Montigo H34DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

H34 series indoor gas fireplace
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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas fitter.
DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
Installation & Maintenance Manual
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US
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
H34 Series
INDOOR GAS FIREPLACE
H34 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas
HLB34 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas
HLB34-2 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas
• The installation of this fireplace must be done by a
qualified and certified gas appliance installer.
• Check local codes and read all instructions prior to
installation.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for suture reference.
CAUTION
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas fitter.
DANGER
Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property
damage or even death. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Some materials used in the manufacturing process of this product can
expose you to Benzene which is known in the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
XG0146 - 180405

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  • Page 1 Installation & Maintenance Manual H34 Series INDOOR GAS FIREPLACE H34 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas HLB34 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas HLB34-2 18,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas • The installation of this fireplace must be done by a qualified and certified gas appliance installer. ® • Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation. NOTICE WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD...
  • Page 2: Safety Alert Key

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace. With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing you with a gas fireplace that is not only a beautiful addition to your space, but that is also designed and manufactured to the highest safety, reliability and engineering standards.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HLB34-2 Installing Speckled Stones ....................26 Shelves over the fireplace, Top vent.....................8 HLB34-2 Installing Driftwood ......................26 Alcove above the fireplace ........................8 Traditional Logset Installation H34DF ....................27 Clearances ..............................9 River Rock Kit H34DF ..........................28 Installing The Standoffs ...........................9 Section 10: Start up Sequence ............31 Section 3: Venting ................
  • Page 4: Section A: Before You Begin

    • Should it be impossible to meet the venting requirements laid out in NOTICE Section 3: Venting, please contact a local Montigo dealer regarding the use of a Montigo Power Vent. • Lay out the Vent run; calculating the required elbows and straight Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
  • Page 5: Standard Installation Checklist

    Date Installed: Install Address: Location of Fireplace: Installer: Dealer Phone: Model (circle one): H34DF, HLB34DF, HLB34DF-2 Serial #: IF NO, WHY NOT? Appliance Install: Section 2 Framing complies with install manual. Standoffs have been installed. Proper clearances have been maintained.
  • Page 6: Rating Plate Sample

    General Rating Plate Sample Figure 1.1 Rating Plate for standing pilot (SIT) Figure 1.2 Rating Plate for IPI electronic ignition XG0146 - 180405...
  • Page 7: Section 1: Product Dimensions

    8 " SUPPLY 2" 16 " 8" 8 " 4 " 4 " H34DF / HL34DF / HC34DF DIMENSIONS TOLERANCES ARE IN: METRIC - MM 1.6 MM Figure 2. Fireplace dimensions (Tolerance ± ⅛"). IMPERIAL - FRACTIONAL 1/16" November 24, 2017 DATE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF CANADIAN HEATING PRODUCTS.
  • Page 8: Section 2: Framing

    Installation Section 2: Framing In Wall and Corner Dimensions Shelves over the fireplace Combustible shelf 1). Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The Exterior Wall Combustible framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 33 ⅞" wide, x 39" header high x 20"...
  • Page 9: Clearances

    For Rear Vent applications, the minimum clearance is 2" from the rear of the fireplace to a wall, or any combustible materials. A clearance to combustibles of 9" for H34DF* and a clearance to combustibles of 11" for HLB34DF* , & HLB34DF-2 is required to the underside of any combustible shelf materials.
  • Page 10: Section 3: Venting

    Installation Section 3: Venting Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination options. Flue Cover Plate Flue Cover Plate The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that it is the highest point in the venting assembly. It should also be selected such...
  • Page 11: Section 3-2: Installing A Roof Mounted Direct Vent Termination For 4''/7'' (Mvtk-1)

    Installation Section 3-2: Installing a Roof Mounted Direct Vent Termination for 4''/7'' (MVTK-1) This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be roof mounted. Section 3-2-1: Venting Layout MVTK1 Termination Selection of components and details of venting lay out should adhere 2' min Storm collar to the following guidelines:...
  • Page 12 Installation PVTK1 MVTK1 Termination Termination Storm collar 2' min. Roof flashing PEXT Sections MEXT Sections Firestop Support plate Support plate 32’ max 32' max Support ring Support ring Firestop 12” 90° Elbow 12" Max. max. Figure 6.d Rear vent, roof mounted venting (1 = 90° bend). XG0146 - 180405...
  • Page 13: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Termination 4''/7

    NOTE: If subject to a highly corrosive environment A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the i.e. Seaside, Montigo recommends using Stainless Steel Termination. structure. These are commonly used in high-rise construction.
  • Page 14: Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout: Wall Mounted Termination

    Installation Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout: Wall Mounted Termination H34DFN (TRADITIONAL) VENT RUN Top Venting Graph Measure the vertical height from the fireplace hearth to the centre of Acceptable vent run the termination and the horizontal run from the fireplace flue collar to within non-shaded area.
  • Page 15: Rear Venting Graph

    Installation Rear Venting Graph NOTE: 18'' MAX horizontal Measure the vertical height from the fireplace hearth to the centre of run with no vertical lift the termination and the horizontal run from the fireplace flue collar to PXT Extension MXT Extension the wall flange of the termination. Plot on the Venting Graph with an 'X'. If the 'X' falls on or above the top boundary of the shaded area, the RHS101 Heat RHS100...
  • Page 16: 45° Corner Installation 4''/7

    Installation 45° Corner Installation 4''/7'' 45° or less Corner Installation 4''/7'' Attach an EEL-45 (45° elbow) directly onto the flue collar. Cut the MXT- Use an MTO-4 termination and an MFL-1 or MFL-2 (12" or 24" compressed 20 to suit, and attach it to the EEL-45. Slide the fireplace into position length) and a frame, if appropriate.
  • Page 17: Section 3-3-2: Venting Components

    E - Rigid Pipe Extension EXT18 (18" f/f Section) possible hot spots. • Montigo recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe F - Elbows MEL-90MM (m/m 90º Elbow) connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of MEL-90FF ( f/f 90º...
  • Page 18: Section 3-3-2.2: Duravent Directvent Pro 4" X 6⅝" Venting Components

    Installation Section 3-3-2.2: Duravent DirectVent Pro 4” x 6⅝” Venting Components The following Simpson Duravent venting components are approved for use with Montigo products. Please contact your local Montigo dealer for further information. Component Montigo Part Number Simpson Duravent Part Number A - Termination MTO4 (3" Length) Must use Montigo termination MTO4F (3" Length)
  • Page 19: Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields 4''/7

    Installation Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields 4''/7'' Installing a Wall Mounted RHS7 heat shield Installing a Wall Mounted RHS100 Heat shield The RHS7 Heat shield CANNOT be used WITHIN 36" horizontal or 60" The RHS100 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS7 Termination vertically of the fireplace.
  • Page 20: Section 4: Wiring

    Installation Section 4: Wiring BATTERY BATTERY PACK PACK 1.5V AA type 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type 1.5V AA TYPE SPARK SPARK GREEN GREEN 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type MAIN WHITE WHITE MAIN Power BLACK Power 1.5V AA TYPE BLACK 1.5V AA type BLACK...
  • Page 21: Cpi [Continuous Pilot Ignition] / Ipi [Intermittent Pilot Ignition] Jumper Cable Installation

    3). Find the corresponding plug attached to the control wire harness and connect the CPI jumper. Montigo supplies 14' of low voltage wire to be plugged into the control board. Connect to a standard single pole ON/OFF switch to the location of your choice.
  • Page 22: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    • To check pressures, control valves have a provision to remove a 1/8” N.P.T. plug to be fitted with a hose barb. • Montigo requires a service shut off valve be located in an accessible Gasline Access location to isolate the gas supply.
  • Page 23: Section 6: Finishing

    Installation Section 6: Finishing Mantels & Surrounds Finishing around the fireplace Non-combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements the top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
  • Page 24: Section 7: Screen Installation And Removal

    MANUAL IMAGE 1 Screen Bottom 01/27/2015 Drawn by Screen Bottom Tabs FRACTIONAL 1/32" Tabs TWO PLACE DECIMAL .015" DWG. NO. H34DF-MAN1 Revision / Date DESCRIPTION DATE CHANGED BY THREE PLACE DECIMAL .005" CAUTION Revision ALL BENDS ARE ASSUMED MATERIAL TO BE 90 UNLESS NOTED Finish OTHERWISE.
  • Page 25: Section 8: Installing & Removing The Door

    Installation Section 8: Installing & Removing the Door Removing the door STEP 4: The doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow these below to Ensure the tool is firmly remove the horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and, in the lower end of the remove the door. Replace in reverse order. slot, (as shown), Then pull toward you.
  • Page 26: Section 9: Installing The Accessories

    Figure 21.c Completed Speckled Stone installation WARNING: This appliance is intended for use only with the included Montigo burners and accessories. Never install or add any additional or alternative media, rock wool or other material in this appliance. The use of additional or alternative materials may pose potential safety hazards, damage to the appliance, and void manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 27: Traditional Logset Installation H34Df

    Rear bottom log. TOP RIGHT AIR INLETS PILOT BASE Figure 22. H34DF*'s Fireplace Base. Figure 22.e STEP 1: Remove the glass door as described in the previous instruction. STEP 2: Install Bottom Rear log STEP 6: Start the fireplace.
  • Page 28: River Rock Kit H34Df

    3 in 1 faux Rock "A" 1-pc 2 in1 Faux Rock "B & C" 2-pcs Figure 23. H34DF*'s Fireplace Base. STEP 2: Install the new Rock Tray and front cover. Make sure the tray is not sitting on top of the pilot.
  • Page 29 Installation STEP 8: Install Front (3) three of the supplied (5) five faux ceramic "D" Rocks as shown. Note cut surfaces of Rocks. ROCK "D" ROCK "D" ROCK "D" Figure 23.g Place (3) three faux "D" ceramic Rocks between burner and front of firebox frame. Figure 23.m Completed lower layer of ceramic Rock.
  • Page 30 Installation Figure 23.r Place the fifth Top faux Rock on top, behind the pilot assembly cover. Figure 23.s Place the sixth Top faux Rock on top, behind the pilot burner faux Rocks. Figure 23.t Place the seventh Top faux Rock in the front. Figure 23.u Place the eight Top faux Rock in the front to the Right of the last Rock.
  • Page 31: Section 10: Start Up Sequence

    Operation Section 10: Start up Sequence For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. WARNING/ CAUTION: Hot while in operation.
  • Page 32: Sit Proflame 2 Electronic Ignition

    Operation SIT Proflame 2 Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition STOP! Read the safety information above on this label. Turn fireplace "ON" using wall switch or remote control. Remove the lower Horizontal access panel. If the Fireplace does not light, the System will cycle through two trials, (one minute audible clicking, thirty seconds of silence, and then another one Turn "ON"...
  • Page 33: Remote Operation

    Operation Remote Operation The Proflame 2 System consists of the following elements: 1. Pilot Assembly Blue back lit LCD display 2. Proflame Gas Valve. 3. Proflame 2 Control Module On/Off key 4. Wiring Harness Thermostat key 5. Variable Speed fans (If applicable) Up/Down arrow key 7.
  • Page 34: Initializing The System For The First Time

    Operation Initializing the System for the first time Temperature Indication Display 1. Set master override switch to off position. With the system in the "Off" position, press the Thermostat Key and the Mode Key at the same time. Look at the LCD screen on 2.
  • Page 35: Remote-Flame Control

    Operation Remote-Flame Control Room Thermostat (Remote Control Operation) When you turn on the fireplace it starts on high. The proflame 2 has six (6) flame levels. Each time you press the Down Arrow Key The Remote Control can operate as a room thermostat. The once the flame height will reduce by one step.
  • Page 36: Disabling Thermostat

    Operation Disabling Thermostat Fan Speed Control The fireplace is equipped with optional hot air circulating fans. Some jurisdictions and bedroom installations require the The speed of the fans can be controlled by the Proflame system. thermostat to be disabled. The fan speed can be adjusted through six (6) speeds. To activate this function use the Mode Key, see Figure 27, to index to the fan 1.
  • Page 37: Section 10: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Operation Section 10: Cleaning and Maintenance General Hi-Lo Burner Adjustment: (SIT Nova 820). • Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection must include, but is not limited to, the following: The H*34DF* is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, locate the black knob •...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Sit Nova 820

    2. Check wall switch for proper connection If your fireplace still does not operate correctly, consult your local Montigo dealer. All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified Technician. All spare parts, optional fans, and optional trim finishes are available from your local Montigo dealer. XG0146 - 180405...
  • Page 39: Replacement Parts

    Part H34DF Log Set RLGSH34 NG Gas Valve RGC1006 Propane Gas Valve RGC1005 NG Pilot RPA020 Propane Pilot RPA021 Contact Local Montigo NG Burner Dealer Contact Local Montigo Propane Burner Dealer Thermocouple RTC182 Thermopile RPG001 Piezo Ignitor PIEZO Pilot Tubing...
  • Page 40: Appendix A: Venting Terminations

    Appendix Appendix A: Venting Terminations Covered Covered Alcove Detail Alcove Detail Vinyl Siding 2’ 2’ 2’ 2’ 17.5’’ 29.5’’ 11.5’’ 17’’ Must use Vinyl Siding Termination Shield Location Canada* USA** clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 inches 12 inches clearance to top of doors or operable windows...
  • Page 41: Appendix B: Warranty

    (collectively referred to herein as "The Companies"), warrants the option, replace or repair defective components of the appliance Montigo gas appliance (referred to herein as 'the appliance') to manufactured by the company at no charge and will also pay for...
  • Page 42: Appendix B: Warranty Continued

    In the event the installing dealer is unavailable, contact your nearest authorized Montigo dealer (www.Montigo.com) or contact Montigo direct at techsupport@ montigo.com. Ensure you have your sales receipt and the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 43: Appendix C: Amendment

    Appendix Appendix C: Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as 4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall follows: horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes Existing chimneys shall be permitted to have their use continued carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance...
  • Page 44 Installation & Maintenance Manual H34DF, HLB34DF, HLB34DF-2 Single Sided Gas Fireplace XG0146 - 180405...

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