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Napoleon NPI45 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 1 $10.00 w415-0702 / 10.30.08 installation and operating instructions wolf steel ltd., 24 napoleon rd., barrie, on l4m 4y8 canada • (705)721-1212 • fax(705)722-6031 www.Napoleonfireplaces.Com • ask@napoleon.On.Ca this heater has been tested to astm e 1509, ul 1482, ulc s627. Int...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 2 table of contents 1.0 introduction 4 1.1 warnings & safety precautions 4 1.2 warranty 6 1.3 dimensions 7 1.3.1 nps45 7 1.3.2 npi45 complete with ni800 flashing 7 1.3.3 npi45 complete with ak9 adapter and cisk flashing 8 1.3.4 npi45 complete with ak8 adapter and gicsk flashing ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 3 before installation, consult with the authority having jurisdiction (building department, fire 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. 9.1.7 make sure pellets ar...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 4 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 ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 5 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:...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 6 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. The combustion chamber and heat excha...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 7 22 3/8” 22 3/8” 9 7/8” 11 3/4” 17 3/8” 26 5/8” 30 1/2” 1 1/8” 22 1/2” figure 1.3.1a 26 1/2” 12 1/2” 38 3/8” 29 5/16” 7 5/8” 20 3/8” 8” 12 3/4” 12 1/2” 22 1/2” 38 3/8” *32 5/8” 20 5/8” 2 1/4” 11 3/16” 20 5/8” 21 1/2” 2 3/4” 4 1/4” center line of exhaust center line of air intak...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 8 figure 1.3.3a 26 1/2” 10 5/8” 7 5/8” 20 5/8” 2 3/4” 46 7/16” 31” 20 3/8” 8” 22 1/2” 46 7/16” * 32 5/8” 20 5/8” 2 1/4” 11 3/16” 4 1/4” center line of exhaust center line of air intake *in order to install flashing flush to a finished wall and centered within the opening the fro...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 9 26 1/2” 10 5/16” 7 5/8” 20 3/8” 2 3/4” 20 3/8” 8” 13 3/8” 10 5/16” 22 1/2” 46 7/16” * 30 3/4” 20 5/8” 2 1/4” 10 1/2” 4 1/4” center line of exhaust center line of air intake *in order to install flashing flush to a finished wall and centered within the opening the front opening...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 10 1.4 installation overview see the section “installation - minimum mantel clearances” drywall (or other combustible material) see the sections “general venting” and “installation” see the section “minimum framing dimensions” side wall see the section “minimum clearances to com...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 11 2.0 general information 2.1 pellet quality thank you for purchasing the wolf steel ltd. 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. Failure to fol...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 12 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 (nps45), 45 hours (npi45) hopper capacity 55 pounds (nps45), 45 pounds (npi45) * heating capacity will vary depending ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 13 nps45: to install in a residential or mobile home see the section "mobile home requirements". For alcove installations see the section "alcove installation requirements". For horizontal vent or vertical vent see the section "general venting". See the section "outside air" for...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 14 3.4 outside air 3.5 mobile home available from your authorized dealer (114kt) outside air must not be drawn from an enclosed space (garage, unventilated crawl space). Note: wolf steel ltd. Strongly suggests using outside air for all residential installations, especially for t...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 15 4.0 general venting 4.1 type of vent 4.2 installing the pellet vent 4.3 venting the pellet heater must be an approved 3" or 4" diameter type "l" or "pl" vent, vented to the outside or connect the vent to a factory built type "a" chimney using an adaptor; and/or stainless stee...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 16 ***** recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage ** this is a recommended distance. For additional requirements check local codes. A b c d e f g h i k 24 inches 48 inches 12 inches* 18 inches 0 inches 3 inches 48 inches 48 inches 7 feet** 12 inches** ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 17 minimum alcove dimensions figure 4.6.1 4.6.1 alcove installation wall thimble outside air (recommended) 6” minimum 3” 2” floor protection 12” minimum outside air (recommended) 6” minimum 3” minimum 17-3/8” wall thimble floor protection 11-3/4” 5’ maximum 4.6 stove venting ins...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 18 wall thimble outside air (recommended) 6” minimum 3” 2” floor protection 12” minimum outside air (recommended) 6” minimum 3” minimum 17-3/8” wall thimble floor protection 11-3/4” 5’ maximum 4.6.3 through wall with vertical rise and horizontal termination outside air (recommen...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 19 4.6.3 through wall with vertical rise and horizontal termination class a chimney ceiling support outside air (recommended) (installation show- ing inlet of outside air in ventilated crawl space) vent must maintain 3” clearance to combustibles. Roof flashing storm collar floor...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 20 4.6.7 installation into a masonry heater prior to installation: when installing into a masonry fireplace, do not remove any bricks or masonry. Do not weaken the structure, or reduce the protection for combustible materials to less then that required by the national building c...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 21 5.0 stove installation 5.1 minimum clearance to combustibles 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-turning elbow or "tee". It will vary in depth depending on th...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 22 6.0 insert installation 6.1 masonry heater installation prior to installation: stand-offs may be removed to fit the insert into the fireplace. When installing the insert into a masonry fireplace, do not remove any bricks or masonry. Do not weaken the structure, or reduce the ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 23 6.2 factory built (metal) heater installation prior to installation: stand-offs may be removed to fit the insert into the fireplace. Do not weaken the structure, or reduce the protection for combustible materials to less then that required by the national building code. Bolte...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 24 7 5/8” 33” 40” minimum enclosure height 17” 27” 3 1/2” max 3 1/2” max non combustible floor protection. This protection must offer an r value of 0.4 (two layers of 1/2” thick cement board, total 1” with each layer rated with an r value of 0.2). For temperature requirements, t...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 25 6.3.3 minimum clearance to combustibles side wall to heater 8" mantel to top of heater 8" top facing to heater 6 3/8" side facing to heater 6" floor protection* 6"* 8” min side w all 6” 6” 8” min 10” 10” mantel * floor protection: minimum 6" in front of door and to either sid...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 26 note: the insert is factory shipped in a rear vent configuration. Be careful not to damage the gasket. If installing 4" diameter vent vertically, it will be necessary to start with a 12" section of 3" diameter vent to clear the hopper, then increase to 4" diameter vent. A. To...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 27 set screw set screw the trivet for the insert is attached by two set screws on the inside of the hopper lid. ● secure the right flashing to the right side of the heater using two of the #8 x 1/2" screws. Note: feed the air control rod into the air control slot on the right fl...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 28 before installing this heater we recommend a “pre-burn” inspection to help burn off the odors that are associated with the first burn. If possible, move the heater outside and add approximately 5 lbs of pellets into the hopper. Plug the power cord into a typical wall receptac...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 29 8.3 lighting heater manually your heater can be lit manually without using the automatic igniter by following the procedure below. ● press the on / off button. ● place a "handful" of pellets into the burn pot. ● cover with a small amount of approved (non-volatile) fire starte...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 30 auto / t-stat / manual this switch is used to select the operating mode. Manual: sliding the switch down to manual will allow you to manually select the heat and blower settings. In manual mode the heater will run at your desired settings indefinitely, until you manually turn...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 31 8.6 installing a thermostat an optional millivolt thermostat is available to help keep the room temperature constant. Note: the thermostat must be installed by a qualified installer. ● disconnect the power supply. ● remove the right side panel to gain access to the rear of th...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 32 a. Open the side doors on either side of the heater. B. On the right side of the heater are two latches. Release the latches by pulling the rear handle forward and disengaging the hook from the door frame. Swing open the viewing door. The front of the heater becomes very hot ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 33 to clean the burn pot, open the door and knock away any debris on the burn pot. If severely clogged, remove the burn pot to gain better access. If removing the burn pot set aside on a non-combustible surface. Once removed, discard all material that has accumulated in the burn...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 34 the more frequently you clean out the fly ash, the more efficient your heater will burn. A. Open the viewing door. See “open main viewing door” section. B. Lift the burn pot out and set aside on a non-combustible surface. Remove the right and left louvres by lifting the louvr...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 35 9.3.2 soot and fly ash formation the products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation o...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 36 9.3.6 check all seals 9.3.7 clean the vent check for air leaks around the door, glass, and ash pan and replace gaskets as required. Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the heater's performance greatly, leading to excessive soot, inefficient burning, and may even cause a ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 37 10.0 normal operating sounds tp - operating sounds_pellet figure 10.0

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 38 figure 10.0 11.0 wiring diagram high limit convection blower ignitor low limit hopper switch combustion blower vacuum switch power cord auger motor brown brown red red black purple blue blue red green black grey grey black white yellow orange black black black black tp - wiri...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 39 12.0 replacements contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your authorized dealer / distributor. For warranty replacement parts, a photocopy of the original invoice will be ...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 40 nps45 components ref part no. Description 45 w010-1508 welded top assembly 46 w010-1527 side door assembly 47 w010-1529 hopper door assembly 48 w010-1667 ash pan assembly 49 w010-1668 pedestal side door assembly 50 w035-0191 pedestal base 51 w475-0482 outer rear panel 52 w475...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 41 nps45 accessories ref part no. Description 68* nphe-40 hopper extension (increases hopper capacity from 55 lbs to 100 lbs pellets) npi45 accessories ref part no. Description 69 ni800 8" black flashing with black trim 70* gicsk arched cast iron surround 71 ak8 adaptor kit (req...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 42 12 10 16 15 26 25 22 2 29 13 14 5 28 24 27 40 39 41 42 7 8 6 21 1 3 33 9 12.1 common replacement parts.

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 43 46 29 50 34 50 52 46 51 45 47 48 49 49 13 21 30 44 43 56 12.2 nps45 replacement parts.

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 44 67 20 62 29 58 41 69 66 38 43 44 63 71 64 73 67 37 36 ni800 ak9 ak8 prpp40 npl41 57 63 60 12.3 npi45 replacement parts.

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 45 67 20 62 29 58 41 69 66 38 43 44 63 71 64 73 67 37 36 ni800 ak9 ak8 prpp40 npl41 57 63 60 67 20 62 29 58 41 69 66 38 43 44 63 71 64 73 67 37 36 ni800 ak9 ak8 prpp40 npl41 57 63 60 12.4 common accessory parts 12.5 npi45 accessory parts.

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 46 13.0 frequently asked questions tp - trouble shooting_pellet q&a before calling a service technician, read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions. Q. When i first light the heater, pellets were not feeding and the heater turned off? A. When first starti...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 47 14.0 troubleshooting symptom test solution all trouble shooting procedures should be carried out by qualified technicians or installers. Vacuum hose or fittings are blocked. The air inlet, burnpot, interior combustion air chambers, combustion blower, or exhaust pipe are block...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 48 symptom test solution the hopper is out of pellets. The hopper lid open. The burnpot is not seated completely into the burner housing. The burnpot holes are blocked. The air inlet, the interior chambers, or exhaust system has a partial blockage. The auger shaft is jammed. The...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 49 symptom test solution there is a leak in the vent pipe system. The gasket on the combustion blower has deteriorated. The convection blower is overheating and tripping the high limit switch. Electronic control panel malfunction. Fuse on control board blew. High limit switch ha...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 50 symptom test solution circuit board malfunction. Bad pellets (applies to glass soot’s up at a very fast rate only). The trim setting on the low feed rate is too low. (applies to glass soot’s up at a very fast rate only). The convection blower is overheating and tripping the h...

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    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 51 15.0 service history a ppliance se rvice histo ry this heater must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date service t echnician name service performed special concerns dealer name tp - service history.

  • Page 52: Notes

    W415-0702 / 10.30.08 52 notes tp - notes.