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Napoleon Fireplaces GLVF18N manual

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 Canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www .napoleonfireplaces.com • ask@napoleon.on.ca INST ALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER . CERTIFIED UNDER: ANSI Z21.11.2B-2004 GAS FIRED ROOM HE[...]

  • Page 2

    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS • Due to high temper atur es , the a ppliance should be loca ted out of traf fic and away fr om furnitur e and dra peries . • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. • Y oung c hildren should be car eful[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 3 NAPOLEON products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance Certificate. NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained crafts- men who take great pride in their work. Once assembled the complete log set is thoroughly inspect[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 4 Do not use this gas log set if any part has been under water . Call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance before operating. Thoroughly clean the chimney , flue and fireplace before in- stalling this appliance into it. Do not burn solid fuels in any fireplace that is equipped with this gas log set. The inst a[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 5 2 1. With the 2 andirons laying face down, secure the grate overtop using 2x ¼-20 bolts (supplied in the manual baggie). 2. Install the grate/andiron assembly to the burner base using 4x ¾” self tapping screws (supplied in the manual baggie). ANDIRON & GRA TE ASSEMBL Y Use onl y accesso- ries designed for and listed w[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 6 INST ALLING IN AN UNVENTED APPLICA TION This hea ter shall not be installed in a confined space or un usually tight constr uction unless pr ovisions ar e pro- vided for adequa te combustion and v entilation air . In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapour bar rier coming in contact with the fireplace bo[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 7 D AMPER STOP INST ALLA TION The damper must be permanately locked in position to prevent full closure and to provide a minimum flue opening. V arious methods for locking the damper may be used but may be restricted from region to region and it is important to know the specifics that apply to your area. For your convenience a [...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 8 If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air . I f heater k eeps shutting of f , ha ve it serv- iced. Keep burner and control compartment clean. When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the [...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 9 When lighting and re-lighting, the gas knob cannot be turned from pilot to off unless the knob is depressed. 1. STOP! Read the above safety information on this la- bel. 2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 3. T urn off all electric power to the fireplace. 4. Open the control door . T urn the gas knob clockwise to off. 5. [...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 10 ½" L OGO ½" LO G O PHAZER TM logs, exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. These logs are fuel specif ic . Do not interchange . Refer to the replacement parts list. Failure to follow these log placement instructions may cause sooting[...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 11 1. Place lava or ember rock around the base of the appli- ance, making sure not to block any burner ports or valve access. Retain a small amount of lava rock for step 3 and if applicable step 4. 2. Place formed charcoal lumps around the front and sides of the unit. 3. Use remaining lava or ember rock to blend with the char- [...]

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    W415-0530 / 12.14.05 12 7 5 1 4 6 13 12 8 10 11 9 19 15 3 2 Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and availability of replacement parts. Normally all part s can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distributor . When ordering replacement parts always give the following information: 1. M ODEL & S ERIAL N UMBER OF FIREPLACE 2.[...]