Godin OVAL PETIT 3428 User manual

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Gas Fuelled Stove "OVAL PETIT GODIN" REF. 3428
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
The Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (USA) or the
current CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Canada).
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Table of content......................................................................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................................................................................2
Technical specifications..........................................................................................................3
Physical characteristics.......................................................................................................3
Burner characteristics..........................................................................................................3
Clearances to combustibles................................................................................................3
Valve characteristics ...........................................................................................................4
Technical considerations ........................................................................................................5
Where to put the stove........................................................................................................ 5
Pre-installation checks ........................................................................................................6
Some security recommendations........................................................................................6
The function of the chimney................................................................................................7
Stovepipe (chimney connector)...........................................................................................8
Installation of the appliance ....................................................................................................9
Combustibles, wall and floor protection............................................................................... 9
Stove operation.....................................................................................................................10
Lighting instructions...........................................................................................................10
Testing the appliance........................................................................................................12
Stove maintenance...............................................................................................................13
Recommendations................................................................................................................14
Aftersale service...................................................................................................................14
Warranty...............................................................................................................................15
INTRODUCTION
The Godin stoves are world famous that has been continuously manufactured since 1889.
Properly installed and properly operated, your stove will give you years of dependable
warmth. In this manual are instructions for installation and operation, including the safe
clearances from combustible materials.
Before installing your stove ask your local building or fire official if a permit is required.
Consult with them about local codes and restrictions. Ask your local officials to check your
installation before firing your stove. Finally, when you have an approved and safe installation,
remember that a stove is only as safe and efficient as the care and skill of the user makes it.
This manual contains a wide range of advice covering many different installations and
operating conditions. Read through the entire manual before you focus on the sections of
immediate interest. Keep the manual where you can find it easily so that you may reread it or
refer to it if problems arise, or in the case that an other operator could use this stove.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Oval Petit Godin is the North American gas version of the world known Petit Godin Stove.
Its reputation has been made on its high finish quality, efficiency and reliability. The 3428 is a
freestanding heater, radiant due to its column aspect. It can be fitted to any place as well as
for its efficiency than for its aesthetic.
The gas system has been elaborated on this model to provide heating and economy at the
highest level. During its realisation, all security and careful have been given to this stove
development that it now reaches the perfect compromise between comfort, security and
economy.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Height Width Depth
• Overall dimensions: 770 mm 590 mm 575 mm
• Weight: 64 kg
• Rear flue outlet diameter: 125/127 mm (5")
• Piezo electric ignition
• Barrel: in vitreous enamelled steel
• Base, lid, decorative top, door: enamelled or lacquered cast iron
• Thermopile (flames failure device)
• Controlled by thermostat
BURNER CHARACTERISTICS
Natural gas LPG (propane)
Inlet pressure (INWC) : 5 10
Manifold min pressure (INWC): 2,2 5,9
Manifold max pressure (INWC): 3,5 9
Main injector ∅(#DMS) : 0,052 0,033
Pilot jet injector : 55/42A 38/33A
Output rating (BTU/h) 7 600 8 000
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back clearance (in) 10
Side clearance (in) 6
Side clearance (in) 6
Top clearance (in) 6
Front clearance (in) 12
Flooring Combustible
note 1
Note 1: The Oval Petit Godin has been tested successfully on hard wood flooring. It is not
recommended to install this stove directly on carpeting. Choose instead hard wood
or tile flooring.

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VALVE CHARACTERISTICS
The GV 30 gas valve is a non-electric combination control valve suitable for regulation of
space heater.
FEATURES:
• Compact design;
• Integrated piezo ignitor;
• Easy to operate:
 Separate temperature knob;
 Stand-by position independent of
temperature setting.
• Thermoelectric flame failure device;
• Interlock prevents inadvertent re-ignition;
• Pressure regulator;
• Temperature system with bulb and bellows:
 ON/OFF switch for low fire;
 Modulation for high fire;
• Pilot flame adjustment screw.
INPUT/OUTPUT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
• Pressures taps are located on the valve side just
under the temperature control knobs (B);
• Tap (H) gives input pressure;
• Tap (I) gives output pressure;
• Pressure adjustment screws are (J), (K) and (L).
A. Pilot and Burner Ignition
Control knob
B. Thermostat Control
C. OFF position
D. Ignition
E. Pilot Lighting
F. Burner Lighting
G. Temperature Index
H. Input Pressure Tap
I. Output Pressure tap
J. Minimum gas flow rate
Adjustment screw
K. Pilot flame adjustment.
screw
L. Output pressure.
adjustment. screw
OPERATION
Knob (A) is used for ON/OFF functions, piezo activation and stand-by position. An interlock
device prevents the re-establishment of gas flow when no pilot flame is present until the
thermocouple has cooled down sufficiently.
Knob (B) is used for temperature selection

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TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
WHERE TO PUT THE STOVE
Ideally the stove should be in the middle of the space to be heated, to take the best
advantage of radiant heat or air circulation. Hot air rises more readily than it circulates
horizontally, therefore, a stove placed near the stairway to an upper floor may send most of its
heat up there. This may be desirable, especially if the upper floor can be closed off during the
day and opened in the evening when heat is needed in the bedrooms. On the other hand, if
you put the stove in a small room with only one doorway for air circulation, that room may
become too hot for comfort.
The location of an existing chimney, with a good flue not used by any other heating appliance,
will influence where you place the stove. A flue is a vertical passageway in a chimney;
masonry chimneys may have more than one flue. Likewise, if you plan to put up a new
chimney, construction features of your house may dictate where it can be built.
And remember: the stove and stovepipe must be installed with proper respect to clearances
from combustibles. Consider also how your furniture may be placed, and traffic patterns; how
people usually walk through the room.
CAUTION
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.
A burning stove is hot. Contact may cause skin burns. Consider where children will play. Do
not install your stove there, unless you provide a barrier. Children do feel the stove’s heat,
and usually learn to stay away. But they can accidentally fall, or be pushed against it. Never
leave a small child alone with a burning stove.
Do not install your Godin in a mobile home. Mobile homes are tightly constructed, and may
not let in enough oxygen for both the stove and the occupants. Only a stove with an
independent air supply (direct vent), and recommended for such use by the manufacturer, is
suitable for a mobile home.