Napoleon Grills GVF36N User Manual
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE
NATURAL GAS MODEL
PROPANE GAS MODEL
CERTIFIED FOR UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS
GVF36N
GVF36P
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 build
ing.
• 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., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031
www.napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca
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TABLE of CONTENTS
PG 3-4 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass Door, Catalytic Tiles &
Plated Parts
5-7 INSTALLATION
Combustion and Ventilation Air Provisions
Determining Confined or Unconfined Space
Gas Installation
Dimensions
Framing
Nailing Tab Installation
Mantle Clearances
8-10 FINISHING
Curtain Mesh
Hood Installation
Logo Placement
Catalytic Door Opening & Closing
Log Placement
Louvre Installation
11-13 OPTIONS
Patented Catalytic Glass Door
Blower Installation
Fan & Thermostatic Sensor Installation
14-15 OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Catalytic Tile Maintenance
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Cleaning
Pilot Flame Appearance
Venturi Adjustment
16-17 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
18-19 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
20 SERVICE HISTORY
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING
•• Under no circumstances should this heater be modified.
• Provi de adequate ven tilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance
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, hav
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
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they ar
the same room as the heater.
• Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
drape ries.
• 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 hea
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways in
heater are kept cle an. The heater sh oul d be inspected befor e use and at lea st annually b
qu ali fied service pers on. More frequent clea ning may be require d due to exc essive lint fr
carpeting, bedding material, etc. The heater area must be kept clear and free from combusti
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 firepla
• Do not use th is heater if a ny pa rt has been under water. Immediately call a qua lif ied serv
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas c
trol which has been under water.
• Do not al low fans to blow directly into the firepl ace. Avo id any draft s that al ter burn er fla
patte r ns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use
this heater.
ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.
NOTE: CHANGES, OTHER THAN EDITORIAL, ARE DENOTED BY A VERTICAL LINE IN THE MARGIN
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NAPOLEON gas fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized
ISO 9001 : 2000 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
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
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gas fireplace are warranted against defects for gas fireplace are warranted against defects for
gas fireplace are warranted against defects for gas fireplace are warranted against defects for
gas fireplace are warranted against defects for
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 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
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, 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
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
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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, 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
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
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are based on a are based on a
are based on a are based on a
are based on a
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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dealer. 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 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 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 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. 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 specifics that apply to
your area,
for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The fireplace damper must be removed or welded in the open
position prior to installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.
• 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 fitter when installed within the commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
In absence of local codes, install the GVF36 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 1/2 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 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl
tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth.
If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction box
must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the current ANSI/NFP A 70 NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
in the United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SA TISF ACTION, 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.
Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobile
home has been permanently placed on its site. This
heater must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
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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 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.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
CARE OF OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR,
CATALYTIC TILES & PLATED PARTS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth. This fireplace may have an
optional glass door which is equipped with 3/16" thick ceramic glass. Use only replacement glass available from
your Napoleon dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with a
recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafter
clean as required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! If
the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and
/ or blemishes may result.
Catalytic tiles normally do not require cleaning. Physical
contact should be avoided. See Maintenance.
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.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re
semble the flu, with headache, dizziness and
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heate
may not be working properly. Get fresh ai
at once! Have heater serviced.
Some people---pregnant women, person
with heart or lung disease, anaemia, thos
under the influence of alcohol, those at hig
altitudes--- are more affected by carbon mon
oxide than others.
INSTALLATION
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COMBUSTION & 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.
In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation
or vapour barrier coming in contact with the fireplace
body, it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace
enclosure be 'finished', (i.e. drywall/sheetrock) as would
any other outside wall of the home. This will ensure
that clearance to combustibles is maintained within the
cavity.
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
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.
3
per kW) of the
The GVF36 is rated at 30,000BTUs per hour and
therefore requires a minimum unconfined space
of 1,500 cubic feet.
DETERMINING CONFINED OR
UNCONFINED SPACE
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 oper-
ated 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.
ROOM 2
ROOM 1
HEIGHT
LENGTH
Room Volume = Length x Width x Height
Max BTU/hr = Room V olume x 1000 ÷ 50
EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2
In this example, because there is no door to the adjoining
room, the volume of the adjoining room may be added to
the volume of the room with the heater to get a total
unconfined space.
The total unconfined space: 800 + 1200 = 2000 cubic feet.
Maximum BTU/h:
If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this
space then the 30,000 BTU/h input of the fireplace is suitable to be installed. This also assumes that the construction of this space is not unusually tight.
2000 x 1000
= 40,000 BTU/h
50
WIDTH
FIGURE 1
If for example,
the length of the rooms is 10 feet,
the width of Room 1 is 10 feet,
the width of Room 2 is 15 feet
the height of the rooms is 8 feet.
The volume of Room 1: 10 x 10 x 8 = 800 cubic feet.
The volume of Room 2: 10 x 15 x 8 = 1200 cubic feet.
If in this example a solid door separates Room 1 from
Room 2, the volume of Room 2 could not be used. In this
case the maximum BTU/h would be:
Maximum BTU/h:
This would be considered a confined space since it can
not support the 30,000BTU/h input of the heater and it
would be necessary to provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air to Room 1.
800 x 1000
50
= 16,000 BTU/h
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Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapour retarder with a
rating of 1 perm (6 x 10
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with
openings gasketed or sealed, and
b) Weather stripping has been added on openable
windows and doors, and
c) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as
joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
An unvented room heater is recommended for use as a
secondary heat source rather than as a primary source.
Gas combustion produces water vapour which could occur at the rate of approximately one ounce of water for
every 1,000 BTU/hr of gas input. During the cold weather
season, indoor humidity levels tend to be low. Consequently, this water vapour can enhance the living space.
However if a problem should occur:
a) ensure sufficient combustion and circulation air
b) use a dehumidifier
c) do not use the unvented room heater as a primary
heat source
Without sufficient fresh air for proper operation, poor fuel
combustion can result. Carbon Monoxide is a result of
poor combustion.
If additional fresh air is required, use one of the
methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or the applicable local code.
GAS INSTALLATION
1. Move the fireplace into position and secure using the
nailing tabs and/or secure to the floor through the ¼"ø
holes located at either end of the base.
2. Install rigid black pipe, 1/2" type-L copper tubing or, if
local codes permit, a 3/8" flex connector and shutoff valve
to the gas line and the fireplace gas valve. Seal and tighten
securely. An adapter fitting is required between the gas
valve and the copper tubing or flex connector.
DO NOT KINK FLEX CONNECTOR.
FIGURE 2
3. Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water
solution.
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.
4. For ease of accessibility, an optional remote wall
switch or millivolt thermostat may be installed in a convenient location. Route a 2 strand, solid core millivolt wire
through the electrical hole located at the bottom left side of
the unit. The recommended maximum lead length depends on wire size:
WIRE SIZE MAX. LENGTH
14gauge 100 feet
16gauge 60 feet
18gauge 40 feet
Attach the two leads to terminals 1 and 3 located on the
gas valve.
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Do not connect either the wall switch, thermostat or
gas valve to electricity (110 volts).
USING DOOR OPTION:
Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the fireplace
opened. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the
burner before closing the door.
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