Napoleon GVF30-N Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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4WS-415-131 / A / 09.11.00GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSTHIS GAS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED ANDSERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform withlocal codes. In absence of local codes, install the GVF30 tothe current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installa-tion Code which can be obtained from:American Nation Standards Institute Inc.1430 BroadwayNew York, NY 10018orNational Fire Protection Association Inc.Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269The fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be dis-connected from the gas supply piping system during anypressure testing of that system at test pressures in ex-cess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The fireplace must be isolatedfrom the gas supply piping system by closing its individualmanual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of thegas supply piping system at test pressures equal to orless than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyltile or other combustible material other than wood floor-ing, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or woodpanel extending the full width and depth.If the optional fan or blower is installed, the junction boxmust be electrically connected and grounded in accord-ance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe current ANSI/NFPA 70-1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE in the United States.GENERAL INFORMATIONFOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEENTEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUAL-ITY! Maximum input is 30,000 BTU/hr for natural gas andpropane. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above2,000ft, and in the absence of specific recommendationsfrom the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified highaltitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% foreach additional 1,000ft.Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobilehome has been permanently placed on its site. Thisheater must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket per-manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, wherenot prohibited by local codes.This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indi-cated on the rating plate. This fireplace is not convert-ible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit isused.Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches watercolumn for natural gas and 11 inches water column forpropane. Maximum inlet gas pressure is 7 inches watercolumn for natural gas and 13 inches water column forpropane. Manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches watercolumn for propane.No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is requiredfor the gas system operation.Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool-ing down cycles are normal and are to be expected.CARE OF OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR,CATALYTIC TILES AND PLATED PARTSDo not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Bufflightly with a clean dry cloth. This fireplace may have anoptional glass door which is equipped with 3/16" thick ce-ramic glass. Use only replacement glass available fromyour Napoleon dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with arecommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereafterclean as required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! Ifthe glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and/ or blemishes may result.Catalytic tiles normally do not require cleaning. Physicalcontact should be avoided. See Maintenance.This heater is equipped with a pilot light safetysystem referred to as an OXYGEN DEPLETIONSENSOR and is designed to turn off the heater ifnot enough fresh air is available.Use only accessories designed for andlisted with your specific fireplace.CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGMAY LEAD TO DEATHEarly signs of carbon monoxide poisoningresemble the flu, with headache, dizzinessand/or nausea. If you have these signs, theheater may not be working properly. Get freshair at once! Have heater serviced.Some people---pregnant women, personswith heart or lung disease, anaemia, thoseunder the influence of alcohol, those at highaltitudes--- are more affected by carbon mon-oxide than others.