Notes For Planning Venting; Converting The Unit From Top Vent To Rear Vent; Converting To Top Vent / Rear Vent; Section 3: The Direct Vent System - Montigo H38DF-CLCR Installation & Maintenance Manual

Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination options.
The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that it is
the highest point in the venting assembly.
such that it provides the shortest vent run possible. Should it be im-
possible to ensure that the termination is the highest point or should
it be impossible to meet the venting guidelines laid out below please
contact your Montigo dealer to discuss power venting options.

NOTES FOR PLANNING VENTING:

Venting can originate from the unit through the top or through the rear
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Venting can terminate through the roof or through an exterior wall.
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Converting the unit from top vent to rear vent.

Refer to appendix a - Termination Locations to ensure the planned
termination location is acceptable.
Once the termination location has been established, refer to the
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appropriate section below for installation details
all fireplaces shipped from the factory are Top vent.
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C
ONVERTING TO TOP VENT / REAR VENT
Use the following instructions to convert an H*38C* for Rear Vent use:
1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as
shown in Figure 7.
2. Next, Remove the Top flue collar's (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as shown
in Figure 7.
8" Outer Flue Collar
5" Inner Flue Collar
Figure 7. Flue cover and collar removal, Top Vented fireplace.
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Installation
It should also be selected
Flue Cover Plate
Flue Gasket
Section: 3 The Direct Vent System
3. Install the (removed) Rear flue cover and gasket material, to the Top vent
outlet. Fasten the cover with included hardware, as illustrated Figure 8.
4. Install the (5" and 8") collars to the rear vent outlet using the included hardware,
as illustrated Figure 8.
Figure 8. Flue cover and collar installation, Rear Vented fireplace.
8" Outer Flue Collar
5" Inner Flue Collar
H(L)38DF-CLCR Corner Gas Fireplace
Flue Cover Plate
Flue Gasket
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