Combustion And Ventilation Air; Framing; Clearance To Combustibles - Napoleon GSS36N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

3.3

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR

This appliance is intended for installation on an outdoor patio or in your yard. It must never be installed inside
the warm air envelope of your structure.
It is highly recommended that this appliance be installed in a "sheltered" area. Direct wind will cause an erratic
fl ame and possible pilot or main burner outage.
An erratic fl ame could also lead to excessive carboning (black soot), this condition is not a safety issue but is
visually undesirable.
Typical installation may include covered patio, screened porch, gazebo or on an outside the wall of a house.*
NOTE: Ensure the area has adequate ventilation.

4.0 FRAMING

4.1

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE "FINISHED" (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH
ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TO
DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND-OFFS. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE. PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. BLOCK
OPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN-IN INSULATION. MAKE SURE
WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TO
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMS
LISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALS
CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS,
OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE. MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSING
ASTM E 136, STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE AT 750°C AND UL763 SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT. MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCE
IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED, THEY MUST BE
* If installing a propane appliance the propane cylinder must always be on the exterior of such a
structure.
!
RISK OF FIRE!
COMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.
INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED.
COULD RESULT.
INSTALLED.
WARNING
BASE.
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