Napoleon GT8N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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19ENW415-1367 / 12.05.14The has been designed to be installed mid-way up a wall. If installing this appliance close to thefinished floor, the appliance must be raised a minimum of 2" (51mm) (unobstructed) to allow for full rotation ofthe control door. It is not necessary to install floor protection. Although the appliance fits between studs, mostjurisdictions will not allow a “hole” in the warm air envelope of a residential structure. It is recommended tobuild either an interior or exterior chase with a minimum depth of 7" (178mm).It is best to frame your appliance after it is positioned and the vent system is installed. Frame to local buildingcodes.To install the appliance face flush with the finished surface, position the framework to accommodate thethickness of the finished surface. Use 4 flat-head screws to secure the nailing tabs to the framing. Cover thenailing tabs with your finishing material.5.0 FRAMING! WARNINGRISK 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.FINISHING MUST BE DONE USING A NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING FROM THE TOPOF THE APPLIANCE SUCH AS NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD, CERAMIC TILE, MARBLE, ETC. DONOT USE WOOD OR DRYWALL.ANY FIRE RATED DRYWALL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.71.1B