FOR RELEASE MARCH 1, 2011

PRESS RELEASE Napoleon® - The Only Gas Furnace Made In Canada Napoleon® Announces New 9600 Series High Efficiency Furnaces

Barrie, Ontario: Napoleon® today announced the launch of the new Napoleon® 9600 Series Furnace.

“The Napoleon® 9600 Series 2-stage Furnace is designed for use in upflow, downflow and horizontal applications”, said

David Coulson, National Advertising Manager with Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills. “Napoleon’s variable-speed energy

efficient ECM blower motor operates on low fire for greater efficiency and comfort for most of the heating season. The

furnace will automatically switch to the second stage, producing more heat ONLY when required”, he added.

The Napoleon® 9600 Series Furnace comes complete with patented SureView burner system window allowing a unique

view of the flame in operation - a first in the industry. It boosts the shortest 96%+ AFUE furnace on the market with 32 7/8

height and offering two cabinet width sizes of 17 ½” and 22 ½”. Napoleon’s 9600 Series Furnace comes standard with

multiple intake/venting, gas pipe and electrical connection options. Its zero clearance in all positions with no additional

kits is a must for all contractors, providing installation ease in closets and alcoves. The 9600 series is certified to 4500 feet

in Canada with no modifications, has self-diagnostic integrated furnace (IFC) control which is mounted between the

blower rails for easy accessibility. Napoleon® 9600 Series Furnace the only gas furnace made in Canada.

Napoleon® 9600 Series Furnace is ideal for residential or commercial spaces. Napoleon® 9600 Series Furnace adds to an

impressive lineup of Napoleon HVAC products already available to consumers, builders, designers and architects. Visit

napoleonheatingandcooling.com to view the full Napoleon HVAC product line.

About Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills & HVAC It all began in 1976 when a small steel fabrication business launched by Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. At that time, no one could imagine the incredible future that lay ahead for Wolf Steel Ltd. and eventually Napoleon® Fireplaces and Napoleon® Gourmet Grills. Since the first wood stove rolled off the production line over 30 years ago, Wolf Steel's commitment was to be distinctive and successful in everything they do. The Napoleon's commitment to producing quality products combined with honest, reliable service has proven to be a successful framework to ensuring the continued rapid growth of the company. Napoleon® is an ISO9001 - 2000 registered company and now operates with 500,000+ square feet of manufacturing space and over 500 employees. We are North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and waterfalls.

Contact: Terry Hicks Wolf Steel Ltd Phone: (800) 461-5581 Fax: (705) 722-6031

9 Napoleon Rd Barrie, Ontario L4M 4Y8 www.napoleonfireplaces.com

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• Multi-position (up fl ow, horizontal and down fl ow) for versatile installations

• Two-stage control: fi rst stage start up operates at 60% of full heating capacity

• High effi ciency ECM variable speed blower motor with soft start up gradually increases speed reducing the initial rush of air and noise created by conventional blowers

• Patented SureView burner system window allows a unique view of the fl ame in operation, a fi rst in the industry

• Shortest 96%+ AFUE furnace on the market with 32 7⁄8” height and offering two cabinet width sizes of 17 ½” and 22 ½”

• Multiple intake/venting, gas pipe and electrical connection options• Zero clearance in all positions with no additional kits, provides installation

ease in closets and alcoves• Certifi ed to 4500 feet in Canada with no modifi cation• Self-diagnostic integrated furnace (IFC) control is mounted between the

blower rails for easy accessibility• The only gas furnace made in Canada

9600 Series Gas FurnaceNPV060T3A 2-stage