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Napoleon GVF36P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Napoleon GVF36P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
GVF36P
PROPANE
GVF36N
NATURAL GAS
UNVENTED MILLIVOLT
SYSTEM
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$
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.23
W415-0297 / N / 11.23.10
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE. CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS. GVF36P PROPANE GVF36N NATURAL GAS UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION RATING PLATE INFORMATION INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE GAS INSTALLATION OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION FRAMING MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES NAILING TAB INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES 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 27" " 33" " " " INLET 3" " ELECTRICAL INLET LEFT SIDE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU, WITH HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND/OR NAUSEA. IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, THE HEATER MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY.

  • Page 5: General Information

    In absence of local codes, install the appliance to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installation Code which can be obtained from: American National Standards Institute Inc. National Fire Protection Association Inc. 1430 Broadway Batterymarch Park New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 6: Rating Plate Information

    BEDR WITH THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON THE RATING PLATE. THIS STALLATION. TION APPLIANCE IS NOT CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES. MODEL MODEL GVF36N / CVF36N GVF36P / CVF36P GVF3 GVF36P 0-2000FT (0-610m) ALTITUDE TITUD TITUD 0-2000FT (0-610m)

  • Page 7: Determining Confined Or Unconfined Space

    DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE This appliance shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.

  • Page 8: Gas Installation

    EXAMPLE 1: In this example, because there is no door to the adjoining room, the volume of the adjoining room may be added to the volume of the room with the heater to get a total unconfi ned space. The total unconfi ned space: 800 + 1200 = 2000 cubic feet. Maximum BTU/h: 2000x1000 = 40,000 BTU/h 19.2 If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this space then the 30,000 BTU/h input of the appliance is...

  • Page 9: Optional Wall Switch / Thermostat

    OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER THE WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR GAS VALVE DIRECTLY TO 110 VOLT ELECTRICITY. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a convenient location.

  • Page 10: Framing

    4.0 FRAMING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THE APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE “FINISHED” (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME.

  • Page 11: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned. Use 2x4’s and frame to local building codes. ” 3” ” ” ” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Combustible protrusions such as mantels and shelves may occur at or after a minimum distance of 2” away from the side of the appliance.

  • Page 12: Minimum Clearances To Combustible Enclosures

    MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURES The appliance requires a minimum enclosure height of 39”. For temperature requirements, the enclosure space around and above the appliance must be left unobstructed. 6” 39” MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES WARNING RISK OF FIRE, MAINTAIN ALL SPECIFIED AIR SPACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERHEAT.

  • Page 13: Nailing Tab Installation

    Install the one piece log set by aligning the two holes on the bottom of the logs, with the two locating pins in the fi rebox. NOTE: PHAZER logs and glowing embers exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maximum glowing effect.

  • Page 14: Charcoal Embers

    Replacement loose material must be purchased from the original manufacturer. Application of excess loose material may adversely affect the performance of the appliance. Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the appliance, the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process.

  • Page 15: Louvre Installation

    LOUVRE INSTALLATION CLIPS SLOT CENTRE SLOT HINGE CLIP SLOT HOOD UPPER LOUVRES LOWER LOUVRES Attach the hood by Insert the louvre tabs Insert the hinge clips pressing the top fl ange into the slots located into the slots located at into the clips along the at the top left and right the bottom left and right...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER and must BLOWER be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian electrical code in Canada or the ANSI / NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in the United States.

  • Page 17: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION WARNING 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 18: Adjustment

    8.0 ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT WARNING CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREA IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. 49.5 This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below: VENTURI BURNER Regardless of venturi orientation, closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    9.0 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING MAINTENANCE TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

  • Page 20: Replacements

    10.0 REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Authorized dealer / distributor. FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOUR THE CLAIM.
  • Page 21 L36K LOUVRE KIT, BLACK L36PB LOUVRE KIT, POLISHED BRASS L36AB LOUVRE KIT, ANTIQUE BRASS L3SS LOUVRE KIT, STAINLESS STEEL GD36B-KT BAY FRONT GDBLK BAY LOUVRE KIT, UPPER AND LOWER - BLACK GDBLSS BAY LOUVRE KIT, UPPER AND LOWER - STAINLESS STEEL GDBOIK BAY ORNAMENTAL INSET - HERITAGE UPPER AND LOWER - BLACK GV824KT...

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting Guide

    11.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED.
  • Page 23 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot burning; Thermostat or switch is Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch no gas to main defective. terminals; if main burner lights, replace switch / burner; gas thermostat. knob is on ‘HI’; Wall switch wiring is Disconnect wires from valve.
  • Page 24 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Flames are Unit is over-fi red or under- Check pressure readings: consistently too fi red. Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) large or too small. counter-clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then placing Carboning occurs.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    12.0 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. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fi red at a quality test station. The complete appliance is again thoroughly inspected by a qualifi...

  • Page 26: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0297 / N / 11.23.10...
  • Page 27 14.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0297 / N / 11.23.10...
  • Page 28 44.1 W415-0297 / N / 11.23.10...

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