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
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:  
HT < VT  
9.9 < 11  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
20.9 < 40  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
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BGD36CF(G) TOP EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) > (VT)  
Simple venting configuration (only one 90°  
elbow)  
Example 3:  
FIGURE 22  
90°  
H2  
H4  
H1  
FIGURE 24  
V2  
H3  
See graph to determine the required vertical  
rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.  
V1  
90°  
V1 = 4 ft  
V2 = 1.5 ft  
VT = V1 + V2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft  
H1 = 2 ft  
REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE  
IN INCHES VT  
H2 = 1 ft  
H3 = 1 ft  
H4 = 1.5 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 + H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1. 5 = 5.5 ft  
O = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(360° - 90°) = 8.1 ft  
H
HT = HR + HO = 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 ft  
HT + VT = 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 ft  
HORIZONTAL VENT  
RUN PLUS OFFSET IN  
FEET HT  
Formula 1:  
HT < 4.2 VT  
4.2 VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 ft  
13.6 < 23.1  
HT + VT < 24.75 feet  
19.1 < 24.75  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
Formula 2:  
For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° elbow the fol-  
lowing formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < 4.2 VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet  
Example 2:  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
H1  
H2  
V1  
90°  
FIGURE 23  
V =V = 6 ft  
H1=3Tft  
H1=5 ft  
H2=H + H2 = 3 + 5 = 8 ft  
HR=.013 (two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(180° - 90°) = 2.7 ft  
HOT=HR + HO = 8 + 2.7 = 10.7 ft  
HT + VT  
=
10.7 + 6 =16.7  
Formula 1: HT < 4.2 V  
4.2 VT = 4.2 x 6 = 25.2 ft  
10.7 <T25.2  
Formula 2: HT + V < 24.75 feet  
16T.7 < 24.75  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.  
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BGD36CF(G) REAR EXIT / HORIZONTAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) < (VT)  
when (HT) > (VT)  
Simple venting configuration (only two 90° elbows)  
Simple venting  
configuration (only  
two 90° elbows)  
FIGURE 25  
FIGURE 27  
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required  
horizontal run HT  
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required  
horizontal run HT  
REISQEUIINREIDNCVHEERSTIVCATL  
REQUIRED VER-  
TICAL RISE IN  
FEET  
VT  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFF-  
SETS IN FEET HT  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN  
PLUS OFFSETS IN FEET HT  
For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows the fol-  
lowing formulas apply:  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable  
values for HT and VT .  
For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows the fol-  
90°  
Formula 1: HT < VT  
H3  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
lowing formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < 3.5VT  
90°  
V2  
90°  
Formula 2: H + V < 24.75 feet90°  
H4  
T
T
FIGURE 26  
Example 5:  
V2  
45°  
H2  
90°  
V1  
H2  
V1  
90°  
H3  
H1  
90°  
FIGURE 28  
H1  
90°  
V1=4 ft  
V2=1.5 ft  
Example 4:  
V1 = 9 ft  
V2 = 6 ft  
VT=V1  
+
V2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft  
H1=2 ft  
H2=1 ft  
H3=1 ft  
VT  
=
V1  
+
V2 = 9 + 6 = 15 ft  
H1 = 3 ft  
H2 = 2 ft  
H3 = 1.5 ft  
H4=1.5 ft  
HR=H1 + H2 + H3 + H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft  
HO=.03 (four 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°)  
=.03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 + 45 - 90) = 9.45 ft  
HT=HR + HO = 5.5 + 9.45 = 14.95 ft  
HT + VT= 14.95 + 5.5 = 20.45 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 = 3 + 2 + 1.5 = 6.5 ft  
H
O = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)  
= .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ft  
HT = HR + HO = 6.5 + 8.1 = 14.6 ft  
HT + VT = 14.6 + 15 = 29.6 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < 3.5VT  
3.5VT = 3.5 x 5.5 = 19.25 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
14.6 < 15  
14.95 < 19.25  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
29.6 < 40  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 24.75 feet  
20.45 < 24.75  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
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BGD36CF(G) TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) > (VT)  
when (HT) < (VT)  
Simple venting configuration (only two  
90° elbows)  
Simple venting configurations  
FIGURE 29  
FIGURE 31  
See graph to determine  
the required vertical rise VT  
for the required horizontal  
run HT.  
MAXIMUM  
VERTICAL  
RISE IN  
FEET  
VT  
REQUIRED  
VERTICAL  
RISE IN  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN  
FEET VT  
FEET HT  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
For vent configurations requiring more than two 90° elbows (top exit)  
or one 90° elbow (rear exit), the following formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < 3VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
Example 7:  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS  
OFFSET IN FEET HT  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
90°  
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required  
90°  
V2  
V3  
horizontal run HT  
V1  
H2  
For vent configurations requiring more than zero 90° elbow (top exit)  
or one 90° elbow (rear exit), the following formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
Example 6:  
H1  
90°  
90°  
90°  
V2  
FIGURE 30  
FIGURE 32  
H2  
V1  
H1  
V1 = 2 ft  
V2 = 1 ft  
V3 = 1.5 ft  
90°  
90°  
V1=5 ft  
V2=10 ft  
VT=V1  
H1=3 ft  
VT = V1  
+
V2 V3 = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ft  
+
H1 = 6 ft  
H2 = 2 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 = 6 + 2 = 8 ft  
+
V2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft  
H2=2.5 ft  
H
O = .03 (four 90° elbows - 90°)  
HR=H1 + H2 = 3 + 2.5 = 5.5 ft  
HO=.03 (three 90° elbows - 90°)  
=.03(90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 5.4 ft  
HT=HR + HO = 5.5 + 5.4 = 10.9 ft  
HT + VT= 10.9 + 15 = 25.9 ft  
= .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:  
HT < 3VT  
3VT = 3 x 4.5 = 13.5 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
Since this formula is not met, this vent configuration is unac-  
ceptable.  
10.9 < 15  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
25.9 < 40  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
20.6 < 40  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
Since only formula 2 is met, this vent configuration is unacceptable  
and a new fireplace location or vent configuration will need to be  
established to satisfy both formulas.  
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BGD36CF(G) TOP OR REAR EXIT VERTICAL TERMINATION  
V1 = 1.5 ft  
V2 = 5 ft  
Example 8:  
VT = V1  
+
V2 = 1.5 + 5 = 6.5 ft  
H1 = 1 ft  
H2 = 1 ft  
H3 = 10.75 ft  
V2  
90°  
H2  
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 ft  
45°  
H
O = .03 (three 90° elbows + one 45° elbow - 90°)  
= .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 45 - 90) = 6.75 ft  
V1  
H3  
90°  
HT = HR + HO = 12.75 + 6.75 = 19.5 ft  
HT + VT = 19.5 + 6.5 = 26 ft  
H1  
90°  
FIGURE 33  
Formula 1:  
HT < 3VT  
3VT = 3 x 6.5 = 19.5 ft  
19.5 < 19.5  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
26 < 40  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is accept-  
able.  
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BGD42CF HORIZONTAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) < (V )  
when (HT) > (VT)  
Simple venting cTonfiguration (only  
one 45º and 90° elbow)  
90°  
Simple venting con-  
figuration (only one  
45º and 90° elbow)  
FIGURE 34  
FIGURE 36  
45°  
See graph to deter-  
mine the required  
vertical rise VT for the  
required horizontal  
run HT.  
REQUIRED  
VERTICAL  
RISE IN FEET  
(VT)  
REQUIRED VER-  
TICAL RISE IN  
VT  
INCHES  
CALCULATED HORIZONTAL VENT RUN  
PLUS OFFSETS IN FEET (HT)  
HORIZONTAL VENT  
RUN PLUS OFFSETS  
IN FEET (HT)  
The shaded area within the lines  
represents acceptable values for HT  
and VT .  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for  
HT and VT  
.
For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90°  
elbow the following formulas apply:  
For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and 90°  
elbow, the following formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < VT  
Formula 1: HT < 4.2 VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 24.75 feet  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
Example 1:  
90°  
Example 2:  
90°  
H1  
H3  
H2  
H4  
90°  
V1  
V2  
90°  
H2  
90°  
45°  
V1  
FIGURE 37  
FIGURE 35  
45°  
H1  
V1 = 4 ft  
V2 = 1.5 ft  
VT = V1  
+
V2 = 4 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft  
V1 = 8 ft  
VT V1= 8 ft  
H1 = 2.5 ft  
H2 = 2 ft  
H1 = 2 ft  
H2 = 1 ft  
H3 = 1 ft  
H4 = 1.5 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 = 2.5 + 2 = 4.5 ft  
H
H
R = H1 + H2 + H3 + H4 = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1.5 = 5.5 ft  
O = .03 (one 45° elbow + four 90° elbows - 135°)  
= .03(405 - 135) = 8.1 ft  
H
O = .03 (one 45° elbows + two 90° elbows - 135°)  
= .03(225 - 135°) = 2.7 ft  
HT = HR + HO = 4.5 + 2.7 = 7.2 ft  
HT + VT = 7.2 + 8 = 15.2 ft  
HT = HR + HO = 5.5 + 8.1 = 13.6 ft  
HT + VT = 13.6 + 5.5 = 19.1 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
7.2 < 8  
Formula 1:  
HT < 4.2VT  
4.2VT = 4.2 x 5.5 = 23.1 ft  
13.6 < 16.8  
HT + VT < 24.75 feet  
19.1 < 24.75  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
15.2 < 40  
Formula 2:  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is acceptable.  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is accept-  
able.  
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BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION  
Example 3:  
when (HT) < (VT)  
Simple venting configurations  
FIGURE 38  
V2  
FIGURE 39  
90°  
V1  
H2  
90°  
45°  
See graph to determine the required vertical  
rise VT for the required horizontal run HT.  
45°  
H1  
90°  
V1  
V2  
VT  
H1  
H2  
HR  
HO  
= 5 ft  
= 10 ft  
V1  
= 3 ft  
= 2.5 ft  
= H1 + H2 = 3 + 2.5 = 5.5 ft  
= .03 (one 45° elbow + three 90° elbows - 135°)  
= .03 (45 + 90 + 90 +90 - 135) = 5.4 ft  
= HR + HO = 5.5 + 5.4 = 10.9 ft  
MAXIMUM  
VERTICAL  
RISE IN FEET  
=
+
V2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft  
VT  
HT  
HT + VT = 10.9 + 15 = 25.9 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
10.9 < 15  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
25.9 < 40  
HORIZONTAL VENT  
RUN PLUS OFFSET IN  
FEET HT  
Formula 2:  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
for HT and VT .  
ceptable.  
For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90°  
elbow the following formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < VT  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
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BGD42CF VERTICAL TERMINATION  
when (HT) > (VT)  
V1 = 1 ft  
Simple venting configurations  
V2 = 1.5 ft  
VT = V1 V2 = 1 + 1.5 = 2.5 ft  
+
H1 = 6 ft  
H2 = 2 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 = 6 + 2 = 8 ft  
FIGURE 40  
H
O = .03 (one 45° elbow + three 90° elbows - 135°)  
= .03 (45 + 90 + 90 +90 - 135) = 5.4 ft  
HT = HR + HO = 8 + 5.4 = 13.4 ft  
HT + VT = 13.4 + 2.5 = 15.9 ft  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
3VT = 3 x 2.5 = 7.5 ft  
13.4 < 7.5  
Since this formula is not met, this vent configuration is unac-  
ceptable.  
Formula 2:  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
15.9 < 40  
Since only formula 2 is met, this vent configuration is unac-  
ceptable and a new fireplace location or vent configuration will  
need to be established to satisfy both formulas.  
Example 5:  
See graph to determine the required vertical rise VT for the required  
horizontal run HT.  
FIGURE 42  
MAXIMUM  
VERTICAL  
RISE IN  
FEET  
V2  
90°  
VT  
H2  
H3  
45°  
V1  
90°  
H1  
45°  
HORIZONTAL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET  
IN FEET HT  
90°  
The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values  
for HT and VT .  
For vent configurations requiring more than one 45º and one 90°  
elbow the following formulas apply:  
Formula 1: HT < 3VT  
V1 = 1.5 ft  
V2 = 8 ft  
Formula 2: HT + VT < 40 feet  
Example 4:  
VT = V1  
+
V2 = 1.5 + 8 = 9.5 ft  
H1 = 1 ft  
H2 = 1 ft  
HR = H1 + H2 + H3 = 1 + 1 + 10.75 = 12.75 ft  
H
O = .03 (two 45° elbows + three 90° elbows - 135°)  
= .03 (45 + 45 + 90 + 90 +90 - 135) = 6.75 ft  
FIGURE 41  
45°  
HT = HR + HO = 12.75 + 6.75 = 19.5 ft  
HT + VT = 19.5 + 4.5 = 24 ft  
V2  
90°  
H1  
Formula 1:  
HT < VT  
3VT = 3 x 2.5 = 7.5 ft  
13.4 < 7.5  
HT + VT < 40 feet  
24 < 40  
H2  
V1  
90°  
90°  
Formula 2:  
Since both formulas are met, this vent configuration is ac-  
ceptable.  
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BGD36CF(G) PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION  
(THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE BGD42CF)  
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1" rise per foot.  
Do not over tighten. The gasket  
FIGURE 45  
REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR  
needs only to be snug against the  
firebox. FIGURE 45.  
1. The valve access door rotates on the  
pins attached to the side frame. Lift the  
valve access door off the pins to operate  
the main glass door.  
FIGURE 43  
TOP EXIT:  
Remove the 7" diameter cap  
1.  
FIGURE 46  
from the top of the fireplace and re-  
secure it over the 7" collar located  
at the rear of the unit. Press firmly  
on the cap while securing to ensure  
an airtight seal. Do not damage the  
gasket.  
DOOR OPERATION  
To access the lower door latch,  
FIGURE 44  
open the Valve Access  
Door as illustrated. Release the top  
and bottom door latches, located at  
the right side of the door.  
!
WARNING  
REAR EXIT:  
FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CAP WILL CAUSE THE FIRE-  
PLACE TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY AND CAN CAUSE  
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the fireplace,  
1½" will need to be trimmed off the 4" collar.  
2.  
Remove the plate covering the 4" diameter flue opening (seen  
From inside the firebox, insert the 4" flue pipe / gasket assembly  
(provided) through the rear of the firebox.  
Secure the gasket assembly to the rear and top of the unit using  
4 #8 x 3/4" Hex Head Wildrill screws supplied.  
inside the top of the 7" diameter collar) and discard. Try not to disturb  
the retaining ring or the gasket beneath. Re-secure the ring and gasket  
using the screws removed from the plate.  
3.  
From inside the firebox, insert the 4" flue pipe assembly through  
the heat shield and out through the retaining ring. Secure the assembly  
to the rear and top of the unit using 4 #8 x ¾" Hex Head Wildrill screws  
supplied. Do not over tighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against  
the firebox. FIGURE 46.  
INSTALLATION  
WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION  
BGD36CF(G)  
BGD36CF(G) ONLY  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: - A minimum clearance of 1" at  
the bottom and sides of the vent and 2" at the top on all horizontal  
runs to combustibles is required. The firestop spacer (W010-1774)  
supplied with the unit must be used to maintain this clearance.  
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: - A minimum of 1" all around the vent  
pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required except for clear-  
ances in fireplace enclosures. See "MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEAR-  
ANCES" section. Use firestop spacer W500-0096 (not supplied).  
This application occurs when venting through an exterior wall.  
Having determined the correct height for the air terminal location,  
cut and frame a hole in the exterior wall 9 7/8" wide by 11 3/8" high  
to accommodate the firestop assembly. Dry fit the firestop assembly  
before proceeding to ensure the brackets on the rear surface fit within  
the horizontal framing.  
As an alternative to framing, the vent pipe can be enclosed in the wall  
using Napoleon® vent sleeve VS47KT.  
BGD42CF  
NOTE: THE FIRESTOP ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED WITH  
THE VENT SHIELD TO THE TOP.  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2" all  
around the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required.  
Use firestop spacer W010-1778 (supplied).  
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum of 1" all around the vent  
pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is required. Use firestop spacer  
W500-0028 (not supplied).  
The length of the vent shield may be cut shorter for combustible walls  
that are less than 8 1/2" thick but the vent shield must extend the full  
depth of the combustible wall.  
1. Apply a bead of caulking (not supplied) around the outer edge of  
the inside surface of the firestop assembly, fit the firestop assembly  
to the hole and secure using the 4 screws (W415-0026) supplied in  
your manual baggy.  
2. Once the vent pipe is installed in its final position, apply high  
temperature sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) between the pipe,  
and the firestop.  
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION  
FIGURE 47  
BGD36CF(G)  
BGD42CF  
14 7/16”  
9 7/8”  
11 3/8”  
16 1/4”  
RECTANGULAR  
HOLE  
RECTANGULAR  
HOLE  
NOTE: DO NOT FILL THE CAVITY BETWEEN THE VENT PIPE  
AND THE FIRESTOP SLEEVE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL.  
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FIGURE 48  
FIGURE 49c  
Where the opening in the outside wall has been cut 13" tall to  
provide 2" clearance from the vent pipe, terminal extension plate  
W500-0206 must be used to cover the opening.  
VERTICAL INSTALLATION  
BGD42CF ONLY  
1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 9 3/4" for  
the BGD36CF(G), or 10 3/4" for the BGD42CF square opening in  
the ceiling and an opening in the roof to provide the minimum 1"  
clearance between the fireplace vent pipe and any combustible  
material. Try to center the exhaust pipe location midway between  
two joists to prevent having to cut them. Use a plumb bob to line  
up the center of the openings.  
ADJUSTABLE FIRESTOP INSTALLATION  
Apply a bead of caulking all around the edge of the opening and  
place the firestop top, so that the vent shield covers the top of the  
vent within the opening.  
The length of the vent shield may be cut shorter for combustible  
walls that are less than 8 1/2" thick but the vent shield must extend  
the full depth of the combustible wall.  
Place the firestop bottom against the firestop top and secure the  
two together. Adjust the assembly to ensure it is tight to the vent.  
Secure firestop to wall. Ensure that both spacer and shield main-  
tain the required clearance to combustibles. Once the vent pipe is  
installed in its final position, apply sealant between the vent pipe  
and the firestop spacer. This restricts cold air from being drawn  
into the room or around the fireplace. See Figures 49a-c.  
DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL.  
A vent pipe shield will prevent  
any materials such as insula-  
tion, from filling up the 1" air  
BGD36CF(G) = 9 3/4”  
BGD42CF = 10 3/4”  
space around the pipe. Nail  
headers between the joist for  
extra support.  
2. Apply a bead of caulking  
(not supplied) to the frame-  
work or to the Wolf Steel vent  
pipe shield plate or equivalent  
VENT SHIELD  
(in the case of a finished  
ceiling), and secure over  
FIGURE 50  
FIGURE 49a  
the opening in the ceiling. A  
firestop must be placed on the  
bottom of each framed opening in  
a roof or ceiling that the venting  
system passes through.  
FIRESTOP TOP  
Apply a bead of caulking all  
around and place a firestop  
FIGURE 51  
spacer over the vent shield to  
restrict cold air from being drawn  
into the room or around the fireplace. Ensure that both spacer and  
shield maintain the required clearance to combustibles. Once the  
vent pipe is installed in its final  
position, apply high temperature  
FIRESTOP BOTTOM  
sealant W573-0002 (not sup-  
plied) between the vent pipe and  
the firestop spacer.  
3. In the attic, slide the vent pipe  
FIGURE 49b  
collar down to cover up the open  
end of the shield and tighten.  
This will prevent any materials,  
such as insulation, from filling up  
the 1" air space around the pipe.  
FIGURE 52  
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USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS  
THE BGD36CF(G) USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 6" BEND RADIUS  
THE BGD42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 8" BEND RADIUS  
VERTICAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION  
!
WARNING  
1. Fasten the roof support to the  
FIGURE 56  
Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical  
runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1 1/4" air gap between  
the inner and outer flexible vent pipe all around is required for  
safe operation. A spacer is required at the start, middle and end  
of each elbow to ensure this gap is maintained. See Figure 53.  
Spacers are attached to the inner flex liner at predetermined  
intervals to maintain a 1 1/4" air gap to the outer flex liner. These  
spacers must not be removed.  
roof using the screws provided.  
The roof support is optional. In  
this case the venting is to be  
adequately supported using either  
an alternate method suitable to the  
authority having jurisdiction or the  
optional roof support.  
2. Stretch the exhaust vent pipe  
to the  
FIGURE 53  
For safe and proper operation of the  
fireplace, follow the venting instruc-  
INNER  
required length, slip it a minimum of 2" over  
PIPE  
the inner sleeve of the air terminal con-  
nector and secure with 3 #8 screws. Seal  
using a heavy bead of the high temperature  
sealant W573-0002 (not supplied).  
ELBOW  
tions exactly. All inner exhaust and  
outer intake vent pipe joints may be  
sealed using either high temperature  
AIR  
FIGURE 57  
SPACER  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
sealant W573-0002 or high tempera-  
3. Repeat using air intake vent pipe.  
ture Mill Pac W573-0007 with the ex-  
ception of the fireplace exhaust flue  
collar which must be sealed using  
Mill Pac (not supplied).  
4. Thread the air terminal pipe assembly  
down through the roof. The air terminal must  
be located vertically and plumb. Attach the  
air terminal assembly to the roof support,  
ensuring that a minimum 16" of air terminal  
will penetrate the roof when fastened.  
HIGH  
TEMPERATURE  
SEALANT  
EXHAUST  
VENT PIPE  
Use only approved flexible liner kits marked:  
AIR INTAKE  
VENT PIPE  
DO NOT CLAMP THE FLEXIBLE VENT  
PIPE.  
5. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the sides of the  
chimney. Place the flashing over the air terminal and slide it under-  
neath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that the air  
terminal is properly centred within the flashing, giving a 3/4" margin  
all around. Fasten to the roof. Do not nail through the lower portion  
of the flashing. Make weather-tight by sealing with caulking. Where  
possible, cover the sides and top edges of the flashing with roofing  
"Wolf Steel Approved Venting" as identified by  
the stamp only on the 7" outer vent pipe.  
HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION  
1. Stretch the exhaust vent pipe to the required length taking into  
account the additional length needed for the finished wall surface.  
Slip the vent pipe a minimum of 2" over the inner sleeve of the air  
terminal and secure with 3 #8 screws. Apply a heavy bead of the  
high temperature sealant W573-0002 (not supplied).  
2. Using the air intake vent pipe, slide over the outer combustion  
air sleeve of the air terminal and secure with 3 #8 screws. Seal as  
material.  
FIGURE 58  
6. Aligning the seams of the  
terminal and air terminal connec-  
tor, place the terminal over the  
air terminal connector making  
before.  
sure the inner pipe goes into the  
FIGURE 54  
The air terminal mounting  
hole in the terminal. Secure with  
plate may be recessed into  
screws provided.  
ING  
CAULK  
the exterior wall or siding  
by 1½", the depth of the  
return flange.  
7. Apply a heavy bead of  
T
S
U
A
weatherproof caulking 2" above  
EXH  
A
T
T
E
N
the flashing. Note: Maintain a  
C
T
AU  
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minimum of 2" space between the  
INT  
AIR  
2” OVERLAP  
3. Insert the flexible vent pipe  
air inlet base and the storm collar.  
HI-  
through the firestop maintaining  
the required clearance to combus-  
tibles. Holding the air terminal (let-  
TEMP  
SEALAN  
T
Install the storm collar around the  
#10 X 2”  
SCREWS  
air terminal and slide down to the  
caulking. Tighten to ensure that a weather-tight seal between the air  
terminal and the collar is achieved.  
tering in an upright, readable position),  
secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with  
caulking (not supplied).  
8. If more vent pipe needs to be used to reach the fireplace, couple  
them together as illustrated. The vent system must be supported  
approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use  
noncombustible strapping to maintain a clearance to combustibles  
4. Apply a heavy bead of high temperature sealant W573-0007 (not  
supplied) to the outside of the 4" inner collar of the fireplace approxi-  
mately 1" from the end. Slide the flexible vent pipe a minimum of 2"  
over the fireplace vent collar and secure with 3 #8 screws.  
5. Using the air intake vent pipe, slide over the fireplace combustion  
air collar and secure with 3 #8 screws. Seal with high temperature  
sealant W573-0002 (not supplied).  
6. If more flexible vent pipe needs to be used to reach the fireplace,  
coupler them together as illustrated in Figure 59. The vent system  
must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and  
of 1".  
HI-TEMP  
SEALER  
#8 X 1/2”  
SELF DRILLING  
SCREWS & WASHERS  
COUPLER  
COUPLER  
FIGURE 59  
AIR INTAKE  
VENT PIPE  
horizontal runs. Use noncombustible  
AIR INTAKE  
VENT PIPE  
FIGURE 55  
EXHAUST  
strapping to maintain the minimum 1"  
clearance to combustibles.  
7. BGD42CF ONLY: The vent heat shield  
must be installed only when terminating  
JUST  
FIT  
AD  
horizontally with no vertical rise. Remove  
the two screws nearest the vent collars  
on the top of the fireplace. Align the vent  
heat shield (supplied) and secure. Adjust  
the vent heat shield to touch the firestop  
spacer.  
VENT  
HEAT  
TO  
SHIELD  
SCREWS  
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USING RIGID VENT COMPONENTS  
4. Apply high temperature sealant to the  
INNER  
HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION  
1. Move the fireplace into position. Measure the vent length required  
VENT PIPE  
outer edge of the of the outside pipe of  
the air terminal connector. Slip a coupler  
over the air intake collar and secure as  
before. Trim the air intake coupler even  
with the exhaust coupler end.  
between terminal and fireplace taking into account the additional length  
needed for the finished wall surface and any 1¼" overlaps between  
venting components.  
FIGURE 62  
AIR  
TERMINAL  
CONNECTOR  
5. Thread the air terminal connector /  
pipe assembly down through the roof  
support and attach, ensuring that the  
air terminal will penetrate the roof a  
minimum 16" when fastened. If the attic  
space is tight, we recommend threading  
the Wolf Steel vent pipe collar or equiva-  
lent loosely onto the air terminal assembly as it is passed  
through the attic. The air terminal must be located vertically and  
plumb.  
6. Remove nails from the shingles, above and to the sides of  
the chimney. Place the flashing over the air terminal and slide it  
underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that  
the air terminal is properly centered within the flashing, giving a  
3/4" margin all around. Fasten to the roof. Do NOT nail through the  
lower portion of the flashing. Make weather-tight by sealing with  
caulking. Where possible, cover the sides and top edges of the  
flashing with roofing material.  
7. Align the seams of the terminal and air terminal connector,  
place the terminal over the air terminal connector making sure the  
inner pipe goes into the hole in the terminal. Secure with screws  
provided.  
8. Apply a heavy bead of weatherproof caulking 2" above the  
flashing. Note: Maintain a minimum of 2" space between the air  
inlet base and the storm collar. Install the storm collar around the  
air terminal and slide down to the caulking. Tighten to ensure that  
a weather-tight seal between the air terminal and the collar is  
achieved.  
9. Continue adding rigid venting sections, sealing and securing  
as above. Attach an exhaust telescopic sleeve to the last section  
of rigid piping. Secure with screws and seal. Repeat using an air  
intake telescopic sleeve.  
2. Apply high temperature sealant W573-0007 (not supplied) to  
the outer edge of the exhaust vent pipe of the fireplace. Attach  
the first vent component and secure using 3 self tapping screws.  
Repeat using air intake vent pipe and seal using high temperature  
sealant W573-0002 (not supplied).  
HIGH  
TEMPERATURE  
SEALANT  
EXHAUST  
VENT PIPE  
AIR INTAKE  
VENT PIPE  
3. Holding the air terminal (lettering in an upright, readable posi-  
tion), insert into both vent pipes with a twisting motion to ensure  
that both the terminal sleeves engage into the vent pipes and  
sealant. Secure  
the terminal to the  
exterior wall and  
make weather tight by  
sealing with caulking  
(not supplied).  
The air terminal mounting  
2” OVERLAP  
plate may be recessed into  
the exterior wall or siding by  
1½", the depth of the return  
#10 X 2”  
SCREWS  
FIGURE 60  
flange.  
EXTENDED HORIZONTAL AND CORNER  
AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION  
1. Follow the instructions for "Horizontal Air Terminal Installations",  
items 1 to 3.  
2. Continue adding components alternating inner and outer venting.  
Ensure that all exhaust vent-  
ing and elbows have sufficient  
vent spacers attached and each  
component is securely fastened to  
the one prior. Attach the exhaust  
telescopic sleeve to the vent run.  
BGD36CF SHOWN  
Repeat using a air intake vent pipe  
telescopic sleeve. Secure and seal  
as before. To facilitate completion,  
attach exhaust and air intake vent  
pipe couplers to the air terminal.  
10. REAR VENT APPLICATION: (BGD36CF(G) ONLY: Before  
attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the fireplace,  
1½" will need to be trimmed off the exhaust pipe collar.)  
Run a bead of high temperature sealant  
W573-0007 (not supplied) around the  
FIGURE 61  
3. Install the air terminal. See  
item 3 of the Horizontal Air  
outside of the exhaust collar. Attach  
the exhaust elbow to the exhaust  
Terminal Installation. Extend the  
collar and secure with 3 screws. Run  
exhaust telescopic sleeve; connect to the air terminal assembly.  
Fasten with self tapping screws and seal. Repeat using the air  
intake vent pipe telescopic sleeve.  
a bead of high temperature sealant  
W573-0002 (not supplied) around  
the outside of the air intake collar.  
Attach the air intake elbow to  
VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION  
the air intake collar and secure  
For safe and proper operation of the fireplace, follow the venting  
with 3 screws. Pull the exhaust  
instructions exactly.  
FIGURE 63  
telescopic sleeve a minimum 2"  
All inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints may be  
sealed using either high temperature sealant W573-0002 or  
high temperature Mill Pac W573-0007 with the exception of the  
fireplace exhaust flue collar which must be sealed using Mill  
Pac (not supplied).  
onto the elbow. Secure with 3 screws. Repeat with the air intake  
telescopic sleeve.  
TOP VENT APPLICATION: Run a bead of high temperature seal-  
ant W573-0007 (not supplied) around the outside of the exhaust  
on the fireplace. Pull the exhaust telescopic sleeve a minimum of  
2" onto the collar. Secure with 3 screws. Repeat with the air intake  
telescopic sleeve.  
1. Move the fireplace into position.  
2. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided.  
FIGURE 56. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is  
to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suit-  
able to the authority having jurisdiction or the optional roof support.  
3. Apply high temperature sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) to  
the outer edge of the inner end of the air terminal connector. Slip a  
coupler a minimum of 2" over the exhaust collar and secure using  
3 screws.  
11. In the attic, slide the vent pipe collar down to cover up the open  
end of the vent pipe shield and tighten. This will prevent any ma-  
terials, such as insulation, from filling up the 1" air space around  
the pipe.  
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Attach the two leads to terminals 1 and 3 located on the gas valve.  
RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS  
BGD42CF ONLY: Vertical terminations may display a very active  
flame. As this appearance is not desirable, the vent exit must be  
restricted using restrictor plate, W500-0205. This reduces the  
velocity of the exhaust gases, slowing down the flame pattern and  
creating a more traditional appearance. The plate has a series of  
holes to allow for adjustment.  
Remove the two screws on either side of the exhaust collar inside  
the firebox. Install the plate as shown. Install the plate on the desired  
set of holes then replace the screws.  
FIGURE 65  
FIGURE 64  
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION  
This appliance may be installed as an OEM (Original Equipment  
Manufacturer) Installation in a manufactured home or mobile  
home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety  
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States or the Mobile  
Home Standard, CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada. This ap-  
pliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating  
plate. Aconversion kit is supplied with the mobile home appliance.  
TOP OF THE  
FIREBOX  
FLUE COLLAR  
RESTRICTOR PLATE  
This Mobile/Manufactured Home listed appliance comes factory  
equipped with means to secure the unit.  
GAS INSTALLATION  
The fireplace is equipped with two 1/4" diameter holes located in the  
front left and right corners of the base. For mobile home installations,  
the fireplace must be fastened in place. Use #10 screws, inserted  
through the holes in the base to secure.  
Always turn off the pilot and the fuel supply at the source, prior to  
moving the mobile home.  
Proceed once the vent installation is complete.  
NOTE: All gas connections must be contained within the fire-  
place when complete.  
1. Move the fireplace into position and secure to the floor through  
the 1/4" holes located at either side of the base.  
After moving the mobile home and prior to lighting the fireplace,  
permanently ensure that the logs are positioned correctly.  
2. The fireplace is designed to accept 3/8" gas supply line. The  
fireplace is equipped with a 3/8" manual shut-off valve.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently  
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited  
by local codes.  
3. Connect the gas supply in accordance to local codes. In the  
absence thereof, install according to the National Installation Code.  
This appliance is only to be used with the type of gas indicated  
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use  
with other gasses, unless a certified kit is used.  
4. When flexing any gas line, support the gas valve so that the  
lines are not bent or kinked.  
5. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water solu-  
tion.  
CONVERSION KITS  
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.  
The mobile home appliance is field convertible between Natural Gas  
(NG) and Propane (LP).  
To convert from one gas to another consult your Napoleon® dealer/  
distributor.  
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove removed.  
Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before re-  
installing the door.  
OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH  
INSTALLATION EXCLUDING BGD36CFG  
For remote wall switch and decorative light installations for the BGD-  
36CFG see section "BGD36CFG SWITCH/WIRING DIAGRAM".  
For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall switch may be  
installed in a convenient location. A 20ft length of millivolt wire is  
connected to the gas valve for the wall swtich. However, if a greater  
length is required route 2-strand (solid core) millivolt wire through the  
electrical hole located at the bottom left side of the unit. The recom-  
mended maximum lead length depends on wire size:  
WIRE SIZE  
14 gauge  
16 gauge  
18 gauge  
MAX. LENGTH  
100 feet  
60 feet  
40 feet  
Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or gas valve  
directly to 110 volt electricity.  
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FRAMING  
BGD36CF(G)  
It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fireplace sys-  
tem. Objects placed in front of the fireplace should be kept a minimum  
of 48" away from the front face.  
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION FROM  
FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES:  
Non-Combustible framing:  
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.  
Top  
0" to stand-offs if using optional  
clean face surround  
Combustible framing:  
Sides, back, and bottom of the unit  
Top  
0" to stand-offs  
3 1/2" to stand-offs if using  
optional clean face surround  
Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapor  
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.  
Non-combustible finishing:  
Top  
6 1/2" if using optional clean  
face surround  
Combustible fireplace finishing:  
Sides, bottom and top  
Enclosure top  
Recessed depth  
Sides and bottom of the vent pipe  
Top of vent pipe  
0" to fireplace edge  
8 1/4" to top of fireplace  
17 1/4"  
1"  
Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the fire-  
place but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the fireplace.  
Non-combustible material (brick, stone or ceramic tile) may protrude  
2"  
in these areas but must not restrict glass door removal.  
Ceiling  
72" from bottom of unit  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: - A minimum clearance of 1" at the  
bottom and sides of the vent and 2" at the top on all horizontal runs to  
combustibles is required. Use firestop spacer W010-1774 (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  
fireplace enclosures*. See "MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES"  
section. Use firestop spacer W500-0096 (not supplied).  
* Vertical vent sections in fireplace enclosures require a minimum of  
1 1/2" all around the vent pipe.  
BGD42CF  
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION FROM  
FIREPLACE AND VENT SURFACES:  
Combustible framing:  
Top, sides, back and bottom of the unit  
Non-combustible finishing:  
Top  
0" to stand-offs  
6 1/2" to fireplace edge  
Combustible fireplace finishing:  
Sides and bottom  
Enclosure top  
0" to fireplace edge  
13 1/2" to top of fireplace  
BGD36CF(G)  
Recessed depth  
25"  
Top, sides and bottom of vent pipe  
Ceiling  
2"  
FIGURE 67  
72" from bottom of unit  
HORIZONTAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum clearance of 2" all around  
the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required. Use firestop  
spacer W010-1778 (supplied).  
VERTICAL VENT SECTIONS: A minimum of 1" all around the vent pipe  
on all vertical runs to combustibles is required. Use firestop spacer W500-  
0028 (not supplied).  
INSTALLING STANDOFFS  
Both the BGD36CF(G) and BGD42CF are supplied with two standoffs.  
For convenience, the standoffs have been shipped flat and located on  
the top at the front. Before framing ensure the standoffs are bent up and  
screwed into place ensuring a height of 4.5".  
BGD36 ILLUSTRATION  
FIGURE 66  
NOTE: The information and dimensions in this section represent the  
minimum clearances to combustible material.  
BGD42CF  
FIGURE 68  
It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and the vent sys-  
tem is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local building codes.  
BGD36CF(G) ONLY: A steel header is required if using optional clean  
face surround.  
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BGD42CF  
BGD36CF(G)  
41 3/8  
"
45"  
FIGURE 69  
FIGURE 73  
17 1/4  
"
INSIDE  
CHASE  
INSIDE  
CHASE  
25 1/4  
"
40 1/2  
"
6"  
FIGURE 70  
46 1/2  
"
FIGURE 74  
6"  
1
OUTSIDE  
CHASE  
OUTSIDE  
CHASE  
17  
/4  
"
25 1/4  
"
40 1/2  
"
FIGURE 71  
46 1/2  
"
FIGURE 75  
Warning: Non-combustible Finishing Materials Required  
Non-combustible materials such as brick and tile can be extended over the black face of the unit.  
FIGURE 76  
FIGURE 72  
IMPORTANT:  
Encroaching in this  
area with finishing  
material will inter-  
fere with the open-  
ing of the door.  
12” TO COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE  
12” TO COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE  
The finishing  
1
material can be  
1 - 1 /2  
"
installed below  
the top opening a  
maximum of 1 1/2”.  
Enough clearance to  
the door latches must  
be maintained to  
allow for proper door  
installation / removal.  
THIS AREA MUST  
REMAIN EXPOSED TO  
ALLOW FOR PROPER  
DOOR OPERATION.  
THIS AREA MUST  
REMAIN EXPOSED TO  
ALLOW FOR PROPER  
DOOR REMOVAL.  
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BGD36CF(G) MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES  
Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed.  
FIGURE 77  
FIGURE 80  
The fireplace requires a minimum enclosure height of 38 1/2“  
* If this unit is installed flush to the finishing material and optional  
(REAR VENT) 49" (TOP VENT). For temperature requirements,  
clean face surround is to be installed then a minimum of 6 1/2"  
the enclosure space around and above the fireplace must be left  
of cement board or non-combustible equivalent must be used on  
unobstructed.  
the top only of the front face. See Figure 80.  
FIGURE 78  
** See Venting Section  
FIGURE 79  
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CLEAN FACE SURROUND MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES  
**  
FIGURE 82  
FIGURE 81  
NOTE:  
** Installation requires a minimum 6 1/2" of non-combustible  
facing above the top of the fireplace.  
OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE SURROUND INSTALLATION BGD36CF(G) ONLY  
FIGURE 83  
FIGURE 84  
FIGURE 85  
CONCAVE  
S36CCN (BROWN)  
S36CCP (PEWTER)  
WAVE  
S36WN (BROWN)  
S36WP (PEWTER)  
CONVEX  
S36CVN (BROWN)  
S36CVP (PEWTER)  
Installation requires a minimum of 6 1/2" non-combustible facing material at the top of the fireplace. Refer to either Figure 86a or Figure  
86b (depending on your installation) to ensure your fireplace has been installed with the proper requirements for this kit.  
Whether installing to a finished floor or a hearth, a 3/8" clearance must be maintained at the bottom of the clean face surround kit. To obtain  
this clearance a fireplace riser is required.  
FINISHED FLOOR INSTALLATION  
When installing to a finished floor the fireplace riser must create a minimum clearance of 3 3/8" from the finished floor to the bottom of the  
fireplace.  
FIGURE 86a  
COMBUSTIBLE  
MATERIAL  
STEEL  
STEEL  
HEADER  
HEADER  
NON-COMBUSTIBLE  
MATERIAL  
STAND-OFF  
STAND-OFF  
1
6 /2MINIMUM  
CLEAN FACE SURROUND KIT  
3
37 /8”  
FIREPLACE  
RISER  
CLEAN FACE  
SURROUND  
KIT  
3
3
3
3
/8”  
3 /8”  
/8”  
CLEARANCE  
3 /8”  
FIREPLACE  
RISER  
FINISHED  
FLOOR  
FINISHED  
FLOOR  
CLEARANCE  
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HEARTH INSTALLATION  
When installing to a hearth the fireplace riser must create a minimum clearance of 3 3/8" PLUS the height of the hearth from the finished  
floor to the bottom of the fireplace.  
FIGURE 86b  
COMBUSTIBLE  
STEEL  
STEEL  
HEADER  
MATERIAL  
NON-COMBUSTIBLE  
MATERIAL  
HEADER  
STAND-OFF  
STAND-OFF  
1
6 /2MINIMUM  
CLEAN FACE SURROUND KIT  
3
37 /8”  
PLUS  
HEARTH  
HEIGHT  
CLEAN FACE  
FIREPLACE  
RISER  
SURROUND  
KIT  
HEARTH  
3
3
3
3
/8”  
FIREPLACE  
RISER  
3 /8”  
3 /8”  
/8”  
FINISHED  
FLOOR  
FINISHED  
FLOOR  
CLEARANCE  
PLUS  
HEARTH  
HEIGHT  
CLEARANCE  
PLUS  
HEARTH  
HEIGHT  
HEARTH  
OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE TRIM KIT INSTALLATION  
The “wave” clean face surround kit is shown in all  
illustrations.  
FIGURE 89  
NOTE: THE OPTIONAL CLEAN FACE TRIM KIT MUST BE  
INSTALLED BEFORE PROCEEDING.  
FIGURE 88  
1. From the rear side of the clean face surround,  
insert the weld studs on the top window plate  
assembly upward through the holes on the  
underside of the top section of the clean  
face surround. (FIGURE 87)  
FIGURE 90  
FIGURE 91  
2. Using a socket wrench,  
secure using the nuts and  
washers provided. Depending  
on your surround, space may  
be tight. (FIGURE 87)  
FIGURE 87  
3. First secure the clean face surround to the fireplace front by  
hooking the ledge that runs horizontally on the rear surface of the  
clean face surround over the bottom edge of the fireplace front  
opening. (FIGURE 89)  
4. With the clean face surround against the fireplace front, hook  
the surround clips in behind the top lip of the fireplace front opening  
(FIGURE 89) and secure using the screws provided through the  
slot in the surround clip and into the pre-drilled hole in the clean  
face surround. (FIGURE 89) If the optional clean face trim kit was  
installed, the surround clip fits into the cut out and is secured in the  
same fashion. (FIGURE 90)  
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BGD42CF MINIMUM MANTEL AND ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES  
Combustible mantel clearance can vary according to the mantel depth. Figure 92. Use the graph to help evaluate the  
clearance needed. These same requirements apply to any combustibles protruding on either side of the fireplace.  
FIGURE 92a  
FIGURE 92d  
The fireplace requires a minimum enclosure height of 49“. For  
temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above  
the fireplace must be left unobstructed.  
* See Venting Section  
FIGURE 92b  
FIGURE 92c  
This fireplace requires a minimum of 6 1/2" of cement board or  
non-combustible equivalent above the top of the fireplace.  
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FIGURE 98  
FINISHING  
BGD36CF FINISHING  
LOG PLACEMENT  
PHAZERTM logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon® Fire-  
places, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different  
in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing  
embers for a maximum glowing effect.  
Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fireplace, Log  
colours may vary. During the initial use of the fireplace the colours  
will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat  
5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#6) against the right  
firebox side and pulled forward to the grate. The top of the log  
should rest in the pocket provided on the center log (#5).  
BGD36CF(G) GLASS/DOOR REPLACEMENT  
1. Place the door frame face down care-  
ful not to scratch the paint.  
FIGURE99  
activated curing process.  
2. Center the gasketed glass  
inside the door frame with the  
thick side of the gasket fac-  
ing up.  
FIGURE 93  
3. Bend the glass retainers lo-  
cated along the edge of the door  
frame over the gasket holding  
the glass in place. Careful not to  
break the glass.  
SIDEVIEW  
1. Place the back log (#1) onto the log support  
tray and in front of the tabs. The tabs maintain  
an air space between the log and firebox back  
to facilitate combustion air flow. Ensure that the  
back of the log rests against the brackets on the  
back wall of the firebox.  
BGD42CF FINISHING  
DOOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL  
Open the Valve Access  
Door. While holding the  
FIGURE 100  
FIGURE 94  
TAB  
door securely, release  
the 4 latches along  
the top of the door.  
Tilt the door forward  
and lift off of the  
FIGURE 95  
DOOR LATCH  
two brackets at the  
bottom of the door.  
When replacing the  
DOOR BRACKET  
door, rest the door on the  
brackets ensuring that lip  
of the brackets rest in the  
groove in the bottom edge  
of the door. Push the door  
backward into place and  
secure with the 4 latches.  
2. Move the two small logs (#2 & #3) into position, lining up the  
studs located on the burner with the holes on the bottom of the  
logs. Ensure that the small logs sit flat on the burner.  
FIGURE 96  
REMOVING THE VALVE ACCESS DOOR  
1. The valve access door rotates on the  
pins attached to the side frame. Lift the  
valve access door off the pins to operate  
the main glass door.  
3. Place the bottom of the left crossover log (#4) against the left  
firebox side and pulled forward to the grate.  
The top of the log should rest in the pocket on the back log.  
FIGURE 97  
FIGURE 101  
GLASS/DOOR REPLACEMENT  
Only available as an assembly complete with frame W010-0770.  
Glass not available seperately.  
4. Position the base end of the center log (#5) against the middle  
grate post with the other end of the log resting in the pocket of the  
left crossover log.  
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LOG PLACEMENT  
DOOR TRIM  
PHAZERTM logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon®  
Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is  
different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the  
glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect. Log colours may  
vary. During the initial use of the fireplace, the colours will become  
more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated  
curing process.  
SLOT  
The BGD42CF comes  
complete with top door  
trim  
FIGURE 102a  
TRIM  
FACING  
(W715-0729).  
1. Guide the arms of the  
trim into the slots that are  
slightly hidden under the  
facing through the open-  
ing between the top of the  
door and the bottom edge  
of the facing as illustrated  
in the front view.  
DOOR  
FIGURE 104  
BGD42CF FRONT VIEW  
FIGURE 102b  
NOTCH  
INSIDE LIP  
2. Slide the arm into the slot  
far enough to allow the front  
edge of the trim to go in  
behind the facing.  
1. Place the cutout in the bottom of log #1 behind the pilot assembly.  
Rest the log against the back wall of the firebox.  
3. Let the bracket come  
forward towards the back of  
the facing and allow the trim  
to rest on the inside lip, this  
position will allow the notch  
on the arm of the trim to  
fall into place on the edge  
of the slot.  
FIGURE 105  
BGD42CF SIDE VIEW  
FIGURE 102c  
2. Move the two small logs (#2 & #3) into position, lining up the studs  
located on the burner with the holes on the bottom of the logs.  
3. Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the front  
row of ports covering all of the burner area in front of the small  
logs (#2 & #3). Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin,  
small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fibre hairs  
will glow. The ember material will only glow when exposed to direct  
flame; however, care should be taken to not block the burner ports.  
Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect flame pattern, carbon  
deposits and delayed ignition. PHAZERtm logs glow when exposed  
to direct flame.  
BGD42CF WITH TOP DOOR TRIM INSTALLED  
GRATE INSTALLATION  
The grate for this  
fireplace has been  
removed for shipping  
purposes.  
The grate must be in-  
stalled before the logs  
are installed.  
Remove the packag-  
ing from the grate and  
install onto the two pins  
as illustrated.  
GRATE  
PINS  
FIGURE 106  
FIGURE 103  
4. Place the bottom of the left crossover log (#4) onto the stud on  
the left side of the log support. The top of the log should rest in the  
pocket on the back log.  
FIGURE 107  
5. Place the bottom of the right crossover log (#5) onto the stud on  
the right side of the log support. The top of the log should rest in  
the pocket on the left crossover log (#4).  
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BGD36CFG BULB REPLACEMENT  
COMMON FINISHING  
BGD36CF / BGD42CF  
The BGD36CFG comes equipped with our “Night Light™”.  
If in the event the lamp or lens needs to be replaced, follow these  
instructions.  
GLOWING EMBERS  
1. Turn off all electrical supply.  
2. Remove the glass and glass ember tray from the firebox.  
3. Unscrew the lens cover making sure the gasket stays  
in place.  
Tear the embers into pieces and place along the front row of ports  
covering all of the burner area in front of the small logs (#2 & #3). Care  
should be taken to shred the embers into thin, small irregular pieces  
as only the exposed edges of the fibre hairs will glow. The ember  
material will only glow when exposed to direct flame; however,  
care should be taken to not block the burner ports.  
Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect flame pattern, carbon  
deposits and delayed ignition. PHAZERTM logs glow when exposed  
to direct flame. Use only certified "glowing embers" and PHAZERTM  
logs available from your Napoleon® dealer.  
Note: Do not handle the lamp (bulb) with bare fingers, protect with  
a clean dry cloth.  
4. The lamp will pull straight  
out of the socket. Replace with  
Wolf Steel Ltd. parts only  
(W387-0006), as lamp and  
lens are special "high  
temperature" products.  
5. Replace lens cover.  
6. Replace glass and ember  
tray.  
FIGURE 110  
Gasket  
CHARCOAL EMBERS  
Randomly place the charcoal embers along the front and sides of  
the log support tray in a realistic manner. Fine dust found in the  
bottom of the bag should not be used.  
VERMICULITE  
BGD36CFG LENS ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  
Sprinkle vermiculite around the charcoal embers.  
Note: Both charcoal embers and vermiculite are not to be placed  
on the burner.  
1. Remove the glass and glass  
ember tray.  
2. Remove the burner base from  
the firebox.  
CHARCOAL LUMPS (BGD42CF ONLY)  
Place the lumps between the logs in a realistic manner taking care  
not to block any of the burner ports.  
3. Compress the retainer fins  
and lift out the lens assembly,  
disconnect the wires.  
4. Replace lens assembly by  
LOGO PLACEMENT  
FIGURE 111  
aligning key hole and snap into  
KEY HOLE  
place, re-connect wires.  
Remove the backing of the logo  
supplied and place on the glass  
viewing door, as indicated.  
½"  
5. Re-install burner base ensuring  
a good firebox seal.  
LOGO  
6. Re-install glass ember tray and glass.  
½"  
FIGURE 108  
!
WARNING  
The front of the fireplace becomes very hot during operation.  
Let the fireplace cool completely before conducting service.  
BGD36CFG FINISHING  
GLASS BURNER INSTALLATION  
NOTE: When removing the glass ember tray make sure the glass  
embers are away from the center of the screen, exposing the burner,  
before lifting glass ember tray out.  
When replacing burner, absolutely no glass embers can be in cup  
surrounding the orifice. HINT: If glass falls into cup and surrounds  
the orifice, insert a clean bag into a vacuum cleaner and vacuum  
out glass embers or replacement glass embers can be ordered from  
Wolf Steel Ltd.  
Spread the clear glass embers (W300-0102) onto the glass ember  
tray evenly covering the burner tube (follow natural shape of tray).  
FIGURE 109  
Note: The distribution of clear glass embers over the burner tube  
will influence the flame height.  
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OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION  
BGD36CF(G) ACCESSING THE BLOWER  
FIGURE 114  
1. Remove the valve access door.  
2. Open the main door.  
3. Carefully remove the logs.  
3a. (BGD36CFG) Carefully remove the glass and glass ember  
tray.  
4. Remove the 7 screws illustrated in Fig. 112a and lift out the log  
support.  
4a. (BGD36CFG) Remove the top deflector and porcelain panels  
from the firebox. (See Figure 109).  
INSTALLING THE BLOWER  
FIGURE 112a  
INSTALLATION TO BE  
DONE BY A QUALI-  
FIED INSTALLER and  
must be electrically con-  
nected 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  
FIGURE 116  
5. Remove the 8 perimeter screws as illustrated in Fig. 112a and  
lift out the burner base. (The gas line flex-connector should pro-  
vide sufficient move-  
FIGURE 117  
ment to permit shifting  
FIGURE 112b  
the burner assembly  
to the side).  
If the fireplace was not  
previously equipped with  
a blower: route a grounded  
2-wire, 60hz power cable  
to the receptacle / junction  
box. At this point, it must  
be strain relieved and in-  
sulated.  
6. Reverse procedure  
to re-assemble.  
Because the blower is  
thermally activated, when  
turned on, it will automatically start approximately 10 minutes  
after lighting the fireplace and will run for approximately 30-45  
minutes after the fireplace has been turned off. Use of the fan  
increases the output of heat.  
BGD42CF ACCESSING THE BLOWER  
1. Remove the main door using the instructions on Pg #29.  
2. Carefully remove the logs.  
3. Remove the grate by lifting it off of the two securing pins.  
4. Remove the 6 screws illustrated in Fig. 112b and lift out the  
log support. Be careful not to lose the spacers for the screws  
indicated.  
The three slots on the blower mounting bracket allow ease of adjust-  
ment when attaching the blower. For a quiet running blower, do not  
allow the assembly to sit on the firebox base.  
Slide the vibration reducing pad (A) into the clip (C) and up against  
the threaded stud (B) at the other end. The blower must be able to  
be positioned entirely onto the pad.  
FIGURE 113  
To ease installation of the blower, remove the hinge screen and valve  
control door (lower louvres) from the base of the fireplace.  
Tilt the blower onto its side. Slide it past the controls and into the clip  
(C). Secure to the threaded stud using the lock washer and wing nut  
provided. Ensure that the blower does not touch the fireplace base  
or the firebox.  
FIGURE 118a  
FIGURE 118b  
5. Remove the 7 perimeter screws as illustrated in Fig. 113 and lift  
out the burner base. (The gas line flex-connector should provide  
sufficient movement to permit shifting the burner assembly to the  
side).  
B
6. Reverse procedure to re-assemble.  
C
A
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To safely install the fan, turn off the electricity first.  
Attach the connectors from  
the black and white wires to  
the thermodisc and secure the  
thermodisc bracket to the secur-  
ing stud at the bottom left of the  
unit using a lock washer and wing  
nut. Ensure that the thermodisc  
touches the firebox wall.  
FIGURE 119  
If the fireplace was not previously equipped with a fan: route a  
grounded 2-wire, 60hz power cable to  
the junction box. At this point, it must  
be strain relieved and insulated.  
The wire harness provided in this  
FIGURE 122  
kit is a universal harness. When in-  
stalled, ensure that any excess wire is  
contained, preventing it from making  
contact with moving or hot objects.  
Attach the connectors from  
the black and red wires to the  
blower.  
Attach and secure the vari-  
able speed switch using the  
nut provided. Plug the har-  
ness cord into the receptacle.  
Note: To improve access to the variable speed control, we recom-  
mend bending the mounting bracket forward by approximately 10°.  
The wire harness provided in this kit is a universal harness.  
When installed, ensure that any excess wire is contained, pre-  
venting it from making contact with moving or hot objects.  
To ease installation of the fan, remove  
the hinge screen and valve control door (lower louvres) from the  
base of the fireplace.  
Position the vibration reducing pad into the clip and onto the threaded  
stud at the other end, piercing a hole into the pad. The fan assembly  
must be able to be positioned entirely onto the pad.  
Slide the fan assembly past the controls and into the clip. Secure  
using the lock washer and nut provided.  
Drywall dust will penetrate into the  
blower bearings, causing irrepara-  
ble damage. Care must be taken to  
prevent drywall dust from coming  
into contact with the blower or its  
compartment. Any damage resulting  
from this condition is not covered by  
the warranty policy.  
Plug the harness cord into the receptacle.  
GD36 THERMOSTATIC  
SENSOR CONTROL  
This optional kit is meant to be used only in conjunction with the  
GD65 Fan Kit, shown above, which may be ordered from your Wolf  
Steel / Napoleon® dealer.  
With the thermostatic sensor option, the fan, when turned on, be-  
comes thermally activated, and will automatically run approximately  
15-30 minutes after the fireplace has been lit and for approximately  
30-45 minutes after the fireplace has been turned off.  
FIGURE 120  
Use of the fan increases the output of heat.  
Unplug the power cord from the receptacle. Connect all wires as  
shown.  
OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION  
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN-  
STALLER and must be connected and grounded in accordance with  
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSAC22.1  
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States.  
FIGURE 123  
FIGURE 121  
Attach and secure the sensor assembly bracket to the securing stud  
located next to the receptacle/junction box at the bottom left of the  
unit using the lock washer and wing nut. Ensure that the thermodisc  
touches the firebox wall.  
Plug the power cord back into the receptacle.  
When installed, ensure that any excess wire is contained, preventing  
it from making contact with moving or hot objects.  
FIGURE 124  
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BGD36CFG BURNER SWITCH / WIRING DIAGRAM  
A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the burn-  
er operation.  
A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve for the  
burner wall switch. However if a greater length is required route  
2-strand (solid core) wire through the electrical hole located at the  
bottom left side of the unit.  
The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size:  
WIRE SIZE  
14 gauge  
16 gauge  
18 gauge  
MAX. LENGTH  
100 feet  
60 feet  
40 feet  
FIGURE 125  
IGNITION  
MODULE  
PILOT  
ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: WIRE TAGS  
[through  
Gas line  
conduit]  
Yellow  
(S)  
ARE BRACKETED  
[through  
Orange  
(I)  
independent  
conduit]  
BATTERY  
HOLDER  
Black  
Red  
PILOT  
GAS LINE  
M
AIN BURNER SWITCH  
*
(20’ REMOTE SWITCH  
WIRE SUPPLIED)  
GAS VALVE  
BATTERY  
RELAY  
WIRE  
HARNESS  
Red (3 Volt)  
AC ADAPTOR  
BLACK (12 Volt)  
TO LIGHT & LIGHTTM  
SWITCH  
Orange  
(20’ REMOTE SWITCH  
WIRE SUPPLIED)  
MODULE  
PLUG  
Black  
(-)  
Black  
Green  
Black  
(TP)  
Main Burner Switch  
Brown  
(SWI)  
Orange x2  
(THTP)  
Green x2  
(TH)  
Yellow  
Red  
(+)  
Black  
Blue  
RELAY  
PLUG  
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BGD36CFG LIGHT SWITCH / WIRING DIAGRAM  
A wall switch must be installed in a convenient location for the light  
operation.  
A 20’ length of millivolt wire is connected to the gas valve for the  
light wall switch. However if a greater length is required route 2-  
strand (solid core) wire through the electrical hole located at the  
bottom left side of the unit.  
The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size:  
WIRE SIZE  
14 gauge  
16 gauge  
18 gauge  
MAX. LENGTH  
100 feet  
60 feet  
40 feet  
FIGURE 126  
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RECEPTACLE WIRING DIAGRAM  
FIGURE 127  
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OPERATION BGD36CF & BGD42CF  
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace removed  
After extended periods of non-operation such as following a  
vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may emit a  
slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles in  
the heat exchanger burning off. In both cases, open a window  
to sufficiently ventilate the room.  
or opened. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner  
before installing the door.  
When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour  
for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused  
by the "burn-in" of internal paints and lubricants used in the  
manufacturing process and will not occur again.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
Turn off all gas to the fireplace.  
Open windows.  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your  
building.  
A. This fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit by hand  
while following these instructions exactly.  
B. Before operating smell all around the fireplace area for gas and  
next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will  
settle on the floor.  
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use  
tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call  
a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may  
result in a fire or explosion.  
D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Im-  
mediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace  
and replace any part of the control system and any gas control  
which has been under water.  
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 depart-  
ment.  
GAS KNOB  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not  
5. Turn gas knob counter-clockwise to pilot.  
allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermocouple has cooled.  
Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool.  
6. Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with  
the push button igniter. Keep knob depressed for one minute, then  
release. If pilot does not continue to burn, repeat steps 3 through  
5.  
When lighting and re-lighting, the gas knob cannot be turned from  
pilot to off unless the knob is depressed slightly.  
1. Stop! Read the above safety information on this label.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace.  
3. Turn the gas knob clockwise to off.  
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas includ-  
ing near the floor. Stop! Follow "B" in the above safety information  
on this label. If you don't smell gas go the next step.  
7. With pilot lit, depress and turn gas knob counter-clock-wise to  
on.  
8. If equipped with remote on-off switch/thermostat, main burner  
may not come on when you turn valve to on. Remote switch must  
be in the on position to ignite burner.  
9. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace.  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
1. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace if service is to be  
performed.  
2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to off. Do  
not force.  
TURN THE CONTROL VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION WHEN HEATER IS NOT IN USE.  
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OPERATION BGD36CFG  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING  
!
WARNING  
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING  
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
A. THIS FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION DEVICE  
WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTS THE PILOT. DO NOT TRY  
TO LIGHT BY HAND.  
REPLACE ANY PART OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM AND  
ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER  
WATER.  
B. BEFORE OPERATING SMELL ALL AROUND THE FIREPLACE  
AREA FOR GAS AND NEXT TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE SOME  
GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND WILL SETTLE ON THE  
FLOOR.  
C. USE ONLY YOUR HAND TO TURN THE GAS CONTROL  
KNOB. NEVER USE TOOLS. IF THE KNOB WILL NOT TURN  
BY HAND, DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT. CALL A QUALIFIED  
SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FORCE OR ATTEMPTED REPAIR  
MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
TURN OFF ALL GAS TO THE FIREPLACE.  
OPEN WINDOWS.  
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.  
DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRIC 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.  
D. DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN  
UNDER WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE  
TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE FIREPLACE AND  
IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL  
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! READ THE ABOVE SAFETY INFORMATION ON  
NEXT STEP.  
8. CLOSE THE GLASS DOOR.  
9. TURN MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE COUNTER-  
THIS LABEL.  
2. TURN REMOTE WALL SWITCH TO OFF POSITION.  
3. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE FIREPLACE  
AND REMOVE BATTERIES.  
4. THIS FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION  
DEVICE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTS THE PILOT. DO  
NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND.  
CLOCKWISE  
TO ON.  
10. TURN ON ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE FIREPLACE  
AND RE-INSTALL BATTERIES.  
11. TURN ON REMOTE WALL SWITCH TO ON POSITION.  
12. IF FIREPLACE WILL NOT OPERATE, FOLLOW  
INSTRUCTIONS "TO TURN OFF GAS" AND CALL YOUR  
5. TURN MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE CLOCKWISE  
OFF.  
TO  
SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS SUPPLIER.  
Manual Shut-off Valve  
Shown in “OFF”  
6. OPEN THE GLASS DOOR.  
7. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS. IF  
position.  
YOU SMELL GAS INCLUDING NEAR THE FLOOR, STOP!  
FOLLOW "B" IN THE ABOVE SAFETY INFORMATION ON  
THIS LABEL. IF YOU DON'T SMELL GAS GO TO THE  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
1. TURN OFF REMOTE WALL SWITCH TO THE FIREPLACE.  
2. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FIREPLACE IF SERVICE IS TO BE PERFORMED.  
3. TURN MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE CLOCKWISE TO OFF. DO NOT FORCE.  
MAINTENANCE  
TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE  
SERVICING THE FIREPLACE.  
opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or  
brushing, at least once a year.  
3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out any of  
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing  
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.  
Verify proper operation after servicing. This fireplace and its venting  
system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a  
qualified service person. The fireplace area must be kept clear and  
free of combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapours  
and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be  
obstructed.  
the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly.  
4. Check to see that the pilot flame is large enough to engulf the  
thermocouple and thermopile and reaches toward the burner with  
the third jet.  
5. Replace the cleaned logs.  
6. Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all open-  
ings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A 5 to 10 second  
total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition takes longer, consult  
your Napoleon® dealer / distributor.  
7. Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door  
is not broken or missing. Replace if necessary.  
1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, remove  
the logs to expose both assemblies.  
2. Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
PILOT BURNER ADJUSTMENT  
EXCLUDING BGD36CFG  
BGD36CFG VENTURI ADJUSTMENT  
FIGURE 132  
Adjust the pilot screw to provide prop-  
erly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise  
direction to reduce the gas flow.  
FIGURE 128  
The alternate access is to remove the glass, glass ember tray and  
burner from the fireplace and then adjust the air shutter.  
FIGURE 133  
FIGURE 129  
VENTURI ADJUSTMENT  
Both fireplace models have air shutters that have been factory set  
open according to the chart below:  
BGD36CF BGD36CFG BGD42CF  
NG  
LP  
1/16"  
1/4"  
0
0
1/4"  
7/16"  
These settings are for (maximum) horizontal termination. Adjust-  
ment may be required depending on fuel type, vent configuration  
and altitude.  
Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead  
to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame,  
but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports. The flame may not  
appear yellow immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame  
colour to be established.  
!
WARNING  
The front of the fireplace becomes very hot during operation.  
Let the fireplace cool completely before conducting service.  
NOTE: When removing the glass ember tray make sure the glass  
embers are away from the center of the screen, exposing the burner,  
before lifting glass ember tray out.  
When replacing burner, absolutely no glass can be in cup surrounding  
the orifice. HINT: If glass falls into cup and surrounds the orifice, insert  
a clean bag into a vacuum cleaner and vacuum out glass embers or  
replacement glass embers can be ordered from Wolf Steel Ltd.  
Air shutter adjustment must only be done by a qualified  
installer!  
FIGURE 130  
V E N T U R I  
FIGURE 131  
To access the air shutter, remove the control panel, remove the  
two screws that secure the cover to the air housing, loosen the set  
screw and adjust air shutter position.  
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FLAME ADJUSTMENT  
Turn clockwise to  
increase flame height  
FIGURE 134  
FLAME  
ADJUSTMENT KNOB  
L
For BGD36CFG  
For BGD36CF and BGD42CF  
BGD36CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS  
It is important to periodically perform a visual  
check of the pilot and the burner flames.  
Compare them to the figures shown. If  
any flames appear abnormal call a service  
person.  
3/8” - 1/2”  
FIGURE 136  
FIGURE 135  
BGD42CF FLAME CHARACTERISTICS  
It is important to periodically perform a visual  
check of the pilot and the burner flames.  
Compare them to the figures shown. If  
any flames appear abnormal call a service  
person.  
3/8” - 1/2”  
FIGURE 138  
FIGURE 137  
BGD36CFG FLAME CHARACTERISTICS  
It is important to periodically perform a visual  
check of the pilot and the burner flames.  
Compare them to the figures shown. If  
any flames appear abnormal call a service  
person.  
FIGURE 140  
FIGURE 139  
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COMMON REPLACEMENTS  
Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and availability  
of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your  
Napoleon® dealer or distributor.  
When ordering replacement parts always give the following informa-  
tion:  
!
WARNING  
Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or  
failure to use only parts specified approved with this appliance may  
result in property damage or personal injury.  
1. MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OF FIREPLACE  
2. INSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE  
3. PART NUMBER  
* IDENTIFIES ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT ILLUSTRATED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,  
CONTACT YOUR NAPOLEON® DEALER.  
4. DESCRIPTION OF PART  
5. FINISH  
6. TOP OR REAR VENT  
COMMON COMPONENTS:  
COMMON ACCESSORIES:  
#
PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
11* W573-0007  
12* W690-0001  
13* W690-0010B  
14* W660-0011B  
15* GD65  
10.3OZ TUBE HIGH TEMP SEALANT  
MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT  
REMOTE CONTROL - Advantage  
REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANTAGE PLUS  
FAN KIT  
1
W357-0001  
W680-0004  
W680-0005  
W010-0800  
W010-0801  
W455-0069  
W455-0067  
W725-0025  
W725-0026  
W385-0334  
W750-0112  
W361-0016  
PIEZO IGNITER  
2
THERMOPILE  
3
THERMOCOUPLE**  
4
PROPANE GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY  
NATURAL GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY  
NATURAL GAS PILOT INJECTOR  
PROPANE GAS PILOT INJECTOR  
NATURAL GAS VALVE  
PROPANE GAS VALVE  
NAPOLEON® LOGO  
4
16 GZ550-1KT  
17* B440-KT  
18* W500-0033  
19* W690-0005  
20* W660-0026  
21 GA-566  
BLOWER KIT  
5
BLOWER  
5
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH WALL MOUNTING PLATE  
THERMOSTAT, 110 VOLT for use with ga-566  
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER  
HOT AIR KIT  
HOT AIR EXHAUST KIT  
EXTENSION KIT 5FT  
ANDIRONS - BLACK  
ANDIRONS - GOLD PLATED  
PAINT, BLACK - 13OZ  
VERMICULITE  
6
6
7*  
8*  
9*  
20FT OF WIRE  
22 GA-72  
GLOWING EMBERS  
23 GA-70  
10* W550-0001  
CHARCOAL EMBERS  
24* ANI-K  
25* ANI-G  
26* 270  
27* W361-0014  
28* GD36  
!
WARNING  
THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL KIT  
FOR USE WITH GD65 ONLY  
**This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety  
component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied  
by Wolf Steel Ltd.  
BGD36CF(G) REPLACEMENTS  
BGD36CF(G) TERMINAL KITS:  
BGD36CF(G) COMPONENTS:  
62 PERISCOPE  
-
-
GD201  
GD222  
29* W225-0058  
30 W455-0048  
30 W455-0047  
31* W010-0370  
32 W010-0539  
33* W010-0538  
34 W010-0764  
35 GL-639  
36 W135-0183  
37 W135-0184  
38 W135-0185  
39 W135-0186  
40 W135-0187  
41 W135-0188  
42 W010-0454  
43 W010-0516  
44 W010-1774  
BLACK DOOR FRAME  
#47 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE  
#56 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE  
WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY  
FLUE PIPE ASSEMBLY c/w GASKET  
FLUE CAP c/w GASKET  
PAN BURNER  
63 WALL TERMINAL KIT  
BGD36CF(G) ROOF TERMINAL KITS:  
64* 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH  
65* 8/12 TO 12/12 PITCH  
66* FLAT ROOF  
-
-
-
GD110  
GD111  
GD112  
LOG SET  
67* W490-0073  
68 W670-0006  
69 W170-0063  
70 W010-0453  
71 W263-0054 /  
W263-0055 /  
4/7 INNER/OUTER SLEEVE  
BACK LOG (#1)  
4/7 TERMINAL  
LEFT MIDDLE LOG (#2)  
RIGHT MIDDLE LOG (#3)  
LEFT CROSSOVER LOG (#4)  
MIDDLE CROSSOVER LOG (#5)  
RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#6)  
GLASS c/w GASKET  
STORM COLLAR  
ROOF SUPPORT  
ROOF FLASHING  
W263-0056  
BGD36CF(G) ACCESSORIES:  
BLACK DOOR C/W GLASS  
FIRESTOP SPACER  
72* W175-0001  
4" COUPLER  
73* W175-0013  
74* W615-0044  
75* W500-0103  
76 GD-301  
7" COUPLER  
BGD36CFG COMPONENTS:  
FIRESTOP SPACER - FLEXIBLE VENTING  
TERMINAL EXTENSION PLATE  
HEAT GUARD  
45 W100-0102  
BURNER TUBE  
46* W300-0102  
47* W010-1835  
48* W387-0004  
49* W387-0009  
50* W725-0032  
51* W725-0049  
52 W455-0049  
53 W455-0071  
54 W720-0092  
55 W100-0069  
56 W100-0093  
CLEAR GLASS EMBERS  
GLASS EMBER TRAY  
77* W010-0370  
78* W175-0053  
79 VS47KT  
WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY  
DURA-VENT ZERO CLEARANCE ADAPTOR  
VENT SLEEVE  
HIGH TEMPERATURE LIGHT ASSEMBLY  
HALOGEN BULB 5W  
DEXEN VALVE EI NATURAL GAS  
DEXEN VALVE 3V PROPANE  
PILOT INJECTOR - LP  
PILOT INJECTOR - NG  
PILOT TUBE  
PILOT ASSEMBLY - NG  
PILOT ASSEMBLY - LP  
80 W170-0063  
81 W585-0072  
82* W175-0159  
83* W175-0164  
84* GD831KT  
85* CDV202-PB  
86* GD-565-1KT  
87* S36WN  
VENT PIPE COLLAR  
VENT PIPE SHIELD  
CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP  
CONVERSION KIT - LP TO NG  
DECORATIVE BRICK PANELS - SANDSTONE  
DOOR TRIM KIT  
SAFETY SCREEN  
WAVE SURROUND - BROWN  
WAVE SURROUND - PEWTER  
CONCAVE SURROUND - BROWN  
CONCAVE SURROUND - PEWTER  
CONVEX SURROUND - BROWN  
CONVEX SURROUND - PEWTER  
UPPER TRIM FOR WAVE SURROUND  
UPPER TRIM FOR CONCAVE SURROUND  
UPPER TRIM FOR CONVEX SURROUND  
BGD36CF(G) FLEXIBLE VENT KITS:  
87* S36WP  
GD220 (5 FT)  
87* S36CCN  
87* S36CCP  
57* W010-0397  
4" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT) C/W SPACERS  
7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5 FT)  
58* W410-0017  
GD330 (10 FT)  
87* S36CVN  
87* S36CVP  
59* W410-0018  
60* W010-0300  
61* W010-0370  
7" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (10 FT)  
4" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (10 FT) C/W SPACERS  
WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY  
88* CFT36W  
88* CFT36CC  
88* CFT36CV  
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BGD42CF REPLACEMENTS  
BGD42CF COMPONENTS:  
89 W455-0019  
89 W455-0003  
90 W010-0864  
91 GL-641  
#43 NATURAL GAS ORIFICE  
#54 PROPANE GAS ORIFICE  
PAN BURNER  
LOG SET  
92 W135-0198  
93 W135-0201  
94 W135-0203  
95 W135-0199  
96 W135-0200  
97 W010-1819  
98 W010-1778  
99* W500-0205  
100 W585-0138  
100 W655-0222  
101 W185-0020  
102* W550-0002  
BACK LOG (#1)  
LEFT CROSSOVER LOG (#4)  
RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG (#5)  
SMALL LEFT LOG (#2)  
SMALL RIGHT LOG (#3)  
BLACK DOOR C/W GLASS  
FIRESTOP SPACER  
RESTRICTOR PLATE  
VENT HEAT SHIELD, TOP PIECE  
VENT HEAT SHIELD, BOTTOM PIECE  
GRATE  
CHARCOAL LUMPS  
BGD42CF FLEXIBLE VENT KITS:  
GD420 (5 FT)  
103* W730-0010  
104* W730-0012  
5" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5.5 FT) C/W SPACERS  
8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE - (5.5 FT)  
GD430 (10 FT)  
105* W730-0011  
106* W730-0013  
107* W010-0810  
5" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE -(11.5 FT)  
8" FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE -(11.5 FT) C/W SPACERS  
WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY  
BGD42CF TERMINAL KITS:  
108 PERISCOPE  
109 WALL TERMINAL KIT  
-
-
GD401  
GD422  
BGD42CF ROOF TERMINAL KITS:  
110* 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH  
-
-
-
GD410  
GD411  
GD412  
111* 8/12 TO 12/12 PITCH  
112* FLAT ROOF  
113 W490-0074  
114 W670-0007  
115 W170-0086  
116 W010-0453  
117 W263-0065 /  
W263-0066 /  
5/8 INNER/OUTER SLEEVE  
5/8 TERMINAL  
STORM COLLAR  
ROOF SUPPORT  
ROOF FLASHING  
W263-0055  
BGD42CF ACCESSORIES:  
118* W175-0166  
119* W175-0002  
120* W500-0206  
121 GD-501  
5" COUPLER  
8" COUPLER  
TERMINAL EXTENSION PLATE  
HEAT GUARD  
122* W585-0096  
123* W010-0810  
124* W175-0170  
125 W170-0086  
126 W585-0092  
127* W175-0211  
128* W175-0248  
129* S42WN  
SOFFIT HEAT SHIELD  
WALL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY  
DURA-VENT ZERO CLEARANCE ADAPTOR  
VENT PIPE COLLAR  
VENT PIPE SHIELD  
CONVERSION KIT - NG TO LP  
CONVERSION KIT - LP TO NG  
WAVE SURROUND - BROWN  
WAVE SURROUND - PEWTER  
CONCAVE SURROUND - BROWN  
CONCAVE SURROUND - PEWTER  
CONVEX SURROUND - BROWN  
CONVEX SURROUND - PEWTER  
UPPER TRIM FOR WAVE SURROUND  
UPPER TRIM FOR CONCAVE SURROUND  
UPPER TRIM FOR CONVEX SURROUND  
129* S42WP  
129* S42CCN  
129* S42CCP  
129* S42CVN  
129* S42CVP  
130* CFT42W  
130* CFT42CC  
130* CFT42CV  
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BGD36CFG 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  
Pilot will not light.  
- Wiring  
V
erify the "S" wire for the sensor and the "I" wire for the ignitor are connected  
to the correct terminals (not reverse) on the module and pilot assembly.  
Makes noise with no  
spark at pilot burner  
- Loose connection  
- Module  
Verify no loose connections, electrical shorts in the wiring or ground out to  
any metal object.  
Turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position. Remove the igniter wire "I"  
from the module. Place the ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position. Hold a  
grounded wire about 3/16" away from the "I" terminal on the module. If no  
spark the "I" terminal module must be replaced. If there is a spark the "I"  
terminal is fine. Inspect pilot assembly for a shorted wire or cracked insulator  
around the electrode.  
- Igniter Spark gap is  
incorrect  
- spark gap of the ignitor to the pilot should be .17" tor 1/8"  
- Transformer  
V
erify the transformer is installed and plugged into the module. Check volt-  
Pilot will not light.  
age of the transformer under load at the spade connections on the module  
with the ON/OFF switch in the "ON" position. Acceptable readings of a good  
transformer are between 3.2 and 2.8 volts A.C.  
Makes no noise with no  
spark at pilot burner  
Remove and reinstall the wiring harness that plugs into the module. Remove  
and verify continuity of each wire in wiring harness.  
Troubleshoot the system with the simplest ON/OFF switch  
Verify the value and pilot assemblies are properly grounded to the metal  
chassis of the fireplace or log set.  
-
A shorted or loose  
Connection  
- Improper switch wiring  
- Module is not grounded  
Turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position. Remove the igniter wire "I"  
from the module. Place the ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position. Hold a  
grounded wire about 3/16" away from the "I" terminal on the module. If no  
spark the "I" terminal module must be replaced. If there is a spark the "I"  
terminal is fine. Inspect pilot assembly for a shorted wire or cracked insulator  
around the electrode.  
- Faulty module  
Pilot sparks but will not light  
- Gas supply  
Verify that the incoming gas line ball valve is "Open". Verify that the inlet  
pressure reading is within acceptable limits, inlet pressures must not exceed  
14" W.C.  
- Module is not grounded  
- Out of propane gas.  
Verify the value and pilot assemblies are properly grounded to the metal  
chassis of the fireplace or log set.  
- fill the tank.  
- Short or loose  
Continues to sparks  
and pilot lights, but  
main burner will not  
light  
Verify all connections. Verify the connections from the pilot assembly are tight;  
also verify these connections are not grounding out to any metal.  
connection in sensor rod  
- Poor flame rectification  
or contaminated  
Verify the flame is engulfing the sensor rod. This will increase the flame  
rectification. Verify correct pilot orfice is installed and inlet gas specifications  
to manual. (Remember, the flame carries the rectification current, not the  
gas. If the flame lifts from pilot hood, the circuit is broken. A wrong orfice or  
too high of an inlet pressure can cause the pilot flame to lift.) The sensor rod  
may need cleaning.  
sensor rod  
- Poor grounding between  
pilot assembly and  
gas valve  
- Damaged pilot or dirty  
sensor rod  
Verify that the wire harness is firmly connected to module  
Verify that the ceramic insulator around the sensor rod is not cracked, dam-  
aged, or loose. Verify the connection from the sensor rod to the sensor wire.  
Clean sensor rod with an emery cloth to remove any contamination that may  
have accumulated on the sensor rod. Verify continuity with multimeter with  
ohms set at the lowest range.  
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SYMPTOM  
PROBLEM  
- Wiring / Connection  
- Wiring harness  
TEST SOLUTION  
Inspect all wires, ensure good tight connections. Verify that all wiring is  
installed exactly as specified.  
Inspect the wiring harness, and verify the harness is tightly connected  
to the module. Verify that you have 7 wires and they are connected in  
the right order.  
Conduct the following test to verify if the problem is the module or valve.  
To measure voltages, turn multimeter to "DC" place the red lead from  
multimeter on the screw on the terminal block for the wire you are check-  
ing, touch black lead to ground (valve body).  
Pilot lights  
Stops sparking  
/ pilot remains lit  
but burner will  
not turn on  
- Module or Valve  
Importantly, a "Zero" volts reading does not automatically indicate a bad  
module, there may be too little resistance in the valve solenoid. Check  
the Green wire disconnected from valve that the voltage output from the  
module should be between 2 and 3 volts  
Check all seals.  
- Fireplace is spilling.  
Exhaust fumes smelled in  
room, headaches.  
Carbon is being deposited  
on glass, logs or combus-  
tion chamber surfaces.  
- Air shutter has become blocked  
- Flame is impinging on the  
logs or combustion chamber.  
Ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.  
Check that the logs are correctly positioned.  
Open air shutter to increase the primary air.  
Check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifice  
size as specified by the rating plate values.  
Check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and  
that the seal is tight.  
Check that both vent liners are free of holes and well sealed  
at all joints.  
Check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for  
any horizontal venting.  
Flames are very aggres-  
sive.  
Tighten door clamps  
- Door is ajar  
Restrict vent exit with restrictor plate. See Restricting Vents.  
- Venting action is too great.  
Main burner flame is a  
blue, lazy, transparent  
flame.  
- Blockage in vent.  
Remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on  
the terminal and should be removed as required.  
Refer to Figure 24 to ensure correct location of storm collars.  
- Incorrect installation (vertical  
termination only).  
- Sulphur from fuel is being de  
posited on glass, logs or  
combustion chamber  
surfaces.  
White / grey film forms.  
Clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. DO  
NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.  
If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become perma-  
nently marked.  
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BGD36CF / BGD42CF TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE  
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT, PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN.  
SYMPTOM  
PROBLEM  
TEST SOLUTION  
Main burner goes out; Pilot flame is not large enough or - turn up pilot flame.  
pilot stays on.  
not engulfing the thermopile  
- replace pilot assembly.  
Thermopile shorting  
- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.  
- replace thermopile / valve.  
Remote wall switch wire is too - shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.  
long; too much resistance in the  
system.  
Faulty thermostat or switch.  
- replace.  
Main burner goes out;  
pilot goes out.  
Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"  
- check for vent blockage.  
Vent is blocked  
- check joint seals and installation.  
Vent is re-circulating  
4" flexible vent has become dis-  
connected from fireplace.  
- re-attach to fireplace.  
- 7"ø cap was not replaced  
Pilot goes out when the System is not correctly purged.  
- purge the gas line.  
- fill the tank.  
- turn up the pilot flame.  
gas knob is released.  
Out of propane gas.  
Pilot flame is not large enough  
Pilot flame is not engulfing the - gently twist the pilot head to improve the flame pattern around the thermo-  
thermocouple.  
The gas valve has  
an interlock device  
which will not allow  
the pilot burner to be  
lit until the thermo-  
couple has cooled.  
Allow approximately  
60 seconds for the  
thermocouple to  
cool.  
couple.  
Thermocouple shorting / faulty.  
- loosen and tighten thermocouple.  
- clean thermocouple and valve connection.  
- replace thermocouple.  
- replace valve.  
- replace.  
Faulty valve.  
- connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main burner lights,  
replace switch / thermostat.  
Pilot burning; no gas to  
main burner; gas knob  
is on 'HI'; wall switch /  
thermostat is on.  
Themostat or switch is defec-  
tive.  
Wall switch wiring is defective.  
- disconnect the switch wires & connect a jumper wire across terminals 1 & 3; if  
the main burner lights, check the wires for defects and / or replace wires.  
Main burner orifice is plugged.  
Faulty valve.  
- remove stoppage in orifice.  
- replace.  
Pilot will not light.  
No spark at pilot burner  
- check if pilot can be lit by a match  
- check that the wire is connected to the push button igniter.  
- check if the push button igniter needs tightening.  
- replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.  
- replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.  
- replace the push button igniter.  
Out of propane gas  
- fill the tank.  
Spark gap is incorrect  
- spark gap should be 0.150" to 0.175" (5/32" to 11/64" approx.) from the electrode  
tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper electrode location, tighten securing nut  
(finger tight plus 1/4 turn).  
- check that the manual valve is turned on.  
- check the pilot orifice for blockage.  
- replace the valve.  
No gas at the pilot burner  
- call the gas distributor.  
Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized.  
standing; Main  
- turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, diminishes or  
extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor appliance  
supply working pressure.  
burner is in 'OFF'  
position.  
- check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping.  
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SYMPTOM  
PROBLEM  
TEST SOLUTION  
Flames are consist- Unit is over-fired or under-fired.  
- check pressure readings:  
ently too large or too  
small. Carboning oc-  
curs.  
Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter-clockwise 2 or 3  
turns and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point. Gauge should  
read 7" (minimum 4.5") water column for natural gas or 13" (11" minimum) water  
column for propane. Check that main burner is operating on "HI".  
Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw (B). Gauge  
should read 3.5" water column for natural gas or 10" water column for propane.  
Check that main burner is operating on "HI".  
AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCK-  
WISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL. DO NOT OVER TORQUE.  
Leak test with a soap and water solution.  
Door is ajar  
- tighten screws holding door in place  
Flames are very ag-  
gressive.  
- Restrict vent exit. See "RESTRICTING VERTICAL VENTS".  
MODEL BGD42CF ONLY:  
- VENT HEIGHT MORE THAN 15 FEET: restrict vent exit using restrictor plate  
kit W500-0205  
Aggressive venting action due to  
vent height.  
Main burner flame is a Blockage in vent.  
blue, lazy, transparent  
- remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on the terminal  
and should be removed as required.  
- refer to Figure ## to ensure correct location of storm collars.  
flame.  
Incorrect installation.  
Carbon is being de- Air shutter has become blocked  
posited on glass, logs  
- ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.  
- check that the logs are correctly positioned.  
Flame is impinging on the logs or  
or combustion cham-  
- open air shutter to increase the primary air.  
combustion chamber.  
ber surfaces.  
- check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifice size as specified  
by the rating plate values.  
- check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and that the seal is  
tight.  
- check that both 4"/5" and 7" vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at  
all joints.  
- check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for any horizontal vent-  
ing.  
MODEL BGD36CF(G) ONLY:  
White / grey film Sulphur from fuel is being depos- - clean the glass with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. DO NOT  
forms. ited on glass, logs or combustion CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.  
chamber surfaces.  
If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become permanently  
marked.  
E x h a u s t f u m e s Fireplace is spilling.  
smelled in room,  
headaches.  
- ensure exhaust bracket gasket seal  
- check door seal and relief flap seal.  
- check for chimney blockage  
- check that chimney is installed to building code.  
- room is in negative pressure; increase fresh air supply.  
- check 7"ø cap gasket on the flue pipe assembly.  
- reverse.  
Remote wall switch is Wall switch is mounted upside  
in "OFF" position; main down  
burner comes on when  
Remote wall switch is ground- - replace.  
gas knob is turned to  
"ON" position.  
ing.  
Remote wall switch wire is - check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.  
grounding.  
- replace.  
Faulty valve.  
W415-0661 / C / 02.20.08  
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