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Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool-
ing 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.
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 Napo-
leon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATE-
RIALS. Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation
with a recommended gas fireplace glass cleaner. Thereaf-
ter clean as required. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT!
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and
/ or blemishes may result.
GDS20:
Maximum input is 20,000 BTU/hr for natural gas
and propane. Maximum output for natural gas and propane
is 15,600 BTU/hr at an efficiency of 78%.
This stove is approved for closet or recessed installations,
as well as for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room
installations and is suitable for mobile home installations.
The natural gas model can be installed in a mobile home
that is permanently positioned on its site and fueled with
natural gas.
THIS GAS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED
BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER
to conform with local codes. In-
stallation practices vary from region to region and it is important 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.
• 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. Mobile 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 removed.
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 minimum
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 testing 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 con-
nected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the ab-
sence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE in the United States. 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 column 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 col-
umn 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.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
CARE OF GLASS, AND PLATED PARTS
