Napoleon Auburn NPS40 User guide

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TABLE of CONTENTS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PG 3-6 INTRODUCTION
Warranty
Warnings and safety precautions
General Information
Pellet Quality
7 SPECIFICATIONS
Heating
Dimensions
EPA Compliance
8-10 INSTALLATION
Introduction
Heater Placement
Installation Options
Safety Features
Floor Protection
Clearance to Combustibles
Alcove
Outside Air
Mobile Home
11-17 VENTING
Type of Vent
Installing Pellet Vent
Termination
Venting Installation Examples
Horizontal exhaust
Through wall with vertical rise
Inside vertical
Class A Chimney Retrofit
Hearth Mount
18-19 HEATER FINISHING INSTALLATION
Baffle
Door Installation
Spring Handle and Air Control Rod
20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
21-26 MAINTENANCE
27 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
28-30 TROUBLE SHOOTING
31 WIRING DIAGRAM
32-34 REPLACEMENT PARTS
35 MAINTENANCE LOG
Before installation, consult with the authority having jurisdiction (building department, fire department etc...) to
determine if there is the need to obtain a permit.

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NAPOLEON Pellet Heaters are manufactured under the strict Standard of the World Recognized
ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate.
NAPOLEONproductsaredesignedwithsuperiorcomponentsandmaterials,assembledbytrainedcraftsmenwho
takegreat pridein their work.The completefireplace isthoroughlyinspected byaqualifiedtechnicianbefore pack-
aging to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.
REQUIRED NEW WARRANTY INFO
NAPOLEON PELLET HEATERS PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED
WARRANTY
The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON Pellet Heater are warranted against
defects for as long as you own the heater. This covers: the pellet hopper, outer shell, ceramic glass (thermal
breakage only) and ash drawer.
Thecombustionchamberandheatexchangerarewarrantedagainstdefectsforaperiodoffiveyears.Allother
wearable parts and electrical components such as blowers, thermal switches and burner pot are covered and
Napoleon will provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty.
Labourrelatedtowarrantyrepairiscoveredfreeofchargeduringthefirstyear.Repairwork,however,requires
thepriorapprovalofanauthorizedcompanyofficial.LabourcoststotheaccountofNAPOLEONarebasedona
predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer.
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 warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON -- provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following condi-
tions and limitations:
This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.
The Pellet Heater must be installed by an authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation instructions included with
the product and all local and national building and fire codes.
This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect. Operating heater on high for extended periods
of time, is neglect. Parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.
This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porce-
lain enamel parts, nor any venting components used in the installation of the fireplace.
In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been
operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.
After the first year, with respect to the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by
refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts).
After the first year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part, and such
expenses are not covered by this warranty.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this warranty is defined as above and it shall not in
any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.
This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON pellet heater and any other warranties expressed or implied with respect to
this product, its components or accessories are excluded.
NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. NAPOLEON will not be
responsible for: over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation,
excessive venting configurations, insufficient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust blowers, furnaces,
clothes dryers, etc.
Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage, long periods of dampness, condensation,
damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.
The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from your authorized dealer. The warranty regis-
tration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.
Regular cleaning of the fine ash generated during the operation of this heater is a necessary part of maintaining your pellet heater. Failure of any components, which is at-
tributed to poor maintenance, is not warrantable and will not be covered by this policy.
NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty claim.
ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO ON-GOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON® IS AREGIS-
TERED TRADEMARK OF WOLF STEEL LTD. PATENTS U.S. 5.303.693.801 - CAN. 2.073.411, 2.082.915. © WOLF STEELLTD.
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Napoleon Pellet Heater.
This heater is designed for use with Pelletized Wood Only.
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
This Pellet Heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or the ANSI/NFPA
70 National Electrical Code in the United States.
This heater will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed
system.
PELLET QUALITY
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your Napoleon Pellet Heater has been designed to burn premium hard or soft wood pellets only. Do
not use any other type of fuel such as fire logs or fire starting pellet, as this will void the warranties
stated in this manual.
The performance and heat output of the pellet heater is directly related to the quality and moisture of the pel-
lets.
CAUTION: It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities such as
high salt content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and will void the
warranty. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers. We rec-
ommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet
type.
P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:
If the fuel does not comply to this standard the unit may not operate as designed.
We recommend the use of premium grade (1% ash content) for longer stove life and less frequent cleaning.
Fines (fine particles) 1% maximum through a 1/8" screen
Bulk Density 40 pound per cubic foot minimum
Size 1/4" to 5/16" diameter, 1/2" - 1 1/2" long maximum
Ash Content 1% maximum (Premium grade)
3% maximum (Standard grade)
Moisture Content 8% maximum
Heat Content Approximately 8200 BTU per pound minimum

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Electrical Rating 115 Volts, 3.6 Amps, 60Hz
Watts During Start-Up
Sequence 400 (approximately)
Watts During Operation 180 (approximately)
Width 22 3/8"
Height 30 1/2"
Depth 26 5/8"
Weight 210 Pounds
Exhaust Collar 3"
Intake Collar 2"
Hopper Cap. 55 Pounds
EPA Exempt
Burn Rate** 1.0 to 5.0 (Pounds Per
Hour)
BTU/h** 8500 to 42500
Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 800 to 2000 Sq. Feet
Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** 1.0 to 5.0
Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** 55 Hours
Hopper Capacity 55 Pounds
* Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation,
and the outside temperature. It is also affected by the fuel size, quality, and moisture
level.
** Small pellets will increase or decrease the stated burn rates and burn times. Differ-
ences of plus or minus 20% depending on fuel quality may occur.
This heater is EPA exempt from Phase II require-
ments, but has been tested for emissions using EPA
test methods by Warnock Hersey.
SPECIFICATIONS
HEATING SPECIFICATIONS
DIMMENSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS EPA COMPLIANCE

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INSTALLATION
HEATER PLACEMENT
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Have an authorized Napoleon dealer install the heat-
er. If you install the heater yourself, have your dealer
review your installation plans and/or installation.
Draw out a detailed plan of the installation includ-
ing dimensions and verify the dimensions with the
requirements listed in this manual.
When determining the location of the heater, locate
the wall studs (for horizontal penetrations). You may
wish to adjust the heater position slightly to ensure
the vent does not intersect with a framing member.
Heater must be positioned so that no combustibles
are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors),
48" of the front of the heater.
If the heater is placed in a location where the ceiling
height is less than 7' above the base of the heater,
the installation must follow the requirements in the
section "Alcove Installations Requirements"
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
To install in a Residential or Mobile Home (see the
section "Mobile Home Requirements")
All alcove installations (see the section "Alcove In-
stallation Requirements")
Installation options for horizontal vent, vertical vent,
or outside air compatible.
When installing your pellet heater use type L-Vent,
L-Vent Fireplace Liner, or Type A Chimney (with
adapter).
FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
The heater must be installed on a non-combustible
floor protector extending the full depth of the heater
and extending 6" in front and both sides (minimum
.018" thick - 26 guage).
The floor protector must extend under and 2" beyond
each side and rear of a "Tee" (if used).
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN
DEATH.
Check with local building officials for any permits
required for installation of this pellet heater and notify
your insurance company before proceeding with
installation.
SAFETY FEATURES
HIGH LIMIT SWITCH:
Your heater is equipped with a high limit switch. In the
event that the temperature of the heater approaches
an unsafe operating temperature, this switch will shut
down the pellet feed, which will eventually shut down
the unit. If this happens, it is important to find out why
the unit overheated. Contact your local dealer.
LOW LIMIT SWITCH:
This switch will automatically shut down the heater if
the fire goes out.
BLOWER OVER-RIDE SWITCH:
Your heater is equipped with a convection blower
that circulates hot air into your room. This switch will
automatically turn the blower on, when the tempera-
ture at the back of the fire box reaches a certain
temperature. The blower can cycle from your desired
setting to maximum speed depending on the feed
rate. When the heater cools back down, the blower
will return to the initial setting.
VACUUM SWITCH:
This switch will sense lack of air flow through the
heater and shut down the pellet feed. This lack of
flow could be caused by a blocked vent.
POWER FAILURE:
In the event of a power failure, the heater will shut
down. Once power is restored, the heater will re-
start, unless the convection air temperature has gone
above the high limit switch setting. If this happens,
contact your local dealer.
REFERENCE THE SCHEMATIC
Before installing we recommend placing the heater
outside and load 5 pounds of pellets inside the hop-
per. Plug the heater in and let it run on HIGH until the
pellets run out. This will cure the paint and burn off
the oils on the steel, there by minimizing any smell
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
STRAIGHT INSTALLATION
Through the Wall Installations Interior Vertical Vents
CORNER INSTALLATION
Through the Wall Vents Interior Vertical Vents
NOTE: If interior vertical pellet vent is used, the clearance to the back wall is determined by the upward-turn-
ing elbow or "Tee". It will vary in depth depending on the brand of pellet vent used (it is approximately 5").
Before placing the heater, connect the elbow or "Tee" and allow for the minimum 3" clearance to the combus-
tible wall.
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ALCOVE
Minimum Alcove Clearances
Figure 5
OUTSIDE AIR
Outside air must not be drawn from an enclosed
space (garage, unventilated crawl space).
Note: Napoleon strongly suggests using outside air
for all residential installations, especially for those
that are energy efficient, air-tight homes.
Outside air supply must not be over 15' long.
Outside air vents must be made with 1 3/4" diameter
or larger metal or aluminum duct with a metal screen
attached to the end to keep out rodents (P.V.C. or
other materials may not be used).
The outside air inlet must not be above or within 12"
of the chimney termination, must have a rain cap or
down-turned elbow to prevent the water from enter-
ing and be located so that it will not become plugged
by snow or other material.
MOBILE HOME
Installation into a Mobile Home should be in ac-
cordance with the manufactured home and safety
standard (HUD), CFR 3280, part 24.
Outside air is required (used for combustion).
The heater must be bolted to the floor (Some states
do not require this; check with your local building
department).
The heater must be grounded to the steel chassis of
the mobile home (Some states do not require this;
check with your local building department).
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING
ROOM.
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF
THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL,
AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
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VENTING
Must be an approved 3" or 4" Diameter Type "L" vent,
vented to the outside or connect the vent to a factory
built type "A" chimney using an adaptor; and/or stain-
less steel chimney liner for masonry fireplace instal-
lations. Use 4" diameter vent if vent or liner height
is over 15' or if installation is over 4,000' above sea
level.
Use an approved wall thimble when passing the vent
through walls and a ceiling support/fire stop spacer
when passing the vent through ceilings (maintain a 3"
clearance to any combustibles).
The vent termination must have an approved cap (to
prevent water from entering) or a 45° downturn.
If the termination is located on a windy side of the
house, an approved house shield is recommended
to prevent soot from building up on the side of the
house.
Horizontal terminations must protrude 12" from the
wall, vertical terminations require 24".
Depending on pellet quality, vent configuration and
air settings, black soot may occur on the terminal
wall.
TYPE OF VENT
PELLET VENT TERMINATION
VENTING THE PELLET HEATER
MAXIMUM VENTING:
Maximum venting height is 33'. Maximum horizontal
offset is 10'. Use no more than 180' of elbows (two
90' elbows, or two 45' elbows and one 90' elbow,
etc), plus termination.
PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3"
CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (install vent
at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer).
DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A
VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR
HEATER.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EX-
HAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALLING THE PELLET VENT
The vent must have a support bracket every 5' when
on the exterior wall.
To achieve optimum performance, keep vent runs as
short as possible, especially on horizontal installa-
tions.
Figure 6
VENT INSTALLATION:
Termination must exhaust above the air inlet eleva-
tion, and parallel or above the exhaust output of the
pellet appliance. It is recommended that at least 3' of
vertical pipe be installed to create some natural draft.
This is to help prevent the possibility of smoke or
odour during the appliance shut down.
Horizontal sections must have a 1/4" rise every 12" of
travel after 3' long.
The pellet vent connections must be sealed with
HI-Temp RTV Silicone and screwed together with at
least 3 3/8" long stainless steel screws. Seal each
vent section by injecting a liberal amount of 500°F
(260°C) RTV silicone sealant into the gap. We rec-
ommend sealing the outside of the vent connections
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* Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
** This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes.
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48 INCHES (122 cm)
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3 FEET
7 FEET**
12 INCHES**
24 INCHES
2 FEET
Clearanceabove grade, verandaporch, deck orbalcony.
Clearancebeside or below any windows or doors that open.
Clearanceabove any window or door that opens.
Verticalclearancetoventilatedsoffitlocatedabovetheterminalwithin a horizontal
distance of 2 feet from the centerline of the terminal.
Clearanceto anoutside cornerwall.
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible ob-
structions ( vent chase, etc.).
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion
air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
Clearanceunder averanda, porch, deckor balcony.
Clearanceabovethe roof.
Clearancefrom anadjacentwall includingneighbouring buildings.
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VENTING INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
HORIZONTAL EXHAUST THROUGH WALL
INSTALLATION
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Figure 8
Figure 9

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THROUGH WALL WITH VERTICAL RISE AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Figure 10
Figure 11

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INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
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Figure 13

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CLASS A CHIMNEY RETROFIT
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Figure 14
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HEARTH MOUNT INSTALLATION
Figure 16

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BAFFLE
INSTALL VIEWING DOOR
Figure 17
Figure 18
HEATER FINISHING INSTALLATIONS

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SPRING HANDLE AND AIR CONTROL ROD
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CAUTION: Never use gasoline, lantern fuel,
lighter fluid to start or "freshen-up" a fire in this
heater. Keep all such fluids away from heater
when in use.
Note: Make sure the burn pot liner is installed prop-
erly against the ignitor tube for proper operation. See
Figure 26.
Due to different installation set ups, length and size of
venting and fuel quality, the low feed setting from the
factory will not always be correct. It may be neces-
sary to experiment with feed rate vs air control. (For
example, #2 may be your lowest setting).
If this is the first time the heater has started or the
heater has run out of pellets, the auger will need to
be purged.
Press "START" switch, turn the pellet feed dial to
high to fill the auger full of pellets and pull the air con-
trol rod all the way out allowing air flow into the fire. If
the heater does not reach the required temperature
and turns off after 15 mintues, press the start switch
again. This time turn the pellet feed dial to low, to
prevent over filling the burn pot and continue with the
start-up instructions below.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before loading pellets into the hopper first trans-
fer the pellets from it's original plastic bag to a
metal bucket.
Note: If the pellets are kept in the plastic bag, the
bag may come in contact with the heater causing the
bag to melt and the pellets to spill.
DO NOT load pellets into the hopper if they have
been exposed to moisture. Moisture can cause pel-
lets to swell and cause blockage in the feed system.
Thoroughly dry pellets before placing into hopper.
START-UP
SHUT-DOWN
PROPER PELLET LOADING
LIGHTING HEATER MANUALLY
Your heater can be lit manually without using the
automatic igniter by following the procedure below.
CAUTION: Heater may be hot.
1. Press the start switch
2. Turn feed dial to "Optimum"
3. Place a "handful" of pellets into the burn pot.
4. Cover with a small amount of approved
(non-volatile) fire starter gel.
5. Light fire started with a match and close the
viewing door.
Pellet
Feed Dial
To turn your heater off, simply turn the feed dial
counter-clockwise until the dial clicks to the "OFF"
position. This will stop the feed of pellets. The blow-
ers will continue to run to cool the heater. When cool
enough, the heater will shut down. DO NOT unplug
unit while combustion blower is operating. This
may lead to smoke escaping from the heater into
the room.
Auger Cycle
Light
Start switch
Blower
Dial
1. Press "START" switch
2. Rotate the Pellet feed dial rate to optimum
3. If the heater stops running after approximately 15
minutes, press "START" switch again.
If no ignition is apparent and pellets are building up
in the burner pot, remove pellets from the burner pot
before restarting.
CAUTION: Heater may be hot.
Blower Speed Dial
By adjusting the Blower Speed dial you will vary the
rate of airflow into the room by varying the speed
of the convection blower. When you first start the
heater, it should be placed in the "OFF" position in
order to heat up the unit as quickly as possible. Once
the room has come up to temperature, the control
may be set to a comfortable level.
Note: The convection blower may cycle to high auto-
matically depending on the setting of the pellet feed
rate and the Blower Speed. This is a normal safety
feature of the unit.
WARNING: IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO BURN
THE UNIT ON LOW OR HIGH. THE MOST EFFICI-
IENT SETTING IS 4 (OPTIMUM).
Pellet Feed Dial
This switch controls
the amount of heat
output. The switch
has a scale (dial)
from 1 through 5. At
setting 5 the pellet
feed rate is the
greatest.
Note: The flashing amber light corresponds to the
auger motor feeding the pellets. Wood pellets of
different quality may affect the performance of the
heater. If the heater has trouble operating at the ends
of it's range, adjust the feed rate accordingly.