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1 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 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 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER DIRECT VENT MILLIVOL T SYSTEM INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION IN[...]
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2 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION Warranty Dimensions General Instructions General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts 5-10 V E N T I N G V ent lengths V enting S pecifications Air T erminal Locations 1 1 -1 5 IN ST ALLA TION/FRAMING Wall & Ceiling Protection Using Flexible V ent Components Fireplace V ent Connection Using[...]
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3 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 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 L TD. NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the[...]
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4 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace op e n . Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before cl o s i ng 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 7&q[...]
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5 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth. The glass is 3/16" ceramic glass available from your Napoleon / Wolf S teel Ltd. dealer . DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MA TERIALS. Clean the glass af ter the first 10 hours of operation with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner . There[...]
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6 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting configuration (only one 90° elbow) VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T FIGURE 4 See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . For vent configurations requiring more than one 90° el- bow , the following formulas apply: F or mula 1: H T < V T F [...]
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7 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 H 2 H 1 V 1 90° 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 = H R + H O = 8 + 2.7 = 10.7 ft H T + V T = 10.7 + 6 =16.7 Formula 1: H T &[...]
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8 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 REQUIRED VERTICAL RISE IN F E E T V T HOR IZON T AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FEET H T The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H T and V T . when (H T ) < (V T ) Simple venting configurations FIGURE 9 For vent configurations requiring more than zero 90° elbow (top exit) or one 90° elbow (rear [...]
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9 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 0 51 0 1 5 2 0 10 20 3 25 30 19 MAXIMUM VERTICAL RISE IN FEET V T HO RIZ O N T AL VENT RUN PLUS OFFSET IN FE E T T The shaded area within the lines represents acceptable values for H T and V T . See graph to determine the required vertical rise V T for the required horizontal run H T . V 1 =2 f t V 2 =1 f t V 3 =1 . 5 f t[...]
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10 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 AIR TERMINAL INST ALLA TIONS * * * Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage * * * * * * * * * * It is recommended to use a hea t shie ld and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffits. *** *** *** *** ** * The periscope GD-201 r equires a minimum 18 inche s c learance fr om an inside corner[...]
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11 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 FIGURE 14 OR This application occurs when venting through a roof. Installation kits for various roof pitches are available from your Na- poleon dealer . See Ac- cessories to order the specific kit required. 1. Determine the air ter- minal location, cut and frame 9½ inch open- ings in the ceiling and the roof to provide [...]
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12 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 FIGURE 20 Use only approved aluminum flexible liner kits marked " Wo lf Steel Appr oved V enting" as identified by the stamp only on the 7" outer liner . For optimum performance it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot using flexible venting. 1. S tretch the 4" d[...]
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13 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 FIGURE 23 1. Move the fireplace into position. 2. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided. FIGURE 16. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suitable to the authority having ju- risdiction or the optional roof sup- port. [...]
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14 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 * * * * * When using the optional ornamental facia and panels, the minimum height from the top of the unit to the mantle is 7". ** A steel stud header is recommended, however tradi- tional combustible header material may be used. TILES GD425 BLACK P AINTED FIREPLACE SURF ACE Tiles must not pro- trude past the inner [...]
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15 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Combustible mantle clearance can vary according to the mantle depth. Use the graph to help evaluate the clear- ance needed. FIGURE 37 MANTLE CLEARANCES ** EXAMPLE A - NON-COMB USTIBLE MA TERIAL It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and the vent system is installed. Use 2x4's and frame to local bu[...]
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16 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Open the valve control door. Hook the top and bottom door latches, located at the right side of the door into the corre- sponding slots in the door. The do or lat ch hol es are el onga ted for door level lin g. To level the door, i t may need to be lifte d up at the right side before latc hing to ensure the door is level[...]
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17 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 A C B L38 LOUVRE INST ALLA TION FIGURE 43 a-c HOOD Attach the hood by pressing the top flange into the clips along the top of the louvre opening. Secure using a screw through the centre slot. LOWER LOUVRES Insert the hinge clips into the slots located at the bottom left and right corners of the unit. T o remove the louvr[...]
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18 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Glowing embers (not supplied) maybe used to enhance the flame's appearance. 4. Place log #4, with the charred branch pointed inward. Locate the pins into the holes in log#1 and log#2, this will hold the rear log in position. 5. Place the end of log #5 on the right end of log #1. The fork in the log should straddle t[...]
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19 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 The FIRE LOG ACCENT LIGHT is provided with a manual "in- line" switch to turn the light on and off. There are alternate meth- ods of operating the light. An example of one method would be to "hard-wire" a wall switch. The switch could be installed in desired location to operate the FIRE LOG ACCENT LIG[...]
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20 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 BL OWER INST ALLA TION FIGURE 51 The Napoleon ST ARfire comes equipped with a blower , a heat sensor , variable on/off speed control and a power cord. The blower is thermally activated, so when it is turned on, it will automatically start approximately 15 minutes after light- ing the fireplace and will run for approximat[...]
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21 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 A. This fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit by hand while following these instructions exactly . B. Before operating smell all around the fireplace area for gas and next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor . C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Ne[...]
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22 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame, but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports. The flame may not appear yellow immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame colour to be estab- lished. AIR SHUTTER ADJUST[...]
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23 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 # P A RT NO . DESCRIPTION 1 W135-0205 # 1 - R EA R L OG 2 W135-0206 # 2 - M I DDLE LOG 3 W135-0207 # 3 - RIG HT LO G 4 W135-0208 # 4 - LEF T L OG 5 W135-0218 # 5 - C RO SS OV ER L OG 6 GL- 644 LOG SET ASSEMBL Y 7* W090-0095 L CH AR CO AL S TR IP 8* W090-0096 R CH AR CO AL S TR IP 9* W390-0002 DOO R L A TCH ( EA ) 1 0 W72[...]
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24 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 * W ARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by Wolf S teel Ltd.[...]
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25 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 White / grey film forms. Sulphur from fuel is being deposited on glass, logs or combustion chamber sur- faces. - clean the glass with a gas fireplace glass cleaner . DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT . If deposits are not cleaned of f regularly , the glass may become permanently marked. Carbon is being deposited on glass, logs[...]
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26 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" po- sition. Wall switch is mounted up- side down - reverse. Faulty valve. - replace. - replace. Remote wall switch is grounding. - check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire. Remote wall switch w[...]
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27 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 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[...]
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28 W415-0434 / C / 03.24.05 NO TES[...]