Initial Firing And Curing Procedure; Hot Surfaces Are Normal; Periodic And Annual Cleaning Are Required - Mendota D30 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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1.1 INITIAL FIRING AND CURING PROCEDURE

This product requires an initial heat curing cycle during which some materials used in the manufacturing process will burn
off and the powder paint goes through a hardening cycle. During the initial curing phase, some smoke and odor will be
emitted. This is normal.
The installer should perform these initial curing cycle procedures as the final step in the installation process before
finishing materials are installed around this fireplace insert. See chapter
Instructions. Read and follow all instructions given in this Chapter and perform the 3-step curing cycle.
After the 3-step curing cycle has been completed, all smoking will have stopped. Some slight odors may remain. With
subsequent use of this Fireplace insert, odors will slowly dissipate and disappear.
If this appliance is not operated for an extended period ( three months or longer), when first fired
again, expect odors of burnt dust and lint; just like when turning on your home heating system for the
first time in the Fall.

1.2 HOT SURFACES ARE NORMAL

Be aware that the surface in front of, above and adjacent to this heater appliance can be too hot to touch. As long as all
required clearances to combustibles are met and the required finishing materials are used, this appliance will perform
safely. Note that the exposed surfaces immediately surrounding the Fireplace insert can have surface temperatures that
are too hot to touch. This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous
situation.
WARNING: The supplied barrier screen must be installed , always, when this fireplace insert is in
operation. Do not place any object directly in front (within 60") or directly above (on the front edge
of the mantel). This is a heat ing appliance. Areas directly in front and above this appliance will be
very hot and can damage most household objects if placed too close. Keep Furniture pieces at least
60" away in front of the barrier screen.

1.3 PERIODIC AND ANNUAL CLEANING ARE REQUIRED

See
Required Periodic Inspections, Chapter 6.1
cleaning and general services are required at least once a year in the Summer or early Fall. Cleaning pilot sparker rod and
pilot hood body is required at least once per year. Cleaning of burner ports, gas orifice areas is required once a year due
to insects' nesting probability due to Mercaptan addition in Natural Gas (Mercaptan attracts insects).
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3.1.1 Mendota Fireplace insert Curing
ODOR RISKS
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Required Annual Maintenance, Chapter 6.4.
D30 DEEP TIMBER
Periodic and Annual
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