TABLE of CONTENTS PG 3-6 INTRODUCTION Through wall with vertical rise Warranty Inside vertical Warnings and safety precautions Class A Chimney Retrofi t General Information Hearth Mount 18-19 HEATER FINISHING INSTALLATION Pellet Quality SPECIFICATIONS Baffl e Heating Door Installation Dimensions Spring Handle and Air Control Rod OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EPA Compliance...
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After the fi rst year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not covered by this warranty.
Pellet quality is important, please read the following: Your Napoleon Pellet Heater has been designed to burn premium hard or soft wood pellets only. Do not use any other type of fuel such as fi re logs or fi re starting pellet, as this will void the warranties stated in this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS HEATING SPECIFICATIONS Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 800 to 2000 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** 1.0 to 5.0 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** 55 Hours Hopper Capacity 55 Pounds * Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's fl oor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.
SAFETY FEATURES HEATER PLACEMENT HIGH LIMIT SWITCH: Have an authorized Napoleon dealer install the heat- Your heater is equipped with a high limit switch. In the er. If you install the heater yourself, have your dealer event that the temperature of the heater approaches review your installation plans and/or installation.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES STRAIGHT INSTALLATION Through the Wall Installations Interior Vertical Vents Figure 1 Figure 2 CORNER INSTALLATION Through the Wall Vents Interior Vertical Vents Figure 4 Figure 3 NOTE: If interior vertical pellet vent is used, the clearance to the back wall is determined by the upward-turn- ing elbow or "Tee".
OUTSIDE AIR Outside air must not be drawn from an enclosed space (garage, unventilated crawl space). Note: Napoleon strongly suggests using outside air for all residential installations, especially for those that are energy effi cient, air-tight homes. Outside air supply must not be over 15' long.
VENTING PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (install vent at clearances specifi ed by the vent manufacturer). DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR HEATER. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EX- HAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
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AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS CLEARANCE Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony. 24 INCHES (61 cm) (Including Vegetation and Mulch) 48 INCHES (122 cm) Clearance beside or below any windows or doors that open. 12 INCHES* Clearance above any window or door that opens. Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal 18 INCHES distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
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SPRING HANDLE AND AIR CONTROL ROD Figure 19 W415-0587...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Never use gasoline, lantern fuel, Note: The fl ashing amber light corresponds to the lighter fl uid to start or "freshen-up" a fi re in this auger motor feeding the pellets. Wood pellets of heater. Keep all such fl uids away from heater different quality may affect the performance of the when in use.
MAINTENANCE DAILY ( WHENEVER USING THE HEATER OPEN MAIN VIEWING DOOR 3. On the right side of the heater are two latches. Release the latches and swing the viewing door WARNING: open. The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation.
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DAILY ( ) CONTINUED WHENEVER USING THE HEATER INSPECT THE BURN POT CLEANING THE BURN POT When burning, the fl ames should be bright orange WARNING: with embers jumping from the burn pot. Make certain the heater has fully cooled (approxi- mately 25 minutes) before opening the door and conducting service.
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BI-WEEKLY ( OR EVERY 10 BAGS OF PELLETS CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGE TUBES BRUSH ASH INTO ASH PAN The more often you clean out the fl y ash, the more WARNING: effi cient your heater will burn. The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle.
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BI-WEEKLY ( ) CONTINUED OR EVERY 10 BAGS OF PELLETS CHECK ASH PAN, DISPOSE ASH IF NECESSARY WARNING: The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation. Let the heater cool completely before con- ducting service. Gloves must be worn when cleaning or handling this appliance. Do not allow ash to accumulate deeper than 2".
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ANNUALLY ( OR EVERY TWO TONS WARNING: Disconnect the power cord prior to conducting service. The following section details extensive maintenance procedures. We strongly suggest these items be carried out by a trained service technician, possibly by a service agreement set up with your dealer. SOOT AND FLYASH FORMATION The products of combustion will contain small par- ticles of fl...
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ANNUALLY ( OR EVERY TWO TONS Note: Do not attempt this maintenence without a replacement exhaust blower motor mounting gasket. Note: The heater becomes very hot during operation. Let the heater cool completely and disconnect the power cord prior to conducting service. CLEAN THE EXHAUST BLOWER CLEAN THE VENT 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING *NOTE: All troubleshooting procedures should be carried out by qualifi ed technicians or installers. CAUTION: When checking connections, installing jumper wires (for test purposes only) or replacing components, unplug heater from the receptacle to prevent electrical shock or dampage to the compo- nent.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED SYMPTOM TEST SOLUTION Feed rate dial has - Secure all connections to the power control module. no effect on the - Perform a resistance test to the potentiometer by placing the two test leads fi re (timer control from a multi meter into the leads of the potentiometer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED SYMPTOM TEST SOLUTION The 200°F (93°) - Reset the sensor and determine whether it was the convection blower or 160°F (71°C) high limit tem- temperature sensor failure. Bypass the 160°F (71°C) sensor. Does the convection perature sensor blower not come on high? If no than replace the blower. has tripped The heater will - Disconnect one of the brown wires from the exhaust temperature sensor and if the unit...
4. Description of part 5. Finish For warranty replacement parts, a photocopy of the original invoice will be required. * Identifi es items which are not illustrated. For further information, contact your Napoleon dealer. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS W475-0482 OUTER REAR PANEL PART NO.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG OWNERSHIP RECORDS Dealer's Name: Dealer's Address: City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Date Installed: Notes: SERVICE DATE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SERVICE DESCRIPTION W415-0587...
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