Napoleon EPA 1400 User Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS ALONE WITH THE APPLIANCE.
This wood appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against United States federal
regulation to operate this wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.27D
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)720-9081 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • hearth@napoleonproducts.com
SAFETY INFORMATION
!
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage,
bodily injury or even death. Please read entire manual before
you install and use your appliance.
This appliance has not been tested with an unvented gas log
set. To reduce risk of fi re or injury, do not install an unvented
gas log set into the appliance.
- This appliance can be very hot when burning.
- Combustible materials such as fi rewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close
can catch fi re.
- Children and pets must be kept from touching the appliance when it is hot.
- The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before installing this unit,
contact the local building or fi re authority and follow their guidelines.
- Operate only with the door tightly closed.
- Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks.
- Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fi re.
- At least 14 square inches (90.3 square centimeters) of outside air must be
admitted to the room or directly to the unit through a 4” (101.6mm) diameter
pipe.
- This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher effi ciencies and
lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods,
as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
- Do not start a fi re with chemicals or fl uids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc.
- Do not burn trash or garbage, lawn clippings / waste, rubber, waste petroleum
products, paints or paint thinners / solvents, plastic, materials containing
asbestos, construction debris, railroad ties or treated wood, manure or animal
remains, salt water driftwood or salted materials, unseasoned wood, coal,
charcoal, coloured paper, cardboard, plywood or particleboard.
- Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
- KEEP THE STOVE TOP TEMPERATURE BELOW 700°F (371°C). Attempts to
achieve heat output rates that exceed design specifi cations can result in steel
distortion and damage.
$10.00
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
!
WARNING
EPA 1100, 1150
1400, 1450 & 1900
PEDESTAL MODELS
MODELS 1100, 1150, 1400, 1450 & 1900 MEET THE 2015 U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) CRIB WOOD EMISSION LIMITS FOR WOOD
STOVES SOLD AFTER MAY 15, 2015, 40 C.F. R. PART 60. THESE STOVES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES TO STANDARDS:
CSA B366.2, ULC S627, UL 1482. MODEL 1100 HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES.

Napoleon EPA 1400 Specifications

General

Brand	Napoleon
Model	EPA 1400
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Essential safety precautions for operating and installing the wood appliance to prevent fire, injury, or death.

Installation Overview

Appliance Components

Visual guide to key appliance parts and their corresponding sections in the manual.

Introduction and General Safety

Appliance Operation and Safety

Crucial safety warnings, precautions, and general information for operating the wood appliance safely.

Specifications and Dimensions

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data including dimensions, capacity, heat output, and weight for various models.

Pre-Installation Preparation

Appliance Placement and Clearances

Guidelines for positioning the appliance and maintaining required clearances to combustibles.

Mobile Home Installation Specifics

Mobile Home Installation Warnings

Critical safety and structural requirements for installing the appliance in mobile homes.

Chimney Installation Requirements

Chimney System and Clearances

Details chimney system requirements, air clearance, and material considerations for fire prevention.

Firebox Brick and Baffle Installation

Firebox Brick and Baffle Installation

Crucial steps for installing firebricks and baffles to prevent appliance damage.

Appliance Operation Guide

Initial Fire Lighting and Break-in

Guidance on starting the first fires, curing the firebrick, and managing initial operation.

Optimizing Appliance Performance

Optimum Burn Method

Steps to achieve optimal emissions and efficiency by maintaining heat and using dry wood.

Air Control and Safety Devices

Air Control Operation

Explains how the air control affects draft and temperature, with warnings about over-firing.

Fire Safety Equipment

Recommends fire extinguishers and smoke/CO detectors for homes with wood-burning appliances.

Ash Removal and Creosote Management

Ash Removal Procedures

Step-by-step guide for safely removing ashes from appliances with and without ash pans.

Fire Safety and Cleaning

Runaway or Chimney Fire Procedures

How to prevent and handle runaway or chimney fires, including emergency steps.

Chimney Cleaning Schedule

Guidance on how often to clean the chimney and appliance, and the tools needed.

Glass and Gasket Replacement

Glass Replacement Procedure

Detailed instructions for safely replacing the appliance's glass door.

Wood Fuel Guidelines

Wood Types and Moisture Content

Information on suitable wood types, moisture content for efficient burning, and storage.

Replacement Parts Information

Ordering Replacement Parts

How to order replacement parts, required information, and availability.

Appliance Parts Overviews

EPA 1100 Parts Identification

Illustrated breakdown and part numbers for the EPA 1100 model.

EPA 1150 Parts Identification

Illustrated breakdown and part numbers for the EPA 1150 model.

EPA 1400 Parts Identification

Illustrated breakdown and part numbers for the EPA 1400 model.

EPA 1450 Parts Identification

Illustrated breakdown and part numbers for the EPA 1450 model.

EPA 1900 Parts Identification

Illustrated breakdown and part numbers for the EPA 1900 model.

Available Accessories

Accessory Identification

Lists and illustrates available accessories such as door assemblies and blowers.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem and Solution Guide

Provides solutions for common operational problems like starting fires, smoking, and insufficient heat.

Product Warranty Information

President's Lifetime Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms, conditions, and limitations of the appliance's lifetime limited warranty.

Service History Log

Appliance Service Record

A template for recording dates, dealer, technician, and concerns for appliance servicing.