Napoleon NZ25 User manual

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INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY WARNOCK HERSEY LTD. TO STANDARDS: ULC S610-M87, UL 127-1992, FOR ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES,
TO ULC S639-M87 FOR STEEL LINER ASSEMBLIES FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACES AND TO CAN/ULC-S627-M90 FOR SPACE HEATERS FOR USE
WITH SOLID FUELS.
SOLID FUEL BURNING - ZERO CLEARANCE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HI-TECH LISTED FIREPLACE
MODEL NZ25
Fax:[phone] Email:[email protected]
Web:www.napoleon.on.ca
Wolf Steel Ltd., RR#1, 9 Napoleon Rd.,
Barrie, ON., Canada L4M 4Y8 [phone]
WARNING: If this fireplace is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Follow the installation directions. This fireplace can be very hot when burning. Combustible mate-
rials such as firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire. Children and pets must be
kept from touching the fireplace when it is hot. The chimney must be sound and free of cracks.
Before installing this unit, contact the local building or fire authority and follow their guidelines.
Operate only with the door tightly closed. Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fire-
bricks. Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fire. This fireplace is designed to burn
natural wood only. Higher efficiencies 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 fire with chemicals or fluids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc. Do not burn treated wood,
coal, charcoal, coloured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage. Do not let the fireplace become
hot enough for any part to glow red.

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PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on the purchase of your Napoleon hi-tech, high efficient solid fuel burning fireplace! It has been
extensively tested in Canadian and American laboratories.
PG 2-5 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
General Instructions
General Information
Care of Glass & Plated Parts
5-6 HI-EFFICIENCY HEATING
Four Options
Location & Clearance
6-7 INSTALLATION / FRAMING
Framing
Outside Combustion Air
Mantle Clearance
Hearth Extension
8-10 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
Adding Chimney Sections
Offset Chimney Installation
Installing Flashing And Storm Collar
Connection to a Masonry Chimney
10 FINISHING
Firebrick Removal
Attaching the Handle
PG11 OPTIONAL BLOWER
12 NZ25 FEATURES
Controlling Combustion Air
Achieving Proper Draft
12-13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fuel Loading and Burn Cycle
Ash Removal Procedures
Operating Instructions
14 MAINTENANCE
Gasket / Baffle Replacement
Creosote Formation And Removal
Run-Away or Chimney Fire
Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Detectors
Woodpile Maintenance
14-15 REPLACEMENTS
Ordering Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Accessories
16 TROUBLE SHOOTING
TABLE of CONTENTS

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NAPOLEON wood fireplaces are manufactured under the strict Standard of the World Recognized
ISO9002 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 newThe following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your newThe following materials and workmanship in your new
The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEON wood fireplace arewood fireplace are
wood fireplace arewood fireplace are
wood fireplace are
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion cham-warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion cham-
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion cham-warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion cham-
warranted against defects for as long as you own the fireplace. This covers: combustion cham-
ber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), goldber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold
ber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), goldber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold
ber, heat exchanger, stainless steel baffle retainer, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), gold
plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trimsplated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trims
plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trimsplated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trims
plated parts against tarnishing, porcelainized enamelled components, aluminum extrusion trims
ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.
ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.
ashdrawer, and cast iron castings.
Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches,Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches,
Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches,Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches,
Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches,
wiring, firebrick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered andwiring, firebrick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered and
wiring, firebrick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered andwiring, firebrick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered and
wiring, firebrick, gasketing, and high temperature paint are covered and NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEON willwill
willwill
will
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.
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. RepairLabour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair
Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. RepairLabour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair
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 towork, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to
work, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs towork, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to
work, however, requires the prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to
the account ofthe account of
the account ofthe account of
the account of NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEON are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair workare based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair workare based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work
are based on a predetermined rate schedule and any repair work
must be done through an authorizedmust be done through an authorized
must be done through an authorizedmust be done through an authorized
must be done through an authorized NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEONNAPOLEON
NAPOLEON dealer.dealer.
dealer.dealer.
dealer.
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only -- i.e., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose name appears on the
warrantyregistrationcard filed withNAPOLEON-- provided that thepurchasewas made through anauthorizedNAPOLEONdealerand is subject tothefollowing conditions and limitations:
Thisfactorywarrantyisnon-transferableand may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
Thewoodfireplace must be installed byanauthorized service technician or contractor.Installationmust be done in accordance withtheinstallation instructions included with theproduct
andalllocaland national building and fire codes.
This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect and parts installed from other manufacturers willnullify
this warranty.
Thislimitedwarranty further does not coveranyscratches,dents, corrosion or discolouringcausedbyexcessive heat, abrasive and chemicalcleanersnorchipping on porcelain enamel
parts,noranyventing components used in the installation of thefireplace.
Inthefirstyearonly, this warranty extends to the repairorreplacementofwarrantedpartswhichare defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated
inaccordancewiththeoperation instructions and under normal conditions.
Afterthefirstyear,withrespecttothe President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding
totheoriginalwarrantedpurchaserthewholesalepriceof any warranted but defective part(s).
Afterthefirstyear, NAPOLEON will not be responsibleforinstallation,labouror any other costs or expenses related to thereinstallation ofawarrantedpart, and such expenses are not
coveredbythiswarranty.
Notwithstandinganyprovisionscontained in the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this warranty isdefinedasabove and it shall not inanyevent
extendtoany incidental, consequential or indirectdamages.
Thiswarranty defines theobligationsand liability of NAPOLEONwithrespect to theNAPOLEON wood fireplace andanyother warranties expressedorimplied with respecttothis product,
itscomponentsoraccessoriesareexcluded.
NAPOLEONneitherassumes,nor authorizes any third party to assume,onitsbehalf, any other liabilities with respect tothesale ofthis product. NAPOLEON willnot be responsiblefor:
over-firing,downdrafts,spillage caused by environmental conditions suchasrooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequateventsorventilation, excessive venting configu-
rations, insufficient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans, furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.
Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim orother component due to water, weather damage, long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging
chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.
Thebillofsale or copy will be required togetherwithaserial number and a model number whenmakinganywarrantyclaims from your authorized dealer. The warranty registrationcard
mustbereturnedwithinfourteendays to register the warranty.
NAPOLEONreservestherighttohaveitsrepresentativeinspectanyproductorpartthereofpriortohonouringanywarrantyclaim.
ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS A
REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEEL LTD.

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4INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is the most efficient, sim-
ple and trouble free
woodburning system we know
of and works as follows:
Primary combustion air enters
through the air control inlet box
regulated by a draft control,
travels up the side through a
duct and enters the top center
of the combustion chamber
into a preheating airwash lo-
cated across the top and then
down the window to feed the
fire and also to ensure that the
glass remains clean.
Secondary air feeds directly into the combustion chamber at
hearth level through the log retainer and also through inlets
located at the bottom back corner of the combustion cham-
ber. This air travels up the riser to the four secondary air tubes
located at the top and shoots out laterally to oxidize the gases
rising to the smoke exit.
The combustion chamber is lined with high-temperature fire-
brick on all sides, and across the bottom to maintain a high
temperature in the combustion chamber so that gases mix-
ing with the preheated air from the secondary air tubes are
easily ignited and burned. Indeed, it is fascinating to watch
flames flickering much of the time from the secondary air
tubes. The fireplace sides and back permit a zero clearance
installation and direct the heat upwards and forwards into the
room. Be sure to provide sufficient combustion air. There are
many other appliances in your home competing for air such
as a kitchen range hood, forced air heating devices or a bath-
room exhaust fan.
If the outside air feature is utilized, you will never experience a
shortage of combustion air. If you choose not to utilize outside
air and experience draft or smoking problems, you may need
to open a door or window.
After extended periods of non-operation such as following a
vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may emit a
slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles
in the firebox burning off. Open a window to sufficiently venti-
late the room.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use makeshift compromises during instal-
lation.
All venting connections must be in compliance with the
chimney manufacturers installation instructions.
Do not block or restrict air, grille or louvre open-
ings!
Clearances referred to throughout this manual are the mini-
mum requirements.
Your Napoleon fireplace must be installed in accordance
with all national and local building code standards and the
standard of Chimney and Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances NFPA #211. Consult the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction (such as municipal building department,
fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc.) to determine
the need to obtain a permit. If you are in doubt about the
proper installation for your situation, contact your dealer or
local building or fire official. The manufacturer does not
guarantee that this fireplace and its options will completely
heat your entire home. Expansion / contraction noises dur-
ing heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to
be expected.
It is recommended that the fireplace to be secured to the
floor. Use the pallet packing brackets to accomplish this.
Burning your unit with the ash dump door open or
ajar creates a fire hazard that may result in discol-
oration to the gold plated door, internal damage to
the fireplace or a house and/or chimney fire.
FIGURES2
FIGURES1

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CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED
PARTS
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and / or blemishes may result. Normally a hot fire will clean
the glass. The most common reasons for dirty glass in-
clude: not using sufficient fuel to get the stove thoroughly
hot, using green or wet wood, closing the draft so far that
there is insufficient air for complete combustion. If it is
necessary to clean the glass, use a soft cloth with a non-
abrasivecleaner.DO NOTCLEAN THE GLASS WHENHOT!
The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or
fall against it and always close the door gently. NEVER
FORCE IT SHUT! If the glass should ever crack while the
fire is burning, do not open the door until the fire is out and
do not operate the stove again until the glass has been
replaced with a new 5mm thick piece of ceramic glass,
available from your Napoleon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. To remove the door,
open and lift out; remove the screws and brackets holding
the glass in place. Remove all broken glass. Wrap the
edges of the new glass with a U-shaped strip of fiberglass
gasket, covering 1/4" on each side. Place this gasketed
glass in position and replace the brackets and screws.
When finished, you should be able to move the glass
slightly, horizontally and vertically.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean plated parts. Buff
lightly with a clean dry cloth.
Prolonged high temperature burning with the door ajar may
cause a permanent rainbowing effect on the lower edge of
a gold plated door.
HI-EFFICIENCY
HEATING
FOUR OPTIONS
For a basic hi-efficiency fireplace, blowers are not needed,
however, they are recommended for extra heat output and
efficient air circulation. This can be especially important if the
fireplace is to be used as a major source of heat. Without the
use of blowers, the Napoleon Model NZ25 will operate as a
regular hi-efficiency fireplace.
A BLOWER KIT (NZ62) may be purchased with the
option of adding up to one additional blower. These blowers
are installed in the rear of the unit and are used to direct the
heat into the room where the fireplace is located. The blow-
ers are controlled, by a variable speed switch, located inside
the fireplace.
A THERMOSTATIC AIR CONTROL (NZ690KT), may
be used for constant heat, complete with automatic damper
and thermostat, wall mounted in the room containing the
fireplace, and at least 10 feet (minimum) from the fire-
place. This option allows your room temperature to be
kept as evenly controlled as it would with other fuels while
still enjoying the comfort of wood heat.
THE HOT AIR GRAVITY VENT SYSTEM (NZ220)
may be used to distribute heat to an adjoining room (lo-
cated either above, or beside the room containing the fire-
place) by way of vents, eliminating the need of an addi-
tional blower. While this system may be used in conjunc-
tion with the optional blowers, it could reduce the flow of
hot air being distributed to additional rooms. It must be
experimented with and the dampers adjusted manually to
suit your requirements. This may take a few attempts;
thereafter adjustments should no longer be required as is
normally experienced with your central heating system
registers. The hot air vent must be installed in an up-
ward direction! NEVER install in a downward direction.
Figures 4c, 4d & 4e. The hot air gravity vent system is
not be connected to a central heating system (for this
application use the NZ62CH). No more than two hot air
gravity vents can be installed to fireplace. Individual vent
runs are not to exceed 10 feet.
All hot air gravity vents must be insulated.
A CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM (NZ62CH) may be
used to heat rooms up to 50 feet from the unit. A wall
mounted thermostat located in the room to be heated con-
trols the blower supplying warm air from the room con-
taining the fireplace. If a hot air duct system exists, the
central heat blower may safely be tied into this system to
reduce the amount of new ducting required. Consult with
a heating specialist to ensure a proper duct layout for your
home.
FIGURES3

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6These options may be incorporated with one another. If the
optional blowers are to be installed, make provision dur-
ing framing to route a 110 volt power line to the fireplace.
Detailed installation instructions are included with each
venting kit.
LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
The fireplace must be installed against finished walls.
Donotinstall against a vapourbarrier or exposed insu-
lation.
While the fireplace can be installed directly on the floor, a
non-combustible hearth extension is required in front of
the fireplace, that must not be built higher than the bottom
of the fireplace to avoid air flow blockage. It may therefore
be advisable to build the fireplace on a raised platform.
The minimum distance between the edge of the fireplace
and any adjacent wall, at right angles to it, is 21 inches. A
wall projecting at 45° from the outer edge of the fireplace is
allowed; projections into this area are permitted. Do not
install into any area having a height less than 6 feet (ceil-
ing to fireplace bottom, excluding hearth height).
See Section on Framing.The location of windows, doors
and the traffic flow in the room where the stove is to be
located should be considered. If possible, you should
choose a location where the chimney will pass through the
house without cutting a floor or roof joist.
MAINTAIN THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES:
0" - FIREPLACE STAND-OFFS (TOP, REAR, & SIDES)
2" - CHIMNEY
1"- HOT AIR GRAVITY DUCTWORK
SEE 'FRAMING' SECTION:
topofunit to ceiling: 32½" - TOP-VENTED ENCLOSURE
44½" - NON-VENTED ENCLOSURE
Clearance from combustibles to furnace hot air duct
workas specified by thefurnace manufacturer is satis-
factory. No additional clearances are required.
Do not pack air space, created between the stand-offs
and combustibles, with insulation or any other mate-
rial.
Objects placed in front of the fireplace must be kept a
minimum of 48" away from the front face of the unit.
FIGURE 4
WALL
WALL
WALL
WALL
WALL
48"
FIGURES 5
INSTALLATION
/ FRAMING
FRAMING
The fireplace should be framed using 2x4 lumber as shown
in Figure 5. The fireplace should be secured to the floor.
Use the pallet packing brackets to accomplish this. If
ducting is to be installed, the minimum enclosure ceiling
height is 7 feet. Without ducting, the ceiling height may be
brought down to a minimum of 6 feet. However a fireplace
enclosure with a height less than 7 feet must be provided
with sufficient air circulation to avoid a fire hazard. Install
ventilation grilles (minimum openings of 40 sq. inches) at
both floor and ceiling levels of the enclosure. These grilles
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HEARTH EXTENSION
An acceptable 16" x 50" non-combustible (ie: brick, stone
or ceramic tile) hearth extension must be installed. Ensure
that the gap between the fireplace and a factory-built hearth
extension is sealed with sand/cement grout or covered
with a metal strip (or both) to prevent sparks and embers
from falling into this area. A raised hearth together with the
fireplace built on a raised platform is recommended for
easier wood loading and fire viewing.
Achimney venting thefireplaceshallnot ventany
other appliance.
The minimum overall chimney height from the top
of the fireplace is 15 feet.
Factory-built chimney systems for use in dwell-
ings constructed for three or more families must
beenclosedabovetheroom in which thefireplace
is located. This enclosure must have a fire resist-
ance rating equal to or greater than that of the
floor or roof assembly through which they pass.
If the chimney system is enclosed within the attic
area, a rafter radiation shield is required.
The chimney should not be built with an offset an-
gle in excess of 45o.
The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above its
point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet
higher than any wall, roof or building within 10
feet. Figure 13.
Ifthe chimney extends more than5 feetabove the
roof,itmust besecuredusingaroofbraceorguide
wires.
Ensure that minimum clearances are maintained
Portions of the chimney that extend through ac-
cessiblespaces must alwaysbe encased toavoid
personal contact with the chimney and thereby
avoid damage to the chimney.
Araincap mustbe installed to avoid internal dam-
age and corrosion.
The chimney must be supported at a maximum of
20 foot intervals (approx. 200 lbs/20 ft).
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
Do not place insulation into the enclosure around the fire-
place or the chimney. Placed in this space, it may cause
the adjacent wood to overheat and catch on fire.
Combustible materials may be installed flush with the front
of the fireplace but must not cover any of the black painted
surface of the fireplace front. Non-combustible material
(brick, stone, or ceramic tile) may protrude. Pull out the
nailing tabs, attached on either side of the fireplace and
secure to the 2x4 framing to facilitate drywall installation.
Do not build shelves or cupboards into the area above the
fireplace. Do not add a hood.
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR
The Napoleon Model NZ25 has the option of taking out-
side air directly into the fireplace through the opening on
the left hand side or taking inside air through the lower
front louvres or a combination of both.
If the optional fresh air kit (available through your Napo-
leon / Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer) is installed, it must not draw
air from the attic or garage. It may only come from outside
the house. The maximum length of the 4 inch air duct is 20
feet; thereafter enlarge the duct to a 6 inch diameter.
Decide on the most convenient location for the fresh air
inlet duct and hood which may be installed above or below
floor level.
Make a 5 inch hole in an outside wall of the house. From
outside, place the fresh air hood into the hole, open side
down.
At each end, carefully pull back the insulation sleeve ex-
posing the flexible duct. Place the insulated flexible duct
over the fresh air hood and over the fireplace outside air
connector. Carefully push the insulation sleeve back over
the duct. Using the clamps, fasten the insulated duct into
place on both sides. For outside air only, re-install the in-
side air cover plate, shown in FIGURE 22, to cover the con-
trol box inside air opening. See Section on Combustion
Air Control.
MANTLE CLEARANCES
Mantle clearance can vary ac-
cording to the mantle depth.

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FIGURE10-4ELBOWSFIGURE9-2ELBOWSFIGURE8-STRAIGHTUP
No Off-Set. Minimum overall chim-
ney height is 15 feet. Single off-set with two 15°, 30° or 45° elbows. Minimum overall
chimney height is 15 feet.
Double off-set with four 15°, 30° or
45° elbows. Minimum overall chim-
ney height is 15 feet.
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
This fireplace was tested to CAN/ULC S610-M87 Zero Clearance Fireplace Safety Test Standard. In accordance with this
standard, the unit may be connected to any accepted chimney listed to ULC S-629. The following 7" factory-built chimney
systems may be used:
OLIVER MACLEOD HT 6103(FORMERLY HT3103) 4 - 45O4 - 30O
SECURITY ASHT 4 - 45O4 - 30O
ICC EXCEL 2100-2 4 - 45O4 - 30O
ENERGY VENT HT5103 4 - 45O4 - 30O
GSW FC 2 - 45O& 2-15O4 - 30O
SELKIRK METALBESTOS SSPLUS 2 - 45O2 - 30O
LISTED TO ULC S610-M87::
::
:
(45oMAX.)
MAXIMUM # OF OFFSETSMODEL #
MANUFACTURER (30oMAX.)
Installation of all types of factory-built chimney systems is to be in accordance with the chimney manufacturers installa-
tion instructions. An appropriate chimney manufacturers anchor base plate is required in order to initiate the twist lock
mechanism. Air cooled chimney systems are not recommended in colder climates.

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1. Move the fireplace into position. Try to center the ex-
haust flue of the fireplace, midpoint between two joists to
prevent having to cut them. Use a plumb bob to line up the
centre.
2. Cut and frame an opening in the ceiling to provide a
minimum clearance of 2" between the outside of the chim-
ney and any combustible material. DO NOT FILL THIS
SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL! Nail headers
between the joists for extra support. Firestop spacers must
be placed on the bottom of each framed opening in any
floor or ceiling that the chimney passes through.
3. Hold a plumb bob from the underside of the roof to
determine where the opening in the roof should be. Cut
and frame the roof opening maintaining proper 2" clear-
ances.
ADDING CHIMNEY SECTIONS
Add chimney sections, twist locking (clockwise) securely,
to the required height. Use a rafter radiation shield when-
ever the chimney system is enclosed within an attic area.
OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
An insulated elbow must be used when it becomes nec-
essary to offset the chimney in order to clear a joist or to
pass through an upstairs closet.
Attach an elbow to the chimney section, angled toward the
offset. Secure with 3 - #8X1/2" sheet metal screws. To
achieve the minimum offset, attach and secure a return
elbow to the first. To achieve longer offsets, you may install
any available length of chimney pipe between the elbows.
Supports must be used on the first vertical chimnney sec-
tion after a return elbow.
INSTALLING FLASHING AND STORM
COLLAR
Remove the nails from the shingles above and to the sides
of the chimney. Place the flashing over the chimney pipe
and slide underneath the sides and upper edge of the
shingles. Ensure that the chimney pipe is properly centered
within the flashing, giving a 3/4" margin all around. Fasten
to the roof on the top and sides. DO NOT NAIL through the
lower portion of the flashing. Make weather-tight by seal-
ing with caulking. Where possible, cover the sides and top
edges of the flashing with roofing material. Apply water-
proof caulking, provided with the flashing, around the chim-
ney, 1" above the top of the flashing and push the storm
collar down into the caulking. Insert a rain cap onto the top
of the last chimney section.
FIGURE14
FIGURE11
FIGURE12
FIGURE15
FIGURE13

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10 FINISHING
FIREBRICK REMOVAL:
The fireplace is shipped with the firebricks in place, how-
ever if you need to remove them (ease of installation, re-
placement, etc), follow this sequence:
Remove the ashwell grate. This allows the bricks to be
removed in the following order--the four bottom bricks, the
bricks along the rear wall (pull the two bricks at the centre,
forward and lift the bottom of the bricks out first), the side
bricks (tilt the top inward).
ATTACHING THE HANDLE:
Attach the handle as shown so that when the door is closed,
the handle will be centred in the slot located on the fire-
place front. To achieve this you may have to experiment (on
the upper and lower screws) with one of the variations
shown. Tighten securely.
CONNECTION TO A MASONRY
CHIMNEY
The Napoleon Model NZ25 may be connected to either a
lined or unlined masonry chimney.
IF THE CHIMNEY
IS LINED, the flues
must be made of vitri-
fied clay and be in
sizes of 8" square, 8" x
12", or 8" round with a
minimum height of 15
feet above the fire-
place.Eight inch round
flues are recom-
mended. Installation
must conform to both
national and local
code requirements.
IF THE CHIMNEY IS UNLINED, a stainless steel
liner listed to Standard ULC-S640M: Liners for New Ma-
sonry Chimneys, may be used to connect the fireplace to
the chimney. The liner must be continuous from the fire-
place to the chimney cap and be installed only per manu-
facturers instructions. Figure 16. In both cases, the chim-
ney structure must be supported by angle iron anchored
into the masonry walls. Figure 17. The allowable ma-
sonry used in chimney construction is 3-1/2" brick, solidly
mortared and fully encasing the flue. Ensure there are no
leaks.
Inno case is themasonry enclosure tobesupported by
the NZ25 fireplace. Allow a 1" (one inch) air cavity for
expansion.
FIGURE16
FIGURE17
FIGURES18

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OPTIONAL
BLOWER
INSTALLATION
NSTALLATION TO BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER
and must be electrically connected and grounded in ac-
cordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL
CODE.
1. Turn off any elec-
trical power to the fire-
place (if applicable).
Open the lower louvred
control door.
2. Locate the vibration reducing pad (one per blower)
over the two threaded studs, piercing 2 holes into the pad.
The blower must be able to be positioned entirely onto the
pad. If only one blower is used, install on the left hand side
of the fireplace.
ONEBLOWERINSTALLATION:
3. Slide the blower to the back of the fireplace taking
care not to damage the terminals. Position the blower onto
the studs and secure using the lock washers and wing
nuts provided. Pull the leads to the front and right side of
the ashpan housing.
4. Remove the junction box. Use a nut connector to
attach one of the black wires of the variable speed switch
to the black power supply wire.
5. Pass the two blower leads and one thermodisc lead
through the junction box bushing. The thermodisc is lo-
cated inside the outer shell, just above the louvre door.
FIGURE 21. Connect one blower lead to the thermodisc
lead using a nut connector and the other blower lead to the
white power supply wire using a nut connector.
6. Thread the other thermodisc lead through the junc-
tion box bushing and connect to the other black wire of the
variable speed switch using a nut connector. Secure
ground wire (green) to the threaded weld stud located on
the junction box wall. Re-install the junction box. Ensure
that the wires will not interfere with the blower.
DUALBLOWERINSTALLATION:
3. Slide the first blower to the back of the fireplace tak-
ing care not to damage the terminals. Position the blower
onto the studs and secure using the lock washers and wing
nuts provided. Pull the leads to the front and right side of the
ashpan housing.
4. Slide the second blower into place, position onto the
studs and secure as before.
5. Remove the junction box cover located on the lower
right outside of the unit. Use a nut connector to attach the
black wire of the variable speed switch to the black power
wire.6. Pass the four blower leads and both thermodisc leads
through the junction box bushing. Connect one blower lead
from each blower and one of the thermodisc leads using a
nut connector and connect the other two blower leads to the
white power supply wire using a nut connector.
7. Connect the other thermodisc lead to the black wire
of the variable speed switch using a nut connector. Secure
ground wire (green) to the threaded weld stud located on
the junction box wall. Re-install the junction box. Ensure
that the wires will not interfere with the blower.
Becausethe bloweris thermallyactivated, whenturned
on, it will automatically start approximately 15-45 min-
utes after lighting the fireplace. Use of the blower in-
creases the output of heat.
Drywall dust will penetrate into the blower bearings
causing irreparable damage and must be prevented
from coming into contact with the blower or its com-
partment. Any damage resulting from this condition is
not covered by the warranty policy.
FIGURE 19
FIGURE20b
FIGURE21
white
black
black
white
JUNCTIONBOX c/w
VARIABLESPEED
SWITCH
XTHERMODISCLOCATION
SINGLEBLOWER
FIGURE20a
SECONDBLOWER

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CONTROLLING COMBUSTION AIR:
If the outside combustion air kit is not used, air may still be
drawn directly into the fireplace through the lower louvres.
Outside and inside air may be combined by pulling the
outside air lever out as far as possible, and turning the
lever 90° to its locking position. Figure 22.
Should you find a frost build up on the air control box or a
draft from the fireplace, close the outside air lever when
the fireplace is not in use.
Air control box is shipped with inside air cover plate in
open position.
ACHIEVINGPROPER VENTING ACTION
Draft is the force which moves air from the fireplace up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other forces. Adjusting the draft
control regulates the temperature. The draft can be ad-
justed from a low burn rate with the handle at the bottom
setting to a fast burn rate with the handle at the top setting.
Figure 23. Inadequate draft may cause back-puffing into
the room and may cause plugging of the chimney. Too
much draft may cause an excessive temperature in the
fireplace, glowing red fireplace parts or an uncontrollable
burn which can all lead to a chimney fire or a permanent
damage to the unit. Do not operate your fireplace for
longer than 30 minutes with the draft control on 'HIGH'
(fully open).
FIGURE22
FIGURE23
OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS
FUEL LOADING AND BURN CYCLE
WHENLOADING THE FIREPLACE,ENSURE THAT THEFI-
BREREFRACTORYBAFFLEISNOT LIFTEDUP.
For maximum efficiency, when the fireplace is thoroughly
hot, load it fully to the top of the door opening and burn at a
medium low setting. The bricks will be nearly all white and
the glass mostly clear. The whiteness of the bricks and the
cleanness of the glass are good indicators of your operat-
ing efficiency.
Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces
of wood are burned. A minimum of three pieces are needed
to encase a bed of coals that sustains the fire. Loosely
stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load.
Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady output of
heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your household
routine so that only enough coals are left to start the next
load. In the evening, load your fireplace, at least, a half-
hour before bed to ensure a good fire that is hot enough to
close the draft control for an overnight burn.
Burn only dry seasoned wood. It produces more heat and
less soot or creosote. Do not burn ocean beach wood. Its
saltcontent can produce a metal eatingacid. When refueling
open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair
of long fireplace gloves when feeding the fire. Because
these fireplaces burn at the front, they are clean and effi-
cient, but they are also very hot and gloves are useful. Keep
a small steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to re-
move ashes. Do not store wood within 3 feet (1m) of the
fireplace.
FLASH FIRES: A flash fire is a small fire burned quickly
when you don't need much heat. After your kindling has
"caught", load at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely.
Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.
EXTENDED FIRE: Load your larger pieces of wood com-
pactly, packed close enough to prevent the flames from
penetrating it completely. After approximately 30 minutes,
depending on the size of the load, close the draft control
completely making sure that the fire is not extinguished.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE FIREPLACE! Overfiring canoccur
by: a) burning large amounts of smaller wood pieces such
as furniture scraps, skids or treated wood; b) vigorously
burning large loads of wood with the draft control on "HIGH"
(fully open) for long periods of time (one or two hours).

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ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES
A bed of ashes approximately 1 inch deep should be left on
the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
When the fire has burned down and cooled, remove any
excess ashes. To use your ash pan, pull the ash dump
handle forward to an open position. Rake the excess ashes
over the grate and into the ash pan. Close the ash well.
Never operate your fireplace with the ash well in an
openposition!
This creates a fire hazard that may result in a house/chim-
ney fire, internal damage to the stove or discoloration to
the gold plated door (plated finishes are not covered by the
warranty). To ensure that the ash well is fully closed, allow
the door to snap shut, dislodging anything that may be
stuck at the opening.
Flip the cover up onto the ash pan when transporting the
ashes to a closed container with a tight fitting lid for stor-
age. Carry the ash pan using the front and back handles.
Keep the closed container on a non-combustible floor or
ground, well away from all combustible materials. The
ashes should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes can be
used on the garden or compost.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Removeall source ofgasoline orother flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or other
appliances prior to lighting.
When first installed, the fireplace and the steel are cold
and must become hot before the fireplace will function
well. During the break-in period (the first 2 or 3 fires) create
only small, hot fires using kindling; this will allow the fire-
brick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks
develop in the firebrick. This is a normal occurrence and
does not pose a safety hazard. The paint may also smell a
little for the first few fires as it cures and you may wish to
open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
FIGURE24
To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled
paper on the floor of the fireplace behind the log retainer
and cover with dry kindling. Open the draft control fully by
moving the lever to "HIGH". Light the paper and leave the
door slightly ajar (one inch) until all kindling is burning. To
maintain a brisk fire, a hot coal bed must be established
and maintained.
Slowly add larger wood (2x4 size pieces). Lay the pieces
lengthwise from side to side in the hot coal bed with a
shallow trench between, so that the primary air can flow
directly into this trench and ignite the fuel above. When the
fire seems to be at its peak, medium sized logs may be
added. Once these logs have caught fire, carefully close
the door.
Closing the door too quickly after refueling will reduce
thefireboxtemperature and resultinan unsatisfactory
burn.
Remember it is more efficient to burn medium sized wood,
briskly, and refuel frequently than to load the fireplace with
large logs that result in a smouldering, inefficient fire and
dirty glass.
As soon as the door is closed, you will observe a change
in the flame pattern. The flames will get smaller and lazier
because less oxygen is getting into the combustion cham-
ber. The flames, however, are more efficient. The flames
will remain lazy but become larger again as soon as the
firebricks have been heated thoroughly and the chimney
becomes heated and provides a good draft. At this point,
the roaring fire that you see when the door is opened is
wastefully drawing heated room air up the chimney -- cer-
tainly not desirable. So always operate with the door fully
closed once the medium sized logs have caught fire.
You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the
fireplace normally. Once the fireplace is entirely hot, it will
burnveryefficientlywithlittlesmokefromthe chimney.There
will be a bed of orange coals in the firebox and secondary
flames flickering just below the top of the firebox. You can
safely fill the firebox with wood to the top of the door.
Can't get the stove operating? Use more kindling and
paper. Assuming the chimney and vent are sized correctly
and there is sufficient combustion air, the lack of sufficiently
dry quantities of small kindling is the problem. Thumb size
is a good gauge for small kindling diameter.
Can't get heat out of the stove? One of two things may
have happened. The fireplace door may have been closed
prematurely and the fireplace itself has not reached opti-
mum temperature. Re-open the door and/or draft control to
re-establish a brisk fire. The other problem may have been
wet wood. The typical symptom is sizzling wood and mois-
ture being driven from the wood.

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DETECTORS
All homes with a solid fuel burning fireplace should have
at least one fire extinguisher in a central location, known to
all, and at least one smoke detector in the room containing
the fireplace. If it sounds an alarm, correct the cause but
do not de-activate or relocate the smoke detector.
WOODPILE MAINTENANCE
Burn only dry, clean unpainted wood that has been sea-
soned. It produces more heat and less soot or creosote.
Freshly cut wood contains about 50% moisture while after
proper seasoning only about 20% of the water remains. As
wood is burned, this water boils off consuming energy that
should be used in heating. The wetter the wood, the less
heat is given off and the more creosote is produced.
Both hardwood and softwood burn equally well in this fire-
place but hardwood, which is denser, will weigh more per
cord and burn a little slower and longer. Firewood should
be split, stacked in a manner that air can get to all parts of
it and covered in early spring to be ready for burning that
fall. Dry firewood has cracks in the end grain.
REPLACEMENTS
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning
prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts
can be ordered through your Napoleon dealer or distribu-
tor. When ordering replacement parts always give the fol-
lowing information:
1. Model & Serial Number of the unit.
2. Installation date of the unit.
3. Part Number
4. Part Description
5. Finish
MAINTENANCE
GASKET / BAFFLE REPLACEMENT
At the end of each burning season inspect the baffle lo-
cated above the secondary air tubes for deterioration. Re-
place if necessary. At this time also check that the door
gasket is not worn or loose. Replace with 1/2" fibreglass
rope if necessary.
CREOSOTEFORMATION AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. These vapours condense in the relately
cooler chimney flue of a slow burning fire and when ig-
nited, make an extremely hot fire. So, the chimney should
be inspected monthly during the heating season to deter-
mine if a build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumu-
lated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney
fire.
RUN-AWAYORCHIMNEY FIRE
Run-away fires can be the result of THREE major factors:
1. Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would
normally be used as kindling.
2. Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme
temperatures as the air rushes in the open door.
3. Burning your fireplace with the ash dump door open.
SOLUTIONS:
1. Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal,
coloured paper or cardboard.
2. Be careful not to overfire the unit by leaving the door
open too long after the initial start-up.
3. Always operate the fireplace with the ash well in a closed
position.
WHATTODO IFA RUN-AWAY ORCHIMNEY FIRESTARTS:
1. Close the draft fully (lowest position).
2. Call the local fire department.
3. Examine the chimney, attic and roof of the house, to see
if any part has become hot enough to catch fire. If neces-
sary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden
hose.
4. Do not operate the stove again until you are certain the
chimney has not been damaged.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
NZ-H333 BLACK DOOR C/WHANDLE & GASKET
NZ-H333G GOLD PLATED DOOR C/WHANDLE & GASKET
WS-300-04 DOOR GLASS ONLY
EP-562.010 DOORGASKET
EP-562.016 GLASSGASKET
WS-325-07 LARGE SPRING HANDLE
WS-325-02 SMALL SPRING HANDLE
GAGD-715.11 UPPER LOUVRE - POLISHED BRASS
EP-NZ-018.41 2 PC TOP FIREBRICK BAFFLE
EP-010.243 ASH PAN WITH LID
WS-325-11 ASH PAN HANDLE
WS-690-01 MILLIVOLTTHERMOSTAT
WS-690-05 120VTHERMOSTAT
NZM 218-B HOT AIR GRILL 13" X 13" - POLISHED BRASS
WS-090-21 RIGHT FRONT FIREBRICK
WS-090-22 LEFT FRONT FIREBRICK
WS-090-23 REAR FIREBRICK
WS-090-24 BOTTOM LEFT FIREBRICK
WS-090-25 RIGHT SIDE FIREBRICK
WS-090-26 LEFT SIDE FIREBRICK
WS-090-27 BOTTOM RIGHT FIREBRICK
EP-NZ-010.354 LOWER LOUVRE ASSEMBLY- POLISHED BRASS
GZ551 REPLACEMENTBLOWER
WS-062-06 BLOWER - CENTRAL HEATING KIT
KB35 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL INCL KNOB
WS-690-02 HEAT SENSOR
ACCESSORIES / OPTIONS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
111KT OUTSIDE AIR KIT
NZ 690KT THERMOSTATIC AIR CONTROL KIT
NZ 62 CH CENTRAL HEATING KIT
NZ62 BLOWER KIT
NZ 220 HOT AIR GRAVITY VENT KIT - 5 FT.
WS-175-02 FLEXIBLE PIPE COUPLER - 8" DIA.
GA GD-010.67 FLEXIBLE VENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NM228-M FLUE TILE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NZ 220-2 HOT AIR GRAVITY VENT EXTENSION KIT - 5 FT. C/WINSULATION SLEEVE
WS-410-05 10FT FLEXIBLE ALUMINUM AIR VENT - 8" DIA.(FOR USE WITH NZ62CH)

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Build your fire on the floor of the firebox and be-
hind the log retainer only.
Do not block or restrict the hot air outlets or air
inlets. This will cause the fireplace to overheat.
Keep fires away from the door .
DOs:
1. Build a hot fire.
2. Use only dry wood
3. Several pieces of medium sized wood are better than
a few big pieces.
4. Clean the chimney regularly.
5. Refuel frequently using medium sized wood.
6. "Fine Tune" the air settings for optimum perform-
ance.
DON'Ts:
1. Takeash out immediately.Let itaccumulateto adepth
of at least one inch. A good ash layer provides for a
longerlasting and better burningfire.
2. Burn wet wood.
3. Close the door too soon or damper down too quickly.
4. Burn one large log rather than two or three smaller,
more reasonably sized logs.
5. Burn at continually 'low setting', if the glass door is
constantly blackened. This means the firebox tem-
perature is too low.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cool-
ing down cycles are normal and to be be expected. When
first lighting a fire, if the smoke is not quickly drawn into the
chimney, there may be a downdraft or cold air in the chim-
ney. Roll up some newspaper, light it and place it near the
fireplace flue until the chimney begins to draw. During a
firing, open the draft control before opening the fireplace
door. Open the door slowly to avoid drawing smoke into the
room.
A properly installed Napoleon fireplace should not smoke.
If yours does, check the following: Has the chimney had
time to get hot? Is the smoke passage blocked anywhere
in the fireplace or chimney? Is the room too airtight and the
air intake not connected to the outside? Check with a win-
dow partly open. Is the smoke flow impeded by too long a
horizontal pipe or too many bends? Is it a weak draft per-
haps caused by a leaky chimney, a cold outside chimney,
too short a chimney, or a chimney too close to trees or a
higher roof?
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Check your chimney for creosote and soot build-up monthly
until a safe frequency for cleaning is established. If accu-
mulation is excessive, clean the chimney. You may want to
call a professional chimney sweep to clean it. Both the
chimney and the fireplace have to be cleaned at least once
a year or as often as necessary. See the Section on Creo-
sote Formation and Removal.