Montigo R520 Installation Manual

R-series indoor residential fireplace
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Installation & Maintenance Manual
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.
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace 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.
DANGER
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
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supplier's instructions.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
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CAUTION
IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248
R520
R-Series
Indoor
Residential
Fireplace
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other gas burning appliance. A fire or explosion my occur causing serious
injury, property damage or even death.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.
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  • Page 1 Danger of harming radiation Environment your hands Gas bottles Watch for Electricity Danger for cutter Entrapment hazard Battery hazard Rotating parts falling objects ® XG0771 150204 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Table of Contents Instruction Manual Contents Section 5: Installing the gas line Introduction Fuel Type Safety Alerts Gas Pressure Installation GAS CONNECTION Section A: Before You Begin Section 6: Testing the system Introduction to the R-Series Fireplace:...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 4: Installation

    Section A: Before You Begin IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist The R520* Power Vent fireplaces must be installed in accordance with these Instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this ■ Determine the desired install location of your fireplace.
  • Page 5: Introduction To The R-Series Fireplace

    To operate the fireplace, Montigo supplies 20' of low voltage wire from the electrical control panel. Connect the two wire harnesses to a standard single pole ON/OFF switch to the location of your choice.
  • Page 6: Rating Plate Sample

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Rating Plate Sample Figure A: Rating Plate for R520 Page 6 XG0771 - 150204...
  • Page 7: Section 1: Product Dimensions

    " Top View 10" " 5" " Side View 1556 " " 1665 " Front View " 18" " " " 39" 1553 O.D. " " " Figure 1. R520* Fireplace dimensions (Tolerance ± ⅛"). Page 7 XG0771 - 150204...
  • Page 8: Section 2: Framing

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing Clearances: To ensure the fireplace operates safely, all models must maintain the following clearances: Wall framing 24" Min 2” Min. R520* See Section 7 Finishing around the fireplace † Note: Clearance from top of fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure.
  • Page 9: Raised Installation

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 34" " Header Header Stud Wall Stud Wall Rear Rear 8" 24" " 24" PVHFL58-300 Termination Mounting Flange PVHEX58-300 Termination Mounting Flange Floor Fireplace Floor Fireplace Figure 2b. Clearances for straight rear vented installation with PVHEX510-300.
  • Page 10: Installing The Fireplace

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Installing the Fireplace: Place the Fireplace on the platform and install the Vent pipe, and Power Vent module. Next, connect the Gas line, and provide a gas service shut-off valve; according to local gas codes. Before fastening in place line up the front face of the fireplace (top and bottom Figure 4). then secure in place with 1/4"bolts and washers to the platform.
  • Page 11: Back Framing The Fireplace

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Back framing the Fireplace NOTE: Maintain a 1" clearance around the throat (projection at the front of the fireplace that holds the glass door) when installing 2x4s for back framing. Step 1). Cut and install one 2x4 to fit horizontally under the fireplace throat.
  • Page 12: Recessed Installation

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Recessed Installation: This fireplace can be recessed into the floor to get the viewing area as low as possible. Maintain a minimum of 6" clearance from the bottom of glass to completed floor. Minimum clearance can be reduced to 3" for uncarpeted Picture of Non combustible Header flooring.
  • Page 13: Section 3: Venting

    Section 3: Venting 3. Install the removed Rear flue cover (5" and 10") to the Top Montigo supplies a variety of power venting options. The location of Vent outlet. Fasten the cover with included hardware, as the power vent should be selected and laid out to provide the most shown in Figure 7a.
  • Page 14: Section 3-1-2: Converting The Pressure Sensing Tube And Air Baffle

    3. Position the supplied Rear Vent pressure sensing tube as shown in Figure 9a. Hand tighten the compression nut by When the R520* is converted from Top Vent to Rear Vent, the hand and then a half-turn with a wrench.
  • Page 15: Section 3-2: Installing A Roof Mounted Vent System

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: Installing a Roof Mounted Vent System This section applies to installations where the most efficient vent run is through the roof. Refer to Appendix A - Power Vent locations, to ensure the planned Power vent location is acceptable. Refer to the table below for vent run requirements.
  • Page 16: Section 3-2-1: Installing Roof Mounted Power Vent Module - Pvvex510-300

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. Figure 10b. Multi-Elbow with downward vent run, Top or Rear Vent, However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper Roof mounted power vent.
  • Page 17: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Vent System

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: Installing a Wall Mounted Vent System This section applies to installations where the shortest possible vent run is through the wall. Refer to Appendix A - Power Vent locations, to ensure the planned Power vent location is acceptable. Refer to the table below for vent run requirements.
  • Page 18: Section 3-3-1: Installing Wall Mounted Power Vent Modules

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Figure 12b. Multi-Elbow with downward vent run, Top or Rear Vent, Wall mounted power vent. Section 3-3-1: Installing Wall Mounted Power Vent Modules - PVHEX510-300 and PVHFL510-300 Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.
  • Page 19: Section 3-4: Venting Components

    Use any combination of rigid and flex pipe as required and in „ installation of a roof or wall mounted Power Vent. Only use Montigo Vent any orientation (Male connectors can face in any direction). Components. Use of non-Montigo parts will VOID the warranty and may impede Flex sections may be stretched up to 50% of their total length operation of the fireplace.
  • Page 20: Section 3-5: Heat Shields

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-5: Heat Shields Installing a Wall Mounted RHS102 Heat shield The RHS102 Heat shield must be used if vent pipe passes through a wall or ceiling within 6' of the unit. To install the RHS102, Slide the Inner Section over the vent pipe that will connect to the fireplace.
  • Page 21: Section 4: Wiring

    Horizontal Power Vent Termination Control 115Vac 60 Hz supply from Distribution Panel Power Wall Switch Vent 20 foot control cable to replace (standard) Figure 15. R520* Series Control Box / Power Vent Wire Routing Diagram Page 21 XG0771 - 150204...
  • Page 22: Installation Of Electrical Supply

    Installing the Remote Switch switch to the location of your choice. You may extend these wires The R520* may be connected to a wall switch. The system operates up to 100' in length with a wire of equal quality. on a 24V AC. DO NOT connect this circuit to an external power source.
  • Page 23 R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL Flue Fuse Combustion Wall Switch R1 R2 R3 Pre-Purge Timer 110 Volts 60Hz Light Plug White PV Speed Controller Black Post Purge Timer White Blue Yellow Wall If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is...
  • Page 24: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    To check pressures, control valves have a provision to remove a 1/8” N.PT. plug to be fitted with a hose barb. Montigo requires a service shut off valve be located in an accessible location to isolate the gas supply. Only install gas shut-off valves approved for use by the state, province, or other governing body in which the fireplace is being installed.
  • Page 25: Section 6: Testing The System

    6-1: Testing the system before gas connection Note: No gas is needed to test the system The R520* Control and Power Vent System can be safely tested prior to finish framing the Fireplace. This test can be done quickly and efficiently to ensure all systems function according to the design specifications.
  • Page 26: Section 7: Finishing The Fireplace

    1/8" drill and secure to framing with Nails, use flat heat sheet metal screws to fasten the board to the metal header. (Non-Combustible cement board R520*: 72 1/2" x 15 1/2" Sheet metal Screws to attach Non-Combustible cement board to Steel header.
  • Page 27: Finishing Around The Fireplace

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Mantels & Surrounds Finishing Around the Fireplace NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials. Non-combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed New technology, to meet consumer and government demands for the...
  • Page 28: Section 8: Removing & Installing Screen And Window

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 8: Removing & Installing Screen and Window Step 2: Lift out Window from Grooves Removing the Screen: The window is removed by first lifting upward on the glass and then Follow the steps below to remove, or install the R320* / R420* by pulling the bottom out from the groove in which it was located (see fireplace screen and door.
  • Page 29: Section 9: Installing The Firestones

    Optional River Rocks The R520* is supplied with glass firestones. To install the firestones The R520* has the option of installing the cultured rocks which mimic remove the trim and door as shown in the previous section. Follow real stone. These may be spaced at random, or in a visual pattern of these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as your preference.
  • Page 30: Operation

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE LIGHTING : LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE: Page 30 XG0771 - 150204...
  • Page 31: Section 10: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Section 10: Cleaning and Maintenance General Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated, there may be some smoking and ■ Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The a visible film may be left on the glass. This is a normal condition, and inspection must include, but is not limited to, the following: is the result of burning of protective coatings on new metal.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Replacement Parts Honeywell HSI R520 RGC1004 NG Gas Valve RGC1003 LP Gas Valve RPA003 NG Pilot Assembly RPA004 LP Pilot Assembly RESCB2 Power Vent Control Box RGL1065 Outer Glass RSCR520 Replacement Screen EC1122...
  • Page 33: Appendix A: Power Vent Locations

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix A: Power Vent Locations PV VEX510-300 Vertical Power Vent Detail Not Acceptable For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVVEX510-300. Front View Figure 24. PVVEX510-300 Side View Wall [610 mm] Figure 16b.
  • Page 34: Pvvex510-300 Power Vent Locations

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVVEX510-300 Power Vent Locations PVVEX58 300 V VENTER TERMINAL X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations US Installations Canadian Installations US Installations A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 in (30 cm)
  • Page 35: Pvhex510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHEX510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVHEX510-300. Figure 17. PVHEX510-300 Eaves / Overhang 6” 14” [152mm] [355mm] Wal l 6” [152mm] 32” [813mm] 16”...
  • Page 36: Pvhex510-300 Power Vent Locations

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHEX58-300 PVHEX510-300 Power Vent Locations V VENTER TERMINAL X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations US Installations Canadian Installations US Installations A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 in (30 cm)
  • Page 37: Pv Hfl510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PV HFL510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVHFL510-300. Figure 18. PVHFL510-300 Eaves / Overhang 15” [152mm] 24” [610mm] Wall 15” [152mm] 24” [610mm] 24½”...
  • Page 38: Pvhfl510-300 Power Vent Locations

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHFL510-300 Power Vent Locations PVHEX58-300 V VENTER TERMINAL X AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations US Installations Canadian Installations US Installations A= Clearance above grade, veranda, 12 in (30 cm)
  • Page 39: Appendix B: 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 40: Appendix C: State Of Massachusetts

    R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix C: State of Massachusetts 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 follows:...
  • Page 41 R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Notes Page 41 XG0770 - 150204...
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