Napoleon Fireplaces GDS25P, GDS25N manual General Instructions, General Information

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER to conform with local codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is im- portant 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.

A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fired appliances.

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 to the current CAN1-B149 Installation Code in Canada or to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, and NFPA 54 in the United States. Mo- bile home installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, install to the current standard for gas equipped mobile housing CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada or the manufactured home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, part 3280, or the Fire Safety Criteria for manufactured home installations, Sites and Community Standard ANSI/NFPA 501A in the United States.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door of the stove re- moved. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before re-installing the door.

Under extreme vent configurations, allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

It is recommended that all horizontal runs have a ¼ inch rise per foot.

Objects placed in front of the stove must be kept a mini- mum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.

The stove and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure test- ing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The stove 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 ½ psig (3.5 kPa).

The stove, when installed with a blower, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 CA- NADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States.

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The blower power cord must be connected into a properly grounded receptacle. The grounding prong must not be removed from the cord plug.

FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS STOVE HAS BEEN TEST- FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATION AND QUALITY! Minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4.5 inches water col- umn 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. When the valve is set to "HI", the manifold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5 inches water column for natural gas and 10 inches water column for propane. When the fireplace is installed at elevations above 4,500ft, 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. Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS

Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean these parts. Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth.

The glass is 3/16" ceramic glass available from your Napoleon

/Wolf Steel Ltd. 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.

GDS25: Maximum input is 24,500 BTU/hr for natural gas. Maximum output for natural gas is 19,600 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 80%. Maximum input is 23,000 BTU/hr for propane. Maximum output for propane gas is 18,400 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 80%.

This stove is approved for closet or recessed installations, as well as for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installa- tions and is suitable for mobile home installations. The natural gas model can be installed in a mobile home that is perma- nently positioned on its site and fueled with natural gas.

W415-0547 / C / 07.25.06

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Napoleon Fireplaces GDS25P, GDS25N manual General Instructions, General Information, Care Of Glass, And Plated Parts