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Napoleon GDI 50 - N Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

Summary of GDI 50 - N

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    1 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 gas-fired stoves installation and operation instructions for: vented gas fireplace heater natural gas models gds 50 - n and gdi 50 - n natural gas model gs 50 - n propane gas models gds 50 - p and gdi 50 - p propane gas model gs 50 - p model gs50 is made up of model gds50 and...

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    2 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 please retain this manual for future reference table of contents pg 2-4 introduction warranty general instructions general information care of glass & plated parts 5 location & clearances 6-11 direct vent specifics model gds50 vent lengths/air terminal locations special insta...

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    3 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 napoleon gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict standard of the world recognized iso9002 quality assurance certificate. Napoleon products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burn...

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    4 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 gds50: gds50: gds50: gds50: gds50: maximum input is 44,000 btu/hr for natural gas and 40,000 btu/hr for propane. Maximum output for natural gas is 37,000 btu/hr at an efficiency of 84% with the fan on; maximum output for propane is 34,400 btu/hr at an efficiency of 86% with t...

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    5 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 a. 7" b. 2" c. 1" * d. 17½" e. 6¼" f. 9½" gdi50: clean out ashes from the inside of the wood- burning fireplace. Make sure that the chimney and woodburning fireplace are in a clean and sound condi- tion. Do not remove bricks or mortar from the wood- burning fireplace. If nece...

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    6 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 venting lengths and air termi- nal locations use only napoleon or simpson dura-vent model dv-gs venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air termi- nal locations for either system are set out in this manual and ...

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    7 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 figure 7 air air air air air termin termin termin termin terminal inst al inst al inst al inst al installa alla alla alla allations: tions: tions: tions: tions: ***** recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage ** ** ** ** ** it is recommended to use a...

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    8 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 57" first run 72" second r un 48" use the chart on this page to calculate horizontal runs for vertical rises between 29 and 57 inches. Figure 8. When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow. (do not include the first el...

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    9 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 horizontal installa- tion: this application oc- curs when venting through an exterior wall. Figures 5, 6, & 13. Having deter- mined the air terminal loca- tion, cut and frame a hole in an exterior wall with a mini- mum square or round open- ing of 9".(as an alternative to fra...

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    10 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 vertical venting installation 1. Fasten the roof support to the roof us- ing the screws pro- vided. The roof support is optional. The venting is to be adequately sup- ported using either an alternate method suit- able to the authority haiving jurisdiction or the optional roo...

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    11 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 mobile home installation in canada, mobile home installation may be vented hori- zontally or vertically. In the united states, it may only be installed vertically. See "vertical venting" or "horizontal air terminal installation" for installation. The fireplace is equipped wi...

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    12 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 3. Inside: remove the securing screw from the front of the vent mounting plate. (the screw can be accessed through the trivet opening.) remove the vent mounting plate and the slider from its track. Figure 24. 4. Route the flex liners through the slider. Attach and se- cure t...

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    13 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 inst inst inst inst installing 'b' alling 'b' alling 'b' alling 'b' alling 'b' vent vent vent vent vent::::: follow the instructions for "wall and ceiling protection". Adapter installation figure 27 1. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the adapter. 2. Gently p...

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    14 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 installing flashing and storm collar remove nails from the shingles above and to the sides of the chimney. Place the flashing over the vent pipe and slide it underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that the vent pipe is properly centered within the flashi...

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    15 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 gas installation read the section on opening the door in "finishing" prior to proceeding to prevent damaging the unit. Bring the gas line to the stove through either the opening in the pedestal back or through the floor directly beneath the pedestal base. Models gds50 and gs...

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    16 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 place the charcoal ember strip into the front of the firebox. Place the 3pc log assembly between the two log support brackets. Figure 39.Set the two smaller logs into the pock- ets and grooves of the 3pc log assembly. For ease of in- stallation, the left and right logs are n...

  • Page 17: Mantle Width

    17 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 mantle clearance this can vary according to the mantle depth. Figure 42. Use the graph to help evaluate the clearance needed. Figure 41 insert model gdi50 only variable speed switch installa- tion to mount the variable speed switch: from the rear, insert the rheostat stem th...

  • Page 18: Model Gs50 Only:

    18 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 purge all gas lines with the glass door open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before closing the door. Allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabi- lize after ignition. Model gs50 only: spill switch this is a thermally activated switch, attached to...

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    19 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 6.Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button ignitor. Keep knob depressed for one minute, then release. If pilot does not continue to burn, repeat steps 3 through 5. 7.With pilot lit, depress and turn gas knob counter-clock- wise to on. ...

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    20 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 replacement blower installation blower thermodisc black ground variable speed switch white figure 44 relief door gasket relief door twin blower figure 45 1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the stove. 2. Open the lower louvre control door, the two side doo...

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    21 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 pilot burner adjustment remove the pilot screw cap. Adjust the pilot screw to pro- vide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow. Replace the pilot screw cap. Adjustments rear burner front burner air shutters figure 46 flame must envelop upp...

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    22 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 part # description gd175 - wall terminal kit bm6790 90° elbow - 7" diameter gd222 terminal assembly bm67adj 30" to 53" adjustable pipe - 7" dia gds-500.77 firestop / wall plate gds-020.32 hardware brtc7 brass trim collar bm6724 24" stove pipe - 7" diameter gs-10.300 10' alum...

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    23 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 gds50/gs50/gdi50 part # description ws-725-028 rbt shaw valve - ng ws-725-029 rbt shaw valve - lp ws-100-046 turbo rear burner ws-100-040 front burner ws-455-037 #43 rear burner orifice - ng ws-455-034 #57 rear burner orifice - lp ws-455-043 #45 rear burner orifice - h i a l...

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    24 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 accessories / options part # description gds50 / gs50 / gdi50: gs-530g gold plated trivet ws-690-1 millivolt thermostat ws-660-010 remote control - advantage ws-660-011 remote control - advantage plus gds50: bm6745 45° elbow gd301 heat guard ws-175-01 4" coupler gd303 vinyl ...

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    25 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 pilot thermopile burner electrode thermo- couple pilot will not light. Problem test solution symptom - check if pilot can be lit by a match - check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor. - check if the push button ignitor needs tightening. - replace the wire ...

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    26 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 problem test solution symptom main burner goes out; pilot goes out. Refer to "main burner goes out; pilot stays on" thermocouple shorting or faulty. Vent re-circulating (model gds50 only) - check joint seals and installation. - loosen and tighten thermocouple - clean thermoc...

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    27 ws-415-098 / 04.1 1.00 wolf steel fireplace service history this fireplace must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date service technician name service performed special concerns dealer name.

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    28 ws-415-098 / 04.11.00 notes:.