Napoleon Fireplaces GT8N, GT8P User Manual

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

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INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIAN AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: CSA 2.22, ANSI Z21.50 FOR VENTED GAS FIREPLACE.

GT8N

NATURAL GAS

GT8P

PROPANE

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

$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
Dimensions
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts

5-6 VENTING

Venting Lengths
Air Terminal Locations

7-9 INSTALLATION/FRAMING

Wall & Ceiling Protection
Using Flexible Vent Components
Horizontal Air Terminal Installation
Fireplace Vent Connection
Gas Installation
Framing
Nailing Tab Installation
Clearance to Combustibles

9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Hard Wiring Connections

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

10 FINISHING

Door Removal
Glass Removal
Frame Installation
Light Installation

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

12 MAINTENANCE

Gas Pressure Adjustment
Venturi Adjustment

13 REPLACEMENTS

Replacement Parts

Flexible Vent Kits
Terminal Kits
Accessories

14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

15 FIREPLACE SERVICE HISTORY

16 NOTES

This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 in the United States or in the Mobile Home Standard, CAN/CSA Z240
MH, Series in Canada.
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.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured
home (USA only) or 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 certifi ed kit is used.

• Do not burn wood or other materials in this fi replace.

• 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 fi replace.

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

• Due to high temperatures, the fi replace should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.

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

• Even after the fi replace 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. 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 fi replace.

• It is imperative that the control compartment and burner in the fi replace and venting system are kept clean. The fi replace and its
venting system 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 fi replace area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapours and liquids.

• Under no circumstances should this fi replace be modifi ed.

• This fi replace must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.

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

• Do not operate the fi replace with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a
licensed or qualifi ed service person.

• Do not strike or slam shut the fi replace glass door.

• The glass door must be kept closed while the fi replace is operating to prevent exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide,
from entering into the home. Temperatures of the exhaust escaping through this opening can also cause the surrounding
combustible materials to overheat and catch fi re.

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

WARNING

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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. The burner and valve assembly are
leak and test-fi red at a quality test station. 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 PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new Napoleon® gas fi replace are warranted against defects
for as long as you own the fi replace. This covers: combustion chamber, ceramic glass (thermal breakage
only), and porcelainized enamelled components.
Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as the gas valve, thermal switch, switches, wiring,
ignitor and gasketing are covered and NAPOLEON® will provide replacement parts free of charge during
the fi rst year of the limited warranty. Light bulbs are not covered by this 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 factory warranty is nontransferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The gas fi replace 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
nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, mechanical breakage of PHAZER™ logs and embers, nor any venting components used in the installation of the
fi replace.

NAPOLEON® warrants its stainless steel burners against defects in workmanship and material for life, subject to the following conditions: During the fi rst
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 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 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 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 President’s Limited Lifetime 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.

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-fi ring, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills,
mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting confi gurations, 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, 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

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 specifi cs that apply to your
area, for example: in Massachusetts State:

• The fi replace damper must be removed or welded in the open
position prior to installation of a fi replace insert or gas log.

• A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing
gas fi red appliances.

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

• The fl exible 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 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.
Suitable for mobile home installation if installed in accordance
with the current standard CAN/CSA Z240MH Series, for gas
equipped mobile homes, in Canada or ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA
54 in the United States.
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 fi replace 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 fi replace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile
or other combustible material other than wood fl ooring, the
fi replace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fi replace
open. Assure that a continuous gas fl ow is at the burner
before closing the door.
Under extreme vent confi gurations, allow several minutes
(5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition.

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

operating the fi replace. Never obstruct the front opening of
the fi replace.

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

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Minimum clearance to combustible construction from
fi replace and vent surfaces:

Fireplace framing: - 6” to top

- 0” to stand-offs (rear and sides)
Vent pipe: - 1”

Recessed depth: - 7”

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Maximum input is
propane. When the fi replace 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. Maximum output for both natural
gas and propane is 4,680 BTU/hr at an effi ciency of 78%.
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 fl ow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for
natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane.

This fi replace is approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-
sitting room installations and is suitable for mobile home
installation. The natural gas model can only be installed in
a mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site and
fueled with natural gas.

This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This fi replace is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This fi replace 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.

6,000 BTU/hr for both natural gas and

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CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

WARNING

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.

USE CARE WHEN HANDLING GLASS COMPONENTS DO NOT STIKE, OR SLAM SHUT.

DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN GLASS.

The glass is 3/16” ceramic glass available from your Napoleon® / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. Clean the glass after the fi rst 10
hours of operation with a recommended gas fi replace 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.

VENTING

VENTING LENGTHS

For safe and proper operation of the fi replace follow the venting instruction exactly.

The GT8N/P must be terminated horizontally only.

The vent connection to the fi replace can be viewed by removing the baffl e from the top, inside of the fi rebox.
Vent lengths that pass through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) should be insulated with the insulation
wrapped in a protective sleeve to minimize condensation.

Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

Use only Wolf Steel Ltd. fl exible vent components with the Wolf Steel Ltd. GD179 termination kit.

With fl exible venting, in conjunction with the GD178 wall terminal kit, use either the 5 foot vent kit GDT5 or the 10 foot vent
kit GDT10. These kits allow for extended horizontal venting of the fi replace.

The maximum allowable vent length is 10’ feet using fl exible venting. The maximum number of allowable 3” vent
connections is one (excluding the fi replace and the air terminal connections).

For optimum fl ame appearance and fi replace performance, 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.

Horizontal runs may have a 0 inch rise per foot in all cases when venting as illustrated in
For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ inch rise per foot.

When venting, the horizontal run must be kept to a minimum of 4” inches or a maximum of 72”. If a 72”
horizontal run is required, the fi replace must have a minimum vertical rise immediately off the fi replace of 18”.

Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c.

Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A
the inner and outer liner all around is required for safe operation.

Use fi restop spacer (W500-0358) when penetrating interior walls and ceilings.

FIGURE 2a

4” MIN.

24” MAX.

8”

84”

MAX.

8”

MAXIMUM

VERITICAL

MAXIMUM

HORIZONTAL

18”

Figures 2a, 2b ,and 2c.

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/4” air gap between

72” MAX.

FIGURE 2b

FIGURE 2c

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