Napoleon Fireplaces GVFS20N, GVFS20P User Manual

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WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not store gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

Follow the installation directions.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not use any phone in your building.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

If this fireplace is not properly

installed, a house fire may result.

TABLE of CONTENTS

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2. Warnings and Safety Precautions

What to do if you smell gas

4. Warranty

5. General Instructions

General Information
Mobile Home Installation

6. Location and Clearances
Pilot Indicator Light - Battery Install

7. Blower Installation
Gas Installation

8. Finishing

Screen Installation and Removal
Cast Front Installation and removal

9. Log Placement

Logo Placement

10. Operation
Operating Instructions

For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
Lighting Instructions
To Turn Off Gas

11. Adjustments

Venturi Adjustment
Orifi ce Replacement
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Cleaning
Maintenance

12. Replacements

Replacement Parts
Accessories

14. Trouble Shooting

16. Service History

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• Under no circumstances should this heater be modified.

• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for
servicing and operating the heater. Never obstruct the front opening of the heater.

• If heater shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.

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

• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures
and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Keep young children and animals away
when the stove is hot.

• Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.

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

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

• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways in the
heater are kept clean. The heater 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 heater area must be kept clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

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

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

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

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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
test-fi red and 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, heat exchanger, stainless steel
burner, phazer™ logs and embers, gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components
and aluminium extrusion trims.

Electrical (110V and millivolt) components and wearable parts such as catalytic tiles, blowers, gas valves, thermal
switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly 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 (reg-

istered 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 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 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 condi-

tions: 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.

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

ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CON-

TROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIB-

ITED.

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 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.

• Un-vented room heater shall be installed in accordance with
527 CMR 30.00 and 248 CMR 3.00 through 7.00.

• Sellers of un-vented propane or natural gas-fi red
space/room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy
of 527 CMR 30.00 upon the sale of the unit from
http://www.napoleonfi replaces.com/Webshare/installation_

manuals/mass_requirements.pdf

In absence of local codes, install the GVFS20 to the current
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installation Code which
can be obtained from:

American Nation Standards Institute Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

or

National Fire Protection Association Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269
The fi replace 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 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 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 ANSI/NFPA 70
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. 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 FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY!

Maximum input is 23,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and propane.
When the fi replace is installed at elevations above 2,000ft,
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 heater must not be installed in a bedroom or bath­room.

This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indi­cated on the rating plate. This fireplace is not convertible

for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

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
pressure under fl ow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for
natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane.

No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required
for the gas system operation. Expansion / contraction

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

13 inches water column for propane. Manifold

This heater is equipped with a pilot light
safety system referred to as an OXYGEN
DEPLETION SENSOR and is designed to
turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is
available.

Use only accessories designed for and listed

with your specific fireplace.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Suitable for mobile home installation where the
mobile home has been permanently placed on its
site.
This fi replace may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.

For mobile home installations, the fi replace must be
fastened in place. It is recommended that the fi re­place be secured in all installations. Use the levelling
/ securing kit, GDSLL-KT, for this purpose.

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