
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONFORMS TO THE STANDARD ANSI Z21.91 VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURES FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
ZCVF36
ZCVF42
CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.
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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. Refer to
section “ COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
PROVISIONS”.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
ZERO CLEARANCE
VENTLESS FIREBOX
ENCLOSURE
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2
2.0 INTRODUCTION 3
2.1 DIMENSIONS 4
2.1.1 ZCVF36 4
2.1.2 ZCVF42 4
2.2 GAS INLET LOCATIONS 5
2.2.1 ZCVF36 5
2.2.2 ZCVF42 5
2.3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 6
3.0 FRAMING 7
3.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 8
3.1.1 ZCVF36 8
3.1.2 ZCVF42 8
3.2 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 9
3.3 NAILING TAB INSTALLATION 9
4.0 FINISHING 10
4.1 HOOD INSTALLATION 10
5.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION 11
6.0 REPLACEMENTS 13
7.0 WARRANTY 14
8.0 SERVICE HISTORY 15
NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin
FOR USE ONLY WITH A ANSI Z21.11.2 LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED ROOM HEATER NOT TO
EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, AND COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF THE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATER.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the unvented room heater for the mimimun fi rebox
size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Gas inlet, see “GAS INLET
LOCATIONS” section.
Hood, see “HOOD
INSTALLATION” section.
Gas inlet, see “GAS INLET
LOCATIONS” section.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
may be sharp.
• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and
operating the appliance. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
• If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended
if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance, install an adjustable safety gate
to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from
hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
appliance are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
fl ammable vapours and liquids.
• Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the appliance.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance 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 appliance. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this appliance.
• Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your home.
If you notice any signs of carbon or soot, immediately turn off your appliance and arrange to have it serviced
by a qualifi ed technician before operating it again.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all
plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
• As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and serviced as
well as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and your family against
Carbon Monoxide.
• If equipped, the screen must be in place (closed) when the appliance is in operation.
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.
Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or
damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.
!
WARNING
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2.1 DIMENSIONS
2.1.1 ZCVF36
1 3/4”
42”
21 1/8”
2.1.2 ZCVF42
1 3/4”
21 1/8”
31 7/8”
46 5/8”
36 3/8”
19”
19”
32 1/2”
35 1/2”
25”
36”
30 ”
40 1/2 ”
23”
26”
NOTE: Dashed lines represent the shape of the fi rebox walls and back
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2.2 GAS INLET LOCATIONS
There are fi ve gas inlet locations on the ventless fi rebox enclosure. One on each side of the unit, two at the rear,
and one on the bottom. Using the following illustrations identify the preferred inlet and remove corresponding
knock out.
2.2.1 ZCVF36
5
16 3/8”
7”
2.2.2 ZCVF42
7”
16 3/8”
13”
7”
7”
13 1/4”
13 1/4”
21”
16 3/8”
23 3/8”
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