General Information; Getting Started - Napoleon LINEAR PATIOFLAME GPFL48 User Manual

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General Information

This gas appliance is certified under Canadian and American National Standards, ANSI Z21.97-2010 "Standard
for Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance" and CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 (R2009) "Gas-Fired Appliance for use at High
Altitude" and should be installed to conform with local codes.
CAN/CSA-B149.1 Propane Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 in the
United States.
This appliance should be installed and serviced by a qualified installer to conform with local codes.
Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know the specifics that apply to your
area, for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The appliance off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/INFPA 54 in the United States or CSA B149.1, Natural and Propane Installation code in
Canada.
The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
The following clearances to combustible materials must be maintained:
Sides (all around)
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• Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapours and liquids.
• Do not locate appliance where it can get excessively
wet.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control,
which has been underwater.

Getting Started

1. Remove all of the parts from the carton. Use the parts list to ensure all necessary parts are included.
2. Do not destroy packaging until the patio flame has been installed and operates to your satisfaction.
3. Choose a location that meets the clearance to combustibles as outlined in the specification section of this
manual. Take into consideration the need for clear and easy access to the on/off valve AFTER the appliance
is installed and connected to the gas supply in order to safely turn off the burner.
4. Most stainless steel parts are supplied with a protective plastic coating that must be removed prior to using
the patio flame.
5. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before installing or servicing this gas patio flame.
If you have any questions about assembly or patio flame operation, or if there are damaged or missing parts
please call our Customer Care Department at 1-866-820-8686 between 9 AM and 5 PM (Eastern Standard Time).
WARNING!
serviced by a qualified installer to local codes.
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- 24 inches (610mm)
- 72 inches (1830mm)
This appliance is designed for non-combustible enclosures only, and must be installed and
In absence of local codes, install to the current