Napoleon Fireplaces NPI45 - Manuel (Page 10)

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2.4 GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a Wolf Steel Ltd. Pellet Appliance. This appliance is designed for use with Pelletized
Wood Only.
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room appliance. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
This Pellet Appliance, 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 appliance will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel
feed system.
The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room temperature but this can be
improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat source.
If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood
fl ooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.
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If the fuel does not comply to
this standard the appliance may
not operate as designed.
We recommend the use of pre-
mium grade (1% ash content)
for longer appliance life and less
frequent cleaning.
Fines (fi ne 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
P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your Wolf Steel Ltd. Pellet Appliance has been designed to burn premium hard or soft wood pellets only. Do
not use any other type of fuel such as fi re logs or fi re starting pellets, as this will void the warranties stated in
this manual.
The performance and heat output of the pellet appliance is directly related to the quality and moisture of the
pellets. Store pellets in a cool dry area to prevent moisture absorption.
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WARNING
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 OPERA-
TION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. THE PELLET
FUEL INSTITUTE (P.F.I.) HAS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS FOR WOOD PELLET MANUFACTURERS.
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF PELLETS THAT MEET OR EXCEED THESE STANDARDS. ASK YOUR
DEALER FOR A RECOMMENDED PELLET TYPE.
2.4.1 PELLET SPECIFICATIONS