Installation Planning; Heater Placement; Installation Options; Floor Protection Requirements - Napoleon NPS40 Installation And Operating Insctructions

3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING

Read entire manual before you install or use this heater. Failure to follow the instructions may
Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify your
insurance company before proceeding with installation.
Before installing we recommend placing the heater outside and load 5 pounds of pellets inside the hopper.
Plug the heater in and let it run on HIGH until the pellets run out. This will cure the paint and burn off the oils on
the steel, thereby minimizing any smell inside the home.
3.1

hEATER PLACEmENT

Have an authorized dealer install the heater. If you install the heater yourself, have your dealer review your
installation plans and/or installation.
Draw out a detailed plan of the installation including dimensions and verify the dimensions with the require-
ments listed in this manual.
For built-in enclosures, when determining the location of the heater, locate the wall studs (for horizontal
penetrations). You may wish to adjust the heater position slightly to ensure the vent does not intersect with a
framing member.Heater must be positioned so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g.
drapes, doors), 48" of the front of the heater.
If the heater is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' above the base of the heater, the
installation must follow the requirements in the section "Alcove Installations Requirements".
3.2

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

nps40:
To install in a Residential or mobile home see the section "Mobile Home Requirements".
For alcove installations see the section "Alcove Installation Requirements".
For horizontal vent or vertical vent see the section "General Venting".
See the section "Outside Air" for this option.
npI40:
The insert can be adapted to vent out the rear or vertically.
To install as an insert into an existing masonry fireplace factory built fireplace or a built in combustible enclo-
sure see Insert Installation.
3.3

FLOOR PROTECTION REqUIREmENTS

nps40:
The heater must be installed on a non-combustible floor protector extending the full depth of the heater and
extending a minimum 6" in front and on either side (minimum .018" thick - 26 gauge).
The floor protector must extend under and 2" beyond each side and rear of a "Tee" (if used).
npI40:
In the case of the NPI40, the floor protector must have a R-value of 0.4 hr ft²°F
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result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
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