General Information - Napoleon NZ-26 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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The chimney vent system used on your wood burning appliance should be
designed with the least amount of restriction possible to enable the exhaust
products to easily fl ow through it. Chimney vent systems that are too short
or too long can also have an adverse affect on the fl ow of exhaust through
it. The wood burning appliance and chimney vent system also require a
suffi cient supply of combustion air not only to support the combustion in
the combustion chamber but to replace the exhaust leaving it so it can fl ow
freely up through the vent system and out into the atmosphere. It is the
correct balance of combustion air and the chimney vent system that will
ensure the appliance provides you with its optimum performance.
This is the most effi cient, simple and trouble free wood burning system
we know of and works as follows:
Primary combustion air enters through the air control inlet box regulated by a draft control, travels up the side
through a duct and enters the top centre of the combustion chamber into a preheating airwash located across
the top and then down the window to feed the fi re and also to ensure that the glass remains clean.
Secondary air feeds directly into the combustion chamber at hearth level through the log retainer and also
through inlets located at the bottom back corners of the combustion chamber. This air travels up the riser to the
four secondary air tubes located at the top and shoots out laterally to oxidize the gases rising to the smoke exit.
The combustion chamber is lined with high-temperature fi rebrick on all sides, and across the bottom to
maintain a high temperature in the combustion chamber so that gases mixing with the preheated air from the
secondary air tubes are easily ignited and burned. The appliance sides and back permit a zero clearance
installation and direct the heat upwards and forwards into the room. Be sure to provide suffi cient combustion
air. There are many other appliances in your home competing for air such as a kitchen range hood, forced air
heating devices or a bathroom exhaust fan.
If the outside air feature is utilized, you will never experience a shortage of combustion air. If you choose not to
utilize outside air and experience draft or smoking problems, you may need to open a door or window.
After extended periods of non-operation such as following a vacation or a warm weather season, the appliance
may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles on the fi rebox burning off. Open a
window to suffi ciently ventilate the room.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

BURNING YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR OPEN OR AJAR CREATES A FIRE HAZARD THAT
All venting connections must be in compliance with the chimney manufacturers installation instructions.
Clearances referred to throughout this manual are the minimum requirements.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected.
It is recommended that in all cases, the appliance be secured to the fl oor. Use the pallet packing brackets to
accomplish this.
Mobile home installation requires that the appliance be secured to the fl oor. It is recommended that in all
cases, the appliance be secured to the fl oor. Use the pallet packing brackets to accomplish this.
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DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES DURING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT BLOCK OR RESTRICT AIR, GRILLE OR LOUVRE OPENINGS.
DO NOT ADD A HOOD.
MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND/OR CHIMNEY FIRE.
WARNING
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