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Napoleon GVF42P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Napoleon GVF42P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
GVF42P
PROPANE
GVF42N
NATURAL GAS
CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- 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 (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.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
VENT FREE MILLIVOLT
WARNING
!
SYSTEM
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
1.23B
W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS. GVF42P VENT FREE MILLIVOLT SYSTEM PROPANE GVF42N NATURAL GAS CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION RATING PLATE INFORMATION INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE GAS INSTALLATION OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT MOBILE HOME FRAMING MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ALCOVE INSTALLATION MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES NAILING TAB INSTALLATION FINISHING...

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Louvres, see “L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION” section. Hood, see “HOOD” section. Rating Plate, see “RATING PLATE INFORMATION” Logo, see “LOGO section. PLACEMENT” section. Logs, see “LOG PLACEMENT” section. W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed. •...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 16 ½" 38 ½" 35 ½" 20" 22" 5 ½" 3" 42" 2 ¼" GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING * CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU, WITH HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND/OR NAUSEA. IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, THE HEATER MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY.

  • Page 6: General Information

    The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 7: Rating Plate Information

    RATING PLATE INFORMATION CERTIFIED UNDER: ANSI Z21.11.2a-2008 VOLUME II, UNVENTED ROOM HEATER THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN AFTERMARKET, THIS IS A GAS-FIRED UNVENTED ROOM HEATER THAT REQUIRES PERMANENTLY LOCATED, MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME, WHERE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUA NOT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL CODES.

  • Page 8: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS 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...
  • Page 9 Room Volume = Length x Width x Height Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 / 50 ROOM 2 ROOM 1 If for example: HEIGHT The length of the rooms is 10 feet, The width of Room 1 is 10 feet, The width of Room 2 is 15 feet, LENGTH The height of the rooms is 8 feet.

  • Page 10: Gas Installation

    GAS INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION. ENSURE THERE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES. SUPPORT GAS CONTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE. ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

  • Page 11: Mobile Home

    MOBILE HOME Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobile home has been permanently placed on its site. This ap- pliance must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 12 It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned. Use 2x4’s and frame to local building codes. 39” 3” 5 ½” 42 ½” 22 ½” W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12...

  • Page 13: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearance to combustible construction from appliance: sides, back, bottom and top of the unit 0 inch recessed depth 22 inches 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 fi nished fl oor materials, i.e.

  • Page 14: Alcove Installation

    ALCOVE INSTALLATION RECESS OR ALCOVE AREA ENCLOSURE AREA APPLIANCE NOTE: Recesses or alcoves above the appliance can be made as deep as desired provided the minimum clearances to combustibles are maintained. Non-combustible material can be used, provided the minimum clearances to combustible materials are applied.

  • Page 15: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERHEAT. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE CLEARLY MAINTAINED.

  • Page 16: Finishing

    5.0 FINISHING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE FINISHED WITH ANY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS BRICK, MARBLE, GRANITE, ETC., PROVIDED THAT THESE MATERIALS DO NOT GO BELOW THE SPECIFIED DIMENSION AS ILLUSTRATED. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, YOU CAN FINISH THE APPLIANCE WITH DRYWALL, SEE ILLUSTRATIONS TO FOLLOW.
  • Page 17 REAR LOG SUPPORT LEFT TAB REAR TABS RIGHT TAB REAR TABS Prepare for log placement by ensuring the Place the back log 1 onto the base of the fi re- left, rear, and right tabs of the log support and box.

  • Page 18: Glowing Embers

    GLOWING EMBERS Tear the glowing embers into pieces and place along the front row of ports covering all of the burner area in front GLOWING EMBERS of the small logs. Care should be taken to shred the em- bers into thin, small irregular pieces as only the exposed edges of the fi...

  • Page 19: L42 Louvre Installation

    The curtain mesh must be kept fully closed during operation to help prevent accidental burns from occurring. LOUVRES HOOD CURTAIN MESH L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and right corners of the unit.

  • Page 20: Optional Blower Installation

    6.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE. USING NON-LISTED ACCESSORIES (BLOWERS, DOORS, LOUVRES, TRIMS, GAS COMPONENTS, VENTING COMPONENTS, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION.
  • Page 21 Attach and secure the variable speed switch using the nut provided. Plug the harness cord THERMAL SWITCH into the receptacle.The wire harness provided in this kit is a universal harness. When installed, ensure that any excess wire is contained, RECEPTACLE / JUNCTION BOX preventing it from making contact with moving or hot objects.

  • Page 22: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION WARNING When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will not occur again. 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.

  • Page 23: Adjustment

    8.0 ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT WARNING CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREA IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. 49.5 This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below: VENTURI BURNER Regardless of venturi orientation, closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    9.0 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

  • Page 25: Care Of Plated Parts

    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 a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to clean. If not cleaned properly before operating for the fi...
  • Page 26 COMPONENTS PART NO. DESCRIPTION W135-0151 SMALL LEFT - LOG #2 W135-0152 SMALL RIGHT - LOG #3 W135-0131 LEFT CROSSOVER - LOG #4 W135-0132 CENTER - LOG #5 W135-0133 RIGHT CROSSOVER - LOG #6 W010-0864 PAN BURNER W456-0038 #38 NATURAL GAS BURNER ORIFICE W456-0053 #53 PROPANE GAS BURNER ORIFICE W565-0053...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED. 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.
  • Page 28 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot burning; Thermostat or switch is Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch no gas to main defective. terminals; if main burner lights, replace switch / burner; gas thermostat. knob is on ‘HI’; Wall switch wiring is Disconnect wires from valve.
  • Page 29 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Flames are Unit is over-fi red or under- Check pressure readings: consistently too fi red. Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) large or too small. counter-clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then placing Carboning occurs.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    12.0 WARRANTY NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2008 Quality Assurance Certifi cate. 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-fi red at a quality test station. The complete appliance is again thoroughly inspected by a qualifi...

  • Page 31: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12...
  • Page 32 W415-0379 / E / 04.24.12...

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