Napoleon Fireplaces BGD40-N - Manual (Page 6)

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W415-0299 / F / 01.16.07
Use only Wolf Steel or Simpson Dura-Vent Model DV-GS,
Selkirk Direct Temp or American Metal Amerivent
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 must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, follow
the installation procedure provided with the venting
components.
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
maybe 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 tempera-
ture sealant Mill Pac. High temperature sealant must be
ordered separately.
When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only ap-
proved Wolf Steel rigid / flexible components with the fol-
lowing 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 TERMI-
NAL KIT GD412 or PERISCOPE KIT GD401 (for wall pen-
etration 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.
When using flexible venting with a horizontal termina-
tion directly off of the fireplace, the use of a 45º adaptor
is permitted to keep the vent height as low possible.
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 5" vent connections is two
horizontally or three vertically (excluding the fireplace and
the air terminal connections) when using aluminum flex-
ible venting.
For optimum flame appearance and fireplace perform-
ance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a
minimum.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times.
Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify
that it is unobstructed and undamaged.
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace
open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner
before closing the door.
Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes
(5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.
Eight (8") inches is the minimum bend radius allowed
for the 8" diameter flexible liner.
For optimum performance it is recommended that all
horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot when using
Napoleon flexible vent components.
A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk
or paved driveway which is located between two single
family dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local
codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or
vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1¼" air
gap all around between the inner liner and outer liner is
required for safe operation. Use a firestop when
penetrating interior walls, floor or ceiling.
Horizontal runs may have a 0 inch rise per foot in all
cases using SIMPSON DURA-VENT or NAPOLEON
RIGID OR FLEXIBLE venting components when
venting.
A clearance to combustibles of 1" all around the vent
pipe is required.
VENTING
VENTING LENGTHS
For Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and American
Metal Amerivent, follow the installation procedure provided
with the venting components.
Wolf Steel, Simpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp and
American Metal Amerivent venting systems must not be
combined.
A starter adaptor must be used and may be purchased
from the corresponding supplier:
Supplier
5&8 ZC
Dura-Vent W175-0170
Amerivent 5DSC-N
Direct Temp 5DT/AA-N
Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (at-
tics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated
with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve
to minimize condensation.