Napoleon Torch GVFT8N User manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.3A
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.napoleonfireplaces.com • [email protected]
SAFETY INFORMATION
!WARNING
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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
fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the supplier.
- This is an unvented gas-fired heater that
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be provided.
CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2B, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
$10.00
VENT FREE
GVFT8N
NATURAL GAS
GVFT8P
PROPANE

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NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a line in the margin.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3
2.0 INTRODUCTION 4
2.1 DIMENSIONS 5
2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 7
3.0 INSTALLATION 8
3.1 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS 8
3.2 DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE 8
3.3 GAS INSTALLATION 10
3.4 GAS PRESSURE 11
4.0 FRAMING 12
4.1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 12
5.0 FINISHING 13
5.1 MOUNTING CABINET INSTALLATION 13
5.2 DOOR REMOVAL 14
5.3 FRAME INSTALLATION 15
5.4 LOGO PLACEMENT 16
5.5 GLASS MEDIA INSTALLATION 16
5.6 LK8 LIGHT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 17
6.0 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 18
7.0 OPERATION 19
8.0 ADJUSTMENTS 20
8.1 VENTURI ADJUSTMENT 20
8.2 FLAME CHARACTERISTICS 20
9.0 MAINTENANCE 21
9.1 CLEANING 21
9.2 CARE OF GLASS 22
9.3 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 22
10.0 REPLACEMENTS 23
11.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 25
12.0 WARRANTY 26
13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 27

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1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Mounting cabinet, see
“MOUNTING CABINET
INSTALLATION” section.
Frame, see “FRAME
INSTALLATION” section.
Door, see “DOOR REMOVAL”
section.
Glass, see “GLASS
REMOVAL” section.
Logo, see “LOGO PLACEMENT”
section.
Rating Plate, see
“RATING PLATE
INFORMATION” section.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
3.4
!
WARNING
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS
PROHIBITED.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.
• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing
and operating the appliance. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
• If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have
it serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Tod-
dlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is
recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and
away from hot surfaces.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect 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 person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
• Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 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 the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the appliance. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this
appliance.
• Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your
home. If you notice any signs of carbon or soot, immediately turn off your appliance and arrange to have
it serviced by a qualified technician before operating it again.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As
with all plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
• As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and
serviced as well as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and
your family against Carbon Monoxide.
• The appliance screen must be in place when the appliance is operating.

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2.1 DIMENSIONS
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GAS LINE
ACCESS
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
3
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36
1
/ 2
1
9
/ 16
7
15
13
2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
!
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH
EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU, WITH HEADACHE, DIZZI-
NESS AND/OR NAUSEA. IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, THE HEATER MAY NOT BE WORKING PROP-
ERLY. GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! HAVE HEATER 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.
THE HEATER IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON THE RATING PLATE. THIS
HEATER 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 GLASS FRONT FACES OF THE HEATER.
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 RESULT IN A SAFETY
HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT CERAMIC CATALYST IN PLACE.

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4.6
This gas appliance should be installed and serviced by a qualified installer to conform with local codes.
Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know the specifics that apply to your
area, for example: in Massachusetts State:
• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.
• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36“.
• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or bathroom unless the appliance is a direct
vent sealed combustion product.
• A carbon monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fired appliances.
• WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the
commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Un-vented room appliance shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30.00 and 248 CMR 3.00
through 7.00.
• Sellers of un-vented propane or natural gas-fired space / room appliances 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
In absence of local codes, install the appliance to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
Installation Code which can be obtained from:
American National Standards Institute Inc. or National Fire Protection Association Inc.
1430 Broadway Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test 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 absence of local codes, use the current ANSI / NFPA 70 National Electric Code. In the case
where the blower is equipped with a power cord it must be connected into a properly grounded receptacle.
The grounding prong must not be removed from the cord plug.
As long as the required clearance to combustibles is maintained,
the most desirable and beneficial location for the appliance is in the
center of a building, thereby allowing the most efficient use of the
heat created. The location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in
the room where the appliance is to be located should be considered.
If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth. NOTE: This does not apply to stoves.
We suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by professionals
who are certied in the U.S.
by the National Fireplace
Institute
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Specialists
www.ncertied.org

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2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ENSURE ITS OPERATION
AND QUALITY!
RATES AND EFFICIENCIES
NATURAL GAS PROPANE
Altitude 0 - 2,000* 0 - 2,000*
Maximum input 6,000 6,000
Minimum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 4.5” Water Column 11” Water Column
Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure 7” Water Column 13” Water Column
Manifold Pressure Under Flow Conditions 3.5” Water Column 10” Water Column
* When the appliance is installed at elevations above 2,000ft and in the absence of specific recommendations
from the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4%
for each additional 1,000ft.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. For rating plate location,
see either “INSTALLATION OVERVIEW” or “RATING PLATE INFORMATION” section. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.
The rating label is located under the control panel and is chained to the appliance. DO NOT REMOVE.
This illustration is for reference only. Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for accurate information.
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION
CERTIFIED UNDER : ANSI Z21.11.2a-2008 VOLUME II, UNVENTED ROOM HEATER
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN ANAFTERMARKET, PERMANENTLY LOCATED, MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME,
WHERE NOT PROHIBITED BY LOCALCODES. THISAPPLIANCE IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON
THE RATING PLATE. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT FIELD CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES.
THIS IS A GAS-FIRED UNVENTED ROOM HEATER THAT REQUIRES ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.
ALTITUDE
INPUT
ORIFICE
MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 3.5" WATER COLUMN
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 4.5" WATER COLUMN
MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 7.0" WATER COLUMN
MANIFOLD PRESSURE: 10" WATER COLUMN
MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 11" WATER COLUMN
MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE: 13"WATER COLUMN
0-2000FT(0-1370m)
6,000BTU/h
#69
0-2000FT(0-1370m)
6,000BTU/h
#56
CERTIFIED FOR USA
GVFT8N
MODEL
GVFT8P
MODEL
W385-0480 / A
GVFT8
WARNING:DO NOTADD ANY MATERIAL TO THEAPPLIANCE, WHICH WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLAME. DO NOT USEACCESSORIES
NOTAPPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS APPLIANCE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTAINANCE CAN
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONALINJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THE OWNER’S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS
APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AQUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
TOP 18” FLOOR 8”
SIDES 1” BACK 0”
TOP, SIDES & BACK AS PER ABOVE. FOR FINISHING
MATERIAL, SEE OWNERS MANUAL. MADEINCANADA
WOLF STEEL LTD, BARRIE, ON, CANADA
SERIALNUMBER:
ELECTRICAL RATING: 115v 0.82AMP, 60HZ
REFERENCE #16437 (NATURAL GAS) (PROPANE)
CONTROL: COPRECI T15 CONTROL: COPRECI T15
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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS
17.1A
This appliance shall not be installed in a con
fi
ned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is
less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not
furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space.
The GVFT8 is rated at 6,000 BTUs per hour for natural gas and propane and therefore requires a minimum
unconfined space of 300 cubic feet.
3.2 DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE
This appliance shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume o
f
indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, the International
Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.
To determine the volume of the room where the appliance is to be installed, multiply the width x the length x
the ceiling height of that room measured in feet. If any adjoining rooms are connected by grilles or openings
such as kitchen pass-throughs, etc., the volume of those rooms may be added to the total.
Multiply the room volume by 1000 and divide this amount by 50 to determine the maximum BTU/hr that the
space can support with adequate combustion and ventilation air.
A
dd the Btu/hr of all fuel burning appliances located within the space such as gas furnace, gas water
appliance, etc. Do not include direct vent gas 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) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical,
and gas lines, and at other openings.
!
WARNING
IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE APPLIANCE MAY BE OPERATED IS SMALLER THAN THAT DEFINED AS
AN UNCONFINED SPACE OR IF THE BUILDING IS OF UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION, PROVIDE
ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THE
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 ,AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION, OR THE
APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE.
IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE APPLIANCE MAY BE OPERATED DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED VOLUME
FOR INDOOR COMBUSTION AIR, COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED BY ONE
OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THE ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
OR APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.

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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 solid door separates Room 1 from Room 2, the volume of Room 2 could not be used. In
this case the maximum BTU/h would be:
Maximum BTU/h: 800x1000 = 16,000 BTU/h
50
If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this space then the 6,000 BTU/h input of the appliance is
suitable to be installed. This also assumes that the construction of this space is not unusually tight.
19.1A
A
n unvented room appliance is recommended for use as a secondary heat source rather than as a primary
source. Gas combustion produces water vapour which could occur at the rate of approximately one ounce of
water for every 1,000 BTU/hr of gas input. During the cold weather season, indoor humidity levels tend to be
low. Consequently, this water vapour can enhance the living space. However if a problem should occur:
A) Ensure sufficient combustion and circulation air
B) Use a dehumidifier
C) Do not use the unvented room appliance as a primary heat source
Without sufficient fresh air for proper operation, poor fuel combustion can result. Carbon Monoxide is a result
of poor combustion.
If additional fresh air is required, use one of the methods described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or the applicable local code.
Room Volume = Length x Width x Height
Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 / 50
LENGTH
HEIGHT
ROOM 2
ROOM 1
WIDTH
If for example:
The length of the rooms is 10 feet,
The width of Room 1 is 10 feet,
The width of Room 2 is 15 feet,
The height of the rooms is 8 feet.
The volume of Room 1: 10x10x8 = 800 cubic feet
The volume of Room 2: 10x15x8 = 1200 cubic feet
If there are no more fuel burning appliances within this space then the 6,000 BTU/h input of the appliance is
suitable to be installed. This also assumes that the construction of this space is not unusually tight.

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30.1A
Installation and servicing to be done by a qualified installer. Do not use open flame.
• Move the appliance into position and secure.
• If equipped with a flex connector the appliance is designed to accept a 1/2” gas supply. Without the
connector it is designed to accept a 3/8” gas supply. The appliance is equipped with a manual shut off
valve to turn off the gas supply to the appliance.
• Connect the gas supply in accordance to local codes. In the absence of local codes, install to the
current CAN/CSA-B149.1 Installation Code in Canada or to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the United States.
• When flexing any gas line, support the gas valve so that the lines are not bent or kinked.
• The gas line flex-connector should provide sufficient movement to permit shifting the burner assembly
on it’s side.
• Check for gas leaks by brushing on a soap and water solution.
!
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION. ENSURE THERE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.
SUPPORT GAS CONTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE.
ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT
WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED. PURGING OF THE GAS SUPPLY LINE SHOULD BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. ASSURE THAT A CONTINUOUS GAS FLOW IS AT
THE BURNER BEFORE CLOSING THE DOOR. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FOR GAS AND
ELECTRICAL LOCATIONS, SEE “DIMENSION” SECTION.
ALL GAS CONNECTIONS MUST BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLIANCE WHEN COMPLETE.
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DAMAGE VALVE. DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY PIPING BEFORE TESTING GAS
LINE AT TEST PRESSURES ABOVE 1/2 PSIG.
VALVE SETTINGS HAVE BEEN FACTORY SET, DO NOT CHANGE.
W385-0479
W385-0479
WARNING:
This appliance must not be recessed. For alcove
clearances refer to installation instructions.
ADVERTENCIA:
Este dispositivo no debe empotrarse. Para obtener
las medidas de la cavidad, consulte las
instrucciones sobre la instalación.
SHUT OFF
VALVE
FLEX
CONNECTOR
3.3 GAS INSTALLATION
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6