Napoleon Fireplace & Wood Stove – Discontinued Models
As technology advances and styles change some Fireplace and Wood Stove models are dropped from production, usually replaced by a new and improved model. These older models are still in use and will probably be in use for many years to come. When the owners of a discontinued model change insurance companies or sell their home they will more than likely require a WETT Certified Inspection. Sometimes there is not a visible label on the wood burning appliance and this is where the Installation Manual becomes important. The Installation Manual provides all the technical information required to perform a Level One WETT Inspection.
Discontinued Installation Manuals for Download
The WETT-INSPECTION.COM website provides Installation Manuals for many different manufacturers and is always adding to our collection. If your wood burning appliance has been discontinued it is highly recommended that you download its Installation Manual and keep it in a safe place.
Napoleon Discontinued Model List
EPA1000-1500-2000 Installation Manual
NC12 & NC16 Installation Manual
NFI-C & NFI-D Installation Manual
SAVOY Wood Stove Installation Manual
WETT Certified Inspections
What is a WETT Inspection?
A WETT inspection, short for Wood Energy Technology Transfer, is a thorough inspection of all types of wood burning appliances. This includes fireplaces, fireplace inserts, wood stoves, pellet stoves and outside boilers.
Fire is always a threat to a home and a WETT Inspection can provide “Peace of Mind” for the homeowner and his family. Also many insurance companies now require a WETT inspection prior to issuing a Home Policy.
Many older homes and cottages have Wood Burning Appliances that will not meet the requirements of a WETT Certified Inspection. Older wood stoves may not be certified by a rating agency such as UL, ULC or Warnock Hersey. This means that the minimum clearance to combustibles for an uncertified stove is automatically 48 inches. So unless your wood stove is in a basement you will probably be out of luck.
A WETT inspection is an inspection carried out by an inspector who is WETT Certified.
Below is a list of items that may be inspected by your WETT Certified Inspector on a Wood Stove, Pellet Stove or Fireplace inspection:
- Chimney & Cap
- Chimney Liner or Flue Tiles
- Smoke Chamber
- Wood Stove or Fireplace Damper
- Firebox & Firebricks/Linings
- Hearth & Floor Protection
- Mantle & Clearances to Combustible Walls & Ceilings
- Heat Shield Construction for Reduced Clearances
- Proper Flue Pipe Installation & Venting
- Clearance to Combustible Exterior Items
- Chimney Foundations & Masonry
- Overall Condition of the Woodstove, Fireplace and its Chimney
Typically, when people are looking for an insurance type of inspection, a WETT certified inspector will conduct a visual Level I inspection to determine if there is evidence of any problems with the installation.
The Level I inspection is essentially a general overview of the readily accessible parts, clearances, chimney heights, stove location with respect to combustible materials and visual signs to determine if the system meets the CSA Standard B365 (Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment).
Call Roger at 705-795-8255 for your WETT Certified Inspection
Email Roger to arrange an appointment.
If you are installing your own appliance, call for information that may save you time and money. Advice on installation is free and available any time.
Read our articles on various parts of wood burning equipment to find out about proper installation, maintenance and safety requirements.