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Napoleon Fireplaces GS60-N manual

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    1 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 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@nap oleon.on.ca INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER NA TUR AL GAS[...]

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    2 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 Pg 2 -4 INTRODUCTION Warranty General Instructions General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts Shipping Bracket 5 LOCA TION & CLEARANCES 6-12 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS MODEL GDS60 V ent Lengths/Air T erminal Locations S pecial Installation Example Offset Installation Example Horizontal T erminations Orifice Repla[...]

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    3 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate. NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test[...]

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    4 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 4 NUTS SHIPPING BRACKET GS60: Maximum input is 35,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and 31,500 BTU/hr for propane. This stove is ap- proved for bedroom and bed-sitting room installations. GDS60: TOP VENT / REAR VENT VERTICAL TERMINA TION: Maximum in- put is 35,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and 31,500 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum out[...]

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    5 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 MAINT AIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES: A. 6" B. 6" C. 2" * N O ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED MINIMUM 20" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING 6" TO SINGLE WALL CONNECTOR 1" TO DIRECT VENT AND B - VENT * AT A DIST ANCE OF 2" FROM THE WALL , ACCESS TO THE BLOWER SWITCH , ON - O[...]

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    6 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 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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    7 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 AIR TERMINAL INST ALLA TIONS * * * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage * * * * * * * * * * It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl c lad sof fits. *** *** *** *** ** * The periscope GD-201 requires a minimum 18 inc hes c learance from an inside corner . [...]

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    8 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 When a horizontal offset is required in a through-the-roof installation, the following procedure for vent length calcula- tions must be followed: In an installation as shown in FIGURES 9 & 12, lengths A and C are known based on room height and roof require- ments. Length C must never be less than 29 inches. Any 90° a[...]

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    9 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 When venting off the rear of the unit and terminating horizontally, a #45 natural gas orifice or a #55 propane orifice must be used. The maximum allowable length is 20 feet. All 90° and 45° elbows (except the first two when venting horizontally) re- duce the length by 5 feet each, both horizontally and verti- cally). In[...]

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    10 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA TION OF THE STOVE, FOLLOW THE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y . This application occurs when venting through an exterior wall. Having determined the air terminal location, cut and frame a hole in an exterior wall with a minimum square or round opening of 9". (As an alternative to framing, a v[...]

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    11 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERA TION OF THE TION OF THE TION OF THE TION OF THE TION OF THE ST ST ST ST ST O O O O O VE, FOLL VE, FOLL VE, FOLL VE, FOLL VE, FOLL O O O O O W THE VENTING INSTR W THE VENTING INSTR W THE VENTIN[...]

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    12 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 1. Fasten the roof support to the roof us- ing the screws pro- vided. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be ad- equately supported us- ing either an alternate method suitable to the authority having juris- diction or the optional roof support. 2. Slip a 4" diameter length of aluminum flexib[...]

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    13 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 Ensure that 2 female ends remain at the top. Re-secure the access plate. 3. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the adapter . Unscrew the spill switch and discard the bracket. Attach the spill switch to the bracket supplied with the stove and secure onto the adapter . 4. Bring the wires through the lower hol[...]

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    14 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 For ease of assembly , a 7" telescop- ing stove pipe may be installed over the 4" vent connection of the adapter . Add vent sections, twist locking (clockwise) securely , to the required height. The vent should extend, at least, 3 feet above its point of con- tact with the roof and, at least, 2 feet higher than[...]

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    15 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 1. Lift the top casting off the unit. 2. Fit the securing bolts on the cast front into each of the respective retainer brackets (located at either side on the top SEE FIGURE 37 b ). Insert and tighten the securing screw from the bottom up (located at the lower center behind the cast front SEE FIGURE 37 a ). This will hol[...]

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    16 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 Blocked burner ports can cause an incorrect flame pattern, carbon deposits and delayed ignition. PHAZER TM logs glow when exposed to direct flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect. Use only certified PHAZER TM logs available from your Napoleon dealer . Place log #1 onto the burner , centering it onto the [...]

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    17 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 MODEL GS60 ONL Y : VENTING ACTION CHECK A CHECK FOR CORRECT VENTING ACTION MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE INSTALLED ST OVE IS LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER. Test in the following manner: 1. Close all doors and windows in the room / start exhaust fans in the home / turn fireplace blower off (if equipped). 2. Set controls to "high&[...]

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    18 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS P I P I L O T N O L O T H I L O F F O T O TURN OFF GAS 1. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace if service is to be performed. 5. Find pilot located in front of the back log. 6. Turn gas knob counter-clockwise to pilot. 7. Depress and hold the gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push b[...]

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    19 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 1. Ensure that the access cover plate has been installed. For location, see Figure 30. 2. Remove the on/off switch bracket and the cover plate below it. The switch spacers and cover plate may now be discarded. 3. Decide which side of the blower housing you prefer the on/off switch to be located on. 4. Remove the 2 screws[...]

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    20 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 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 follow- ing information: 1. M ODEL & S ERIAL N UMBER OF FIREPLACE 2. I NST ALLA TION DA TE OF FIREP[...]

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    21 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 * W ARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.[...]

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    22 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 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. No spark a[...]

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    23 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT ; PILOT ST A YS ON" Thermocouple shorting or V ent re-circulating (MODEL GDS60 ONL Y) - check joint seals and installation. - loosen and tighten thermocouple - clean thermocouple and valve connection. - replace thermocouple. - replace valve. E[...]

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    24 W415-0158 / E / 02.19.04 W olf Steel Fir eplace Ser vice Histor y This fireplace must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date Service T echnician Name Service Performed Special Concerns Dealer Name[...]