Operation - Napoleon EPA 1100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

7.0 OPERATION

ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT DURING
START UP AND RE-FUELING. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY. DO NOT LEAVE THE
FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLATCHED AS UNSTABLE WOOD COULD FALL OUT OF
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING IN THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID,
OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR 'FRESHEN UP' A FIRE IN THIS APPLIANCE. KEEP ALL SUCH
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48"
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE
TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED BREACHING CSA B365 (CANADA) AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA).
OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS. WEAR GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE.
BURNING YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE DOORS OPEN OR AJAR CREATES A FIRE HAZARD
THIS WOOD APPLIANCE HAS A MANUFACTURER-SET MINIMUM LOW BURN RATE THAT MUST
NOT BE ALTERED. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ALTER THIS
SETTING OR OTHERWISE OPERATE THIS WOOD APPLIANCE IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH
Your Napoleon EPA listed product is a Hi-Tech appliance, designed with the most advanced technology. The
appliance is extremely airtight. It has an exclusive direct outside air supply (optional kit), a safety feature
designed to prevent spillage, and to help keep your house free of carbon monoxide, in case of a down
drafting chimney or an internal negative pressure. This appliance requires periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations in the United States to operate this appliance in a manner
inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
The fi rst fi re(s) in your appliance will be diffi cult to get going and keep going with little amount of heat being
generated. This is a result of the moisture being driven out of the fi re brick. During the break-in period (the fi rst
2 or 3 fi res) create only small, fi res using kindling; this will allow the fi rebrick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small
hairline cracks develop in the fi rebrick. This is a normal occurrence and does not pose a safety hazard. The
paint may also smell a little for the fi rst few fi res as it cures and it is recommended to open a door or window to
alleviate the smell.
To start, a brisk fi re is required. Place loosely crumpled paper on the fl oor of the appliance and cover with
dry kindling. Open the air control fully by pulling the lever forward. Light the paper and leave the door slightly
ajar (one inch) until all kindling is burning. To maintain a brisk fi re, a hot coal bed must be established and
maintained.
During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fi re, or a fi re that has been burned down to the charcoal phase,
operate the appliance at a medium to high fi ring rate for about 10 minutes to ensure the temperature reaches
600°F (315°C).
Slowly add larger wood (2x4 size pieces). Lay the pieces lengthwise from side to side in the hot coal bed with
a shallow trench between, so that the primary air can fl ow directly into this trench and ignite the fuel above.
When the fi re seems to be at its peak, medium sized logs may be added. Once these logs have caught fi re,
carefully close the door. (Closing the door too quickly after refuelling will reduce the fi rebox temperature and
result in an unsatisfactory burn.) Remember it is more effi cient to burn medium sized wood, briskly, and refuel
frequently than to load the appliance with large logs that result in a smouldering, ineffi cient fi re and dirty glass.
THE FIRE CHAMBER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
THAT MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND OR CHIMNEY FIRE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING
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FROM THE FRONT FACE.
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