Napoleon EPA 1100, EPA 1100L, EPA 1100C, EPA 1400, EPA 1400L Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.

CERTIFIED UNDER U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P .A.) JUL Y 1990 AND THE OREGON DEP ARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) P AR­TICULATE EMISSION ST ANDARDS BY E.E.M.C. THESE STOVES HA VE BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES T O ST ANDARDS: CSA B366.2 ,
ULCS627, ULC S628, UL 1482. MODEL 1 100 HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED FOR INST ALLA TION IN MOBILE HOMES.

INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

HI-TECH LISTED SOLID FUEL BURNING STOVES AND INSERTS

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FREE ST ANDING MODELS EPA 1100, 1100L, 1100C, 1400, 1400L & 1900
INSERT MODELS EPI 1101, 1401

WARNING:

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to

follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

If this unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Follow the installation directions. This unit can be very hot when burning. Combustible mate­rials such as firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire. Children and pets
must be kept from touching the unit when it is hot. The chimney must be sound and free of
cracks. Before installing your unit, contact the local building or fire authority and follow their
guidelines.

The door must be kept closed during operation to prevent smoke, embers from entering the
room. Burn wood directly on firebricks. Do not use a grate or elevate the fire. At least 14 square
inches (90 sq.cm.) of outside air must be admitted to the room or directly to the unit through a
4 inch (10cm.) diameter pipe. This unit is designed to burn natural wood only . Higher efficiencies
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 fire with chemicals or
fluids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured
paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage which tend to produce more pollution than wood. Do
not let the unit become hot enough for any part to glow red.

KEEP THE STOVE TOP TEMPERA TURE BELOW 700°F (371°C). Attempts to achieve heat output
rates that exceed design specifications can result in steel distortion and damage.

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • [phone] • fax[phone]

www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [e-mail]

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG 2-4 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Information
Care of Plated & Enamelled Parts
Care of Glass

5-6 INSTALLATION

Installing the Legs
Alcove Installation
Stove Installation
Chimney Connection
Adding Chimney Sections
Outside Air
Wall Pass-through

6-7 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Venting
Outside Air

7-8 FIREPLACE INSERT

INSTALLATION

Prior to Installation
Installation into a Masonry Fireplace
Installation into a Factory Built Fireplace

8-9 OPTIONAL FAN

INSTALLATIONS

Stove Models
Insert Models

10-11 FINISHING

Brick Installation
Ornamental Trivet Installation
Door and Handles Installation
Pedestal Trim Installation
Optional Ash Drawer Kit

11-13

OPERATION

Achieving Proper Draft
Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Detectors
Fuel Loading and Burn Cycle
Flash Fire
Extended Fire
Smoking
Ash Removal Procedures

13-14

MAINTENANCE

Creosote Formation and Removal
Runaway or Chimney Fire
Gasket Replacement
Door Removal

14 WOOD PILE MAINTENANCE

& SERVICE HISTORY

15-16 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SPECIFICA TIONS

DEPTH BEHIND FLASHING 16 1/2 to 21 in. 14 1/2 in. (37 cm)

FLUE CENTERLINE TO REAR 6 1/2” (16.51 cm) 11” (27.94 cm) 7 1/2” (19.05 cm) 5 1/2” (13.97 cm) 7 1/2” (19.05 cm)

FLUE CENTERLINE TO SIDE 12 3/4” (32.39 cm) 14” (35.56 cm) 12 3/4” (32.39 cm) 12 3/4” (32.39 cm) 12 3/4” (32.39 cm)

PEDESTA L MODEL 33 1/4 in. (84cm) 21 1/4 in. (55cm) 33 1/4 in. (84cm) 21 1/4 in. (54cm) 33 1/4 in. (84cm)

HEIGHT

APPROX. AREA HEATED* 600-1200 ft

HEA T OUTPUT (HIGH BURN)** 50,000 BTU 50,000 BTU 60,000 BTU 60,000 BTU 70,000 BTU

DURATION LOW FIRE* 7 HOURS 7 HOURS 9 HOURS 9 HOURS 12 HOURS

WEIGHT W/O BRICKS 215 lbs (97.5 kg) 185 lbs (83.9 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) 285 lbs (129 kg)

*FIGURES WILL V ARY CONSIDERABL Y WITH INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS.
** WOLF STEEL LTD. ESTIMA TED REALISTIC BTU/H WITH HARDWOOD LOGS AND REGULAR REFUELING.

CAST MODEL 28 1/2 in. (72cm)

LEG MODEL 32 in. (81cm) 32 in. (81cm)

CHAMBER (D.W.H.) 13-1/2x18x12in. 13-1/2x18x12in. 18 x 18 x 12 in. 18 x 18 x 12 in. 22 1/2 x 18 x 12 3/4 in.

CAPACITY 1.7 ft

WEIGHT OF BRICKS 110 lbs (50 kg) 120 lbs (54.4 kg) 145 lbs (66 kg) 145 lbs (66 kg) 114 lbs (52 kg)

MODEL 1100,

1100C& 1 100L

WIDTH 25 1/2 in. (65 cm) 28 in. (71 cm) 25 1/2 in. (65 cm) 25 1/2 in. (65 cm) 25 1/2 in. (80 cm)
DEPTH 22 1/2 in. (57 cm) 24 in. (61 cm) 27 in. (69 cm) 27 in. (69 cm) 31 1/2 in. (65 cm)

(34 x 46 x 31 cm) (34 x 46 x 31 cm) (46 x 46 x 31 cm) (46 x 46 x 31 cm) (57 x 46 x 32 cm)

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(0.05 m3) 1.7 ft3 (0.05 m3) 2.25 ft3 (0.06 m3) 2.25 ft3 (0.06 m3) 3.0 ft3 (0.08 m3)

(56-112 m2) (56-112 m2) (92-167 m2) (92-167 m2) (139-186 m2)

MODEL 1101

(INSERT)

(42 to 54 cm)

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600-1200 ft

MODEL 1400

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& 1400L

1000-1800 ft

MODEL 1401

2

(INSERT)

1000-1800 ft

MODEL 1900

2

1500-2000 ft

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NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.

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NAPOLEON wood fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the World Recognized

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate.

NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen
who take great pride in their work. The complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before
packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON WOOD FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON wood fireplace are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel
baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enam­elled components, aluminum extrusion trims ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.

Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches, wiring, fire­brick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered and NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts free
of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however,
requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON are
based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON
dealer.

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CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only -- i.e., the individual or legal entity
(registered customer) whose name appears on the warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON -- provided that the purchase
was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.

The wood fireplace must be installed by an authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance
with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect
and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat,
abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, nor any venting components used in the installation of the
fireplace.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or
workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal
conditions.

After the first year, with respect to the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge
all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any
warranted but defective part(s).

After the first 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.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this
warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON wood fireplace and any other
warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale
of this product. NAPOLEON will not be responsible for: over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such
as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting configurations, insuffi­cient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans,
furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.

Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage,
long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from
your authorized dealer. The warranty registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.

NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty
claim.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Except for their different depths, models 1100, 1400, 1900
and the fireplace inserts 1101 and 1401 are identical and
use the same burning principles. They were specifically
designed over many months of research to meet the 1990
U.S.A. EPA particulate emission standards and have been
extensively tested in Canadian and American laboratories.
This system is the most efficient, simple and trouble free
we know and works as follows:
Combustion air enters through two holes in the bottom
covered by a single draft control. Air from the front hole
goes up on either side of the door into a preheating airwash
located across the top and then down the window to feed
the fire and also to ensure that the glass remains clean. Air
from this hole also feeds directly into the combustion cham­ber at hearth level. Secondary air from the rear hole travels
up the back in the secondary air housing to the manifold
located at the top and shoots out laterally to oxidize the
gases below the smoke exit.
The combustion chamber is lined with high temperature
firebrick on 2 sides, the back and across the bottom, with a
layer of fibre baffles at the top to maintain a high tempera­ture in the combustion chamber so that gases mixing with
the preheated air from the secondary air manifold tube are
easily ignited and burned. Indeed, it is fascinating to watch
blue flames flickering much of the time from the manifold.
The stove sides and back are shielded to direct the heat
upwards and forwards into the room.

PEDEST AL MODELS ONLY

If the outside air feature of the stove is utilized, you should
never experience a shortage of combustion air. If you
choose not to utilize outside air and experience draft or
smoking problems, you may need to open a door or win­dow.

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a door, a window or otherwise provide some method of
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CARE OF ALL PLATED AND ENAMELED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean these parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth.
Prolonged high temperature burning with the door ajar may
cause a permanent rainbowing effect on the lower edge of
a gold plated door.
Porcelain enamel components must be handled with care.
The baked-on finish is "glass". If struck, it will chip. Touch­up paint is available through your Napoleon dealer.

FIGURE 1

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other appliances in your home competing for air such as: a
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After extended periods of non-operation such as following
a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may
emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust
particles in the firebox burning off. Open a window to suffi­ciently ventilate the room.

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CARE OF GLASS

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and
/ or blemishes may result. Normally a hot fire will clean the
glass. The most common reasons for dirty glass include;
not using sufficient fuel to get the stove thoroughly hot, us­ing green or wet wood, closing the draft so far that there is
insufficient air for complete combustion. If it is necessary
to clean the glass, use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive
cleaner.

DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT!

The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest
against it and always close the door gently. If the glass
should ever crack while the fire is burning, do not open the
door until the fire is out and do not operate the stove again
until the glass has been replaced with a new 5mm thick
plate of ceramic glass, available from your Napoleon / Wolf
Steel Ltd. dealer.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.

TO REMOVE THE GLASS: When the unit is cool, open the
door and remove the screws and brackets holding the
glass in place. Remove all broken glass. Wrap the edges
of the new glass with a U-shaped strip of fiberglass
gasket, covering 1/4" on each side. Place the glass with
the fiberglass gasket in position and replace the brackets
and screws. When finished, you should be able to move
the glass slightly, horizontally and vertically.

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STOVE INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING THE LEGS

To avoid being damaged during shipping, the stove has
been bolted to the pallet and must be unbolted before the
stove can be installed.

1. Remove the 4 nuts and

washers from the underside of
the pallet.

2. Lift the stove up and away
from the pallet to clear the
threaded studs sticking
through the pallet. Place the
stove on its back onto a pro­tective surface such as a car­pet or blanket to avoid
scratches during leg installa­tion.

FIGURE 2A

STOVE INSTALLATION

If the stove is to be installed on a
combustible floor, it must be placed
on a approved non-combustible
hearth pad, that extends 8" (200mm)
beyond the stove sides and back,
and 18" (455mm) to the front.

FIGURE 4A

BACK WALL (M/A)

B

A

SIDE WALL (M/L)

FIGURE 4B

SINGLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR*

1100/1100L 1400/1400L 1900
A 12" (305mm) 12" (305mm) 22" (560mm)
B 10" (254mm) 12" (305mm) 12" (305mm)
C 6" (152mm) 6" (152mm) 8" (205mm)

DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR

1100/1100L 1400/1400L 1900
A 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 22" (560mm)
B 6" (152mm) 6" (152mm) 12" (305mm)
C 2" (50mm) 4" (102mm) 8" (205mm)

CLEARANCES CAN BE REDUCED WITH SHIELDING ACCEPT ABLE T O LOCAL

*

AUTHORITIES. REDUCED INSTALLA TION MUST COMPY WITH NFPA 211 or
CAN/CSA-B365

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45°

C

SIDE WALL (M/L)

FIGURE 2B

3. Remove the four additional nuts from each of the four
studs.

4. Use four of the nuts and washers removed above to
install the legs as illustrated in FIGURES 2a & 2b.

5. Lift the stove up and gently set down on all four legs. Do
not pivot unit up on its legs, as this could result in damage
to the legs.

ALCOVE INSTALLATION

Model 1100 only may be installed, using a listed double
wall connector, such as Security DL6 in Canada, the
Simpson Duravent Plus DVL in the USA or an equivalent
double wall connector, into an alcove having a depth of no
more than 4 feet and a height of at least 7 feet. The mini­mum clearances are as shown in FIGURE 3.

6"

9"

14"

23"

ALCOVE

FIGURE 3

4 FOOT

MAX.

CHIMNEY CONNECTION

A 6” diameter single wall stove pipe, used to connect the
stove to the chimney, must be installed with the crimped
end toward the stove. This will ensure that the moisture
which condenses from the burning wood will flow back into
the fire chamber. Each joint in the stove pipe must be se­cured with at least three sheet metal screws.
This room heater must be connected to:

1) A chimney complying withthe requirements for Type HT
chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Resi­dential Type and Building Heating Appliance UL 103, or

2) A code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
Vent the stove into a masonry chimney or an approved,
insulated solid-fuel stainless-steel chimney with as short
and straight a length of six-inch (150mm) diameter smoke
pipe as possible. Connection to a masonry chimney must
be by a metal or masonry thimble cemented in place.
An insulated stainless steel chimney must be supported
at the ceiling or roof and its installation must comply with
its manufacturer's instructions.

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