Napoleon Fireplaces GE38PT-M manual

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    1 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www .napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NA TIONAL ST ANDARDS, CSA 2.33 , ANSI Z21.88 FOR VEN[...]

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    2 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 WARNING • Do not burn wood or other ma terials in this fi r e place. • Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same r oom as the f ire place. • Due to high tem[...]

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    3 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 ALL SPECIFICA TIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE T O ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL L TD. PA TENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.41 1, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD. NAPOLEON products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world[...]

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    4 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INST ALLED AND SERV - ICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER 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 Massachusett s S t ate: • The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in [...]

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    5 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Use only Wolf S teel or Simpson Dura-V ent 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 must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-V ent, follow the installation procedure provided[...]

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    6 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 AIR TERMINAL INST ALLA TIONS * * * * * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage * * * * * * * * * * It is recommended t o u s e a h ea t s h i el d a n d t o m a x im i ze t h e d i s ta n c e t o v i ny l cl a d s o f f i ts. *** *** *** *** ** * The periscope G D-201 requires a minimum 18 inc[...]

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    7 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 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 inches above grade. The maximum allow- able vent length depends on the fireplace, as illustrated. FIGURES 3 F or optim um perfor ma[...]

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    8 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 for the following symbols used in the venting calcula- tions and examples are: > - greater than > - equal to or greater than < - less than < - equal to or less than H T - total of both horizontal vent lengths ( H R ) and offsets ( H O ) in feet H R - combined horizontal vent lengths in feet H O - offset facto[...]

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    9 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 H 2 H 1 V 1 90° when (H t ) > (V t ) Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) See graph to determine the required ver- tical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . V 1 = V T = 6 ft H 1 =3 f t H 2 =5 f t H R = H 1 + H 2 = 3 + 5 = 8 ft H O = .03(two 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(180° - 90°) = 2.7 ft H T[...]

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    10 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Example 4: V 1 =5 f t V 2 = 10 ft V T = V 1 + V 2 = 5 + 10 = 15 ft H 1 =1 f t H 2 =3 f t H 3 = 2.5 ft H R = H 1 + H 2 + H 3 = 1 + 3 + 2.5 = 6.5 ft H O = .03(four 90° elbows - 90°) = .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ft H T = H R + H O = 6.5 + 8.1 = 14.6 ft H T + V T = 14.6 + 15 = 29.6 ft Formula 1: H T < V T 14.6 &[...]

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    11 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 F or mula 1: H T < 3V T F or mula 2: H T + V T < 40 f eet Example 5: V 1 =2 f t V 2 =1 f t V 3 = 1.5 ft See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . For vent configurations requiring elbows, the following for- mulas apply: FIGURE 13 V T = V 1 + V 2 + V 3 = 2 + 1 + 1.5[...]

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    12 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 FIGURE 15 This application oc- curs when venting through a roof. Installa- tion kits for various roof pitches are available from your Napoleon dealer . See Accesso- ries to order the specific kit required. 1. Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 10 inch openings in the ceiling and the roof to provide the m[...]

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    13 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Use only approved aluminum flexi- ble liner kits marked: "W olf Steel Appr oved V enting" as identif ied by the stamp only on the 7” outer liner . 1. Cut or frame a hole in an exterior wall with a minimum round or square opening listed on page 5. Secure the firestop spacer over the opening to the interior wa[...]

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    14 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 FIGURE 25 The vent system must be supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use W olf S teel vent spacers every 3 feet and either side of each elbow to maintain the minimum 1¼" clearance between the outer and inner vent pipes. Use Wolf S teel support ring assem- bly or equivalent [...]

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    15 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Proceed once the vent installation is complete. 1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the ¼"diam- eter holes located at either end of the base. 2. Route a 3/8" N.P .T . black iron gas line, 1/2" type-L cop- per tubing or equivalent to the[...]

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    16 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 37 3 / 4 " 6 " 1 7 3 / 4 " INSIDE CHASE 37 3 / 4 " 40 1 / 8 " 56 3 / 4 " 37 3 / 4 " 39 1 / 4 " 17 3 / 4 " 7 " 4 " It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fireplace system. Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour ba[...]

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    17 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Lift up and remove the upper louvres. Open the valve control door . Release the top and bot- tom door latches, located at the right side of the door . T o close the door, repeat in re- verse order . The door latch holes are elongated for door levelling. The door may need to be lifted up at the right side before latching[...]

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    18 W415-0429 / C / 11.04.05 4. Place the bottom of log #6 against the right side of the firebox. The upper branch rests against log #1 . The lower branch rests against the 4th and 5th grate posts. Remove the backing of the logo supplied and place on the glass viewing door, as indicated. ½" ½" LOGO FIGURE 40 PHAZER TM logs and glowing em[...]

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    19 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 FIGURE 46 7. Remove the flame effect panel by removing the 6 screws. 8. Remove the flame generator by sliding to the left and dislodging the neoprene tube from the motor shaft. Next, slide the flame generator to the right to remove the shaft from the nylon bearing. 9. Remove the two wires secured to the blower (they sho[...]

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    20 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 1. Turns electric flame on/off. 2. Turns gas flame on/off. 3. Activates gas flame adjustment. 4. Activates fan adjustment. 5. Adjusts options #3 & #4 up. 6. Sets the timer . 7. Adjusts options #3 & #4 down. 8. Sets the time. T o operate the gas features, the pilot needs to be running and the gas valve turned to [...]

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    21 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 • 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. • If you cannot reach your gas [...]

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    22 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 This fireplace requires 6 amps, 120 volt and a 60 hz grounded circuit. Do NOT use the fireplace if any part has been under water . Call a qualified service tec hnician IMMEDIA TEL Y to have the fireplace inspected for damage to the electrical cir- cuit. It is necessary to hard wire this fireplace. Permanently framing th[...]

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    23 W415-0429 / B / 05.25.04 Adjust the pilot screw to provide properly sized flame. Turn in a clockwise direction to reduce the gas flow . Air shutters have been factory set open according to the chart below: These settings are for the maximum horizontal vent run. Adjustment may be required depending on fuel type, vent configuration and altitude. C[...]

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    24 W415-0429 / C / 11.04.05 GD 2 20 (5 FT) # P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 37* W010-0397 4" FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER - (5 FT ) C / W SP ACERS 37* W410-0017 7" FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER - (5 FT ) GD330 (10 FT) # P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 37* W410-0018 7" FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER -(10 FT ) 37* W010-0300 4" FLEXIBLE ALUMINIUM LINER -(10 FT [...]

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    25 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 48 45 44 46 47 12 13 * 16 14 11 55 22 21 39 66 50 51 60 59 ATTENTION-CHAUD C A U T I O N - H O T 40 2 A U T O O N / O F F M A N U A L O N / O F F F l a m e F a n Tim e r C l o c k 24 27 28 26 7 3 4 5 1 6 23 20 29 17 25 33 30 31 32 34 35 36 * W ARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety componen[...]

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    26 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Pilot will not light. - 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 if the wire insulation is broken or frayed. - replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken. - replace[...]

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    27 W415-0429 / C / 1 1.04.05 Remote control - Dead batteries. - Make sure batteries are charged. not working - No power to the unit. - Make sure main power is on. - Power turned off. - Turn on manual power switch. - Power button on control - Make sure the power button is on REMOTE setting. panel is in the manual or off position. Fireplace will not [...]

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    28 W415-0429 / C / 11.04.05 Excessive noise - Flame generator motor is - Consult your local dealer. coming from the unit. faulty. Odour - Initial curing process. - Run the main burner until odour ceases. - Dust has settled in the - Consult your local dealer. fireplace. No light in front - Lights have burned out. - Replace with 5 watt quartz lights [...]