General Technical References - Mendota D30 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

TECHNICAL REFERENCES
Read and understand all information provided under this section,
product. Failure to follow all technical reference information, use of components or parts not approved or use of improper
installation procedures can lead to a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

3.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES

Caution: Before igniting the pilot or burners, perform the following inspections and verifications:
Check glass gasket seal. Visually inspect glass gasket, especially at the corners of the glass piece. Glass gasket is installed as a 4-
piece assembly. Check joints between the gasket pieces at the corners. They should butt against each other to create a seal.
Gaps between gasket pieces can cause exhaust leaks and lead to acrid smell concerns. Check for gas leaks at all fittings.
During the first burning cycle of this Fireplace insert, ensure the convection blower is running at level three during the first two
hours of initial burn. After two hours of initial burn, allow fireplace insert to cool. Proceed with
Instructions, Chapter 3.1.1.
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An R-1 Rated Hearth Protection Pad, 16" deep, is required unless this fireplace insert is elevated at least 6" above
floor level of the room. For every 1" this fireplace insert is elevated, you may reduce the hearth pad depth by 2".
Locate and install appliance to all clearance specifications in manual.
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Verify glass gasket seal before firing unit the first time. Verify proper latching of glass frame onto unit body.
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Understand that this appliance requires a break-in period during which small amounts of smoke and curing smells
will be emitted.
This fireplace insert must be installed and serviced by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Any adjustments
to burner, pilot, logs or coal bed must be made by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
If pilot goes out, always wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight pilot.
Never block off convection air openings or paths. Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal ventilation openings in the fireplace
insert.
Always use Mendota decorative fronts and Mendota approved vent systems and vent caps only.
Keep the flue warm
It is required to leave the pilot light running during winter months when outside daily high temperatures remain 50
Doing so will eliminate heat loss from the home through the Fireplace insert glass door and will increase flue draft during
startups.
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References, before you begin the installation of this
Technical
WARNING
FIRE RISK/ODOR RISK
D30 DEEP TIMBER
Mendota Fireplace insert Curing
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F or lower.
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