Mendota D30 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Mendota Fireplace insert Curing Instructions
It is important that the blowers are turned on during this step to prevent the curing smoke from staining the
wall finish above the fireplace insert . Mendota recommends completing Step 1 prior to install ation of wall
finish materials.
Visible smoke and strong odor are to be expected during this step. If desired, disable smoke alarms before
this step, smoke from the initial curing c ycle will set off smoke alarms. Open doors and windows of the home
to circulate fresh air.
Step 1: Expelling Initial Smoke and Odors
• Please refer to,
LIGHTING
• Complete the installation of any barrier screen (required), surround, front or doors.
• Turn the fireplace insert on.
• Set the Flame Height to Hi.
• Set the Fan Speed Control to medium.
• Run the fireplace insert with these settings for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Turn the fireplace insert off and let it cool.
Step 2: High Heat Curing Cycle
• Turn the fireplace insert on.
• Set the Flame Height to Hi.
• Set the Fan Speed Control to Off.
• Run the fireplace insert with these settings until curing odors have diminished.
• When odors have diminished leave the fireplace insert turned on and continue to Step 3.
Step 3: Final Curing Cycle
• With the fireplace insert still turned on from Step 2.
• Set the Fan Speed Control to the lowest setting.
• If any new curing odors are detected, continue to run the fireplace insert with this setting until the curing odors have
diminished.
ATTENTION: Slight odors may still be noticeable on future startups of the fireplace insert. These will diminish over time as the
fireplace insert is used.
Additional Curing Information
It is not unusual for a fireplace insert to require more than 10 continuous hours on high for curing odors to diminish. There are
variables that can extend or shorten the curing time such as decorative fronts, doors, facing materials and their application.
Finish materials around the fireplace insert are subject to high temperatures. Finishing materials used over the fireplace insert
in the non-combustible zone can see temperatures around 350° F. Materials used around the fireplace insert must be rated for
these temperatures. Failure to use adequate materials can result in odor problems. Please refer to
for information on appropriate finishing materials.
Please be aware that materials used around the fireplace insert will heat up and have the potential to cause odor issues.
Adhesives, glue, wall substrate, wall finish material, paints and polishes are common materials that if used incorrectly will cause
odor issues. Mendota is not responsible for any odor issues caused by materials used around the fireplace insert.
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