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Napoleon NZ-26 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Napoleon NZ-26 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES TO STANDARDS: CAN/ULC S610, UL 127, FOR ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES, AND TO ULC S639
FOR STEEL LINER ASSEMBLIES FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACES. CERTIFIED UNDER USA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) JULY 1990 AND THE
NZ-26

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 death.
Please read entire manual before you install and use your
heater.
This heater has not been tested with an unvented gas log set.
To reduce risk of fi re or injury, do not install an unvented gas
log set into the heater.
- This heater can be very hot when burning.
- Combustible materials such as fi rewood, wet clothing, etc.
placed too close can catch fi re.
- Children and pets must be kept from touching the heater when
it is hot.
- The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before
installing this unit, contact the local building or fi re authority
and follow their guidelines.
- Operate only with the doors tightly closed.
- Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks.
- Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fi re.
- This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher
effi ciencies and lower emissions generally result when burning
air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to
green or freshly cut hardwoods.
- Do not start a fi re with chemicals or fl uids such as gasoline,
engine oil, etc.
- Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper,
cardboard, solvents or garbage.
- Do not let the heater become hot enough for any part to glow
red.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.5A
W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    - Do not let the heater become hot enough for any part to glow red. 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION 2.3.1 EPA COMPLIANCE RATING PLATE INFORMATION HI-EFFICIENCY HEATING INSTALLATION PLANNING LOCATION AND CLEARANCES OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR HEARTH EXTENSION INSTALLATION CHIMNEY ADDING CHIMNEY SECTIONS OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR TYPICAL EXISTING MASONRY FRAMING MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES...

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED AS A SYSTEM. ANY ALTERATION TO OR SUBSTITUTION FOR ITEMS IN THIS SYSTEM, UNLESS ALLOWED BY THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL VOID THE WARNOCK HERSEY LISTING AND MAY VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. •...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 14" 44 1 /2" 24 3 /4" 39 1 /2" 32 1 /2" 12" 29 1 /2" 17 1 /2" 25 1 /2" AIR INLET IS ON 19 1 /2" 3 1 /2" THE LEFT SIDE 38 1 /4" 5 1 /2"...

  • Page 6: General Information

    The chimney vent system used on your wood burning appliance should be designed with the least amount of restriction possible to enable the exhaust products to easily fl ow through it. Chimney vent systems that are too short or too long can also have an adverse affect on the fl ow of exhaust through it.

  • Page 7: Epa Compliance

    AND OPERATION. DO NOT OBSTRU ND OPERATION. DO NOT OBSTRU INLET. OPERATE ONLY WITH VIEWING DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED. OPERATE ONLY WITH FIREBRICK IN PLACE. MODEL NZ-26 ONLY: SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE DEL NZ-26 ONLY: SUITABLE FOR INSTALL...

  • Page 8: Hi-Efficiency Heating

    HI-EFFICIENCY HEATING FIVE OPTIONS: To operate this hi-effi ciency appliance as a basic system, the blower is not required, however, to enhance its effi ciency a blower is recommended. A BLOWER KIT (NZ62): This blower is installed in the bottom of the appliance and used to direct the heat into the room where the appliance is located.
  • Page 9 GRAVITY VENT GRAVITY VENT OPTION (1 DUCT) DUCTING OPTION (2 DUCTS) GRAVITY VENT OPTION SIDES CENTRAL HEATING CENTRAL HEATING & CENTRAL HEATING BOTTOM GRAVITY VENT OPTION CENTRAL HEATING MASONRY APPLICATION ONLY W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10...

  • Page 10: Installation Planning

    3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING WARNING WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTION. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY OF THE PIPE AND OTHER PARTS NEEDED TO INSTALL THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, ESPECIALLY IF COMBUSTIBLES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE APPLIANCE OR CHIMNEY AND AIR SPACES ARE BLOCKED, PREVENTING THE FREE MOVEMENT OF COOLING AIR.

  • Page 11: Outside Combustion Air

    OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR Model NZ-26 has the option of taking outside air directly into the appliance through the opening on the left hand side or taking inside air through the lower front louvres or a combination of both. If the optional fresh air kit (available through your authorized dealer) is installed, it must not draw air from the attic or garage.

  • Page 12: Installation

    4.0 INSTALLATION WARNING NEVER INSTALL A SINGLE WALL SLIP SECTION OR SMOKE PIPE IN A CHASE STRUCTURE. THE HIGHER TEMPERATURE OF THIS SINGLE WALL PIPE MAY RADIATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO COMBUSTIBLE CHASE MATERIALS TO CAUSE A FIRE. DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. TO AVOID DANGER OF FIRE, ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF AIR SPACE CLEARANCE BETWEEN CHIMNEY SYSTEM AND ENCLOSURE.
  • Page 13 Factory-built chimney systems for use in dwellings constructed for three or more families must be enclosed above the room in which the appliance is located. This enclosure must have a fi re resistance rating equal to or greater than that of the fl oor or roof assembly through which they pass. The chimney should not be built with an offset angle in excess of 45°...

  • Page 14: Adding Chimney Sections

    ADDING CHIMNEY SECTIONS Add chimney sections, securely, to the required height. If the chimney system is enclosed within the attic area, a rafter radiation shield is required. 3 ft. 2 ft. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above its point of min.

  • Page 15: Offset Chimney Installation

    OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WARNING CHIMNEY SECTIONS INSTALLED BETWEEN AN OFFSET AND RETURN REQUIRE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT TO REDUCE OFF-CENTER LOADING AND TO PREVENT CHIMNEY SECTIONS FROM SEPARATING AT THE CHIMNEY JOISTS. THE CHIMNEY SHOULD NOT BE BUILT WITH AN OFFSET ANGLE IN EXCESS OF 45° IN CANADA AND 30°...

  • Page 16: Installing Flashing And Storm Collar

    INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR Remove the nails from the shingles above and to the sides of the RAIN CAP chimney. Place the flashing over the chimney pipe and slide underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles. Ensure that the chimney pipe is CAULKING properly centered within the flashing, giving a 3/4"...

  • Page 17: Framing

    5.0 FRAMING 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” (I.E.: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISH ANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME.

  • Page 18: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    The appliance should be framed using 2x4 lumber. For the header and cripple studs above the appliance it is recommended to use steel. The appliance must be secured to the fl oor in all cases. Use the pallet packing brackets to secure to the fl oor. If ducting is to be installed, the minimum enclosure ceiling height is 84". Without ducting, the ceiling height may be brought down to a minimum of 72".

  • Page 19: Minimum Enclosure Clearances

    MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES NOTE: Ventilation openings are required in enclosures up to 84" high. They are recommended for all enclosures. 12” MIN. PIPE TO CEILING WARNING FINISHING MUST BE DONE USING A NON-COMBUSTIBLE 6 3/4” MIN. MATERIAL PLACED FLUSH WITH THE FRONT FACE OF 60”...
  • Page 20 W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10...

  • Page 21: Minimum Mantel Clearances

    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. ENSURE ALL CLEARANCES (I.E. BACK, SIDE, TOP, VENT, MANTEL, FRONT, ETC.) ARE CLEARLY MAINTAINED.

  • Page 22: Finishing

    6.0 FINISHING WARNING RISK OF FIRE! NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT STRIKE, SLAM OR SCRATCH GLASS. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED, BROKEN OR SCRATCHED. 72.4 DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION Attach the handle as shown so that when the door is closed, the handle will be centred in the slot located on the appliance front.
  • Page 23 6.2.3 The top and bottom fl ame spreaders come taped SECTION VIEW together. This tape will burn away in the initial fi ring of the appliance. On subsequent brick removals, the bottom fl ame spreader must be taped to the top spreader to ease TOP FLAME top brick and baffl...
  • Page 24 6.2.5 For Firebrick Removal: • Remove the ashwell grate. This allows the four bottom bricks to be removed fi rst. • Slide out the baffl e support bracket from above the front tube. • Reaching above the top fi rebricks and baffl es, lift and tape the bottom fl...

  • Page 25: Logo Installation

    LOGO INSTALLATION 6.3.1 Remove the backing on the adhesive. 6.3.2 Insert the two pins on the logo through the two illustrated holes on the appliance. 6.3.3 Press fi rmly on the logo securing the adhesive. LOGO PLACEMENT W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10...

  • Page 26: Optional Installation

    7.0 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE. USING NON-LISTED ACCESSORIES (BLOWERS, DOORS, LOUVRES, TRIMS, GAS COMPONENTS, VENTING COMPONENTS, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION.

  • Page 27: Combustion Air Control

    COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL WARNING APPLIANCE OPERATION DOES REQUIRE AIR. DO NOT TAKE AIR FROM OTHER FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE WHICH CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER VENTING (SMOKING) OR AIR DILUTION. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE MAKEUP AIR. If the outside combustion air is not used, air will still be drawn directly into the appliance through the lower louvres.

  • Page 28: Operation

    8.0 OPERATION WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected. TIPS FOR BURNING: •...

  • Page 29: Fire Extinguishers And Smoke Detectors

    Roll up some newspaper, light it and place it near the appliance fl ue until the chimney begins to draw. When a fi re is burning, open the door slowly to avoid drawing smoke into the room. A properly installed appliance should not smoke. If yours does, check the following: •...

  • Page 30: Lighting The Fire

    INSUFFICIENT FIREWOOD SUFFICIENT FIREWOOD LIGHTING THE FIRE ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT DURING START UP AND RE-FUELING OR WHEN USING THE SPARK SCREEN. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY. DO NOT LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLATCHED OR WHEN USING A SPARK SCREEN AS UNSTABLE WOOD COULD FALL OUT OF THE FIRE CHAMBER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
  • Page 31 To start, a brisk fi re is Cover with dry kindling. Fully open the draft required. Place loosely control by moving the crumpled paper on the lever up (HIGH setting). fl oor of the appliance See "DRAFT CONTROL" behind the log retainer. section.

  • Page 32: Overnight Burn

    OPERATING WITH DOOR CLOSED As soon as the doors are closed, you will observe a change in the fl ame pattern. The fl ames will get smaller and lazier because less oxygen is getting into the combustion chamber. The fl ames, however, are more effi cient. The fl ames will remain lazy but become larger again as soon as the fi...

  • Page 33: Flash Fires

    8.5.2 FLASH FIRES A fl ash fi re is a small fi re burned quickly when you don't need much heat. After your kindling has "caught", load at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely. Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    9.0 MAINTENANCE ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES RESULT IN FIRES. DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD BOXES, DUMP IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES. IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED. USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.

  • Page 35: Run-Away Or Chimney Fire

    RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS DAMAGE CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY. Runaway fi res can be the result of three major factors: •...

  • Page 36: Care Of Glass

    CARE OF GLASS If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and / or WARNING blemishes may result. Normally a hot fi re will clean the glass. The most common reasons for dirty glass include: not using HOT GLASS WILL suffi...

  • Page 37: Wood

    WOOD THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO BURN NATURAL WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL, COLOURED PAPER, CARDBOARD, SOLVENTS OR GARBAGE. THIS APPLIANCE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THE APPLIANCE. HIGHER EFFICIENCIES AND LOWER EMISSIONS GENERALLY RESULT WHEN BURNING AIR DRIED SEASONED HARDWOODS, AS COMPARED TO SOFTWOODS OR TOO GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT HARDWOODS.

  • Page 38: 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 39 ACCESSORIES PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION H333 ARCHED BLACK DOOR & W HANDLE GASKET H333G ARCHED GOLD PLATED DOOR & W HANDLE GASKET H333SS ARCHED STAINLESS STEEL DOOR & W HANDLE GASKET H334 WEBBED BLACK DOOR & W HANDLE GASKET H334G WEBBED GOLD PLATED DOOR &...

  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting Guide

    11.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. 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 COMPONENT.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 42: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10...
  • Page 43 14.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0676 / A / 06.07.10...
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