Montigo Homefire ME38-ODV-2 Installation & Operation Manual

Homefire outdoor gas fireplace

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Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

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.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Installation
Operation &
Maintenance
ME38-ODV-2
Homefire
Outdoor Gas
Fireplace

Safety Notice:

Glass doors on gas fireplaces are
extremely hot while the fireplaces is on
and remain hot even after the fireplace
has been turned off. Safety screens
are available and can reduce the risks
of severe burns. Please keep children
away from the fireplace at all times.
Check local codes and read all
instructions prior to installation.
Installer: Leave this manual
with the appliance.
Consumer: Leave this man-
ual for future reference.
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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    Installation Operation & Maintenance ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Outdoor Gas Fireplace Safety Notice: Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplaces is on and remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are available and can reduce the risks of severe burns.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Introduction Table Of Contents About the ME38-ODV-2 Fireplaces: The ME38-ODV-2 includes a 22,000 BTU dual burner, and is ap- Introduction ................2 proved for outdoor use. The ME38-ODV-2 model is available in two Installation versions: Installing the Fireplace Shell .......... 3 ...
  • Page 3: Installation

    These clearances apply to all dimensions except the framed opening, guidelines must be adhered to: For Rear Vent models (ME38-ODR- where the clearance to combustibles is 0". The ME38-ODV-2 clear- 2), the minimum clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is ances to combustible materials are: 7 ¼".
  • Page 4: Installing The Gasline

    Installation Installing The Gas Line Vent Installation The gas line must be installed before finishing the ME38-ODV-2 Fire- This section covers the installation of direct venting and terminations. place. Natural Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of Installation Requirements 5.5"...
  • Page 5 ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Installation Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames Installing Heat Guards over Terminations MTO-3F MTKOG Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11". Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bot- tom of the termination. (See inset). This will provide more heat...
  • Page 6: Top Vent Models With Horizontal Runs

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Installation Top Vent Top Vent Venting Runs For the ME38-ODV-2 Top Vent, there are two types of installations: Heat Shields A) Through-The-Wall Installations and B) Vertical (Through-The-Roof) Due to high flue temperatures, heat shields are required on all 38 Installations.
  • Page 7: Terminations

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Installation Top Vent Example 1: 150" max. For our shortest venting configuration use components A and F (see 30" max. Figure 9a). Heat Shield Termination Termination Solid Sections Heat Shield Exterior MEL-90F/F Elbow Wall Flex Section Hearth Figure 10. Extended Installation using a combination of solid and Figure 9a.
  • Page 8: Top Vent Models With Vertical Runs

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Installation Top Vent B. Vertical (Through-The-Roof) Installations  A maximum of two offsets (each offset has two 90° bends) may Vertical Terminations must be installed:  be made and shall not exceed total length of 25% of the vertical •...
  • Page 9: Rear Vent Models

    1. Straight Installation. position and attach to the termination. The height from the hearth to the center of the termination is 28 ¾". ME38-ODV-2 Rear Vent versions are supplied with an 18" Termination extension pipe (EXT-18) with female/female connections. For Heat Shield shorter installations, cut the EXT-18 to the desired length.
  • Page 10 Installation Of Rear Vent DV For more diffiicult installation situations, the ME38-ODV-2 Rear Vent ME38-ODV-2 Rear Vent versions are supplied with an EXT-18 (fe- may be installed with two - 90° elbows and up to 15' of horizontal male/female) section. In addition, the following venting components run.
  • Page 11: Facing

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Installation Finishing Around the Fireplace Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and ap- beyond shaded area shown in Figure 19a.
  • Page 12: Removing And Installing The Insert

    Fresh Air Flex (4" dia.) Venting Plate Figure 23b. Removing the door. Figure 22. ME38-ODV-2 insert. Once the three latches are unhinged, tilt the top of the door forward and lift it out of the slots. See figure 23b. Page 1...
  • Page 13: Installing The Logset

    Installing the Logs: lower), which must be field-installed. The ME38-ODV-2 is supplied with six ceramic fibre logs. Unpack the Install the trim by placing the top edge of the trim over to the retainer logs and handle them very carefully.
  • Page 14 ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Operation - Model ME38-ODV-2 ME38-ODV-2 with Continuous Pilot For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Maintenance Gas Control Valve CAUTIONS Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position and pilot  and main burners extinguished when cleaning appliance with Power a vacuum. Generator Doors and logs can get very hot. Handle only when cool.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this Montigo Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you.
  • Page 17: Termination Locations

    ME38-ODV-2 Homefire Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, [*6 feet (1.8 m) minimum] or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on †...
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