Napoleon GVF40P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Napoleon GVF40P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Napoleon GVF40P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Propane/ natural gas fireplace napoleon gvf40p; gvf40n

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2B, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
GVF40P
PROPANE
GVF40N
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@napoleon.on.ca
$10.00
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
1.3
W415-0810 / 06.11.09
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. 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@napoleon.on.ca $10.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION CARE OF PLATED PARTS INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE GAS INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION RATING PLATE PENINSULA INSTALLATION FRAMING COUNTER TOP / BAR INSTALLATION BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION FACING FINISHING OPEN-END INSTALLATION...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • ANY CHANGES TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Under no circumstances should this heater be modifi ed. • Do not operate heater before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate heater according to operating instructions could cause fi...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    NAPOLEON® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the fi rst 10 years NAPOLEON® will replace or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON®...
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 4-SIDED FIGURE 1.2a " 38" " " 36" 27" 41" RATING PLATE LOCATION SEE-THRU FIGURE 1.2b " 38" " ELECTRICAL INLET " " " 36" " 27" 40" RATING PLATE LOCATION OPEN-END FIGURE 1.2c " 38" " ELECTRICAL INLET "...
  • Page 6: General Instructions

    • Sellers of un-vented propane or natural gas-fi red space / room appliances shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30.00 upon the sale of the appliance from http://www.napoleonfi replaces.com/ Webshare/installation_manuals/mass_requirements.pdf 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.
  • Page 7: General Information

    We suggest that our gas maintained, the most desirable and benefi cial location for a hearth products be installed Napoleon® appliance is in the center of a building, thereby and serviced by professionals allowing the most effi cient use of the heat created. The who are certified in the U.S.
  • Page 8: Determining Confined Or Unconfined Space

    DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE To determine the volume of the room where the appliance is to be installed, multiply the width x the length x the ceiling height of that room measured in feet. If any adjoining rooms are connected by grilles or openings such as kitchen pass-throughs, etc., the volume of those rooms may be added to the total.
  • Page 9: 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 10: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE THE APPLIANCE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT WIRE 110V TO THE VALVE OR TO THE APPLIANCE WALL SWITCH.
  • Page 11: Peninsula Installation

    3.0 PENINSULA INSTALLATION FRAMING WARNING 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 12: Counter Top / Bar Installation

    COUNTER TOP / BAR INSTALLATION FIGURE 3.2a When fi nishing the appliance, combustible material may rest NON-COMBUSTIBLE EXTENSION MATERIAL *METAL directly on of the top extension. *COMBUSTIBLE STUD 3" MATERIAL NOTE: Maximum weight tolerance is 400 lbs, provided that it is evenly distributed across the top extensions of the appliance.
  • Page 13: Facing

    FACING Combustible materials may be installed fl ush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance. Non-combustible material (brick, stone or ce- DRYWALL ramic tile) may protrude in these areas. It is not DRYWALL necessary to install a hearth extension with this appliance system.
  • Page 14: Open-End Installation

    4.0 OPEN-END INSTALLATION FRAMING WARNING 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 15: Brick Panel Installation

    BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION Install the base panels as illustrated in on page 11. The side panel sits under the bracket tab. Holding the side panel in position, bend down the tab to secure. FIGURE 4.2a RETAINER FIGURE 4.2b FACING Combustible materials may be installed fl ush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance.
  • Page 16: See-Thru Installation

    5.0 SEE-THRU INSTALLATION FRAMING WARNING 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 17: Brick Panel Installation

    BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION Install the base panels as previously illustrated. Both side panels sit under the bracket tab. Holding the side panel in position, bend down the tab to secure. RETAINER FIGURE 5.2a RETAINER FIGURE 5.2b FACING Combustible materials may be installed fl ush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance.
  • Page 18: Island Installation Procedures

    6.0 ISLAND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FRAMING WARNING 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 19: Brick Panel Installation

    BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION Install the base panels, see “PENINSULA INSTALLATION PROCEDURES” section. FACING FIGURE 6.3 Combustible materials may be installed fl ush with the front of the appliance but must not cover any of the black face-areas of the appliance. Non-com- bustible material (brick, stone or ceramic tile) may protrude in these areas.
  • Page 20: Finishing

    IGNITION MAY OCCUR. THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE. PHAZER logs and charcoal embers, exclusive to Napoleon® fi replaces, provide a unique and realistic glow- ing effect that is different in every installation. LOCATING SCREWS LOCATING PINS 7.2.1...
  • Page 21: Charcoal Embers

    7.2.2 Depending on the type of installation, the 7.2.3 Log # 3 is made up of two pieces, a and b. view of the log positioning will reverse. Here Piece #3a is the base of log #3. The base the lower end of log #2 rests near the back sits diagonally in the designated area located left corner of the fi...
  • Page 22: Hood

    HOOD WARNING APPLIANCE SCREENS MUST BE CLOSED WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION. The appliance must not be used when the hood is HOOD removed. Hook the hood over the lip of the curtain sup- port plate. CURTAIN MESH CURTAIN SUPPORT PLATE HOOD FIGURE 7.4b...
  • Page 23: Heat Shield Stand-Off Removal

    HEAT SHIELD STAND-OFF REMOVAL When using a non-combustible fi nishing material, the stand-offs may be removed, by removing the set screw in the centre and sliding the stand-offs out of the mounting I E L clips. FIGURE 7.6 S T A - O F END HEAT SHIELD SHOWN LOGO PLACEMENT...
  • Page 24: Optional Blower Installation

    8.0 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 25: Operation

    9.0 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. 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”...
  • Page 26: Adjustment

    10.0 ADJUSTMENT 10.1 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT WARNING CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREA IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. This appliance model has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below: Closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning. Opening the air shutter will cause a more blue flame, but can cause flame lifting from the burner ports.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openings when turned on. A 5 to 10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition takes longer, consult your Napoleon dealer / distributor.
  • Page 28: Replacements

    * IDENTIFIES ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT ILLUSTRATED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. 41.1 COMMON COMPONENTS PART NO. DESCRIPTION W550-0001 CHARCOAL EMBERS GD-660 STANDARD WALL SWITCH & 20FT OF WIRE W385-0334 NAPOLEON® LOGO GL-657 BGD40 LOGSET W135-0284 LOG#1 W135-0285 LOG#2 W135-0286 LOG#3 - PIECE A W135-0287 LOG#3 - PIECE B...
  • Page 29 COMPONENTS UNIQUE TO SEE-THRU UNIT PART NO. DESCRIPTION N010-0326 END DOOR COVER W500-0192 END BRICK PANEL RETAINER W475-0516 END BRICK PANEL W335-0027 SHORT HOOD COMPONENTS UNIQUE TO PENINSULA UNIT PART NO. DESCRIPTION W565-0060 SHORT CURTAIN MESH W555-0039 SHORT CURTAIN ROD W585-0126 END DOOR HEAT SHIELD N010-0326...
  • Page 30 ACCESSORIES CONTINUED PART NO. DESCRIPTION EDOIG END DIAMOND ORNAMENTAL INSET - GOLD PLATED EDOIKG END DIAMOND ORNAMENTAL INSET - BLACK GOLD PLATED EDOIBC END DIAMOND ORNAMENTAL INSET - BRUSHED COPPER PLATED EDOIBG END DIAMOND ORNAMENTAL INSET - BRUSHED GOLD PLATED GOIG-2 GOTHIC ORNAMENTAL INSET - GOLD PLATED GOIKG-2...
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  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting Guide

    13.0 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. SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Main burner goes out; Pilot flame is not large enough or - Turn up the pilot flame.
  • Page 33 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot goes out while Gas piping is undersized. - Turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, standing; Main burner diminishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner is in ‘OFF’ position. ignites. Monitor appliance supply working pressure. - Check if supply piping size is to code.
  • Page 34: Service History

    14.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0810 / 06.11.09...
  • Page 35: Notes

    15.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0810 / 06.11.09...
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