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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2b, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE - GVF40
NATURAL GAS MODEL GVF40N
PROPANE GAS MODEL GVF40P
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UNITED STATES USING ANSI / CSA METHODS
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may re
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2 TABLE of CONTENTS Hood PG 3-4 INTRODUCTION Louvre Bracket Warranty Hinge Screen General Instructions Louvre Installation & Removal General Information Heat Shield Stand Off Removal Care of Glass Doors, Catalytic Tiles Logo Placement & Plated Parts 16-17 OPTIONS 5-12 INSTALLATION Patented Catalytic Glass Door Combustion and Ventilation Air Provisions Blower Installation Determining Confined or Unconfined Space Gas Installation 18-19 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Framing Dimensions Operating Instructi
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3 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-fired at a quality test station. The complete fireplace is test-fired and thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, re
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4 This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket per- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indi- local codes. Installation practices vary from region to re- cated on the rating plate. This fireplace is not convert- ible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is gion and it
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5 INSTALLATION Unusually tight construction is defined as con- COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION struction where: AIR PROVISIONS a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmos- phere have a continuous water vapour retarder with a This heater shall not be installed in a confined -11 2 rating of 1 perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or less with space or unusually tight construction unless pro- openings gasketed or sealed, and visions are provided for adequate combustion and b) Weather stripping has been
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O H L I L I O L P P F F O 6 FIGURE 1 ROOM 2 If for example, the length of the rooms is 10 feet, the width of Room 1 ROOM 1 is 10 feet, the width of Room 2 is 15 feet the height of the rooms is 8 feet. The volume of Room 1: 10 x 10 x 8 = HEIGHT 800 cubic feet. The volume of Room 2: 10 x 15 x 8 = 1200 cubic feet. LENGTH Room Volume = Length x Width x Height Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 ÷ 50 EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 In this example, because there is no door to the adjoining If in this example a sol
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7 4-SIDED FIGURES 4 a-d SEE-THRU OPEN-END PENINSULA W415-0319 / D / 08.03.05
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8 PENINSULA INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FRAMING COUNTERTOP / BAR INSTALLATION Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- When finishing the fireplace, combustible material may tion or vapour barrier coming in contact with the rest directly on of the top extension. fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: Maximum weight tolerance is 400 lbs, provided fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), that it is evenly distributed
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9 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION FACING Install the base panels as illustrated in steps 1-4 . The Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front side panel sits under the bracket tab. Holding the side of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black face- panel in position, bend down the tab to secure. [DETAIL 5.] areas of the fireplace. Non-combustible material (brick, stone or ceramic tile) may protrude in these areas. FIGURES 9a-e It is not necessary to install a hearth extension w
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O O 10 OPEN-END INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FRAMING Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- FIGURES 13 a-c tion or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), as you would finish any other outside wall of a home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the cavity. It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned and the vent system i
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11 SEE-THROUGH INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FRAMING FACING Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front tion or vapour barrier coming in contact with the of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black face- fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the areas of the fireplace. Non-combustible material (brick, fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), stone or ceramic tile) may protrude in these ar
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12 ISLAND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FRAMING BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION Install the base panels as illustrated in steps 1-4 on page Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- 9. tion or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the FACING fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie: drywall/sheetrock), as you would finish any other outside wall of a home. Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front This will ensure that clea
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13 FINISHING LOG PLACEMENT E TM PHAZER logs, glowing and charcoal embers, exclusive to Napoleon fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glow- ing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the embers for a maximum glowing effect. Figures 21 A - H. #1 #3 A LOCATING PINS LOCATING PINS 5. When pieces #3a and #3b are attached to create log #3, the upper end of log #3 should rest in the groove, on top of log # 2. F 1. Place log #1 diagonally across the te
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14 Dashed lines are suitable GLOWING EMBERS mantle sizes and clear- Tear the embers into small pieces and place on the ported ances when a non-combus- area of the burner. Care should be taken to shred the tible facing is used. embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the ex- FIGURE 25 posed edges of the fibre hairs will glow. The ember mate- rial will only glow when exposed to direct flame; however, care should be taken to not block the burner ports. Blocked burner ports can cause an i
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HEAT SHIELD STAND-OFFS 15 LOWER LOUVRE BRACKETS & HINGE SCREEN A UPPER LOUVRES B Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and SLOT right corners of the unit. TAB B FIGURES 29 Using 6 screws, attach the lower louvre brackets and hinge C LOWER LOUVRES HINGE screen as illustrated. Be sure to install the louvre brack- SLOT Insert the hinge clips into the CLIP ets over the hinge screen. slots located at the bottom left and right corners of the unit. GVFL INSTALLATION To remove th
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16 OPTIONS 3. Screw the door hinge GVF103-KT - PATENTED CATALYTIC onto the heater by first start- DOOR INSTALLATION ing each of the five ma- chine screws and then Notes: tightening all screws. Ornamental insets can not be used in conjunction with the catalytic door DOOR HINGE When using a catalytic door, glassed doors must be used on all other side or end openings. This unique patented catalytic system was designed to provide unparalleled safety and peace of mind. The top of the door contains fo
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black i e wh t 17 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION THIS BLOWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE 4 SIDED INSTALLATION. THERMODISC WIRES TO BLOWER INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED IN- STALLER and must be electrically connected and THERMODISC BRACKET grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELEC- TRICAL CODE in the United States. Remove the blower from its mounting bracket and attach to the bracket supplied with the fireplace. This br
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O H L I L I I O L P P F F O N O T O 18 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide After extended periods of non-operation such as following fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serv- a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may iced. Keep burner and control compartment clean. emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles burning off. In both cases, open a window to suf- When lit for the first time, the fireplace wil
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19 MAINTENANCE OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR PILOT CLEANING TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE. THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON! servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and Inspect the pilot for any visible contamination or debris dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servic- (usually lint, pet hair, spider webs, carpet fibre, etc.) and ing. This heater should
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20 REPLACEMENTS When ordering replacement parts always give the follow- Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and ing information: availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. 1. MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OF FIREPLACE 2. INSTALLATION DATE OF FIREPLACE 3. PART NUMBER FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY REPL REPL REPL REPL REPLA A A A ACEMENT CEMENT CEMENT CEMENT CEMENT PPPPPA
