Napoleon EPI 1401 User Manual

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W415-0512 /C 10.02.06
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
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
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HI-TECH LISTED SOLID FUEL BURNING STOVES AND INSERTS
FREE STANDING MODELS EPA 1100, 1100L, 1100C, 1150, 1400, 1400L & 1900
INSERT MODELS EPI 1101, 1401, 1402
CERTIFIED UNDER U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) JULY 1990 AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) PAR-
TICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS BY E.E.M.C. THESE STOVES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES TO STANDARDS: CSA B366.2 , ULC
S627, ULC S628, UL 1482. MODEL 1100 HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES.
WARNING:
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
If this unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Follow the installation directions. This unit can be very hot when burning. Combustible mate-
rials such as firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire. Adults and especially
children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Keep young children and animals away when the fireplace
is hot. The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before installing your unit, contact the
local building or fire authority and follow their guidelines.
The door must be kept closed during operation to prevent smoke, embers from entering the
room. Burn wood directly on firebricks. Do not use a grate or elevate the fire. At least 14 square
inches (90 sq.cm.) of outside air must be admitted to the room or directly to the unit through a
4 inch (10cm.) diameter pipe. This unit is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies
and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as com-
pared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Do not start a fire with chemicals or
fluids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured
paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage which tend to produce more pollution than wood. Do
not let the unit 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 specifications can result in steel distortion and damage.

Napoleon EPI 1401 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Wood
Log Size	18 inches
Efficiency	70.3%
Burn Time	Up to 8 hours
Log Length	18 inches
Emissions	2.5 g/hr

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY

NAPOLEON WOOD FIREPLACE PRESIDENT'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Terms and restrictions of the limited warranty policy.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CARE OF GLASS

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the fireplace glass.

INSTALLATION

Installing the Legs

Instructions for attaching the legs to the stove unit.

Stove Installation

General procedures for installing the stove.

Alcove Installation

Guidelines for installing the stove within an alcove.

Chimney Connection

How to properly connect the stove to the chimney system.

Adding Chimney Sections

Procedures for extending the chimney with additional sections.

Wall Pass-through

Guidance on safely passing the chimney connector through walls.

MOBILE HOME

Venting

Proper venting requirements for mobile home installations.

Outside Air

Connecting an outside air supply for mobile home installations.

FIREPLACE INSERT

Prior to Installation

Steps to take before installing a fireplace insert.

Installation into a Masonry Fireplace

How to install the insert into a masonry fireplace.

Installation into a Factory Built Fireplace

Guide for installing the insert into a factory-built fireplace.

OPTIONAL BLOWER

Stove Models

How to install an optional blower on stove models.

Leg Models

Installation of optional blower for leg models.

Insert Models

Details on optional blowers for insert models.

1101 Blower Service and Replacement

Servicing and replacing the blower for the 1101 model.

1401 Blower Service and Replacement

Servicing and replacing the blower for the 1401 model.

1150 Blower Installation

Installing the optional blower for the 1150 model.

FINISHING

Brick Installation

Instructions for installing bricks as part of finishing.

Door and Handles Installation

Steps for installing doors and handles.

Optional Ash Drawer Kit

Information on the optional ash drawer kit.

Ornamental Trivet Installation

How to install the ornamental trivet.

Pedestal Trim Installation

Attaching decorative trim to the pedestal.

OPERATION

Achieving Proper Draft

How to adjust the stove for optimal draft and performance.

Fire Extinguishers / Smoke Detectors

Recommendations for fire safety equipment.

Fuel Loading and Burn Cycle

Proper techniques for loading fuel and managing burn cycles.

Flash Fire

Understanding and managing flash fires.

Extended Fire

How to achieve an extended burn cycle.

MAINTENANCE

Creosote Formation and Removal

How creosote forms and how to remove it.

Runaway or Chimney Fire

Causes and solutions for runaway or chimney fires.

Gasket Replacement

Instructions for replacing gaskets.

WOOD PILE MAINTENANCE

Wood Pile Best Practices

Guidelines for proper wood storage and preparation for burning.

REPLACEMENTS