Napoleon GVFL18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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W415-0809 / B / 01.07.11

2.3 GENERAL 

INFORMATION

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH

EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU, WITH HEADACHE, DIZZINESS 

AND/OR NAUSEA. IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, THE APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY. 

GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! HAVE APPLIANCE SERVICED.

SOME PEOPLE--PREGNANT WOMEN, PERSONS WITH HEART OR LUNG DISEASE, ANEMIA, THOSE 

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, THOSE AT HIGH ALTITUDES--ARE MORE AFFECTED BY 

CARBON MONOXIDE THAN OTHERS.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM OR BATHROOM.

THE 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.

!

WARNING

For your satisfaction, this appliance has been test-fi red to assure its operation and quality!

This appliance is for installation in a solid fuel burning fi replace or listed ventless fi rebox enclosures only.

No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for 
the gas system operation.  

This appliance is equipped with a pilot light safety system 
referred to as an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) and is 
designed to turn off the appliance if not enough fresh air is 
available.

Napoleon’s two vent free fi rebox enclosures the ZCVF 
36/42 can be used to house all 3 of Napoleon’s vent free 
log sets, the GVFL 18, 24 and 30.

We suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by profes-
sionals who are certified in
the U.S. by the National
Fireplace Institute

®

(NFI) as

NFI Gas Specialists.

www.nficertified.org

2.4  MINIMUM APPLIANCE SIZE

Each gas log set must be installed into a appliance cavity 
with a minimum size.

Refer to the table to determine the appropriate minimum 
appliance size.

LOG SET

HEIGHT

WIDTH

DEPTH

GVFL18

18”

24”

14”

GVFL24

18”

28”

14”

GVFL30

18”

34”

14”

GVFL18

GVFL24

GVFL30

NG

LP

NG

LP

NG

LP

Altitude (FT)

0-4,500

0-4,500

0-4,500

0-4,500

0-4,500

0-4,500

Max input (BTU/HR)

40,000

40,000

40,000

40,000

40,000

40,000

Min Inlet Gas Supply Pressure

4.5“ Water 

Column

11“ Water 

Column

4.5“ Water 

Column

11“ Water 

Column

4.5“ Water 

Column

11“ Water 

Column

Max Inlet Gas Supply Pressure

7“ Water 

Column

13“ Water 

Column

7“ Water 

Column

13“ Water 

Column

7“ Water 

Column

13“ Water 

Column

Manifold Pressure (Under Flow 
Conditions)

3.5“ Water 

Column

10“ Water 

Column

3.5“ Water 

Column

10“ Water 

Column

3.5“ Water 

Column

10“ Water 

Column

Summary of Contents for GVFL18

Page 1: ...not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department In...

Page 2: ...INFORMATION 7 3 0 INSTALLATION 8 3 1 INSTALLING IN AN UNVENTED APPLICATION 8 3 1 1 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS 8 3 1 2 DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE 8 3 2 INSTALLING IN A VEN...

Page 3: ...r other objects must be kept a minimum 4 feet away from the front of the appliance Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect...

Page 4: ...4 W415 0809 B 01 07 11 2 1 DIMENSIONS 2 1 1 GVFL18 2 1 2 GVFL24 2 1 3 GVFL30 20 500 13 250 24 000 26 250 24 000 13 250 30 250 22 750 13 250 1 500 24 000...

Page 5: ...iances shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 00 upon the sale of the appliance from http www napoleonfireplaces com Webshare installation_manuals mass_requirements pdf A carbon monoxide...

Page 6: ...as an oxygen depletion sensor ODS and is designed to turn off the appliance if not enough fresh air is available Napoleon s two vent free firebox enclosures the ZCVF 36 42 can be used to house all 3 o...

Page 7: ...stration is for reference only Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for accurate information S A M S S A S A A S A S S A S S S S S S S A S A A A A A A S S S A S A A A A S S S A S A S A A S S S S...

Page 8: ...s appliances which draw their input and output air from and to the outdoors Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where A Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a...

Page 9: ...and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings An unvented room appliance is recommended for use as a secondary...

Page 10: ...ning table have the damper cut to provide a minimum permanent opening or install an alternate stop Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the appliance shall be permanently closed at time of applia...

Page 11: ...NSI approved manual shut off and a union must be installed upstream within the appliance cavity D To ensure the appliance operates reliably install a sediment trap upstream of the appliance within the...

Page 12: ...m of log 3 onto the slotted projections shown The charred face should be facing in E Position the bottom cavity of log 4 onto the bridge top right corner of fibre burner cover as shown with the charre...

Page 13: ...the base of the appliance 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 B Place formed charcoal lumps around the fro...

Page 14: ...ps shutting off have it serviced Keep burner and control compartment clean When lit for the first time the appliance will emit a slight odour for a few hours This is a normal temporary con dition caus...

Page 15: ...ck log G Turn gas knob counter clockwise to pilot H Depress and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button ignitor Keep knob fully depressed for one minute then release If pilot does...

Page 16: ...up or sweep into the garbage Check the appliance for broken logs and corrosion of the main burner base This procedure must be performed by a qualified service person Inspect the pilot for any visible...

Page 17: ...E LOG 3 W135 0413 3 FRONT LOG 4 W135 0207 4 RIGHT LOG 5 W135 0208 5 LEFT CROSSOVER LOG 6 W135 0218 6 RIGHT CROSSOVER LOG 7 GL 671 LOG SET 8 W185 0024 GVFL18 GRATE 8 W185 0020 GVFL24 GRATE 8 W185 0023...

Page 18: ...18 W415 0809 B 01 07 11 7 2 1 4 3 13 12 8 10 11 9 20 15 1 5 6 16 17...

Page 19: ...Service or replace Oxygen Depletion Sensor System Correct piping and or regulator to provide correct pressure Ensure adequate supply pressure Pilot goes out when the gas knob is released The gas valv...

Page 20: ...Depletion Sensor System Call the gas distributor Pilot goes out while standing Main burner is in OFF position Gas piping is undersized Turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters dimin...

Page 21: ...of the methods described in ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the applicable local code Not enough ventilation air Increase fresh air supply Use one of the methods described in ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the applica...

Page 22: ...half any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product Any damages to the burner or logs or other components due to water weather damage long periods of dampness condensation damaging che...

Page 23: ...23 W415 0809 B 01 07 11 12 0 SERVICE HISTORY 43 1...

Page 24: ...24 W415 0809 B 01 07 11 44 1 13 0 NOTES...

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