Napoleon Fireplaces NZ6000 Operating Instructions, Operating Sounds and Smells, Starting a Fire

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool- ing down cycles are normal and to be be expected.

OPERATING SOUNDS AND SMELLS

A slight humming sound may be heard depending on the location of the blower. This sound may be minimized by turning down the blower.

When first installed, the fireplace and the steel are cold and must become hot before the fireplace will function well. During the break-in period (the first 2 or 3 fires) create only small, hot fires using kindling; this will allow the fire- brick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks develop in the firebrick. This is a normal occurrence and does not pose a safety hazard. The paint may also smell a little for the first few fires as it cures and you may wish to open a door or window to alleviate the smell.

There are many different ways to start a fire, review the hints and warnings in this section to ensure the fire is started properly.

STARTING A FIRE

Make sure the air control is on high (far right position). You may also open the doors 1" to 2" during the first five minutes of start-up, if additional air is needed.

Opening the by-pass damper will help heat up the chimney more quickly. If desired close after draft is established.

Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen- up a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.

If using a firestarter, use only products specifically designed for fireplaces - follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Use plenty of newspaper and kindling to ensure the fireplace reaches a proper temperature. Once the kindling is burning rapidly, place a few larger pieces of wood onto the fire.

Tip: When first lighting a fire, if the smoke is not quickly drawn into the chimney, there may be a downdraft or cold air in the chimney.

DRAFT CONTROL

Draft is the force which moves air from the fireplace up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other forces. Adjusting the draft control regulates the temperature. The draft can be ad- justed from a low burn rate with the air control on the low setting to a fast burn rate with the air control on the high setting (far right position).

Inadequate draft may cause back-puffing into the room and may cause plugging of the chimney. Too much draft may cause an excessive temperature in the fireplace, glow- ing red fireplace parts or an uncontrollable burn which can all lead to a chimney fire or a permanent damage to the unit.

Roll up some newspaper, light it and place it near the fire- place flue until the chimney begins to draw. When a fire is burning, open the door slowly to avoid drawing smoke into the room.

A properly installed Napoleon fireplace should not smoke. If yours does, check the following: Has the chimney had time to get hot? Are the air intake hoods blocked closed? Is the smoke passage blocked anywhere in the fireplace or chimney? Is the smoke flow impeded by too long a horizontal pipe or too many bends? Is it a weak draft per- haps caused by a leaky chimney, a cold outside chimney, too short a chimney, or a chimney too close to trees or a higher roof?

1.To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled paper on the floor of the fireplace behind the log retainer.

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