Napoleon GSS36N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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7W415-0807 / C / 09.02.16This appliance is intended for installation on an outdoor patio or in your yard. It must never be installed insidethe warm air envelope of your structure.It is highly recommended that this appliance be installed in a “sheltered” area. Direct wind will cause anerratic flame and possible pilot or main burner outage.An erratic flame could also lead to excessive carboning (black soot), this condition is not a safety issue but isvisually undesirable.Typical installation may include covered patio, screened porch, gazebo or on an outside the wall of a house.*NOTE: Ensure the area has adequate ventilation.3.3 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR4.0 FRAMING! WARNING71.1CRISK OF FIRE!IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSED INSULATION OR VAPOUR BARRIER COMINGIN CONTACT WITH THE APPLIANCE BODY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WALLS OF THEAPPLIANCE ENCLOSURE BE “FINISHED” (IE: DRYWALL / SHEETROCK), AS YOU WOULD FINISHANY OTHER OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT CLEARANCE TOCOMBUSTIBLES IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CAVITY.DO NOT NOTCH THE FRAMING AROUND THE APPLIANCE STAND-OFFS. FAILURE TO MAINTAINAIR SPACE CLEARANCE MAY CAUSE OVER HEATING AND FIRE. PREVENT CONTACT WITHSAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION OR FRAMING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. BLOCKOPENING INTO THE CHASE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF BLOWN-IN INSULATION. MAKE SUREINSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SECURED.WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE ENCLOSURE ALLOW FOR FINISHING MATERIAL THICKNESS TOMAINTAIN CLEARANCES. FRAMING OR FINISHING MATERIAL CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUMSLISTED MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIALSCONSISTING ENTIRELY OF STEEL, IRON, BRICK, TILE, CONCRETE, SLATE, GLASS OR PLASTERS,OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF ARE SUITABLE. MATERIALS THAT ARE REPORTED AS PASSINGASTM E 136, STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBEFURNACE AT 1382° F (750°C) AND UL763 SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS.MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARDCOULD RESULT.THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT. MEASURE FROM THE APPLIANCEBASE.IF STEEL STUD FRAMING KITS WITH CEMENT BOARD ARE PROVIDED, OR SPECIFIED IN THEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, THEY MUST BE INSTALLED.IF SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FINISHING MUST BE DONE USING A NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD, CERAMIC TILE, MARBLE, ETC.DO NOT USE WOOD OR DRYWALL. ANY FIRE RATED DRYWALL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE4.1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES* If installing a propane appliance the propane cylinder must always be on the exterior of such astructure.