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SAFETY INFORMATION

- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do 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
fi re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier.
- This is an unvented gas-fi red heater that
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
section “ COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
PROVISIONS”.

INSTALLER:  LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER:  RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.23B

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 

103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • [email protected]

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WARNING

If the information in these instructions are 
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion 
may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life.

CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

$10.00

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, 
where not prohibited by local codes.
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.

HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE 

BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL 

COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 

TOUCH GLASS.

!

WARNING

CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: ANSI Z21.11.2 FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.

WHVF31N

NATURAL GAS

WHVF31P

PROPANE

Summary of Contents for PLAZMAFIRE WHVF31

Page 1: ...FUTURE REFERENCE NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 23B Wolf Steel Ltd 24 Napoleon Rd Barrie ON L4M 0G8 Canada 103 Miller Drive Crittenden Kentucky USA 41030 Phone 705 721 1212 Fax 705 722 6031 www napoleonfireplaces com ask napoleonproducts com WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactl...

Page 2: ...M CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 12 4 0 FINISHING 13 4 1 HOUSING PANEL INSTALLATION 13 4 2 DOOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION 14 4 3 BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION 14 4 4 GLASS MEDIA 15 4 5 SURROUND INSTALLATION REMOVAL 15 5 0 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION 16 5 1 SAFETY SCREEN INSTALLATION 16 5 2 REMOTE RECEIVER LOCATION WIRING 16 6 0 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 17 6 1 WIRING DIAGRAM 17 7 0 OPERATION 18 7 1 LIGHTING AND OPERATING...

Page 3: ...ntel see MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES section Side Wall see MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES section Rating plate see RATING PLATE INFORMATION section Surround see FINISHING section 1 0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...

Page 4: ... children from hot surfaces These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance are kept clean The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service...

Page 5: ...TED ON THE RATING PLATE THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE HEATER SHOULD BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48 AWAY FROM THE FRONT FACE OF THE APPLIANCE USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE USING NON LISTED ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS BLOWERS LOUVRES TRIMS GAS COMPONENTS VENT COMPONENTS ETC COULD ...

Page 6: ... pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The appliance 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 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa When installed with a blower the junction box must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes In the ab...

Page 7: ... are designed to cilter out harmful gases and limit carbon monoxide output It is likely that with the appliance in operation the catalytic tiles will actually scrub the carbone monoxide normally found in the room and reduce it to a lower level The tiles must not be altered or removed Do not operate the appliances when using products such as paint paint thinner adhesives etc These products will per...

Page 8: ...Y PRESSURE 4 5 WATER COLUMN NG MAX SUPPLY PRESSURE 7 WATER COLUMN NG MANIFOLD PRESSURE 10 WATER COLUMN LP MIN SUPPLY PRESSURE 11 WATER COLUMN LP MAX SUPPLY PRESSURE 13 WATER COLUMN LP NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CAUTION FOR USE WITH GLASS DOORS CERTIFIED WITH THIS UNIT ONLY WARNING DO NOT ADD ANY MATERIAL TO THE APPLIANCE WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLAME DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVE...

Page 9: ...as 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 continuous water vapour retarder with a rating of 1 perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with openings gasketed or sealed and B Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and C...

Page 10: ...oom 1 10x10x8 800 cubic feet The volume of Room 2 10x15x8 1200 cubic feet 19 2 EXAMPLE 1 In this example because there is no door to the adjoining room the volume of the adjoining room may be added to the volume of the room with the heater to get a total unconfined space The total unconfined space 800 1200 2000 cubic feet Maximum BTU h 2000x1000 40 000 BTU h 50 19 3 EXAMPLE 2 If in this example a ...

Page 11: ...to the wooden wall studs If this is not possible mark the template where the studs are located and transfer these locations to the mounting plate C Remove the paper template from the wall and cut the holes as marked D Remove the four screws that secure the wall mounting plate to the appliance E If required transfer the stud locatiom marks from the template to the mounting plate and drill a diamete...

Page 12: ...or to the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the United States D When flexing any gas line support the gas valve so that the lines are not bent or kinked E The gas line flex connector should be installed to provide sufficient movement for shifting the burner assembly on it s side to aid with servicing components F Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water solution Do n...

Page 13: ...CES TO COMBUSTIBLES 20 to top 7 to sides 13 to bottom 0 to rear TYPICAL INSTALLATION ALCOVE INSTALLATION SIDE VIEW The front trims for the WHVF31 are different sizes See DIMENSIONS section prior to mounting the appliance Clearances are measured from the appliance not the front trims ALCOVE INSTALLATION TOP VIEW ...

Page 14: ...ATCH GLASS DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH GLASS REMOVED CRACKED BROKEN OR SCRATCHED 72 4 4 1 HOUSING PANEL INSTALLATION Secure the housing panels as illustrated using the 17 8 X 3 8 screws supplied 4 screws secure the top housing panel 3 screws secure the bottom housing panel 5 screws secure each of the side housing panels ...

Page 15: ...E TOUCH DOORS ARE HEAVY AND FRAGILE SO HANDLE WITH CARE 75 1 A Remove the surround see SURROUND INSTALLATION REMOVAL section B Remove the 3 screws that secure the door C Lift the door up and off 4 2 DOOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION A Remove the surround and door if installed See SURROUND INSTALLATION REMOVAL and DOOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION sections B Centre the rear brick panel against the back of the fire...

Page 16: ...on Clean the glass with mild dish soap drain rinse thoroughly and dry before placing over the burner CLEAN THE GLASS MEDIA PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BEFORE APPLYING THE CLEANED GLASS ENSURE THAT IT IS DRY DO NOT CHANGE OR SUBSTITUTE THE GLASS MEDIA MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE IF REPLACING USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GLASS MEDIA AVAILABLE FROM YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER DISTRIBUTOR GLASS MEDIA OVER ...

Page 17: ...d secure by using 3 screws to attach the safety screen and door retainer brackets 5 2 REMOTE RECEIVER LOCATION WIRING If installing an optional remote control the receiver must be located as illustrated A Place the receiver against the bottom housing panel as close to the IPI control as possible Secure using the velcro provided B For wiring information see the section WIRING DIAGRAM IPI CONTROL RE...

Page 18: ...back up If this backup is used install four AA batteries not supplied into the holder and connect to the wire harness Place near the IPI board Connect the battery holder to the wire harness before using the appliance Place near the IPI board Batteries not included If backup is used it must be connected to the 6 volt battery pack supplied DO NOT WIRE 110 VOLTS TO THE VALVE OR WALL SWITCH IF ANY OF ...

Page 19: ...N 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 C DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR ANY PART OF THIS ASSEMBLY CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FORCE OR ATTEMPTED REPAIR MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION D DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER IMMEDIATELY CALL...

Page 20: ...er ports The flame may not appear yellow immediately allow 15 to 30 minutes for the final flame colour to be established AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER AIR SHUTTER OPENING VENTURI BURNER ORIFICE 49 1 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT CHART FUEL WHVF31 NG 1 16 LP 1 16 Approximate flame height 4 5 It s important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and burner flame...

Page 21: ...mopile as well as reaches the burner 5 Replace the cleaned logs rocks or glass Failure to properly position the media may cause carboning which can be distributed in the surrounding living area 6 Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openings when turned on A 5 to 10 second total light up period is satisfactory If ignition takes longer consult your local authorized dealer dis...

Page 22: ...GLASS OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS BE SURE TO VACUUM UP ANY BROKEN GLASS FROM INSIDE THE APPLIANCE BEFORE OPERATION DO NOT STRIKE SLAM OR SCRATCH GLASS DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH GLASS REMOVED CRACKED BROKEN OR SCRATCHED 56 1A 9 4 PILOT REPLACEMENT A Disconnect the 2 wires from the IPI control and the pilot connection to the valve B Remove the 3 screws that secure the pilot plate to the valve train ba...

Page 23: ...FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY WARNING COMPONENTS REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W010 2334 BLACK DOOR FRAME 2 W725 0065 NATURAL GAS VALVE 2 W725 0066 PROPANE GAS VALVE 3 W385 0334 NAPOLEON LOGO 4 W662 0008 NATURAL GAS PILOT 4 W662 0009 PROPANE PILOT 5 ...

Page 24: ...RROUND BLACK 19 S31CVSS CONVEX SURROUND STAINLESS STEEL 20 LK31 LED LIGHT KIT 21 W660 0081 THERMOSTAT WALL MOUNT DIGITAL 22 F40 ON OFF REMOTE 23 F50 THERMOSTATIC REMOTE 24 F50DR THERMOSTATIC REMOTE RED 24 F50DY THERMOSTATIC REMOTE GREY 24 F50DK THERMOSTATIC REMOTE BLACK 25 W660 0026 PROGRAMMABLE TIMER BATTERY OPERATED 26 WHT31 WALL HANGING TRIM FOR S31CVSS 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 14 15 17 18 19 12 13 11 ...

Page 25: ...module Check voltage of the transformer under load at the spade connections on the module with the ON OFF switch in the ON position Acceptable readings of a good transformer are between 6 2 and 7 0 volts A C Battery backup if power is off Check batteries A shorted or loose Connection Remove and reinstall the wiring harness that plugs into the module Remove and verify continuity of each wire in wir...

Page 26: ... A wrong orifice or too high of an inlet gas pressure can cause the pilot flame to lift The sensor rod may need cleaning Poor grounding between pilot assembly and gas valve Verify that the wire harness is firmly connected to module Verify that the ceramic insulator around the sensor rod is not cracked damaged or loose Verify the connection from the sensor rod to the sensor wire Damaged pilot or di...

Page 27: ...hanger plated trim or other components due to water weather damage long periods of dampness condensation damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON All parts replaced under the President s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim During the first 10 years NAPOLEON will replace or repair the defective parts covered by the lifetime warranty at our...

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