Napoleon Auburn NPS40 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
1.2 WARRANTY 6
1.3 DIMENSIONS 7
1.3.1 NPS40 7
1.3.2 NPI40 COMPLETE WITH NI800 FLASHING 7
1.3.3 NPI40 COMPLETE WITH AK9 ADAPTER AND CISK FLASHING 8
1.3.4 NPI40 COMPLETE WITH AK8 ADAPTER AND GICSK FLASHING 9
1.4 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 10
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 11
2.1 PELLET QUALITY 11
2.2 HEATING SPECIFICATIONS 11
2.3 SPECIFICATIONS 12
2.4 SAFETY FEATURES 12
2.5 EPA COMPLIANCE 12
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING 13
3.1 HEATER PLACEMENT 13
3.2 INSTALLATION OPTIONS 13
3.3 FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 13
3.4 OUTSIDE AIR 14
3.5 MOBILE HOME 14
4.0 GENERAL VENTING 15
4.1 TYPE OF VENT 15
4.2 INSTALLING THE PELLET VENT 15
4.3 VENTING THE PELLET HEATER 15
4.4 PELLET VENT TERMINATION 15
4.5 MINIMUM AIR TERMINAL LOCATION CLEARANCES 16
4.6 ALCOVE INSTALLATION 17
4.7 STOVE VENTING INSTALLATION EXAMPLES 17
4.7.1 HORIZONTAL EXHAUST THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION 17
4.7.2 THROUGH WALL WITH VERTICAL RISE AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 18
4.7.3 MINIMUM INSIDE VERTICAL CLEARANCES 18
4.7.4 CLASS A CHIMNEY RETROFIT 19
4.7.5 HEARTH MOUNT INSTALLATION 19
4.7.6 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE 20
5.0 STOVE INSTALLATION 21
5.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 21
5.1.1 STRAIGHT INSTALLATION 21
5.1.2 CORNER INSTALLATION 21
6.0 INSERT INSTALLATION 22
6.1 MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 22
6.2 FACTORY BUILT (METAL) FIREPLACE 23
6.3 INSTALLATION INTO A COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE 24
6.3.1 FRAMING 24
6.3.2 MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES 25
6.3.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 25
6.3.4 MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES 25
6.4 HORIZONTAL VENT INSTALLATION 26
6.5 VERTICAL LINER INSTALLATION 26
6.6 REAR TO TOP VENT CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 26
7.0 INSERT FINISHING 27
7.1 FLASHING INSTALLATION 27
7.2 TRIVET INSTALLATION 27
7.3 INSTALLING VIEWING DOOR 28
8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 28
8.1 PROPER PELLET LOADING 28
8.2 LIGHTING HEATER MANUALLY 28
8.3 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 29
9.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 30
9.1 DAILY (WHENEVER USING THE HEATER) 30
9.1.1 OPEN MAIN VIEWING DOOR 30
9.1.2 DISPOSAL OF ASHES 30
9.1.3 INSPECT THE BURN POT 30
9.1.4 CARE OF GLASS AND PLATED PARTS 30
9.1.5 CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES 31
9.1.6 MAKE SURE PELLETS ARE NOT PILING UP 31
9.1.7 CLEANING THE BURN POT 31

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Before installation, consult with the authority having jurisdiction (building department, re department etc...) to
determine if there is the need to obtain a permit.
NOTE: Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
9.2 BI-WEEKLY (OR EVERY 10 BAGS OF PELLETS) 32
9.2.1 VACUUM FIREBOX 32
9.3 SEMI-ANNUALLY (OR EVERY TWO TONS OF PELLET) 32
9.3.1 VACUUM HOPPER 32
9.3.2 SOOT AND FLY ASH FORMATION 33
9.3.3 CLEAN THE VERTICAL EXHAUST DUCT 33
9.3.4 CLEAN EXHAUST HOUSING (INSERT ONLY) 33
9.3.5 CLEAN THE EXHAUST BLOWER 33
9.3.6 CHECK ALL SEALS 34
9.3.7 CLEAN THE VENT 34
9.4 IN THE EVENT OF A JAMMED AUGER 34
10.0 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS 35
11.0 WIRING DIAGRAM 36
12.0 REPLACEMENTS 37
12.1 COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS 40
12.2 NPS40 REPLACEMENT PARTS 41
12.3 NPI40 REPLACEMENT PARTS 42
12.4 COMMON ACCESSORY PARTS 43
12.5 NPI40 ACCESSORY PARTS 43
13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 44
14.0 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG 47
15.0 NOTES 48

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Do Not operate the heater if you smell
smoke coming from the heater. Turn
the Pellet Feed dial to “OFF”, monitor
your heater, and call a trained
technician
Do not unplug the heater if you
suspect a malfunction. Turn the
Pellet Feed dial to “OFF” and monitor
your heater.
Never try to repair or replace any part
of the heater unless instructions are
given in this manual. All other work
should be done by a trained
technicican.
The viewing door and ashpan must be
closed and latched during operation.
Never block free airflow through the
open vents of the unit.
Do not operate the heater if the flame
becomes dark and sooty or if the
burnpot overfills with pellets. Turn the
Pellet Feed dial to “OFF” and
periodically inspect the heater.
The exhaust system must be
completely airtight and properly
installed. It is recommended that the
pellet vent joints be sealed with a
minimum 500°F (260°C) silicone
sealant. Install according to the vent
manufacturers instructions.
Your heater requires periodic
maintenance and cleaning. Failure to
maintain your heater may lead to
smoke spillage in your home.
Allow the heater to cool before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a
metal container with a tight lid and
placed on a non-combustible surface
well away from the home or structure.
The heater is designed and approved
for pelletized wood fuel only. Any other
type of fuel burned in this heater will
void the warranty and safety listing.
If this heater is not properly installed,
a house fire may result.
Do not start a fire with chemicals or
fluids such as gasoline, engine oil,
etc.
Before installing this heater, contact
the local building or fire authority and
follow their guidelines. Notify your
insurance company of this heater as
well.
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1.1 WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.0 INTROdUCTION
TP - PELLET WARNING

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During a power outage this heater will
not operate. If a power outage does
occur, check the heater for smoke
spillage and open a window if any
smoke spills into the room.
Keep foreign objects out of the
hopper.
Disconnect the power cord before
performing any maintenance.
NOTE:
Turning the Pellet Feed dial to “OFF”
does not disconnect all power to the
heater.
Do not throw this manual away. This
manual has important operating and
maintenance instructions that you will
need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.
This heater must be connected to a
standard 115 V., 60Hz grounded
electrical outlet. Do not use an
adapter plug or sever the grounding
prong. Do not route the electrical cord
underneath, in front of, or over the
heater.
When installed in a mobile home, the
heater must be bolted to the floor,
have outside air, and NOT BE
INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM (Per
H.U.D. requirements). Check with
local building officials.
The exhaust system should be
checked and cleaned once a year
minimum for any build-up of soot or
creosote.
Combustible materials such as
firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too
close can catch fire.
Objects placed in front of the heater
must be kept a minimum of 48" from
the front face of the heater.
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Operating
Manual This heater can become very hot, you
MUST wear heat resistant gloves
when cleaning or handling this heater.
At no point should you use firewood or
firelogs in this heater. The use of
which could cause a house fire.
TP - PELLET WARNING 2