General Instructions; General Information - Napoleon GVF40N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with
local codes. Installation practices vary from region to re-
gion and it is important to know the specifics that apply to
your area, for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The appliance off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or
bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent sealed combustion
product.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
• Un-vented room heater shall be installed in accordance with
527 CMR 30.00 and 248 CMR 3.00 through 7.00.
• Sellers of un-vented propane or natural gas-fired
space/room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy
of 527 CMR 30.00 upon the sale of the unit from
http://www.napoleonfireplaces.com/Webshare/
installation_manuals/mass_requirements.pdf
In absence of local codes, install the GVF40 to the current
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installation Code
which can be obtained from:
American Nation Standards Institute Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be dis-
connected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in ex-
cess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolated
from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood floor-
ing, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth.
If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box
must be electrically connected and grounded in accord-
ance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the current ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
in the United States.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL-
ITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and
28,500 BTU/hr for propane. When the fireplace is installed
at elevations above 2,000ft, and in the absence of specific
recommendations from the local authority having jurisdic-
tion, the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced
at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.
This heater must not be installed in a bedroom or
bathroom.
W415-0319 / D / 08.03.05
or
This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket per-
manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indi-
cated on the rating plate. This fireplace is not convert-
ible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is
used.
Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water
column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for
propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water
column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for
propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5
inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water
column for propane.
No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required
for the gas system operation.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool-
ing down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
CARE OF OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS,
CATALYTIC TILES AND PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. This fireplace may have op-
tional glass doors which are equipped with either 3/16"
thick tempered or ceramic glass. Use only replacement
glass available from your Napoleon dealer. DO NOT SUB-
STITUTE MATERIALS. Clean the glass after the first 10
hours of operation with a recommended gas fireplace
glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required. DO NOT
CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! If the glass is not kept clean
permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may result.
Catalytic tiles normally do not require cleaning. Physical
contact should be avoided. See Maintenance.
This heater is equipped with a pilot light safety
system referred to as an
SENSOR
and is designed to turn off the heater if
not enough fresh air is available.
Use only accessories designed for and
listed with your specific fireplace.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headache, dizziness and/
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have heater serviced.
Some people---pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease, anaemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, those at high
altitudes--- are more affected by carbon mon-
oxide than others.
OXYGEN DEPLETION