Napoleon GVF42N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented millivolt system, gas fireplace

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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your build-
ing.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater that uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE - GVF42
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
CERTIFIED FOR UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
GVF42N
GVF42P
• 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 fire department.
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W415-0379 / B / 08.03.05

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  • Page 1 CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS. UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE - GVF42 GVF42N NATURAL GAS MODEL PROPANE GAS MODEL GVF42P CERTIFIED FOR UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE of CONTENTS PG 3-4 INTRODUCTION 12-13 OPTIONS Warranty Blower Installation General Instructions Fan & Thermostatic Sensor Installation General Information 14-15 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION Operating Instructions Combustion and Ventilation Air Provisions Maintenance Gas Installation Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Cleaning Framing Pilot Flame Appearance Nailing Tab Installation...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    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, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON NAPOLEON GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 4: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL- SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with ITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and local codes.
  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION DETERMINING CONFINED OR AIR PROVISIONS UNCONFINED SPACE To determine the volume of the room where the heater is This heater shall not be installed in a confined to be installed, multiply the width x the length x the ceiling space or unusually tight construction unless pro- height of that room measured in feet.
  • Page 6: Gas Installation

    Unusually tight construction is defined as con- GAS INSTALLATION struction where: 1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmos- nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the ¼"ø phere have a continuous water vapour retarder with a holes located at either end of the base.
  • Page 7: Framing

    Note: In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insula- FRAMING tion or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fireplace body, it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned. Use enclosure be “finished”...
  • Page 8: Nailing Tab Installation

    FIGURES 8a-c NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 1) Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts us- CORNER ing the 2 sheet metal screws sup- POST plied. Secure through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the NAILING nailing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts.
  • Page 9: Finishing

    FINISHING LOG PLACEMENT PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napo- leon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing ef- fect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glow- ing effect.
  • Page 10 FIGURE 13 HOOD SOLID INSET PANEL FIGURES 12 a-c HOOD SCREWS CURTAIN MESH CURTAIN MESH SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL ANDRIONS. The curtain mesh must be kept fully closed during opera- tion to help prevent accidental burns from occurring. 1) Remove the screws located on either side of the frame, above the curtain rod.
  • Page 11 L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION LOUVRE BRACKET INSTALLATION FIGURE 14 1. Align the holes in the louvre FIGURE 17 brackets with the pre-drilled holes in the firebox, as shown. 2. Secure louvre brackets in place using screws. GDL42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION Insert the upper louvres into the slots on both brack- UPPER LOUVRE ets.
  • Page 12 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER FIGURES 21 and 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 If the fireplace was previously equipped...
  • Page 13 GD65 FAN INSTALLATION THERMOSTATIC SENSOR CONTROL ELECTRICAL INSTALLA- This optional kit is meant to be used only in conjunction TION TO BE DONE BY A with the GD65 Fan Kit, which may be ordered from your QUALIFIED INSTALLER and Wolf Steel /Napoleon dealer. must be connected and With the thermostatic sensor option, the fan, when turned grounded in accordance with...
  • Page 14: Operation / Maintenance

    OPERATION / MAINTENANCE After extended periods of non-operation such as following If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serv- emit a slight odour for a few hours.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR PILOT CLEANING TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE. This procedure must be performed by a qualified CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when service person! servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and Inspect the pilot for any visible contamination or debris dangerous operation.
  • Page 16: Replacements

    REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and When ordering replacement parts always give the following availability of replacement parts. Normally all parts can information: be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor. 1. M & S ODEL ERIAL UMBER OF FIREPLACE 2.
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes Pilot flame is not large - service or replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System out; pilot stays on. enough or not engulfing the - correct piping and/or regulator to provide correct pressure thermopile Thermopile shorting - clean thermopile connection to the valve.
  • Page 18 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes Gas piping is undersized. - turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin- while standing; ishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor Main burner is in appliance supply working pressure. 'OFF' position.
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