Napoleon Fireplaces GSST8P, GSST8N User Manual

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CR97-003 ● CAN-2.21-M85 ● IAS US. 4-96

OUTDOOR

GSST8N

NATURAL GAS

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GSST8P

PROPANE

Certified for Canada and United States using ANSI/CSA Methods.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

If the information in these instructions are not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.

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

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

WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

$10.00

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

www.napoleonreplaces.com • [e-mail]

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Instructions
General Information / Rates and Effi ciencies
Care of Glass and Plated Parts
Dimensions

5-7 INSTALLATION

Gas Installation
Electrical Connection
Clearance to Combustibles

8-11 FINISHING

TMCSS Mounting Cabinet Installation
Rain Tabs
Door Removal
Glass Removal
TFSSO Frame Installation
Logo Placement
Accent Glass Installation
LK8 Light Installation (Optional)

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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating, and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

13 MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

13 ADJUSTMENTS

Gas Pressure Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment
Flame Characteristics

14 REPLACEMENTS

Replacement Parts

Accessories

15 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

16 SERVICE HISTORY

WARNING

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WARNING

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

• 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 area as the enclosure.

• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the enclosure.

• Due to high temperatures, the enclosure should be located out of traffi c.

• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.

• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.

• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot
surfaces.

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

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the enclosure is
kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person. The
enclosure area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable
vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this enclosure be modifi ed.

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

• Do not operate the appliance with cracked or broken glass. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed
or qualifi ed service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the enclosure glass doors.

• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Refer to unvented room heaters installation instructions. Never
obstruct the front opening of the enclosure.

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

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

• This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

• The gas log heater must be secured to the enclosure fl oor to ensure that the position is not changed while adjusting
controls.

• Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.

• This enclosure uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting thermocouple supplied
by Wolf Steel Ltd.

• The burner must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation if it is evident the burner is damaged.
Replace only with a burner supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.

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

NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certifi cate.
NAPOLEON® products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained
craftsmen who take great pride in their work.  e burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fi red at a
quality test station. Once assembled the complete fi replace is thoroughly inspected by a qualifi ed technician
before packaging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from
NAPOLEON®.

NAPOLEON® GAS FIREPLACE 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All stainless steel components of your new NAPOLEON® gas fi replaces are warranted against defects for
fi ve years.

All parts such as gas valves, logs, gasketing are covered and NAPOLEON® will provide replacement parts
free of charge during the fi rst year of the limited warranty.

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the fi rst year. Repair work, however,
requires the prior approval of an authorized company offi cial. 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 fi led with NAPOLEON® -- provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON® dealer and is subject to the following
conditions and limitations:

This limited warranty applies only while the unit remains at the site of original installation, and only if the unit is installed in Canada or the United States.

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

The enclosure must be installed by a licensed, 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 fi re 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, mechanical breakage
of PHAZER

In the fi rst 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 fi rst year, with respect to this Limited 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 fi rst 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 Limited Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this warranty is defi ned as above and it shall not in any event extend to
any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.

This warranty defi nes the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON® with respect to the NAPOLEON® gas fi replace and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect
to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

This limited warranty does not cover damages resulting from the use of components not supplied with the fi replace, or the use of fuel other than those specifi ed.

NAPOLEON® neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, or any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. NAPOLEON® will not be
responsible for: over-fi ring, inadequate ventilation, insuffi cient 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 fi replace due to weather, 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.

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logs and embers.

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

THIS GAS APPLIANCE 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 specifi cs that apply to your area,

for example: in Massachusetts State:

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

• The fl exible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

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

In absence of local codes, install to the current CAN/CGA -B149
Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1, and NFPA 54 in the United States.

The appliance 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 appliance 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).

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!

RATES AND EFFICIENCIES

NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS

Altitude 0 - 4,500* 0 - 4,500*

Maximum Input 6,000 6,000

Minimum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 4.5” Water Column 11” Water Column

Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 7” Water Column 13” Water Column

Manifold Pressure Under Flow Conditions 3.5” Water Column 10” Water Column

* When the appliance is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, and in the absence of specifi c recommendations from
the local authority having jurisdiction, the certifi ed high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for
each additional 1,000ft.

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 certifi ed kit is used.

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

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the appliance removed. Assure that a continuous gas fl ow is at the burner
before replacing the door.

Objects placed in front of the appliance must be kept a minimum of 48” from the front face of the unit.

Use only authorized accessories designed for and listed with the model.

CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS

The glass is 3/16” tempered glass, available from your
authorized dealer. Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of
operation with a recommended gas appliance glass cleaner.
Thereafter clean as required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN
HOT! Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts.
Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth. If the glass is not kept clean
permanent discolouration and / or blemishes may result.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING GLASS COMPONENTS. DO NOT STRIKE,
OR SLAM SHUT. DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN

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WARNING

HOT GLASS

WILL CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

GLASS UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.

GLASS.

NEVER

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DIMENSIONS

FIGURES 1a-c

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ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

GAS LINE

ACCESS

INSTALLATION

GAS INSTALLATION

Note: All gas connections must be contained within the

appliance when complete.

1. The appliance is designed to accept a 1/2” gas supply line. The
appliance is equipped with a 1/2” manual shut-off valve.

2. The access to the gas inlet is located in the bottom of the
cabinet.

3. The shut off valve / fl ex connector assembly must always be
contained within the cabinet.

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4. When fl exing any gas line, support the gas valve so that the
lines are not kinked.

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

FLEX
CONNECTOR

SHUT OFF

VALVE

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