Napoleon WMFE1 User manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.32A
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 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.
CERTIFIED FOR CANADAAND UNITED STATES USING ANSI/CSAMETHODS.
$10.00
This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home and must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United
States or the Standard for Installation in Mobile
Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH, in Canada.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
!
WARNING
CERTIFIED UNDER CANADIANAND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: ULC/ORD-C 627.1 / UL1370
WMFE1, WMFE2,
WMFE3 & WMFE4
ETHANOL DECORATIVE
APPLIANCE
WMFE1
WMFE2
WMFE3
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NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3
2.0 INTRODUCTION 4
2.1 DIMENSIONS 5
2.1.1 WMFE1 (CORNER) 5
2.1.2 WMFE2 (SQUARE) 5
2.1.3 WMFE3 (LINEAR) 5
2.1.4 WMFE4 (CONVEX) 5
2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6
2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 6
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION 6
3.0 LOCATING APPLIANCE 7
4.0 INSTALLATION 8
4.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 8
4.2 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 9
4.2.1 WMFE1 9
4.2.2 WMFE2, WMFE3 AND WMFE4 10
5.0 FINISHING 11
5.1 BURN POT / BURNER INSTALLATION 11
5.1.1 WMFE1 11
5.1.2 WMFE2, WMFE3 AND WMFE4 11
5.2 GLASS FENDER INSTALLATION 12
5.3 WARNING PLATE LOCATION 12
6.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13
6.1 FILLING THE BURNER / BURN POT 13
6.1.1 WMFE1 13
6.1.2 WMFE2, WMFE3 AND WMFE4 14
6.2 IGNITION 15
6.3 EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME 15
6.3.1 WMFE1 15
6.3.2 WMFE2, WMFE3 AND WMFE4 16
7.0 MAINTENANCE 16
7.1 CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL 16
8.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS 17
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 18
10.0 WARRANTY 19
11.0 SERVICE HISTORY 20

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1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Side Wall
Mantel, see “MINIMUM
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES”
section
Side Wall, see
“MINIMUM
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES”
section.
Rating plate, see “RATING
PLATE INFORMATION”
section.
Glass Fender, see
“GLASS FENDER
INSTALLATION” section.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
3.18A
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED
• You must be 18 years of age to operate this appliance.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance
according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• 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. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. Aphysical 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 chidlren and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing and other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Insure that you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should the appliance be modified.
• 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.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Never locate appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Insure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the
appliance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting,
discolouration or damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.
• Do not drink Ethanol.
• Do not operate while intoxicated.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher (type ABC) near the appliance.
• Do not smoke while filling the appliance burn pot.
• Risk of Explosion
• Never use any fuel other than the fuels specifically identified for use in the appliance. Never use gasoline.
• Never refill appliance fuel reservoir when appliance is operating or still hot.
• Never use appliance in areas where flammable vapours or gas may be present.
• Never store or transport the fuel in other than a metal or plastic container that is acceptable for use with the
specified fuel in accordance with the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations and is the original
container for the specified fuel.
• Never store fuel in the same location as the appliance.
• Risk of Indoor Air Pollution - Use appliance only in well-ventilated areas and with doors of adjacent room open.
People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the appliance.
• Do not use appliance to heat or boil water or use as a cooking appliance.
• Do not use in a room with oxygen tanks in use.
• The appliance should not be used in a small room where less than 5.7 m3 (200ft3) of air space is provided for
each 1000 Btu per hour. Do not use the appliance in a bathroom, a room where sleeping accommodation is
provided or any other small room.
• The appliance should be inspected before use.
• The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapours and liquids other than those specified for use with this appliance.
• Keep an A, B, C fire extinguisher readily available when using this appliance.
!
WARNING

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2.1 DIMENSIONS
2.1.1 WMFE1 (CORNER)
2.1.2 WMFE2 (SQUARE)
2.1.3 WMFE3 (LINEAR)
2.1.4 WMFE4 (CONVEX)
28
1
/
4
”
26”
1” 10
3
/
4
”1
7
/
8
”
24
11
/
16
”11
3
/
4
”
28
1
/
2
”
1
/
2
”
30 1/2”
23” 21” 17 9/16”
1/2”
2”
4 1/4”
18”
29 1/2”
4 3/8”
23”
46
7
/
8
”
1
/
2
”4
1
/
4
”
2”
21” 17
9
/
16
”
45
7
/
8
”
34
5
/
16
”
4
3
/
8
”
28
5
/
16
”
31
11
/
16
”
6
9
/
16
”7
1
/
16
”
3
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4
”

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2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
!
WARNING
4.9
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FRONT OPENING OF THE APPLIANCE.
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 36” FROM THE
FRONT FACE OF THE UNIT.
SURFACES AROUND AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE APPLIANCE CAN BECOME HOT. AVOID CON-
TACT WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING.
FIRE RISK. EXPLOSION HAZARD.
USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE. USING NON-
LISTED COMPONENTS COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
AND CERTIFICATION.
2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION
This illustration is for reference only. Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for accurate information.
SAMPLE
pliancepliance
2.4 RATING PLATE INFORMATION
RATES AND EFFICIENCIES
WMFE1 WMFE2 WMFE3 WMFE4
MAX INPUT (BTU/hr 10,000 5,000 10,000 5,000
EFFICIENCY 99% 99% 99% 99%
BURNER CAPACITY /litres 3 X 0.3 1.5 2 X 1.5 1.5
MAX BURN TIME(hr) 2 3 3 3
!
WARNING
NEVER USE ANY OTHER FUEL OTHER THAN THE FUELS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED FOR USE IN
THIS APPLIANCE.
USE DENATURED ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) FUEL ONLY.
NEVER USE GELLED ETHANOL FUELS. ONLY LIQUID FUELS ARE TO BE USED.
W385-0552
WMFE
CERTIFIED
WOLF STEEL LTD.
24 NAPOLEON ROAD, BARRIE, ON, L4M 4Y4 CANADA
CERTIFIED UNDER / HOMOLOGUÉ SELON LES NORMES / ZERTIFIZIERT NACH : ULC/ORD-C627.1-2008, ULC 1370 UNVENTED ETHYL ALCOHOL FUEL BURNING DECORATIVE
APPLIANCES / APPAREILS DÉCORATIFS NON VENTILÉS, ALIMENTÉS À L'ALCOOL ÉTHYLIQUE / UNBELÜFTETES DEKORATIVES GERÄT ZUR VERBRENNUNG VON ETHYLALKOHOL
CERTIFIED FOR /
CERTIFIÉ POUR /
ZUGELASSEN FÜR
CANADA / USA
WMFE
12 3 4
USE DENATURED ETHANOL FUEL ONLY.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE HAS NOT
BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH GLASS
DOORS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL GLASS
DOORS.
DO NOT USEAN APPLIANCE INSERT OR
OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR
USE WITH THE PRODUCT.
SEE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MODEL.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS:
WMFE 1 2,3,4
BACK 2” 1/2”
BOTTOM 6” 2”
SIDES 0” 12”
CEILING / MANTEL 18” 18”
FRONT 36” 36”
UTILISEZ DE L’ALCOOL DÉNATURÉ
SEULEMENT.
ATTENTION: CET APPAREIL N’A PAS ÉTÉ
TESTÉ POUR UNE UTILISATION AVEC DES
PORTES VITRÉES. AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE
RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE BLESSURE,
VEUILLEZ NE PAS INSTALLER DE PORTES
VITRÉES.
N’UTILISEZ PAS D’APPAREIL
ENCASTRABLE OU TOUTAUTRE PRODUIT
NON INDIQUÉ POUR UTILISATION AVEC LE
PRODUIT.
CONSULTEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS
D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION POUR
CE MODÈLE.
DÉGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES
MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:
WMFE 1 2,3,4
ARRIÈRE 2” 1/2”
DESSOUS 6” 2”
CÔTÉS 0” 12”
PLAFOND / MANTEAU 18” 18”
FAÇADE 36” 36”
SERIAL NUMBER / NO. DE SÉRIE:
NUR DENATURIERTES ETHANOL
VERWENDEN.
WARNUNG: DIESES GERÄT IST NICHT
FÜR DEN BETRIEB MIT GLASTÜREN
GETESTET.
ZUR VERRINGERUNG VON BRAND- ODER
VERLETZUNGSGEFAHR KEINE
GLASTÜREN INSTALLIEREN.
KEINEN GERÄTEEINSATZ ODER ANDERE
PRODUKTE VERWENDEN, DIE NICHT ZUR
VERWENDUNG MIT DIESEM PRODUKT
VORGESEHEN SIND. SIEHE
INSTALLATIONS- UND BEDIENUNGS-
ANLEITUNGEN FÜR DIESES MODELL.
MINDESTABSTAND ZU BRENNBAREN
MATERIALIEN EINHALTEN:
WMFE 1 2,3,4
RÜCKSEITE 5,1 cm 1,3 cm
UNTERSEITE 15,2 cm 5,1 cm
SEITEN 0 cm 30,5 cm
DECKE / KAMINSIMS 47,7 cm 45,7 cm
VORDERSEITE 91.4 cm 91.4 cm

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3.0 LOCATING APPLIANCE
!
WARNING
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC. KEEP
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING, PAPERS, CLOTHES AND
CURTAINS AT LEAST 36" FROM THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE WHERE IT MAY FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR OTHER WATER CON-
TAINER.
WEAR SAFETY GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTION DURING INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE.
TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION, THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED AGAINST VAPOR BARRIER OR EXPOSED INSULATION. LOCALIZED OVERHEATING
COULD OCCUR AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.)
APPLIANCE MUST BE ANCHORED ON A SOLID PERMANENT WALL.
CHECK REGULARLY THAT THE APPLIANCE REMAINS FIRMLY ANCHORED.
INSTALL IN AN AREA WITH LIMITED/RESTRICTED ACCESS TO CHILDREN AND PETS.
ALL CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED IN A WELL VENTILATED AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AREA
FOR EASE OF FILLING, IGNITION AND EXTINGUISHING OF THE APPLIANCE.

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18”
MIN.
2”
MIN.
WMFE2, WMFE3, WMFE4
WMFE2 ILLUSTRATED
12”
MIN.
1/2”
2”
0”
18”
MIN.
6”
MIN.
WMFE1
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
WMFE1 WMFE2, WMFE3, WMFE4
SIDES 0" 12"
BACK 2" 1/2"
TOP 18" to mantel 18" to mantel
TOP 18" to ceiling 18" to ceiling
FRONT 36" 36"
BOTTOM 6" 2"

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22” 22”
4 1/4”
4 1/4”
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
4.2 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
4.2.1 WMFE1
NOTE: Wood screws are provided for securing to wooden studs or framework. Use the appropriate anchors
for cement, stone or drywall (hardware not supplied).
A. Select a location that is not prone to moisture and is
located at least 36" away from combustible materials
such as curtain drapes, furniture, bedding, paper, etc.
B. Have two people hold the appliance against the wall
to determine the final location.
C. Secure the 4 mounting brackets as illustrated using
appropriate mounting hardware for your application. All
fasteners must be well secured into the wall. NOTE:
The top mounting brackets must be installed with the
flanges pointing up. The bottom mounting brackets
must be installed with the flanges pointing down.
D. Lift the appliance into place, making sure the
brackets on the top of the appliance engage over the
mounting bracket flanges. Brackets may need to be
adjusted to keep the appliance tight to the wall.
E. Attach the two brackets (supplied) to the bottom of
the appliance so the flanges engage the wall mounting
brackets. This prevents the appliance from lifting off
the wall.
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

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4.2.2 WMFE2, WMFE3 AND WMFE4
NOTE: Wood screws are provided for securing to wooden studs or framework. Use the appropriate anchors
for cement, stone or drywall (hardware not supplied).
A. Select a location that is not prone to moisture and is located at least 36" away from combustible
materials such as curtain drapes, furniture, bedding, paper, etc.
B. Have two people hold the appliance against the wall to determine the final location.
C. Secure the 2 mounting brackets as illustrated using appropriate mounting hardware for your
application. All fasteners must be well secured into the wall.
D. Lift the appliance into place, making sure the tabs engage into the mounting slots on the rear of the
appliance.
E. Secure the 2 top mount brackets to the back edge of the appliance then to the mounting bracket. This
prevents the appliance from lifting off the wall.
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
15” (WMFE2,3)
243/4” (WMFE4)
TABS
MOUNTING
SLOTS TOP MOUNT
BRACKET
MOUNTING
BRACKET