Napoleon Fireplaces GS 28-P, GDS 28-N, GS 28-N, GDS28P User Manual

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

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.88

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

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NATURAL GAS MODELS GDS 28-N and GS 28-N
PROPANE GAS MODELS GDS 28-P and GS 28-P

Model GS28 is made up of Model GDS28 and B-Vent Adapter Kit GS-150KT

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 .

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd.,

Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 [phone]

Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.napoleonfireplaces.com

R-2000

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2-4 INTRODUCTION

5 LOCATION & CLEARANCES
5-10 DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS

MODEL GDS28

11-12 B-VENT SPECIFICS

MODEL GS28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts

Vent Lengths
Special Installation Example
Offset Installation Example
Air Terminal Locations
Wall & Ceiling Protection
Horizontal Venting Installation
Vertical Venting Installation
Stove Vent Connection
Mobile Home Installation

Chimney Installation
'B' Vent Adaptations
'B' Vent Installation
Combustion Air
Adding Vent Sections
Flashing and Storm Collar Installation

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13 GAS INSTALLATION

Remote Wall Switch / Thermostat

14 FINISHING

Door Closing & Opening
Log Placement

15-1 6 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Spill Switch
Venting Action Check
Operating Instructions
Maintenance

17 REPLACEMENT BLOWER
18 ADJUSTMENTS

Pilot Burner Adjustment
Venturi Adjustments

19-20 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Termination Kits
Burner Kit
Replacement Parts
Accessories

21-22 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• The stove is a vented gas-fired heater. Do not burn wood or other materials in this sto ve.

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

• Due to high temperatures , the sto ve should be loca ted out of traffic and aw ay from furniture and draperies.

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

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

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
stove and venting system are kept clean. The stove and its venting system 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 stove area must be kept clear and free from combusti­ble materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this stove be modified.

• This stove must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.

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

• Do not operate the stove with the glass door opened, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should
be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the stove glass door.

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NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized

ISO9002 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 thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you, the
customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.

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

ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,

ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,

ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,ranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber,
heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal break-heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal break-

heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal break-

heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal break-heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™ logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal break­age only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminumage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum

age only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum

age only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminumage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components and aluminum
extrusion trims.extrusion trims.

extrusion trims.

extrusion trims.extrusion trims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

covered and

covered and covered and
the limited warranty.the limited warranty.

the limited warranty.

the limited warranty.the limited warranty.

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

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

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

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are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must

are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must

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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 ma y , 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 T O ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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THIS GAS STOVE 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, ie: in Massachusetts State:

• The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in
the open position prior to installation of a fireplace
insert.

• 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.

In absence of local codes, install to the current CAN1­B149 Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1988, and NFPA 54-1988 in the
United States. Mobile home installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local codes, install
to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada or ANSI Z223.1­1988 and NFPA 54-1988 in the United States.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove
opened. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the
burner before c losing the door.

Under extreme vent configurations, allow several min­utes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

For optimum performance, it is recommended that all
horizontal runs have a ¼ inch rise per foot.

Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept a
minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.

The stove 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
½ psig (3.5 kPa). The stove 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 ½ psig
(3.5 kPa)

The stove, when installed with a blower, must be electri­cally connected and grounded in accordance with local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA
C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the
ANSI/NFPA 70-1996 NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the
United States. The blower power cord must be connected
into a properly grounded receptacle. The grounding prong
must not be removed from the cord plug.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For your satisfaction, this stove has been test-fired
to assure its operation and quality!

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. When the valve is set to "HI", the manifold pres­sure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for
natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane. When
the fireplace is installed at elevations above 4,500 ft., 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 1,000 ft.

Change in flame appearance from "HI" to "LO" is more
evident in natural gas than in propane. Expansion / con­traction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles
are normal and to be expected.

GDS28: Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural

gas and 26,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum output for
natural gas is 25,500 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 85% with
the fan on and 75% with the fan off. Maximum output for
propane is 22,360 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 86% with the
fan on and 76% with the fan off. Maximum A.F.U.E. (annual
fuel utilization efficiency) rating is 76% for natural gas and
77% for propane. This stove is not approved for closet or
recessed installations. It is approved for bathroom, bed­room and bed-sitting room installations.

This stove 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, unless a certified kit is used.

GS28: Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural

gas and 26,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum
output for natural gas is 24,600 BTU/hr at an
efficiency of 82% with the fan on and 80% with
the fan off; and 21,600 BTU/hr for propane at an
efficiency of 83% with the fan on and 80% with
the fan off. This stove is approved for bedroom
and bed-sitting room installations.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean these parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth.

The glass is 3/16" ceramic glass available from your Na­poleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.

Do not substitute materials.

Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with a
recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafter
clean as required.

Do not clean glass when hot!

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and / or blemishes may result.

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LOCATION AND CLEARANCES

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Provide adequa te ventilation and combustion air.
Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing

and operating the stove.
Never obstruct the fr ont opening of the stove.

GDS28 AND GS28:

As long as clearance to combustibles is kept within the
required distances, the most desirable and beneficial lo­cation for a Napoleon stove is in the centre of a building,
thereby allowing the most efficient use of the heat created.
The location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in the
room where the stove is to be located should be consid­ered. If possible, you should choose a location where the
vent will pass through the house without cutting a floor or
roof joist.

22½"

7"ø AIR
INTAKE

WINDOW OPENING

FIGURE 1

11¼"

15"

"

4

/

3

10"

12"

"

17

4

/

3

26

GAS LINE ACCESS HOLE
LOCATED IN PEDESTAL
BASE

4"ø

FLUE

18½"

5½"

MAINT AIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES:

FIGURE 2

A. 7" D. 143/4"
B. 2" E. 4"

C. 1"

* F. 9½"

NO ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED

MINIMUM

20" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING

*AT A DISTANCE OF 1" FROM THE WALL, ACCESS TO THE BLOWER

SWITCH

, ON-OFF SWITCH OR THE BLOWER POWER CORD MAY

BE PRACTICAL.

NOT

A terminal shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk
or paved driveway which is located between two sin­gle family dwellings and serves both dwellings. Local
codes or regulations may r equir e different clearances .

Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or
vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1-1/4" air
gap all around between the inner liner and outer stove pipe
is required for safe operation.

Use a firestop when penetrating interior walls, floor or ceil­ing.

DIRECT VENT SPECIFICS - GDS28

VENTING LENGTHS AND AIR TERMI­NAL LOCATIONS

Use only Wolf Steel or Simpson Dura-Vent Model DV-GS
venting components. Minimum and maximum vent lengths,
for both horizontal and vertical installations, and air termi­nal locations for either system are set out in this manual
and must be adhered to. For Simpson Dura-Vent, follow
the installation procedure provided with the venting com­ponents. Both Wolf Steel and Simpson Dura-Vent venting
components may have a 0" rise per foot on horizontal runs.

When using Wolf Steel venting components, use only the
following vent kits: WALL TERMINAL KIT GD175 (7-1/2' of
venting included), or 1/12 TO 7/12 PITCH ROOF TERMINAL

KIT GD110, 8/12 TO 12/12 ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD111,
FLAT ROOF TERMINAL KIT GD1 12 or STOVE PERISCOPE
KIT GD180 (for wall penetration below grade) in conjunc-

tion with the appropriate venting components.

For optimum performance, it is recommended that all
horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.

These vent kits allow for either
horizontal or vertical venting of
the stove. FIGURES 3, 4, & 5.
The maximum number of 4"
flexible connections is two hori­zontally or three vertically (ex­cluding the stove and the air
terminal connections).

When terminating vertically , the
minimum vertical rise is
34 inches above the stove and
the maximum vertical rise is
40 feet.

FIGURE 3

Deviation from the minimum vertical vent length can
create difficulty in burner start-up and/or carboning.

Use an adjustable pipe as the final length of rigid pip­ing to the stove for ease of installation.

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For optimum flame appearance and stove performance,

C

B

A

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keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times.
Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that it
is unobstructed and undamaged.

The maximum horizontal run is 34 inches with a 90° elbow
located 29" above the stove. FIGURE 4.

The maximum horizontal run with a 57 inch vertical rise
immediately above the stove is 20 feet . Figures 5.

FIGURE 4

SPECIAL INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

When a horizontal offset is required in a through-the-roof
installation, the following procedure for vent length calcula­tions must be followed:

In an installation as shown in FIGURE 7,
lengths A and C are known based on
room height and roof requirements.

Length C must never be less than 29
inches. Any 90° and 45° elbows must
be calculated as 5 feet of venting
each.

The allowable horizontal run can be cal­culated using these parameters. In this
example, the total vertical height is 20
feet (length "A" is required to be 11 feet
while length "C" needs to be 9 feet). The
maximum vertical length is 40 feet and
all runs and elbows must be subtracted
from this maximum vertical length.

The maximum allowable horizontal run that "B" can be is:

40 ft. (maximum vertical run length)

-11 ft. (through the roof vertical rise "A")

-10 ft. (2 - 90° elbow)

- 9 ft. (vertical run "C")
10 ft. (maximum allowable horizontal length for "B")

The length of "B" must never be greater than the length
of "A" and "C" combined.

FIGURE 7

FIGS 5

HORIZONTAL RUN NOT TO EXCEED VERTICAL RISE

If vertical rises greater than 57 inches are necessary,
the increased rise must be deducted from the maxi­mum horizontal run.

Use chart, Figure 6, to calculate horizontal runs for vertical
rises between 29 and 57 inches.

When calculating maximum run lengths, include 10 feet
for each 90° elbow or 5 feet for each 45° elbow.

Do not include the first elbow directly off the unit.

REQUIRED
VERTICAL
RISE FROM
FIREPLACE
TO FIRST EL­BOW IN
INCHES

OFFSET INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

FIGURE 8

48"

second run

If a first run of 72 inches is re­quired, using the "First Vent Run"
on the chart shows that a maxi-

mum second run of 48 inches

is allowable.

IF NECESSARY, THE FIRST
RUN AND THE SECOND
RUN MA Y BE REVERSED .

57"

first run

72"

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 6

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CALCULATED HORIZONTAL VENT RUN IN FEET

AIR AIR

AIR

AIR AIR

A

TERMINTERMIN

TERMIN

TERMINTERMIN

FIGURE 10

INSTALLATIONS

AL INSTAL INST

AL INST

AL INSTAL INST

CANADIAN U.S.A.

12 INCHES

12 INCHES

ALLAALLA

ALLA

ALLAALLA

TIONS:TIONS:

TIONS:

TIONS:TIONS:

Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony .

7

B
C

D
E

12 INCHES

12 INCHES*

18 INCHES**
12 INCHES**

F

0 INCHES***

0 INCHES

9 INCHES

12 INCHES*

18 INCHES**
12 INCHES**

0 INCHES

0 INCHES***

G

2 INCHES***

H

I

J
K

L

M
N
O

**

* Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage

**
****

** It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad sof fits.

****
******

*** The periscope GD-201 requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.

******
********

**** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.

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††

† Three feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.

††
‡‡

‡ A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family

‡‡
††††

† † Permitted only if the veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

††††
†*†*

†* Recommenced to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements check local codes.

†*†*

3 FEET
6 FEET

12 INCHES

6 FEET

7 FEET‡

12 INCHES††

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

dwellings and serves both dwellings.

2 INCHES***

3 FEET****
3 FEET****

9 INCHES

3 FEET†

7 FEET****

12 INCHES****

16 INCHES

2 FEET†*

Clearance to windows or doors that open.
Clearance to permanently closed windows.
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within

a horizontal distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
Clearance to unventilated soffit.
Clearance to an outside corner wall.
Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding

non-combustible obstructions (chimney , etc.).
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding com-

bustible obstructions ( vent chase, etc.).
Clearance to each side of the centerline extended above the meter

/ regulator assembly .
Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a

combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on

public property unless fitted with a heat shield kit GD-301.
Clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony .
Clearance above the roof.
Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.

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WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION

For safe and proper operation of the stove, follow
the venting instructions exactly.

HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION: This application occurs

when venting through an
exterior wall. FIGURES
4, 5, & 11. Having deter­mined the air terminal lo­cation, cut and frame a hole
in an exterior wall with a
minimum square or round
opening of 9". (As an alter­native to framing, a vent
pipe shield may be in­stalled, ensuring a 1" clear­ance to combustibles.

See Figure 12.)

For optimum performance, the stove pipe should rise
¼" per foot of run.

1. Mark and cut the vent pipe shield to the determined
depth of the combustible wall. Apply a bead of caulking (not
supplied) to the framework or to the shield plate (in the
case of a finished wall) and secure the shield through the
opening to the interior wall.

pipe shield should maintain the required clearance to
the 7" vent pipe. Do not fill this cavity with any type of
material.

firestop spacer over the vent shield to restrict cold air from
being drawn into the room or around the stove. Ensure that
both spacer and shield maintain the required clearance to
combustibles. Once the vent pipe is installed in its final
position, apply sealant between the pipe and the firestop
spacer.

Apply a bead of caulking all around and place a

The final location of the vent

FIGURE 11

OR

FIGURE 12

VERTICAL INSTALLATION: This application occurs when
venting through a roof. FIGURE 3.

Installation kits for vari­ous roof pitches are
available from your Na­poleon dealer. See Ac­cessories to order the
specific kit required.

1. Determine the air terminal location and move the stove
into position. Cut and frame 9 inch openings in the ceiling
and the roof to provide the minimum 1 inch clearance be­tween the stove pipe and any combustible material. Try to

FIGURE 14

DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF MA TERIAL.
A vent pipe shield will prevent any materials such as insu-

lation, from filling up the 1" air space around the pipe.
FIGURE 15. Nail headers between the joist for extra sup­port.

2. Apply a bead of caulking (not supplied) to the frame­work or to the Wolf Steel vent pipe shield plate or equiva­lent (in the case of a finished ceiling), and secure over the
opening in the ceiling. FIGURE 14. A firestop must be placed
on the bottom of each framed opening in a roof or ceiling
that the venting system passes through. FIGURE 13. Apply
a bead of caulking all around and place a firestop spacer
over the vent shield to restrict cold air from being drawn
into the room or around the stove. Ensure that both spacer
and shield maintain the required clearance to
combustibles. Once the vent pipe is installed in its final
position, apply sealant between the pipe and the firestop
spacer.

3. In the attic, after the pipe
has been installed, slide the
vent pipe collar down to cover
up the open end of the shield
and tighten. This will prevent any
materials, such as insulation,
from filling up the 1" air space
around the pipe.

FIGURE 13

center the exhaust
pipe location midway
between two joist to
prevent having to cut
them. Use a plumb
bob to line up the
center of the open­ings.

VENT

PIPE

COLLAR

VENT PIPE
SHIELD

FIGURE 15

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