Section 3: Venting; Section 3-1: Converting To Top Vent / Rear Vent - Montigo H38DF PRC Installation & Maintenance Manual

Section 3: Venting

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. It
should also be selected such that it provides the shortest vent
run possible. Should it be impossible to ensure that the termina-
tion 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 originates from the unit through the top
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or through the rear
Venting can terminate through the roof or through
„
an exterior wall.
Refer to Appendix A - Termination Locations
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to ensure the planned termination location is
acceptable.
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Once the termination location has been
established, refer to the appropriate section below
for installation details
All fireplaces shipped from the factory are Top
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vent.
Silicone application is NOT required when joining
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Montigo vent pipes and components.
Section 3-1:
CONVERTING TO TOP VENT / REAR VENT
Use the following instructions to convert an H*38PR* for Rear
Vent use:
1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the
flue outlet, as shown in Figure 8.
2. Next, Remove the Top flue collar's (5" and 8") on the flue
Flue Gasket
Flue Cover Plate
Figure 8. Flue cover and collar removal, Top Vented fireplace.
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Installation
3. Install the (removed) Rear flue cover and gasket material, to
4. Install the (5" and 8") collars to the rear vent outlet using the
Figure 8a. Flue cover and collar installation, Rear Vented
fireplace.
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes.
However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper
installation of screens.
5" Inner Flue Collar
8" Outer Flue Collar
H*38DF PRC Panorama Indoor Gas Fireplace
outlet, as shown in Figure 8.
the Top vent outlet. Fasten the cover with included hardware,
as illustrated Figure 8a.
included hardware, as illustrated Figure 8a.
Flue Cover Plate
Flue Gasket
8" Outer Flue Collar
5" Inner Flue Collar
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