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R324-STIO Indoor Outdoor Ventless Gas Fireplace
Section A: Before You Begin
Important Message
Save these Instructions
The C-View Residential R324-STIO Ventless fireplaces must be installed in
accordance with these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this
manual first. Consult the Local Gas Branch to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
this fireplace is installed in compliance with the manufacturers instructions
and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
NOTICE
Installation and repairs should be done by an authorized gas fireplace service technician.
The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional. More
frequesnt cleaning may be required due to exessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
ect. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the fireplace are kept clean.
CAUTION
Due to high operating temperatures, this appliance should be located out of traffic &
away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperature,
which could cause burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the
appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the appliance.
DANGER
When this appliance is installed directly on any combustible material other than wood
flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance or a fire will occur causing serious injury, property damage or
even death.
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Installation
Pre-Installation Checklist
■ Determine the desired install location of your fireplace.
■ See Section 1, Dimensions on Page 5, and refer to the Framing
Section 2 for details.
■ The electrical panel is located on the lower right side when facing the
interior side of the fireplace.
■ Montigo supplies 20' of low voltage wire, which can be spliced to any
length. This wire CANNOT run in conduit with any other wire.
■ Refer to Section 5, Wiring for Details.
■ The gas connection is located on the lower left when facing the interior
side of the fireplace.
■ Refer to local codes and guidelines for installation requirements.
■ Locate unit rating plate under media tray on indoor side.
■ Installation and repairs should be done by a qualified contractor and
must conform to:
• Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN/CGA
B-149.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations.
• Installations in the USA must conform to local codes, or in
the absence of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1
• See Appendix B for installation within the State of
Massachusetts. This fireplace must comply with NFPA-54
Chapter 10.
■ Refer to Section 4, "Installing the Gas Line" for Details.
Understanding the Basic Operation
Residential R324-STIO fireplace
The control compartment of this fireplace is located in the bottom of the
fireplace right below the burner system. Accessible from the indoor side, all
models will be supplied with a Honeywell smart valve gas control and will not
have a variable flame control. There is one air switch that is controlling the
gas control system, and is located in the bottom of this fireplace. These gas
valves, and pressure switches communicate with the electrical control panel .
To operate the fireplace, Montigo has supplied and installed twenty feet of
low voltage wire to this electrical control panel. Connect the two wire harness
to a standard single pole ON/Off switch located at a location of your choice.
You may also extent these wires to any length, as long as you select a wire of
equal quality. DO NOT CONNECT ANY POWER TO THIS WIRE.
Unit MUST be installed on an exterior wall. It cannot be installed fully
indoors or fully outdoors.
- Unit must be raised 10" from the grade.
- Unit must be raised 10" from the grade.
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