Napoleon Fireplaces BGNV36N, BGNV36P manual General Instructions, General Information

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This gas fireplace should be installed and serviced by a qualified installer to conform with local codes.

Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know the specifics that apply to your area, for example: in Massachusetts State:

•The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in the open position prior to installation of the fireplace insert or gas log.

•The appliance off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.

•The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

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

•WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth of Massa chusetts.

In absence of local codes, install the fireplace to the cur- rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.

The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be dis- connected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.

If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in accord- ance 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL- ITY! Maximum input for the fireplace is 17,000 BTU/h for natural gas and propane. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absense of specific recommendations from the local authority having jurisdic- tion, the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.

FIGURE 1

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane.

This fireplace is approved for bedroom and bed-sitting room 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.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth. The fireplace is factory equipped with 3/16" thick tempered glass. Use only re- placement 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 discolouration and / or blemishes may result.

Use only accessories designed for and

listed with your specific fireplace.

Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for serv- icing 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.

For safe and proper operation of the fireplace fol- low the venting & operating instructions exactly.

Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the fireplace after the fireplace is installed.

In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- tion and vapour barrier coming into 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 wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.

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