Napoleon Fireplaces EF34H User Manual

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

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA C2.22 No46 / UL1278 CSA STANDARD.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER

MODELS

EF34H
EF36H

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY,

AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL

INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

R-2000

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
Important Instructions
Locating Your Fireplace
Dimensions

5 OPERATION

Remote Control
Flame Effect
Maintenance

6-8 FINISHING

Mantel Installation
Clearance to Combustibles
Framing and Finishing
Hearth
Cold Climate Installation
Log Installation
Louvres
Screen Cover Removal

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

10-11 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories

11 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

12 SERVICE HISTORY

WARNING

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

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• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures of the louvres
and heater area and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when
they are in the same room as the fireplace.

• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from combustible mate­rial; such as furniture and draperies.

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

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

• It is imperative that the control compartments, circulating blower and its passageway in the fireplace are
kept clean. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flamma­ble vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.

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

• Do not operate the fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Use only with a glass door
certified with the fireplace.

• Do not strike the fireplace glass door.

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

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NAPOLEON electric 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. Once assembled the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified
technician before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receive the quality product that you expect from
NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON ELECTRIC FIREPLACE LIMITED WARRANTY

Electrical components and wearable parts such as fan/heater, motors, switches, nylon bear-Electrical components and wearable parts such as fan/heater, motors, switches, nylon bear-

Electrical components and wearable parts such as fan/heater, motors, switches, nylon bear-

Electrical components and wearable parts such as fan/heater, motors, switches, nylon bear-Electrical components and wearable parts such as fan/heater, motors, switches, nylon bear-

ing components and remote controls are covered and Napoleon will provide replacement partsing components and remote controls are covered and Napoleon will provide replacement parts

ing components and remote controls are covered and Napoleon will provide replacement parts

ing components and remote controls are covered and Napoleon will provide replacement partsing components and remote controls are covered and Napoleon will provide replacement parts
free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

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Light bulbs are NOT covered by the warranty.Light bulbs are NOT covered by the warranty.

Light bulbs are NOT covered by the warranty.

Light bulbs are NOT covered by the warranty.Light bulbs are NOT covered by the warranty.
Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.Any labour related to warranty repair is not covered.

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.
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.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted part s which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated in

accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.

Napoleon will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part and such expenses are not covered by this warranty .
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this Limited 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 electric 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 it's behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of the product.
Any damages to fireplace, 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 L TD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL L TD.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS LOCATING YOUR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLI-
ANCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN USED.

2. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
The trim around the heat outlet becomes hot during fire­place operation. Keep combustible material; such as fur­niture, pillows, bedding, paper, clothes and draperies at
least 3 feet from the front of the unit.

CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when any fire-

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place is used by or near children or invalids, also when­ever the heater is left operating and unattended.

4. Do not operate if the power cord or fireplace is dam­aged, or if the unit is dropped or damaged in any manner.

5. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modi­fied. Use it only as described in the manual. Any repairs to
the fireplace should be carried out by a qualified service
person.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti-

lation or exhaust openings as this may cause an electrical
short or fire. This could also damage the fireplace.

8. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces where
openings may become blocked.

9. This heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
DO NOT use in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored. This fireplace SHOULD NOT be
used as a drying rack.

10. This fireplace is NOT intended for wood or other flam-
mable material to be burned inside of it.

11. Make sure the fireplace is unplugged before any clean­ing or maintenance is performed on the heater.

12. Avoid the use of extension cords. The extension cord
may overheat and cause a fire.

13. Do not strike the glass on the fireplace.

14. Always unplug heater when not in use.

15. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laun-

dry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

16. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

17. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove
the plug from the outlet.

18. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

Your new fireplace may be installed into an existing ma­sonry or zero clearance fireplace. It may also be installed
using a prefabricated cabinet available from your dealer or
may be built into a wall. For the best effect, install the fire­place out of direct sunlight.

EF34 DIMENSIONS

EF36 DIMENSIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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