Napoleon GVFL18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Natural and propane gas log sets

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These log sets can be installed in vented or unvented applications. See installation details for the
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER: ANSI Z21.11.2a-2008 GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER : VOLUME II, UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
ANSI Z21.60b-2004 / CSA 2.26b-2004 DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES
GVFL18N, GVFL24N,
GVFL30N
NATURAL GAS
GVFL18P, GVFL24P,
GVFL30P
PROPANE
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.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
10.00$
particular application that applies.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
GVFL18
GVFL24
GVFL30
1.23
W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com 10.00$ particular application that applies. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GVFL18 GVFL24 GVFL30 1.23 W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS 2.1.1 GVFL18 2.1.2 GVFL24 2.1.3 GVFL30 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION MINIMUM APPLIANCE SIZE RATING PLATE INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTALLING IN AN UNVENTED APPLICATION 3.1.1 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS 3.1.2 DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE INSTALLING IN A VENTED APPLICATION 3.2.1...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed. •...
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 2.1.1 GVFL18 13.250 2.1.2 GVFL24 26.250 2.1.3 GVFL30 22.750 30.250 W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11 20.500 24.000 24.000 13.250 24.000 1.500 13.250...
  • Page 5: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48” FROM THE SURFACES AROUND AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE APPLIANCE CAN BECOME HOT.
  • Page 6: General Information

    Napoleon’s two vent free fi rebox enclosures the ZCVF 36/42 can be used to house all 3 of Napoleon’s vent free log sets, the GVFL 18, 24 and 30. MINIMUM APPLIANCE SIZE LOG SET HEIGHT GVFL18 18” GVFL24 18” GVFL30 18”...
  • Page 7: Rating Plate Information

    RATING PLATE INFORMATION ANSI Z21.11.2a-2008 THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT FIELD CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES. THE RATING PLATE IS CHAINED TO THE PIEZO IGNITOR BRACKET AND SHOULD BE TUCKED UNDER THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY This illustration is for reference only. Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for accurate information. XXXXXX WOLF STEEL L WOLF STEEL LTD.
  • Page 8: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION INSTALLING IN AN UNVENTED APPLICATION BARRIERS SUCH AS THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS DOOR FRAME PLACED IN FRONT OF A GAS LOG SET CAN CHANGE THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APPLIANCE WHICH IN TURN CAN CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO CARBON OR OVERHEAT AND MALFUNCTION. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, fi...
  • Page 9 B) Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and C) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and fl oors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
  • Page 10: Installing In A Vented Application

    INSTALLING IN A VENTED APPLICATION The appliance and gas logs function as a system. If the appliance is not drafting properly and spilling into the room (check with a match or a smoke stick), reposition the damper clamp until a positive draft is obtained by opening the damper.
  • Page 11: Gas Piping

    GAS PIPING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER THE WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR GAS VALVE TO ELECTRICITY This appliance and it’s appliance main valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ PSI (3.5kPa) This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure...
  • Page 12: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT Failure to position these logs in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use parts specifi cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Do not place glowing embers, charcoal embers, vermiculite or charcoal lumps on this burner. Phazer logs, exclusive to Napoleon Appliances, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation.
  • Page 13: Logo Placement

    LOGO PLACEMENT Remove the backing of the logo supplied. Centre the logo on the front of the appliance, ½” in from the left side, as shown. MEDIA Place lava or ember rock around the base of the appliance, making sure not to block any burner ports or valve access.
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the appliance is equipped with decorative glass doors, they must be fully opened when operating this gas log set. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Locate the pilot burner at the rear of the log set on the right side. Turn the gas control knob to the pilot setting (on the left side of the appliance closest to the back).
  • Page 15: Operation

    6.0 OPERATION 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 16: Adjustments

    AIR SHUTTER CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREAS IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS FAILURE TO KEEP THE PRIMARY AIR OPENING(S) OF THE BURNER (S) CLEAN MAY RESULT IN LOG SET AIR SHUTTER FUEL GVFL18 9/32” GVFL24 9/32” GVFL30 9/32”...
  • Page 17: Replacements

    #5 - LEFT CROSSOVER LOG #6 - RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG LOG SET GVFL18 GRATE GVFL24 GRATE GVFL30 GRATE GVFL18 / 24 ANDIRONS GVFL30 ANDIRONS PIEZO IGNITOR AND NUT #32 ORIFICE - NG #50 ORIFICE - LP ON / OFF SWITCH...
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  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    10.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. SYMPTOM Main burner goes Pilot fl...
  • Page 20 SYMPTOM Pilot burning; Thermostat or switch is no gas to main defective. burner; gas knob is on ‘HI’; Wall switch wiring is wall switch / defective. thermostat is on. Main burner orifi ce is plugged. Faulty valve. Pilot will not light. Out of propane gas.
  • Page 21 SYMPTOM PROBLEM Flames are Unit is over-fi red or under- consistently too fi red. large or too small. Carboning occurs. PILOT SCREW Air shutter improperly adjusted. Exhaust fumes Not enough combustion smelled in room, air. headaches. Not enough ventilation air. Flame is impinging on the logs or combustion chamber.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    11.0 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. Once assembled the complete log set is thoroughly inspected by a qualifi ed technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receive the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON®.
  • Page 23: Service History

    12.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11...
  • Page 24 13.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11...

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