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1 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 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 GAS-FIRED STOVES INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEA T[...]
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2 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 Pg 2 - 4 INTRODUCTION Warranty General Instructions General Information Care of Glass & Plated Parts 5 LOCA TION & CLEARANCES 6-11 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS MODEL GDS50 V ent Lengths/Air T erminal Locations Special Installation Example Offset Installation Example Wall & Ceiling Protection Horizontal V enting Insta[...]
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3 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 NAPOLEON products 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-fired[...]
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4 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 FOR YOUR SA TISF ACTION, THIS ST OVE HAS BEEN TEST -FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERA TION AND QUAL- ITY! Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water column for natural gas and 1 1 inches water column for propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for propane.[...]
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5 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 As long as clearance to combustibles is kept within the required distances, the most desirable and benefical location for a Napoleon stove is in the centre of a building, thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created. The location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in the room where the stove is to be lo[...]
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6 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 HORI ZONTA L RUN NOT TO EXCEE D VERTI CAL RI SE For optimum flame appear- ance and stove perfor- mance, keep the vent length and number of el- bows to a minimum. On extreme vent configura- tions, allow several min- utes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after lighting. The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all time[...]
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7 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 * * * * * Recommended to pr event condensa tion on windows and thermal break age ** ** ** ** * * It is recommended to use a hea t shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl c lad sof fits . *** *** *** *** ** * The periscope GD-201 r equires a minim um 18 inc hes c learance fr om an inside corner . **** **** **** **** *[...]
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8 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 57" first run 72" second run 48" Use the chart on this page to calculate horizontal runs for vertical rises between 29 and 57 inches. FIGURE 7. When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow . (DO NOT INCLUDE THE FIRST ELBOW DIRECTL Y OFF THE UNIT .) [...]
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9 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 This application occurs when venting through an ex- terior 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 framing, a vent pipe shield may be installed, en- suring a 1" [...]
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10 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 ST O RM C OLLA R FLA S H IN G CAUL KI NG WE A TH ER S E A LA N T 2” AI R I NL E T BAS E FIGURE 20 ROOF SUPPORT FIGURE 18 1. Fasten the roof support to the roof using the screws provided. The roof support is optional. In this case the venting is to be adequately supported using either an alternate method suitable to the[...]
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11 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 In Canada, mobile home installation may be vented hori- zontally or vertically . In the United S tates, it may only be installed vertically . See "V ertical V enting" or "Horizontal Air T erminal Installation" for inst allation. The fireplace is equipped with two 5/16" diameter holes located near[...]
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12 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 Follow the instructions for " Wall and Ceiling Protection". ADAPTER INST ALLA TION FIGURE 23 1. Remove the spill switch bracket from the rear of the adapter . 2. Gently pull the two wire terminals (located inside the 7" flue collar at the top of the stove) out approximately 8 inches. 3. Bring the wires thr[...]
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13 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 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 flashing, giving a 3/4" margin all around. Fasten to the roof on the top and sides. [...]
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14 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 Read the section on opening the door in "Finish- ing" 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. Install rigid black pipe or ½" type L copper tubing with a shut-o[...]
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15 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 When opening the fire viewing door , a simple procedure must be followed in order to not damage the door . First open the valve control door . Next open both side doors fully . Pull the latch handles towards you and release each catch. The door may now be safely opened. T o close the door , repeat in reverse order . Ther[...]
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16 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 LOG PLACEMENT POSITIONING THE LOGS IMPROPERL Y WILL CAUSE FLAME IMPINGEMENT AND CARBONING . PHAZER TM logs and charcoal embers strips, exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, glow when exposed to direct flame and provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is dif- ferent in every installation. Use only certified PHAZER [...]
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17 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 This is a thermally activated switch, attached to the back of the chimney adapter , which senses the change in temperature and shuts down the gas valve in the event of a severe downdraft of air or a blocked or disconnected vent. It acts as a safety shut-off to prevent a build up of carbon monoxide or an explosion of unbu[...]
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18 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 TURN OFF THE GAS AND UNPLUG ELECTRI- CAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE ST O VE! CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when ser- vicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. This stove and its venting system should be inspected before use and[...]
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19 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 RELIEF DOOR GASKET RELIEF DOOR TWIN BLOWER P I P I L O T N O L O T H I L O F F O BLOW ER THERMODISC black ground VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH white 1. Turn off the electrical power and the gas supply to the stove. 2. Open the lower louvre control door , the two side doors, and the fire viewing door . Remove the logs. 3. Remove [...]
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20 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 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. FIGURE 36 FIGURE 37 FIGURE 38 Air shutter adjustment must only be done by a qualified gas installer! FIGURE 39 T o access the venturi, remove the screw [...]
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21 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 GD175 WALL TERMINAL KIT 47 BM6790 90 ° ELBOW - 7" DIAMETER 48 GD222 TERMINAL ASSEMBL Y 4 9 BM67ADJ 30" T O 53" ADJUST ABLE PIPE - 7" DIA 5 0 W500-0077 FIRESTOP / WALL PLA TE 5 1 W020-0032 HARDWARE 52 BRTC7 BRASS TRIM COLLAR 53 BM6724 24" STOVE PIPE - 7" DIAMETER 5 4 W010-0300 10' ALUMI[...]
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22 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 15 63 53 43 9 8 * 7 6 36 A T T E N T I O N - C H A U D C A U T I O N - H O T 45 21 19 20 18 17 46 50 49 47 52 52 52 44 65 5 4 13 35 29 27 24 26 28 31 16 40 11 1 2 3 22 57 55 54 58 56 WARNING: This is a fast acting thermocouple. It is an integral safety component. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied by W[...]
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23 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 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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24 W415-0098 / C / 04.19.06 Main burner goes out; pilot goes out. REFER TO "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT ; PILOT ST A YS ON" Thermocouple shorting or faulty . V ent re-circulating (MODEL GDS50 ONL Y) - check joint seals and installation. - loosen and tighten thermocouple - clean thermocouple and valve connection. - replace thermocouple. - replace[...]