Napoleon GVF42N, GVF42, GVF42P Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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

CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.

UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE - GVF42

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NATURAL GAS MODEL

PROPANE GAS MODEL

CERTIFIED FOR UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS

GVF42N

GVF42P

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours 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 fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater that uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.

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 3-4 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Instructions
General Information

5-8 INSTALLATION

Combustion and Ventilation Air Provisions
Gas Installation
Framing
Nailing Tab Installation
Mantle Clearances

9-11 FINISHING

Log Placement
Glowing Embers
Charcoal Embers
Vermiculite
Charcoal Lumps
Hood
Louvre Bracket Installation
Louvre Installation & Removal
Logo Placement

12-13 OPTIONS

Blower Installation
Fan & Thermostatic Sensor Installation

14-15 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Cleaning
Pilot Flame Appearance
Venturi Adjustment

16 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories

17-18 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

19 SERVICE HISTORY

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• Under no circumstances should this heater be modified.

• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for
servicing and operating the heater. Never obstruct the front opening of the heater.

• If heater shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.

• Do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.

• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Keep young children and animals away
when the fireplace is hot.

• Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the heater.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways in the
heater are kept clean. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a
qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. The heater area must be kept clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

• Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the fireplace.

• Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con­trol which has been under water.

• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.

• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with
this heater.

ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.

NOTE: CHANGES, OTHER THAN EDITORIAL, ARE DENOTED BY A VERTICAL LINE IN THE MARGIN

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NAPOLEON gas 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 burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fired at a quality test station. The complete
fireplace is test-fired and thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the
customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON

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NAPOLEON GAS FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

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The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new

The following materials and workmanship in your new The following materials and workmanship in your new

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™
logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled
components and aluminum extrusion trims.components and aluminum extrusion trims.

components and aluminum extrusion trims.

components and aluminum extrusion trims.components and aluminum extrusion trims.

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermalElectrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermalElectrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.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, requiresLabour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requiresLabour 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 the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of
predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

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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 nontransferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.

The gas fireplace must be installed by a licenced, 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, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers, nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace.

NAPOLEON warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the first 10 years NAPOLEON will replace

or repair the defective parts at our option free of charge. From 10 years to life, NAPOLEON will provide replacement burners at 50% of the current retail price.

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 this 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 this 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 gas 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 INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with

local codes. Installation practices vary from region to re­gion and it is important to know the specifics that apply to
your area, for example: in Massachusetts State:

• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.

• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or
bathroom unless the unit is a direct vent sealed combustion
product.

• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter when installed within the commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

• Un-vented room heater shall be installed in accordance with
527 CMR 30.00 and 248 CMR 3.00 through 7.00.

• Sellers of un-vented propane or natural gas-fired
space/room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy
of 527 CMR 30.00 upon the sale of the unit from
http://www.napoleonfireplaces.com/Webshare/

installation_manuals/mass_requirements.pdf

In absence of local codes, install the GVF42 to the current
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installation Code

which can be obtained from:

American Nation Standards Institute Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

or

National Fire Protection Association Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

The fireplace 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). The fireplace must be isolated
from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood floor­ing, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth.

If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box
must be electrically connected and grounded in accord­ance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the current ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
in the United States.

Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobile
home has been permanently placed on its site. This
heater must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket per­manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.

This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indi­cated on the rating plate. This fireplace is not convert­ible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is

used.

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL­ITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and

propane. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above
2,000ft, and in the absence of specific recommendations
from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified
high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4%
for each additional 1,000ft.

Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water
column for natural gas and 11 inches water column for
propane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches water
column for natural gas and 13 inches water column for
propane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5
inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water
column for propane.

No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required
for the gas system operation.

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool­ing down cycles are normal and are to be expected.

This heater is equipped with a pilot light safety
system referred to as an

OXYGEN DEPLETION

SENSOR and is designed to turn off the heater if

not enough fresh air is available.

Use only accessories designed for and

listed with your specific fireplace.

Not designed for use with a glass door.

Screen must be closed when appliance is

in operation.

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. Get fresh air

at once! Have heater serviced.

Some people---pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease, anaemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, those at high
altitudes--- are more affected by carbon mon­oxide than others.

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INSTALLATION

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COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

AIR PROVISIONS

This heater shall not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction unless pro­visions are provided for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.

In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insu­lation or vapour barrier coming in contact with
the fireplace body, it is recommended that the
walls of the fireplace enclosure be 'finished', (i.e.
drywall/sheetrock) as would any other outside
wall of the home. This will ensure that clearance
to combustibles is maintained within the cavity.

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a con-
fined space as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that
space and an unconfined space as a space whose vol­ume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appli­ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating di­rectly with the space in which the appliances are installed,
through openings not furnished with doors are consid­ered a part of the unconfined space.

DETERMINING CONFINED OR

UNCONFINED SPACE

To determine the volume of the room where the heater 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 grills or openings such as kitchen pass­throughs, etc., the volume of those rooms may be added to
the total.

Multiply the room volume by 1000 and divide this amount
by 50 to determine the maximum Btu/hr that the space can
support with adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Add the Btu/hr of all fuel burning appliances located within
the space such as gas furnace, gas water heater, etc. Do
not include direct vent gas appliances which draw their
input and output air from and to the outdoors.

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be oper-
ated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide
adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the
methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1, Section 5.3 or the applicable local code.

The GVF42 is rated at 30,000BTUs per hour
and therefore requires a minimum
unconfined space of
1,500 cubic
feet.

HEIGHT

LENGTH

ROOM 1

WIDTH

Room Volume = Length x Width x Height
Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 ÷ 50

EXAMPLE 1

The volume of Room 2: 10 x 15 x 8 = 1200 cubic feet.
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
unconfined space.

The total unconfined space: 800 + 1200 = 2000 cubic feet.

Maximum BTU/h:

2000 x 1000

50

= 40,000 BTU/h

ROOM 2

FIGURE 1

If for example,
the length of the rooms is 10 feet,
the width of Room 1 is 10 feet,
the width of Room 2 is 15 feet
the height of the rooms is 8 feet.

The volume of Room 1: 10 x 10 x 8 = 800 cubic

feet.

EXAMPLE 2

If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this
space then the 30,000 BTU/h input of the fireplace is suit­able to be installed. This also assumes that the construc­tion of this space is not unusually tight.

If in this example a solid door separates Room 1 from
Room 2, the volume of Room 2 could not be used. In this
case the maximum BTU/h would be:

Maximum BTU/h:

This would be considered a confined space since it can
not support the 30,000BTU/h input of the heater and it
would be necessary to provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air to Room 1.

800 x 1000

50

= 16,000 BTU/h

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Unusually tight construction is defined as con­struction where:

a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmos­phere have a continuous water vapour retarder with a
rating of 1 perm (6 x 10

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with

openings gasketed or sealed, and

b) Weather stripping has been added on openable
windows and doors, and

c) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as
joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.

An unvented room heater is recommended for use as a
secondary heat source rather than as a primary source.
Gas combustion produces water vapour which could oc­cur at the rate of approximately one ounce of water for
every 1,000 BTU/hr of gas input. During the cold weather
season, indoor humidity levels tend to be low. Conse­quently, this water vapour can enhance the living space.
However if a problem should occur:

a) ensure sufficient combustion and circulation air

b) use a dehumidifier

c) do not use the unvented room heater as a primary

heat source

Without sufficient fresh air for proper operation, poor fuel
combustion can result. Carbon Monoxide is a result of
poor combustion.

If additional fresh air is required, use one of the
methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or the applicable local code.

GAS INSTALLATION

1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the
nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the ¼"ø
holes located at either end of the base.

2. Install rigid black pipe, 1/2" type-L copper tubing or, if
local codes permit, a 3/8" flex connector and shutoff valve
to the gas line and the fireplace gas valve. Seal and tighten
securely. An adapter fitting is required between the gas
valve and the copper tubing or flex connector.

FIGURE 2

3. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water
solution.

4. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall
switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a con­venient location. Route a 2 strand, solid core millivolt wire
through the electrical hole located at the bottom left side of
the unit. The recommended maximum lead length de­pends on wire size:

Attach the two leads to terminals 1 and 3 located on the
gas valve.

FIGURE 3

DO NOT KINK FLEX CONNECTOR.

DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.

WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH

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Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or
gas valve to electricity (110 volts).

FIGURE 4