CERTIFIED UNDER USA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) JULY 1990 AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS NZ-26 INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE. CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SAFETY INFORMATION - This fi replace can be very hot when burning. - Combustible materials such as fi rewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fi re. - Children and pets must be kept from touching the fi replace when it is hot. - The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before installing this unit, contact the local building or fi re authority and follow their guidelines. - Operate only with the door tightly closed. - Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks. - Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fi re. - This fi replace is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher effi ciencies 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 fi re with chemicals or fl uids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc. - Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, colored paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage. - Do not let the fi replace become hot enough for any part to glow red. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage, bodily injury or even death. Please read entire manual before you install and use your fi replace. This fi replace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. To reduce risk of fi re or injury, do not install an unvented gas log set into the fi replace. ! WARNING NorthlineExpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454 WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! INTRODUCTION W415-0676 / 03.14.08 TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE of CONTENTS NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin. Congratulations on the purchase of your hi-tech, high efficiency solid fuel burning fireplace! It has been extensively tested in Canadian and American laboratories. SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 1 PG 2-6 INTRODUCTION Warnings and Safety Precautions Specifications Warranty Installation Overview General Instructions General Information Care of Glass and Plated Parts 7 HI-EFFICIENCY HEATING Five Options 8-11 INSTALLATION / FRAMING Location and Clearances Framing Finishing Enclosure Finishing and Enclosure Alternate Finishing Outside Combustion Air Mantel Clearances Hearth Extension 11-13 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Adding Chimney Sections Offset Chimney Installation Installing Flashing and Storm Collar Connection to a Masonry Chimney 14-15 FINAL ASSEMBLY Attaching the Handle Top Firebrick and Baffle Installation 16 OPTIONAL BLOWER 16 FEATURES Controlling Combustion Air Achieving Proper Draft 17-18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Loading and Burn Cycle Ash Removal Procedures 18 MAINTENANCE Gasket / Baffle Replacement Door Glass Replacement Creosote Formation And Removal Run-Away or Chimney Fire Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Detectors Woodpile Maintenance 19-20 REPLACEMENTS Ordering Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Accessories 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING 22 SERVICE HISTORY 23-24 NOTES W415-0676 / 03.14.08 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 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 chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trims ash drawer, 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 official. 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 pr...