Napoleon Grills GPFN, GPFP User Manual

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$10.00

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TABLE of CONTENTS

PG 2-4 INTRODUCTION

Warranty
General Information

5 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
Input
Gas Inlet Pressures
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles

6-7 INSTALLATION

Natural Gas
Propane
Enclosures for LP Gas Supply Systems
Tank Retaining Bracket

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

7 FINISHING

Log Placement

8 OPERATION

Operating Instructions
Maintenance

9 MAINTENANCE

High Elevation Installation

10-11 REPLACEMENTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts

WARNING

• DO NOT LEAVE PATIOFLAME UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE.

• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED FOR COOKING.

• THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL

• 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.

• This appliance shall be used ONLY outdoors in a well- ventilated space and shall NOT
be used inside a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

• Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children.
Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs tightly installed and must not

be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• Storage of this appliance indoors is permissible only if it has been disconnected from
its fuel supply (natural gas line or LP gas cylinder).

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

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NAPOLEON® gas appliances 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 appliance 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 APPLIANCE 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All stainless steel components of your new NAPOLEON® gas appliance 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.

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 logs and embers.

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 appliance 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 appliance, or the use of fuel other than those specifi ed.

Any damages to appliance 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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GENERAL INFORMATION

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 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 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

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

The installation must conform with Local codes or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/INFPA 54 in the United States or
CSA B149.1, Natural and Propane Installation code in
Canada.

The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shut off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

The following clearances to combustible materials must
be maintained: Bottom - * 0 inches, Sides (all around)

- 24 inches (610mm), Top - 72 inches (1.830m).
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable
vapours and liquids.

Do not locate appliance where it can get excessively
wet. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service tech-
nician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
underwater.

* SEE PAGE 5.

• Installation and repair should be done by a
qualifi ed service person. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a
qualifi ed service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required as necessary. It is imperative the
control compartment, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

• If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear
, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the
appliance being put into operation.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the haz­ards of high surface temperatures and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

• Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the area of the appliance.

• Clothing or other fl ammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near
the appliance.

• Any guard or other protective device removed for
servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.

• Inspect the fuel supply connection for signs of
leakage (including the hose for LP models) before
each use of the appliance.

• The pressure regulator and hose assembly sup­plied with LP models must be used. Replacement
pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be
those specifi ed in this manual.

• The LP gas supply cylinder used with LP models
must be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifi cations for LP-gas cylinders as required
by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or
the Canadian Transport Commission (CTC).

• The LP gas cylinder supply system must be ar­ranged for vapour withdraws.

• The LP-gas cylinder used must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.

• When an LP model is not in use, the LP-gas must
be turned off at the supply cylinder.

• To extend the life of your Patiofl ame, protect and
cover it from the elements when not in use.

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