Napoleon Fireplaces NZ25 User's Manual
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1. RAN Un c RAIN c RAN CAP STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING _ ROOF FLASHING _ ROOF FLASHING SS SER A ATTIC INSULATION Ss ATTIC INSULATION S amp S ATTIC INSULATION _ SHIELD SHIELD W 15 FT 15 FT MINIMUM MINIMUM RESTOR ME 4 IE SSS FIGURE8 STRAIGHT UP FIGURE 9 2 ELBOWS FIGURE 10 4 ELBOWS No Off Set Minimum overall chim Single off set with two 15 30 or Double off set with four 15 30 or ney height is 15 feet 45 elbows Minimum overall 45 elbows Minimum overall chim chimney height is 15 feet ney height is 15 feet WS 415 71 09 07 00 1 Move the fireplace into position Try to center the ex haust flue of the fireplace midpoint between two joists to prevent having to cut them Use a plumb bob to line up the centre 2 Cut and frame an opening in the ceiling to provide a minimum clearance of 2 between the outside of the chim ney and any combustible material DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL Nail headers between the joists for extra support Firestop spacers must be placed on the bottom of each framed opening in any floor or ceiling that the chimney passes through 3 Hold a plumb bob from the underside of the roof to determine where the opening in the roof should be Cut and frame the roof opening maintaining proper 2 clear ances AC A N 02. f VA 112 112 oj 25 1 2 Burning your unit with the ash dump door open or ajar creates a fire hazard that may result in discol oration to the gold plated door internal damage to the fireplace or a house and or chimney fire CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and or blemishes may result Normally a hot fire will clean the glass The most common reasons for dirty glass in clude not using sufficient fuel to get the stove thoroughly hot using green or wet wood closing the draft so far that there is insufficient air for complete combustion If it is necessary to clean the glass use a soft cloth with a non abrasive cleaner DO NOT CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN HOT The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or fall against it and always close the door gently NEVER FORCE IT SHUT If the glass should ever crack while the fire is burning do not open the door until the fire is out and do not operate the stove again until the glass has been replaced with a new 5mm thick piece of ceramic glass available from your Napoleon Wolf Steel Ltd dealer DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS To remove the door open and lift out remove the screws and brackets holding the glass in place Remove all broken glass Wrap the edges of the new glass with a U shaped strip of fiberglass gasket covering 1 4 on each side Place this gasketed glass in position and replace
3. DINING BEDROOM RS i BEDROOM NG ROOM li FIGURES3 INTO EXIS J STING WS 415 71 09 07 00 These options may be incorporated with one another If the optional blowers are to be installed make provision dur ing framing to route a 110 volt power line to the fireplace Detailed installation instructions are included with each venting kit REMOTE VE NOTE 7 MASONRY REMOTE 7 VENTING OPTIONS NTING OPTIONS 5 7 SIDE INSTEAD OF NO DUCTI CTING Eum THE TOP FO FIGURE4 ICT O CENTRAL HEATING OPTION A ran GRAVITY 1 DUCT VENT OPTION PTION GRAVITY VENT IT 2 DUCT aS HEATING amp GRAVIT ENT OPTION LOCATION AND CLEARANCES The fireplace must be installed against finished walls Do not install againsta vapour barrier or exposed insu lation While the fireplace can be installed directly on the floor a non combustible hearth extension is required in front of the fireplace that must not be built higher than the bottom of the fireplace to avoid air flow blockage It may therefore be advisable to build the fireplace on a raised platform The minimum distance between the edge of the fireplace and any adjacent wall at right angles to it
4. Do not burn treated or processed wood coal charcoal coloured paper or cardboard 2 Be careful not to overfire the unit by leaving the door open too long after the initial start up 3 Always operate the fireplace with the ash well in a closed position WHAT TO DO IF A RUN AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE STARTS 1 Close the draft fully lowest position 2 Call the local fire department 3 Examine the chimney attic and roof of the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire If neces sary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the stove again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged WS 415 71 09 07 00 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS All homes with a solid fuel burning fireplace should have at least one fire extinguisher in a central location known to all and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the fireplace If it sounds an alarm correct the cause but do not de activate or relocate the smoke detector WOODPILE MAINTENANCE Burn only dry clean unpainted wood that has been sea soned It produces more heat and less soot or creosote Freshly cut wood contains about 50 moisture while after proper seasoning only about 20 of the water remains As wood is burned this water boils off consuming energy that should be used in heating The wetter the wood the less heat is given off and the more creosote is produced Both hardwood and softwood
5. a warm weather season the fireplace may emit a slight odour for a few hours This is caused by dust particles in the firebox burning off Open a window to sufficiently venti late the room WS 415 71 09 07 00 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not use makeshift compromises during instal lation All venting connections must be in compliance with the chimney manufacturers installation instructions Do not block or restrict air grille or louvre open ings Clearances referred to throughout this manual are the mini mum requirements Your Napoleon fireplace must be installed in accordance with all national and local building code standards and the standard of Chimney and Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances NFPA 211 Consult the authority hav ing jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc to determine the need to obtain a permit If you are in doubt about the proper installation for your situation contact your dealer or local building or fire official The manufacturer does not guarantee that this fireplace and its options will completely heat your entire home Expansion contraction noises dur ing heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected It is recommended that the fireplace to be secured to the floor Use the pallet packing brackets to accomplish this FIGURES2 32 1 2
6. burn equally well in this fire place but hardwood which is denser will weigh more per cord and burn a little slower and longer Firewood should be split stacked in a manner that air can get to all parts of it and covered in early spring to be ready for burning that fall Dry firewood has cracks in the end grain REPLACEMENTS ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts Normally all parts can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distribu tor When ordering replacement parts always give the fol lowing information 1 Model amp Serial Number of the unit Installation date of the unit Part Number Part Description Finish gud REPLACEMENT PARTS GA_GD 715 a ERO ps PART NO DESCRIPTION iN 3 NZ H333 BLACK DOOR c w HANDLE amp GASKET ES 7 NZ H333G GOLD PLATED DOOR c w HANDLE amp GASKET WS 300 04 DOOR GLASS ONLY EP 562 010 DOOR GASKET 1 n EP 562 016 GLASS GASKET dn WS 325 07 LARGE SPRING HANDLE WS 325 02 SMALL SPRING HANDLE GA GD 715 11 UPPER LOUVRE POLISHED Brass EP NZ 018 41 2 PC TOP FIREBRICK BAFFLE EP 010 243 ASH PAN WITH LID WS 325 11 ASH PAN HANDLE WS 690 01 MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT WS 690 05 120V THERMOSTAT NZM 218 B HOT AIR GRILL 13 X 13 POLISHED BRASS WS 090 21 RIGHT FRONT FIR
7. is 21 inches A wall projecting at 45 from the outer edge of the fireplace is allowed projections into this area are permitted Do not install into any area having a height less than 6 feet ceil ing to fireplace bottom excluding hearth height See Section on Framing The location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room where the stove is to be located should be considered If possible you should choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting a floor or roof joist MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 0 FIREPLACE STAND OFFS TOP REAR amp SIDES 2 CHIMNEY 1 HOT AIR GRAVITY DUCTWORK SEE FRAMING SECTION top ofunitto ceiling 3277 TOP VENTED ENCLOSURE 44 NON VENTED ENCLOSURE S Clearance from combustibles to furnace hot air duct work as specified by the furnace manufacturer is satis factory No additional clearances are required Do not pack air space created between the stand offs and combustibles with insulation or any other mate rial Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kepta minimum of 48 away from the front face of the unit WS 415 71 09 07 00 INSIALLATION FRAMING FRAMING The fireplace should be framed using 2x4 lumber as shown in Figure 5 The fireplace should be secured to the floor Use the pallet packing brackets to accomplish this If ducting is to be installed the minimum enclosure ceiling height is 7 f
8. the area above the fireplace Do not add a hood OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR The Napoleon Model NZ25 has the option of taking out side air directly into the fireplace through the opening on the left hand side or taking inside air through the lower front louvres or a combination of both If the optional fresh air kit available through your Napo leon Wolf Steel Ltd dealer is installed it must not draw air from the attic or garage It may only come from outside the house The maximum length of the 4 inch air duct is 20 feet thereafter enlarge the duct to a 6 inch diameter Decide on the most convenient location for the fresh air inlet duct and hood which may be installed above or below floor level Make a 5 inch hole in an outside wall of the house From outside place the fresh air hood into the hole open side down At each end carefully pull back the insulation sleeve ex posing the flexible duct Place the insulated flexible duct over the fresh air hood and over the fireplace outside air connector Carefully push the insulation sleeve back over the duct Using the clamps fasten the insulated duct into place on both sides For outside air only re install the in side air cover plate shown in FIGURE 22 to cover the con trol box inside air opening See Section on Combustion Air Control MANTLE CLEARANCES Mantle clearance can vary ac 8 MANTLE cording to the mantle depth G
9. the brackets and screws When finished you should be able to move the glass slightly horizontally and vertically Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts Buff lightly with a clean dry cloth Prolonged high temperature burning with the door ajar may cause a permanent rainbowing effect on the lower edge of a gold plated door HI EFFICIENCY HEATING FOUR OPTIONS For a basic hi efficiency fireplace blowers are not needed however they are recommended for extra heat output and efficient air circulation This can be especially important if the fireplace is to be used as a major source of heat Without the use of blowers the Napoleon Model NZ25 will operate as a regular hi efficiency fireplace A BLOWER KIT NZ62 may be purchased with the option of adding up to one additional blower These blowers are installed in the rear of the unit and are used to direct the heat into the room where the fireplace is located The blow ers are controlled by a variable speed switch located inside the fireplace A THERMOSTATIC AIR CONTROL NZ690KT be used for constant heat complete with automatic damper and thermostat wall mounted in the room containing the fireplace and at least 10 feet minimum from the fire place This option allows your room temperature to be kept as evenly controlled as it would with other fuels while still enjoying the comfort of wood heat THE HOT AIR GRAMTY VENT SYSTEM NZ220 may be used
10. 40 ADDING CHIMNEY SECTIONS Add chimney sections twist locking clockwise securely to the required height Use a rafter radiation shield when ever the chimney system is enclosed within an attic area E OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION An insulated elbow must be used when it becomes nec essary to offset the chimney in order to clear a joist or to pass through an upstairs closet Attach an elbow to the chimney section angled toward the offset Secure with 3 8X1 2 sheet metal screws To achieve the minimum offset attach and secure a return elbow to the first To achieve longer offsets you may install any available length of chimney pipe between the elbows Supports must be used on the first vertical chimnney sec OFFSET SUPPORT tion after a return elbow M e THAN 2 NAILS ON EACH SUP BAND N EXTENSION IS OVER P A HANGING SUPPORT FIGURE 14 x INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR Remove the nails from the shingles above and to the sides of the chimney Place the flashing over the chimney pipe and slide underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles Ensure that the chimney pipe is properly centered within the flashing giving a 3 4 margin all around Fasten to the roof on the top and sides DO NOT NAIL through the lower portion of the flashing Make weather tight by seal ing with caulking Where possible co
11. A QUALIFIED INSTALLER and must be electrically connected and grounded in ac cordance with local codes In the absence of local codes use the current CSA C22 1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE BLOWER 1 Turn off any elec 2 trical power to the fire place if applicable Open the lower louvred control door FIGURE 19 2 Locate the vibration reducing pad one per blower over the two threaded studs piercing 2 holes into the pad The blower must be able to be positioned entirely onto the pad If only one blower is used install on the left hand side of the fireplace IER ONEBLOWERINSTALLATION 2 7 _ NU CONNECT orp FIGURE 20a E 2 7 M v VARIABLE NE o SWITCH 3 Slide the blower to the back of the fireplace taking care not to damage the terminals Position the blower onto the studs and secure using the lock washers and wing nuts provided Pull the leads to the front and right side of the ashpan housing 4 Remove the junction box Use a nut connector to attach one of the black wires of the variable speed switch to the black power supply wire 5 Pass the two blower leads and one thermodisc lead through the junction box bushing The thermodisc is lo cated inside the outer shell just above the louvre door FIGURE 21 Connect one blower lead to the thermodisc lead using a nut connector and the other blower lead to the white power supply wir
12. EBRICK WS 090 22 LEFT FRONT FIREBRICK WS 090 23 REAR FIREBRICK WS 090 24 BOTTOM LEFT FIREBRICK WS 090 25 RIGHT SIDE FIREBRICK WS 090 26 LEFT SIDE FIREBRICK WS 090 27 BOTTOM RIGHT FIREBRICK EP NZ 010 354 LOWER LOUVRE ASSEMBLY POLISHED BRASS GZ551 REPLACEMENT BLOWER WS 062 06 BLOWER CENTRAL HEATING KIT KB35 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL INCL KNOB n WS 690 02 HEAT SENSOR ACCESSORIES OPTIONS PART NO DESCRIPTION 111 OUTSIDE AIR KIT NZ 690KT THERMOSTATIC AIR CONTROL KIT NZ 62 CH CENTRAL HEATING KIT NZ62 BLOWER kIT NZ 220 HOT AIR GRAVITY VENT KIT 5 FT WS 175 02 FLEXIBLE PIPE COUPLER 8 DIA GA GD 010 67 FLEXIBLE VENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NM228 M FLUE TILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NZ 220 2 HOT AIR GRAVITY VENT EXTENSION KIT 5 FT c w INSULATION SLEEVE WS 410 05 10FT FLEXIBLE ALUMINUM AIR VENT 8 DIA FoR USE WITH Nz62cH INCLUDES GRILL NZM WS 415 71 09 07 00 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING Build your fire on the floor of the firebox and be hind the log retainer only Do not block or restrict the hot air outlets or air inlets This will cause the fireplace to overheat Keep fires away from the door DOs 1 Build a hot fire 2 Use only dry wood 3 Several pieces of medium sized wood are better than a few big pieces 4 Clean the chimney regularly 5 Refuel frequently using medium sized wood 6 Fine Tune the air settings for optimum perform an
13. INSTALLER THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WTH THE HOMEOWNER THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY WARNOCK HERSEY LTD TO STANDARDS ULC 5610 87 UL 127 1992 FOR ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES TO ULC S639 M87 FOR STEEL LINER ASSEMBLIES FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACES AND TO CAN ULC S627 M90 FOR SPACE HEATERS FOR USE WITH SOLID FUELS NAPOLEON FIREPLACES SOLID FUEL BURNING ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HI TECH LISTED FIREPLACE MODEL NZ25 WARNING If this fireplace is not properly installed a house fire may result FOR YOUR SAFETY Follow the installation directions This fireplace can be very hot when burning Combustible mate rials such as firewood wet clothing etc placed too close can catch fire Children and pets mustbe kept from touching the fireplace when it is hot The chimney must be sound and free of cracks Before installing this unit contact the local building or fire authority and follow their guidelines Operate only with the door tightly closed Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fire bricks Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fire This fireplace is designed to burn natural wood only Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods Do not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such as gasoline engine oil et
14. MANT 1 A MANTLE 1 os z j 24 1 2 2 MANTLE 2v4 Ras 22 1 2 U 20 1 2 18 1 Y y Y FIGURE 7 TOP OF DOOR 7 HEARTH EXTENSION An acceptable 16 x 50 non combustible ie brick stone or ceramic tile hearth extension must be installed Ensure that the gap between the fireplace and a factory built hearth extension is sealed with sand cement grout or covered with a metal strip or both to prevent sparks and embers from falling into this area A raised hearth together with the fireplace built on a raised platform is recommended for easier wood loading and fire viewing A chimney venting the fireplace shall not ventany other appliance The minimum overall chimney height from the top of the fireplace is 15 feet Factory built chimney systems for use in dwell ings constructed for three or more families must be enclosed above the room in which the fireplace is located This enclosure must have a fire resist ance rating equal to or greater than that of the floor or roof assembly through which they pass Ifthe chimney system is enclosed within the attic area a rafter radiation shield is required The chimney should not be built with an offsetan gle in excess of 45 The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet higher than any wall roof or building within 10 feet Figure 13 Ifthe chimney extends more than 5 feetabove the roof itmust
15. ation excessive venting configu rations insufficient makeup air or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans furnaces clothes dryers etc Any damages to fireplace combustion chamber heat exchanger brass trim or other component due to water weather damage long periods of dampness condensation damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from your authorized dealer The warranty registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS NAPOLEON IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD PATENTS U S 5 303 693 801 CAN 2 073 411 2 082 915 WOLF STEEL LTD WS 415 71 09 07 00 INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION This is the most efficient sim ple trouble free woodburning system we know of and works as follows Primary combustion air enters through the air control inlet box regulated by a draft control travels up the side through a duct and enters the top center of the combust
16. be secured using a roof brace or guide wires Ensure that minimum clearances are maintained Portions of the chimney that extend through ac cessible spaces mustalways be encased to avoid personal contact with the chimney and thereby avoid damage to the chimney A raincap must be installed to avoid internal dam age and corrosion The chimney must be supported at a maximum of 20 foot intervals approx 200 165 20 ft WS 415 71 09 07 00 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION This fireplace was tested to CAN ULC S610 M87 Zero Clearance Fireplace Safety Test Standard In accordance with this standard the unit may be connected to any accepted chimney listed to ULC S 629 The following 7 factory built chimney systems may be used LISTED TO ULC S610 M87 MANUFACTURER MODEL MAXIMUM OF OFFSETS 45 MAX 30 MAX OLIVER MACLEOD HT 6103 FormMeRLY HT3103 4 45 SECURITY ASHT 4 459 ICC EXCEL 2100 2 4 45 ENERGY VENT HT5103 4 459 GSW FC 2 459 amp 2 159 SELKIRK METALBESTOS SSPLUS 2 459 Installation of all types of factory built chimney systems is to be in accordance with the chimney manufacturers installa tion instructions An appropriate chimney manufacturers anchor base plate is required in order to initiate the twist lock mechanism Air cooled chimney systems are not recommended in colder climates
17. c Do not burn treated wood coal charcoal coloured paper cardboard solvents or garbage Do notlet the fireplace become hot enough for any part to glow red Wolf Steel Ltd RR 1 9 Napoleon Rd Barrie ON Canada L4M 4Y8 705 721 1212 Fax 705 722 6031 Email ask Qnapoleon on ca r3 aman Web www napoleon on ca C Eim US NS 415 71 09 07 00 f FIREPLACES TABLE of CONTENTS PG 2 5 INTRODUCTION 11 OPTIONAL BLOWER Warranty General Instructions 12 25 FEATU RES General Information Controlling Combustion Air Care of Glass amp Plated Parts Achieving Proper Draft 5 6 HI EFFICIENCY HEATING 12 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Four Options Fuel Loading and Burn Cycle Location amp Clearance Ash Removal Procedures 6 7 INSTALLATION FRAMING ian Marie ds Framin 14 MAINTENANCE Suc Air Gasket Baffle Replacement Mantle Clearance Creosote Formation And Removal Hearth Extension Run Away or Chimney Fire Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Detectors 8 10 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Woodpile Maintenance Adding Chimney Sections Offset Chimney Installation 14 15 RE P LACEMENTS Installing Flashing And Storm Collar Ordering Replacement Parts Connection to a Masonry Chimney Replacement Parts Accessories m CEN TING 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING Firebrick Removal Attaching the Handle PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on the purchase of your Napoleon hi tech high efficient
18. ce DON Ts 1 Take ash out immediately Let it accumulate to a depth of at least one inch A good ash layer provides for a longer lasting and better burning fire 2 Burn wet wood 3 Closethe door too soon or damper down too quickly 4 Burnone large log rather than two or three smaller more reasonably sized logs 5 Burn at continually low setting if the glass door is constantly blackened This means the firebox tem perature is too low WS 415 71 09 07 00 Expansion contraction noises during heating up and cool ing down cycles are normal and to be be expected 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 chim ney Roll up some newspaper light it and place it near the fireplace flue until the chimney begins to draw During a firing open the draft control before opening the fireplace door 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 Is the smoke passage blocked anywhere in the fireplace or chimney Is the room too airtight and the air intake not connected to the outside Check with a win dow partly open 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 cl
19. e using a nut connector 6 Thread the other thermodisc lead through the junc tion box bushing and connect to the other black wire of the variable speed switch using a nut connector Secure ground wire green to the threaded weld stud located on the junction box wall Re install the junction box Ensure that the wires will not interfere with the blower DUAL BLOWER FIGURE20b 3 Slide the first blower to the back of the fireplace tak ing care not to damage the terminals Position the blower onto the studs and secure using the lock washers and wing nuts provided Pull the leads to the front and right side of the ashpan housing 4 Slide the second blower into place position onto the studs and secure as before 5 Remove the junction box cover located on the lower right outside of the unit Use a nut connector to attach the black wire of the variable speed switch to the black power wire 6 Pass the four blower leads and both thermodisc leads through the junction box bushing Connect one blower lead from each blower and one of the thermodisc leads using a nut connector and connect the other two blower leads to the white power supply wire using a nut connector 7 Connect the other thermodisc lead to the black wire of the variable speed switch using a nut connector Secure ground wire green to the threaded weld stud located on the junction box wall Re install the junction box Ensure that the wires will not int
20. eet Without ducting the ceiling height may be brought down to a minimum of 6 feet However a fireplace enclosure with a height less than 7 feet must be provided with sufficient air circulation to avoid a fire hazard Install ventilation grilles minimum openings of 40 sq inches at both floor and ceiling levels of the enclosure These grilles must not restrict the flow of heat by more than 25 7 IN 1 NN x 12 MIN PIPE TO N CEILING Y acne x 60 MINIMUM ROM FLOOR Im 3 jee 0 1 2 2 H LL bl 3 Em 38 4 NON 21 MINIMOVN TO WALL N HEARTH EXTENSION16 x 50 MINIMUM FIGURES 5 TO CHIMNEY DO NOT FILL CAVITY MINIMUM SPACES AT UNIT TO CHIMNEY S ACK y SIDES WITH AN OF M Do not place insulation into the enclosure around the fire place or the chimney Placed in this space it may cause the adjacent wood to overheat and catch on fire Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black painted surface of the fireplace front Non combustible material brick stone or ceramic tile may protrude Pull out the nailing tabs attached on either side of the fireplace and secure to the 2x4 framing to facilitate drywall installation Do not build shelves or cupboards into
21. eplace at least a half hour before bed to ensure a good fire that is hot enough to close the draft control for an overnight burn Burn only dry seasoned wood It produces more heat and less soot or creosote Do not burn ocean beach wood Its salt content can produce a metal eating acid When refueling open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage Use a pair of long fireplace gloves when feeding the fire Because these fireplaces burn at the front they are clean and effi cient but they are also very hot and gloves are useful Keep a small steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to re move ashes Do not store wood within 3 feet 1m of the fireplace FLASH FIRES A flash fire is a small fire burned quickly when you don t need much heat After your kindling has caught load at least 3 pieces of wood stacked loosely Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly EXTENDED FIRE Load your larger pieces of wood com pactly packed close enough to prevent the flames from penetrating it completely After approximately 30 minutes depending on the size of the load close the draft control completely making sure that the fire is not extinguished DO NOT OVERFIRE THE FIREPLACE Overfiring can occur by a burning large amounts of smaller wood pieces such as furniture scraps skids or treated wood b vigorously burning large loads of wood with the draft control on HIGH fully open for long periods of time one or two ho
22. erfere with the blower Because the blower is thermally activated when turned on it will automatically start approximately 15 45 min utes after lighting the fireplace Use of the blower in creases the output of heat Drywall dust will penetrate into the blower bearings causing irreparable damage and must be prevented from coming into contact with the blower or its com partment Any damage resulting from this condition is not covered by the warranty policy ST HERMODISC LOCATION 11 J SECOND BLOWER e WS 415 71 09 07 00 12 NZ25 FEATURES CONTROLLING COMBUSTION AIR If the outside combustion air kit is not used air may still be drawn directly into the fireplace through the lower louvres Outside and inside air may be combined by pulling the outside air lever out as far as possible and turning the lever 90 to its locking position Figure 22 Should you find a frost build up on the air control box or a draft from the fireplace close the outside air lever when the fireplace is not in use Air control box is shipped with inside air cover plate in open position FIGURE22 ACHIEVING PROPER VENTING ACTION 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 fro
23. ficial Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only i e the individual or legal entity registered customer whose name appears on the warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations This factory warranty is non transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives The wood fireplace must be installed by an authorized service technician or contractor Installation must be done in accordance with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse lack of maintenance accident alterations abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches dents corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace In the first year only this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts wh
24. ich are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions After the first year with respect to the President s Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part s After the first year NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part and such expenses are not covered by this warranty Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President s Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON S responsibility under this warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental consequential or indirect damages This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON wood fireplace and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product its components or accessories are excluded NAPOLEON neither assumes nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product NAPOLEON will not be responsible for over firing downdrafts spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops buildings nearby trees hills mountains inadequate vents or ventil
25. ion chamber into a preheating airwash lo cated across the top and then down the window to feed the fire and also to ensure that the Nos glass remains clean Secondary air feeds directly into the combustion chamber at hearth level through the log retainer and also through inlets located at the bottom back corner of the combustion cham ber This air travels up the riser to the four secondary air tubes located at the top and shoots out laterally to oxidize the gases rising to the smoke exit The combustion chamber is lined with high temperature fire brick on all sides and across the bottom to maintain a high temperature in the combustion chamber so that gases mix ing with the preheated air from the secondary air tubes are easily ignited and burned Indeed it is fascinating to watch flames flickering much of the time from the secondary air tubes The fireplace sides and back permit a zero clearance installation and direct the heat upwards and forwards into the room Be sure to provide sufficient combustion air There are many other appliances in your home competing for air such as a kitchen range hood forced air heating devices or a bath room exhaust fan If the outside air feature is utilized you will never experience a shortage of combustion air If you choose not to utilize outside air and experience draft or smoking problems you may need to open a door or window After extended periods of non operation such as following a vacation or
26. lace door may have been closed prematurely and the fireplace itself has not reached opti mum temperature Re open the door and or draft control to re establish a brisk fire The other problem may have been wet wood The typical symptom is sizzling wood and mois ture being driven from the wood WS 415 71 09 07 00 13 14 MAINTENANCE GASKET BAFFLE REPLACEMENT At the end of each burning season inspect the baffle lo cated above the secondary air tubes for deterioration Re place if necessary At this time also check that the door gasket is not worn or loose Replace with 1 2 fibreglass rope if necessary CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote These vapours condense in the relately cooler chimney flue of a slow burning fire and when ig nited make an extremely hot fire So the chimney should be inspected monthly during the heating season to deter mine if a build up has occurred If creosote has accumu lated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire RUN AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE Run away fires can be the result of THREE major factors 1 Using incorrect fuel or small fuel pieces which would normally be used as kindling 2 Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the air rushes in the open door 3 Burning your fireplace with the ash dump door open SOLUTIONS 1
27. m a low burn rate with the handle at the bottom setting to a fast burn rate with the handle at the top setting Figure 23 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 glowing red fireplace parts or an uncontrollable burn which can all lead to a chimney fire or a permanent damage to the unit Do not operate your fireplace for longer than 30 minutes with the draft control on HIGH fully open FIGURE23 WS 415 71 09 07 00 OPERATING IN STRUCTIONS FUEL LOADING AND BURN CYCLE WHEN LOADING THE FIREPLACE ENSURE THAT THE FI BRE REFRACTORY BAFFLE IS NOT LIFTED UP For maximum efficiency when the fireplace is thoroughly hot load it fully to the top of the door opening and burn at a medium low setting The bricks will be nearly all white and the glass mostly clear The whiteness of the bricks and the cleanness of the glass are good indicators of your operat ing efficiency Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces of wood are burned A minimum of three pieces are needed to encase a bed of coals that sustains the fire Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady output of heat It is best to plan these cycles around your household routine so that only enough coals are left to start the next load In the evening load your fir
28. on is 3 1 2 brick solidly mortared and fully encasing the flue Ensure there are no leaks FIGURE 16 HI TEMP GASKET ANGLE IRON O SUPPORT r CHIMNEY L WEIGHT V x Se gt ANGLE IRON RESTS v d ON BRICK SIDE z A WALLS FREE 0 7 OF UNIT gt pate NZ FIGURE17 O 7 1 no case is the masonry enclosure to be supported by the NZ25 fireplace Allow a 1 one inch air cavity for expansion WS 415 71 09 07 00 FINISHING FIREBRICK REMOVAL The fireplace is shipped with the firebricks in place how ever if you need to remove them ease of installation re placement etc follow this sequence Remove the ashwell grate This allows the bricks to be removed in the following order the four bottom bricks the bricks along the rear wall pull the two bricks at the centre forward and lift the bottom of the bricks out first the side bricks tilt the top inward ATTACHING THE HANDLE Attach the handle as shown so that when the door is closed the handle will be centred in the slot located on the fire place front To achieve this you may have to experiment on the upper and lower screws with one of the variations shown Tighten securely OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION NSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY
29. ose to trees or a higher roof MAINTENANCE Check your chimney for creosote and soot build up monthly until a safe frequency for cleaning is established If accu mulation is excessive clean the chimney You may want to call a professional chimney sweep to clean it Both the chimney and the fireplace have to be cleaned at least once a year or as often as necessary See the Section on Creo sote Formation and Removal
30. r to lighting 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 To start a brisk fire is required Place loosely crumpled paper on the floor of the fireplace behind the log retainer and cover with dry kindling Open the draft control fully by moving the lever to HIGH Light the paper and leave the door slightly ajar one inch until all kindling is burning To maintain a brisk fire a hot coal bed must be established and maintained Slowly add larger wood 2x4 size pieces Lay the pieces lengthwise from side to side in the hot coal bed with a shallow trench between so that the primary air can flow directly into this trench and ignite the fuel above When the fire seems to be at its peak medium sized logs may be added Once these logs have caught fire carefully close the door Closing the door too quickly after refueling will reduce the firebox temperature and result in an unsatisfactory burn Remember it is more efficient to burn medium sized wood briskly and ref
31. solid fuel burning fireplace It has been extensively tested in Canadian and American laboratories WS 415 71 09 07 00 NAPOLEON wood fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the W orld R ecognized 1509002 Quality Assurance Certificate NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work The complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to ensure that you the customer receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON NAPOLEON WOOD FIREPLACE PRESIDENT S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON wood fireplace are warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace This covers combustion cham ber heat exchanger stainless steel baffle retainer ceramic glass thermal breakage only gold plated parts against tarnishing porcelainized enamelled components aluminum extrusion trims ashdrawer and cast iron castings Electrical 110V components and wearable parts such as blowers thermal switch switches wiring firebrick gasketing and high temperature paint are covered and NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year Repair work however requires the prior approval of an authorized company of
32. to distribute heat to an adjoining room lo cated either above or beside the room containing the fire place by way of vents eliminating the need of an addi tional blower While this system may be used in conjunc tion with the optional blowers it could reduce the flow of hot air being distributed to additional rooms It must be experimented with and the dampers adjusted manually to suit your requirements This may take a few attempts thereafter adjustments should no longer be required as is normally experienced with your central heating system registers The hot air vent must be installed in an up ward direction NEVER install in a downward direction Figures 4c 4d amp 4e The hot air gravity vent system is not be connected to a central heating system for this application use the NZ62CH No more than two hot air gravity vents can be installed to fireplace Individual vent runs are not to exceed 10 feet All hot air gravity vents must be insulated A CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM NZ62CH be used to heat rooms up to 50 feet from the unit A wall mounted thermostat located in the room to be heated con trols the blower supplying warm air from the room con taining the fireplace If a hot air duct system exists the central heat blower may safely be tied into this system to reduce the amount of new ducting required Consult with a heating specialist to ensure a proper duct layout for your home Se BATH
33. uel frequently than to load the fireplace with large logs that result in a smouldering inefficient fire and dirty glass As soon as the door is closed you will observe a change in the flame pattern The flames will get smaller and lazier because less oxygen is getting into the combustion cham ber The flames however are more efficient The flames will remain lazy but become larger again as soon as the firebricks have been heated thoroughly and the chimney becomes heated and provides a good draft At this point the roaring fire that you see when the door is opened is wastefully drawing heated room air up the chimney cer tainly not desirable So always operate with the door fully closed once the medium sized logs have caught fire You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the fireplace normally Once the fireplace is entirely hot it will burn very efficiently with little smoke from the chimney There will be a bed of orange coals in the firebox and secondary flames flickering just below the top of the firebox You can safely fill the firebox with wood to the top of the door Can t get the stove operating Use more kindling and paper Assuming the chimney and vent are sized correctly and there is sufficient combustion air the lack of sufficiently dry quantities of small kindling is the problem Thumb size is a good gauge for small kindling diameter Can t get heat out of the stove One of two things may have happened The firep
34. urs ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES A bed of ashes approximately 1 inch deep should be left on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed When the fire has burned down and cooled remove any excess ashes To use your ash pan pull the ash dump handle forward to an open position Rake the excess ashes over the grate and into the ash pan Close the ash well LOG RETAINER 2 ASH DUMP A REAR FOLD IANDLE FIGURE24 Never operate your fireplace with the ash well in an open position This creates a fire hazard that may result in a house chim ney fire internal damage to the stove or discoloration to the gold plated door plated finishes are not covered by the warranty To ensure that the ash well is fully closed allow the door to snap shut dislodging anything that may be stuck at the opening Flip the cover up onto the ash pan when transporting the ashes to a closed container with a tight fitting lid for stor age Carry the ash pan using the front and back handles Keep the closed container on a non combustible floor or ground well away from all combustible materials The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Cold wood ashes can be used on the garden or compost OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remove all source of gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or other appliances prio
35. ver the sides and top edges of the flashing with roofing material Apply water proof caulking provided with the flashing around the chim ney 1 above the top of the flashing and push the storm collar down into the caulking Insert a rain cap onto the top of the last chimney section WS 415 71 09 07 00 10 CONNECTION TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY The Napoleon Model NZ25 may be connected to either a lined or unlined masonry chimney LINER SUPPORT C f IF THE CHIMNEY Ys IS LINED the flues v WITH 7 SECURE must be made of vitri USING AN 8 amp NY 8 to 7 X fied clay and be REDUCER amp A7 LA sizes of 8 square 8 x DUC TS wa JE 12 or 8 round witha ez jv E minimum height of 15 feet above the fire place Eight inch round flues are recom mended Installation must conform to both national and local code requirements IF THE CHIMNEY IS UNLINED stainless steel liner listed to Standard ULC S640M Liners for New Ma sonry Chimneys may be used to connect the fireplace to the chimney The liner must be continuous from the fire place to the chimney cap and be installed only per manu facturers instructions Figure 16 In both cases the chim ney structure must be supported by angle iron anchored into the masonry walls Figure 17 The allowable ma sonry used in chimney constructi
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