Napoleon GVF42-1N Installation And Operation Manual

Grandville vent free series

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NATURAL GAS MODELS:
PROPANE GAS MODELS:
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department.
- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualifi ed installer, service
agency, or the supplier.
- This is an unvented gas-fi red heater that
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to section "combustion
and ventilation air provisions".
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless
a certifi ed kit is used.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER:
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Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
$10.00
GVF42-1N
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GVF42-1P
CERTIFICATION
Phone 1 (866) 820-8686 • www.continentalfi replaces.com • ask@continentalfi re.on.ca
INSTALLATION AND
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OPERATION MANUAL
Grandville™ Vent Free Series
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  • Page 1 CERTIFICATION LOGO BARCODE LABEL ON THE OWNER’S MANUAL” Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone 1 (866) 820-8686 • www.continentalfi replaces.com • ask@continentalfi re.on.ca $10.00 W415-0379 / F / 06.11.18...
  • Page 2 safety information WARNING DANGER • This appliance is hot when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted. • Any changes or alterations to this appliance or its controls can be dangerous and is prohibited. HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE • Do not operate appliance before reading and BURNS.
  • Page 3 free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids. • If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    table of contents general information rates and efficiencies installation overview rating plate information mobile home installation dimensions installation gas installation optional wall switch / thermostat framing minimum clearance to combustibles minimum clearances to combustible enclosures alcove installation minimum mantel clearances nailing tab installation finishing grate installation...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Natural Gas: Propane: GVF42-1P GVF42-1N 1.0 general information When the appliance is installed at elevations above 2,000ft, and in the absence of specific recommendations from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.
  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    general information installation overview Recommended installation steps: 1. Place the appliance in its final position. 2. Install gas lines (see “gas installation” section). 3. Install framing (see “framing” section). 4. Install nailing tabs (see “nailing tab installation” section). 5. Install optional blower (see “optional blower installation” section). 6.
  • Page 7 general information WARNING • Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death. Early signs of poisoning resemble 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.
  • Page 8: Rating Plate Information

    2”* WOLF STEEL LTD. SERIAL NUMBER: G/CVF42 24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 0G8 CANADA W385-0248 / H note: The rating plate must remain with the appliance at all times. It must not be removed. MATERIAL: CLASS III A-2, PERMANENT LABEL, 2 MIL MATERIAL, 1 MIL ADHESIVE, 3 MIL TOTAL THICKNESS, COMPUCAL WATERPROOF, NON-WATER SOLUBLE ADHESIVE, mobile home installation CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 175°...
  • Page 9: Dimensions

    general information dimensions W415-0379 / F / 06.11.18...
  • Page 10: Installation

    2.0 installation This appliance shall not be installed in a confi ned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space This appliance shall not be installed in a confi ned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for and an unconfi ned space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per...
  • Page 11: Gas Installation

    Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 / 50 The width of Room 1 is 10 feet (3.1m), WIDTH If for example: The width of Room 2 is 15 feet (4.6m), The length of the rooms is 5 feet (1.5m), The height of the rooms is 8 feet (2.4m).
  • Page 12: Framing

    3.0 framing note: When using optional fi nishing accessories, the framing dimensions and fi nishing materials may differ from what is outlined in the section below; refer to the leafl et instructions supplied in the accessory kit for specifi c framing and fi nishing specifi cations.
  • Page 13: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    framing minimum clearance to combustibles Minimum clearance to combustible construction from appliance: Sides, back, bottom and top of the appliance: 0” Recessed depth 22” (55.9cm) It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance system. When roughing in the appliance, raise the appliance to accommodate for the thickness of the finished floor materials (i.e.
  • Page 14: Minimum Clearances To Combustible Enclosures

    framing minimum clearances to combustible enclosures The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 41 1/2” (105.4cm). For temperature requirements, the en- closure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed. TOP OF COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE 6” (152mm) 41 1/2” (105.4cm) 1”...
  • Page 15: Alcove Installation

    framing alcove installation RECESS OR ALCOVE AREA ENCLOSURE AREA APPLIANCE note: Recesses or alcoves above the appliance must be made with non-combustible material and regular minimum clearances, as defined for combustible materials, must still be applied. The recesses or alcoves can be made as deep as desired provided the minimum clearances to combustibles are maintained.
  • Page 16: Nailing Tab Installation

    framing NAILING TAB INSTALLATION nailing tab installation Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts using the 2 sheet metal screws sup- plied. Secure through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab and Nailing tabs are provided as part of the frames, as shown. To then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
  • Page 17: Finishing

    / soot deposits inside the appliance and on surrounding surfaces. PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect.
  • Page 18 finishing REAR LOG SUPPORT REAR LOG SUPPORT REAR LOG SUPPORT REAR LOG SUPPORT REAR LOG SUPPORT LEFT TAB REAR TABS REAR TABS RIGHT TAB LEFT TAB LEFT TAB REAR TABS REAR TABS REAR TABS REAR TABS RIGHT TAB RIGHT TAB LEFT TAB REAR TABS REAR TABS...
  • Page 19: Glowing Embers

    finishing glowing embers WARNING • Do not block or close off the burner ports. Blocked ports can cause an incorrect fl ame pattern, carbon deposits and delayed ignition. Tear the embers into pieces and loosely layer above the burner ports covering the burner area. Care should be taken to shred the embers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fi bre hairs will glow.
  • Page 20: Hood

    finishing hood WARNING • Appliance screens must be closed while the appliance is in operation. Remove the screws located on either side of the frame, above the curtain rod (Fig. 1). Align the slots on the hood with the holes from which the screws were removed (Fig. 2). SCREWS SECURING SCREW...
  • Page 21: L42 Louvre Installation

    finishing L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION L42 louvre installation UPPER LOUVRES UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and right corners of Insert the louvre tabs into the slots lo- the unit. cated at the top left and right corners of the appliance.
  • Page 22: Optional Blower Installation

    6.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 5.0 optional blower installation 6.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING WARNING • Risk of fire and electrical shock! RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. • Turn off the gas and electrical power before servicing this appliance. RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
  • Page 23 optional blower installation Attach and secure the variable speed switch Attach and secure the variable speed switch us- using the nut provided. Plug the harness cord THERMAL SWITCH ing the nut provided. Plug the harness cord into into the receptacle.The wire harness provided the receptable.
  • Page 24: Operation

    6.0 operation WARNING • If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • If applicable, always light the pilot whether for the fi rst time or if the gas supply has run out with the glass door opened or removed.
  • Page 25: Adjustment

    DJUSTMENT 7.0 adjustment ENTURI ADJUSTMENT venturi adjustment WARNING WARNING CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREA IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS • Carbon can be distributed in surrounding living area if the air shutter is improperly adjusted. IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. 49.5 This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to s appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    8.0 maintenance WARNING • Turn off the gas and electrical power before servicing the appliance. • Appliance may be hot. Do not service until appliance has cooled. • Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. • Do not paint the pilot assembly. This appliance and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person.
  • Page 27: Care Of Plated Parts

    maintenance care of plated parts If the appliance is equipped with plated parts, you must clean fi ngerprints or other marks from the plated surfaces before operating the appliance for the fi rst time. Use an ammonia-free or vinegar-based cleaner and a towel to clean.
  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    9.0 replacement parts WARNING • Failure to position the parts in accordance with this manual or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally, all parts can be ordered through your Authorized dealer / distributor.
  • Page 29: Gvf42-1 Overview

    replacement parts W415-0379 / F / 06.11.18...
  • Page 30: Accessories

    accessories W415-0379 / F / 06.11.18...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    11.0 troubleshooting WARNING • Always light the pilot whether for the fi rst time or if the gas supply has run out with the glass door open or removed. • Turn off the appliance completely and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair this electric appliance.
  • Page 32 49.1 troubleshooting symptom problem test solution Pilot will not light. Out of propane gas. Fill the tank. INSERT No spark at pilot burner. Check if pilot can be lit by a match. the pilot and burner fl ames. Compare them to the illustra- Check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.
  • Page 33: Warranty

    President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim. During the fi rst 10 years Napoleon will replace or repair the defective parts covered by the lifetime warranty at our discretion free of charge. From 10 years to life, Napoleon will provide replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price. All parts replaced under the warranty will be covered for a period of 90 days from the date of their installation.
  • Page 34 NAPOLEON CELEBRATING OVER 40 YEARS OF HOME COMFORT PRODUCTS 7200, Route Transcanadienne, Montréal, Québec H4T 1A3 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4M 0G8 214 Bayview Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 4Y8 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA 41030 Phone: 1-866-820-8686...

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