Napoleon High Country NZ6000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 23

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool-
ing down cycles are normal and to be be expected.
OPERATING SOUNDS AND SMELLS
A slight humming sound may be heard depending on the
location of the blower. This sound may be minimized by
turning down the blower.
When first installed, the fireplace and the steel are cold
and must become hot before the fireplace will function
well. During the break-in period (the first 2 or 3 fires) create
only small, hot fires using kindling; this will allow the fire-
brick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks
develop in the firebrick. This is a normal occurrence and
does not pose a safety hazard. The paint may also smell a
little for the first few fires as it cures and you may wish to
open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
There are many different ways to start a fire, review the
hints and warnings in this section to ensure the fire is
started properly.
STARTING A FIRE
Make sure the air control is on high (far right position). You
may also open the doors 1" to 2" during the first five minutes
of start-up, if additional air is needed.
Opening the by-pass damper will help heat up the chimney
more quickly. If desired close after draft is established.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen-
up a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away
from the fireplace while it is in use.
If using a firestarter, use only products specifically designed
for fireplaces - follow the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
Use plenty of newspaper and kindling to ensure the
fireplace reaches a proper temperature. Once the kindling
is burning rapidly, place a few larger pieces of wood onto
the fire.
Tip: When first lighting a fire, if the smoke is not quickly
drawn into the chimney, there may be a downdraft or cold
air in the chimney.
DRAFT CONTROL
Draft is the force which moves air from the fireplace up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other forces. Adjusting the draft
control regulates the temperature. The draft can be ad-
justed from a low burn rate with the air control on the low
setting to a fast burn rate with the air control on the high
setting (far right position).
Inadequate draft may cause back-puffing into the room
and may cause plugging of the chimney. Too much draft
may cause an excessive temperature in the fireplace, glow-
ing red fireplace parts or an uncontrollable burn which can
all lead to a chimney fire or a permanent damage to the
unit.
Remove all source of gasoline or other flamma-
ble vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or
other appliances prior to lighting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Roll up some newspaper, light it and place it near the fire-
place flue until the chimney begins to draw. When a fire is
burning, open the door slowly to avoid drawing smoke into
the room.
A properly installed Napoleon fireplace should not smoke.
If yours does, check the following: Has the chimney had
time to get hot? Are the air intake hoods blocked closed? Is
the smoke passage blocked anywhere in the fireplace or
chimney? Is the smoke flow impeded by too long a
horizontal pipe or too many bends? Is it a weak draft per-
haps caused by a leaky chimney, a cold outside chimney,
too short a chimney, or a chimney too close to trees or a
higher roof?
1. To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled
paper on the floor of the fireplace behind the log retainer.
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