Napoleon EPI3 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) JULY 1990 40 C.F. R. PART 60 AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS BY E.E.M.C THESE APPLIANCES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY OMNI
EPI3
WOOD INSERT
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death. Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Please read entire manual before you install and use your
appliance.
- This appliance 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 appliance 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 door 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.
- At least 14 square inches (90.3 square centimeters) of outside air
must be admitted to the room or directly to the unit through a 4"
(101.6mm) diameter pipe.
- This appliance 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 appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
- KEEP THE STOVE TOP TEMPERATURE BELOW 700°F (371°C).
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed design
specifi cations can result in steel distortion and damage.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TESTING SERVICES TO STANDARDS: ULC-S628, UL1482.
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
WARNING
!
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
1.10C
EN
FR
PG
41
Report #415-S-11-2
W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13
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Page 1: Safety Information
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed design specifi cations can result in steel distortion and damage. Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 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
E.P.A. COMPLIANCE RATING PLATE INFORMATION PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES HEARTH EXTENSION/FLOOR PROTECTION INSTALLATION TYPICAL EXISTING MASONRY INSTALLING THE EPI3 FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE FINISHING SECONDARY AIR TUBES BRICKS AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION SURROUND INSTALLATION, TRADITIONAL CAST SURROUND INSTALLATION, CONTEMPORARY CAST... -
Page 3: Installation Overview
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Flashing, see “SURROUND INSTALLATION” section. Draft, see “AIR CONTROL” section. Door, see “DOOR REMOVAL AND HANDLE REPLACEMENT” section. Rating plate, see “RATING PLATE INFORMATION” Blower, see “BLOWER section. OPERATION” section. W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13... -
Page 4: Introduction
2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • 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. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi... -
Page 5: Dimensions (Complete With Cast Surround)
17 5/16" EPI3T TRADITIONAL MODEL 440mm 26 1/2" 673mm 42 1/2" 1080mm SPECIFICATIONS Specifi cations EPI3 CHAMBER (D.W.H) 13 3/4” x 20 7/8” x 11 1/2” (349.3mm) x (530.3mm) x (292.1mm) CAPACITY 1.8 ft (0.05 m APPROX. AREA HEATED** 1500 ft (139.4 m... -
Page 6: General Instructions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, USE THE CURRENT CSA22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRIC CODE IN CANADA OR THE CURRENT NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 IN THE UNITED STATES. -
Page 7: General Information
Your appliance uses clean-burning technology found in all Napoleon EPA certifi ed stoves equipped with an heat circulating blower . External modifi cations have been made to allow its installation as a “functional insert” with a heat circulating blower system and a means of enclosing the solid fuel burning fi... -
Page 8: Rating Plate Information
RATING PLATE INFORMATION For rating plate location, see “INSTALLATION OVERVIEW” section. EPI3 , LISTED SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT. TESTED TO ULC S628-93 / UL 1482-2011 UL 1482-2011 Pour le français, l'étiquette arrière. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE ACCORDAN WARNING: RISK OF SMOKE SPILLAGE. -
Page 9: Pre-Installation Preparation
3.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clean all ashes out of the inside of the existing appliance opening. Make sure that the chimney and appliance are free of cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockage or other signs of deterioration. If necessary, have any repair work done by a qualifi ed professional before installing the appliance. Do NOT remove bricks or mortar from the appliance. -
Page 10: Hearth Extension/Floor Protection
HEARTH EXTENSION/FLOOR PROTECTION CONVERTING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TO R OR K VALUES R = Thickness / K-Value K = Thickness / R-Value COMMON K and R VALUES CHART MATERIAL K-VALUE R-VALUE Per inch Per inch Micore 300 0.43 2.33 Wonderboard (cement board) 1.92 0.52 Common Brick... -
Page 11: Installation
4.0 INSTALLATION 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 12: Typical Existing Masonry
TYPICAL EXISTING MASONRY You can install your appliance using your existing masonry chimney. To do FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S so, follow the guidelines below. If you are using a masonry chimney, it INSTRUCTIONS FOR is important that it be built in compliance with the specifi cations of the MAXIMUM LINER EXTENSION Building Code in your region. -
Page 13: Installing The Epi3
INSTALLING THE EPI3 Flue collar orientation Prior to installation, if possible, determine the type of orientation that works best with your appliance. The orientation of the fl ue collar can be in a vertical position, or you may also choose to allow for a 30 degree backwards angle by rotating the fl... -
Page 14: Factory Built Fireplace
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE The following installation requirements must be observed when installing solid fuel burning inserts into factory built fi replaces. The factory built fi replace must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610. Clearances to any combustible material surrounding this insert as identifi ed must be followed. These clearance requirements supersede any pre-existing facing material clearances listed for the factory built fi... -
Page 15: Bricks And Baffle Installation
BRICKS AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION WARNING OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE BAFFLES CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES THAT COULD DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE, CHIMNEY AND THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE. With the appliance and chimney installation completed, move the bricks into place as illustrated below. Ensure the fi... -
Page 16: Surround Installation, Traditional Cast
SURROUND INSTALLATION, TRADITIONAL CAST Place the two side castings and the top casting pieces face down on a protected surface and assemble the pieces as shown in Figure 1. Line the holes of the casting with the holes on the casting bracket and secure in place using 8 screws. Secure the casting support to the casting bracket using two screws, refer to Figure 1. -
Page 17: Surround Installation, Contemporary Cast
SURROUND INSTALLATION, CONTEMPORARY CAST Line up the 3 holes on the right retaining bracket with the corresponding holes on the right side of the appliance. Screw into place as shown using 1/4-20 hex head screws. Repeat this procedure on the left side of the appliance. -
Page 18: Operation
MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND OR CHIMNEY FIRE. Your Napoleon EPA listed product is designed with the most advanced technology. The appliance is extremely airtight. The fi rst fi re(s) in your appliance will be diffi cult to get going and keep going with little amount of heat being generated. -
Page 19: Air Control
You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the appliance normally. Once the appliance is entirely hot, it will burn very effi ciently with little smoke from the chimney. There will be a bed of orange coals in the fi rebox and secondary fl... -
Page 20: Lighting A Fire
Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load. Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your household routine so that only enough coals are left to start the next load. -
Page 21: Blower Operation
BLOWER OPERATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TURN OFF THE 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, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION. -
Page 22: Maintenance
7.0 MAINTENANCE WARNING TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Check your chimney and chimney connector for creosote and soot buildup weekly until a safe frequency for cleaning is established. -
Page 23: Runaway Or Chimney Fire
RUNAWAY 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. CAUSES: • Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used as kindling. •... -
Page 24: Chimney Cleaning
CHIMNEY CLEANING Both the chimney and the appliance must be inspected and cleaned if necessary at least once a year. For serious wood burners, chimney cleaning must be done as needed to avoid chimney fi res; the venting systems for controlled combustion appliances may need cleaning as often as once a month. These rates, however, depend on the burning habits of the individual operating the appliance. -
Page 25: Latch Block Mechanism Replacement
LATCH BLOCK MECHANISM REPLACEMENT WARNING BURNING YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE DOORS OPEN OR AJAR CREATES A FIRE HAZARD THAT MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND OR CHIMNEY FIRE. DO NOT STRIKE OR SLAM DOOR. NEVER REMOVE THE DOOR WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS HOT. Remove the two screws securing the latch block to the door. -
Page 26: Glass / Gasket Replacement
GLASS / GASKET REPLACEMENT WARNING DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. GLASS MAY BE HOT, DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF ANY BROKEN DOOR GLASS OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS. BE SURE TO VACUUM UP ANY BROKEN GLASS FROM INSIDE THE APPLIANCE BEFORE OPERATION. -
Page 27: 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 28: Blower Service Or Replacement
7.10 BLOWER SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT Turn off all electrical power to the appliance. Remove 4 screws from blower cover and slide the complete assembly forward. Detach the blower from the blower cover by removing 2 screws in the middle of the blower cover. When reconnecting electrical connections, ensure that they remain secure. -
Page 29: Wood
7.11 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. -
Page 30: Replacements
8.0 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. WARNING FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOUR THE CLAIM. FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS When ordering replacement parts always give the following information:... - Page 31 W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENT. -
Page 36: Warranty
All parts replaced under the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim. During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts covered by the lifetime warranty at our discretion free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON®... -
Page 37: Service History
11.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13... -
Page 38: Notes
12.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13... - Page 39 44.1 W415-1087 / A / 06.06.13...
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