Napoleon Fireplaces GVFS60-P, GVFS60-N User Manual

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

CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2b, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.

UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE

NATURAL GAS MODEL

PROPANE GAS MODEL

CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED ST ATES USING ANSI / AGA METHODS

GVFS60-N

GVFS60-P

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 .

This is an unvented gas-fired heater that uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.

Wolf Steel Ltd., RR#1, 9 Napoleon Rd.,

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

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

Web: www.napoleon.on.ca

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PG 3-4 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Instructions
Shipping Bracket
Mobile home installation
General Information

5 LOCATIONS & CLEARANCES

5-7 INSTALLATION

Combustion and Ventilation Air Provisions
Installation Examples
Gas Installation

PG 9 BLOWER INSTALLATION

10-11 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Cleaning
Venturi Adjustment

12 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories

13-14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

7-8 FINISHING

Front Casting Installation
Log Placement

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 opera ting 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 k ee ps shutting off, ha ve it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.

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

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• 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 heater.

• 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 r emoved f or servicing must be r eplaced prior to opera ting 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 k ept a minim um of 4 feet aw ay fr om the fr ont of the fire place .

• 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.

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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 test-fired and 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

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, phazer™

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled

logs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelledlogs and embers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled
components and aluminum extrusion trims.components and aluminum extrusion trims.

components and aluminum extrusion trims.

components and aluminum extrusion trims.components and aluminum extrusion trims.

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

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

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

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

switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and switch, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitor, gasketing, and pilot assembly are covered and
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

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

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

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

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of

the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of
predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized

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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 TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PA TENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.41 1, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL L TD.

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

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER to conform with

local codes. In absence of local codes, install the GVFS60
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 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 ½ psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace 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 70-1996 NA TIONAL 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.

SHIPPING BRACKET

To avoid the stove being damaged during shipping, a ship­ping bracket has been used and must be unbolted before
the stove can be installed.

1. Remove the four nuts holding the shipping bracket to
the bottom of the stove.

2. Lift the stove up and away from the skid to clear the
threaded bolts sticking through the bracket. Set down on a
flat surface. The stove top is not secured to the unit.

3. Discard the nuts, bracket and the skid.

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MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobile
home has been permanently placed on its site.

This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket per­manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where

not prohibited by local codes.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SA TISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL­ITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and

propane. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above
2,000ft, 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 1,000ft.

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 ra ting 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 13 inches water column for
propane. Manifold pressure under flow 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.

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

This heater is equipped with a pilot light safety
system referred to as an

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.

Expansion / contraction

OXY GEN DEPLETION

FIGURE 1

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SHIPPING
BRACKET

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

MAY LEAD TO DEATH

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re­semble the flu, with headache, dizziness and/
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly .

Get fresh air at

once! Have heater serviced.

Some people---pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease, anemia, those un­der the influence of alcohol, those at high alti­tudes--- are more affected by carbon monox­ide than others.

LOCATION AND CLEARANCES

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Provide adequa te v entila tion and comb ustion air.
Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servic-

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

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.

25½"

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29

15½"

MAINT AIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES:

FIGURE 3

A. 6" B. 6" C. 2"*

NO ADDITIONAL FLOOR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED.
MINIMUM 46" FROM STOVE TOP TO CEILING.
* AT A DIST ANCE OF 2” FROM THE W ALL, ACCESS TO THE BLOWER

, ON-OFF SWITCH OR THE BLOWER POWER CORD MAY

SWITCH

BE PRACTICAL.

NOT

FIGURE 2

INSTALLATION

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
AIR PROVISIONS

This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or
unusually tight construction unless provisions are pro­vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

This fireplace must be installed against a finished wall.
Do not install against a vapour barrier or exposed insu­lation.

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a con-
fined space as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the
aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that
space and an unconfined space as a space whose vol­ume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appli­ances installed in that space. Rooms communicating di­rectly with the space in which the appliances are installed,
through openings not furnished with doors are consid­ered a part of the unconfined space.

The GVFS60 is rated at 30,000BTUs per hour and
therefore requires a minimum unconfined space
of 1,500 cubic feet.

DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SP ACE:

To determine the volume of the room where the heater is
to be installed, multiply the width x the length x the ceiling
height of that room measured in feet. If any adjoining rooms
are connected by grills or openings such as kitchen pass­throughs, etc., the volume of those rooms may be added
to the total.

Multiply the room volume by 1000 and divide this amount
by 50 to determine the maximum Btu/hr that the space can
support with adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Add the Btu/hr of all fuel burning appliances located within
the space such as gas furnace, gas water heater, etc. Do
not include direct vent gas appliances which draw their
input and output air from and to the outdoors.

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated
is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if
the building is of unusually tight construction, provide
adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the
methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or the applicable local code.

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