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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Mendota Gas Fireplace has a state-of-the-art co-axial direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced, highly
efficient system brings in outside air for combustion and efficiently heats and re-circulates room air. The Mendota system
maintains high air quality, maximizes efficiency and assures proper operation in today's "tight" homes.
SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL CONCERNS
This Fireplace must be installed and serviced by a Mendota approved service person. Any adjustments to burner, pilot,
logs or coal bed must be made by a Mendota approved service person. If pilot goes out always wait five (5) minutes be-
fore relighting pilot. ALWAYS!
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
This Mendota Fireplace can be vented using AMERIVENT, DURAVENT, SELKIRK METALBESTOS, SECURITY
CHIMNEY and ICC brands of coaxial pipe off the top. Use only Mendota specified vents and vent caps when installing
your fireplace. Closely follow venting locations, directions and requirements. Observe the restrictions relating to vent posi-
tion on exterior of home. Be sure all vent pipe sections are fully twist-locked and leak-proof. Be sure Milpak Sealant is
used on the inner pipe joints of all Simpson DuraVent pipe components and all adjustable pipe sections manufactured by
Simpson DuraVent and American Metals.
REMOVE THE GLASS WHEN LIGHTING THE PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME. The burners must light immediately & the
flame must travel promptly and smoothly around "curves" and light entire burner. The flame must not "lift" off burners. DO
NOT operate unit if burner does not light immediately or if flame lifts off burner.
This Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace may be placed within inches of adjacent sidewalls. (See Figure 4: Specifications &
Clearances). The fireplace may be placed directly on concrete or wood flooring. If the appliance is to be installed on car-
peting, vinyl or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. Combustible mantels may be installed above top of the heat
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outlet grills. How far out the mantel may protrude past the front face of this appliance is dependent on the distance from
upper grill. See Figure 4: Specifications & Clearances. Non-combustible (marble, brick, stone, etc.) mantels or mantels
with steel protector plate on underside can be installed at any desired height above upper grill.
Never block upper or lower grills. Always use Mendota grills and Mendota approved vent systems and vent caps.
A non-combustible hearth protector is required and must extend a minimum of 12" in front of the fireplace. If fire-
place is raised off floor 6" or more, no hearth protector is required.
HEATING PERFORMANCE
Mendota Gas Built-in Fireplaces are true, high efficiency gas heaters. With its high heat output the Mendota Fireplace will
heat a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation. Air movement options for maximizing heat circula-
tion, which can be considered, are through-the-wall grills or floor grills, the continuous operation of central heating furnace
blowers, or ceiling fan. The most efficient method for overall heat distribution is a ceiling fan. The heat output of the
Fireplace can be reduced by up to 23,000 BTUH by slowly turning the Hi/Lo temperature knob on the gas valve counter
clockwise from "Hi" to "Lo" and also turning OFF the rear burner using the Rear Burner ON/OFF Switch. Blower can also
be turned down to reduce heat output.
AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
Burning or static fireplaces are a major aesthetic focus in any room. Locate your gas fireplace as you would a television
set. The Mendota Hearth Gas Fireplace will be a continuing source of comfort and fascination. Corner installations will
afford you the greatest potential for viewing in many rooms.
We suggest installing the Mendota Fireplace 6 to 12 inches above the floor by utilizing an elevated hearth.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 115-volt electrical service must be supplied at the fireplace location at the time of installation. It must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with current edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA
70. Electrical Service must enter this appliance at the Right Side Junction Box. Power supply to blower must be continu-
ous. DO NOT use switches or speed control devices in power supplied to fireplace.
A blower is standard on your Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace; A 120 volt electrical service must be supplied at the fireplace
location at the time of installation. It must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with
current edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Power supply to blower must be continuous. DO NOT use
switch or variable control in power supplied to fireplace. Connect this 120 VAC supply line to the left side.
The blower on this appliance is equipped with a three-wire plug for protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into the main Ignition Control Module supplied with the fireplace. Do not cut or remove the
grounding green wire from the plug.
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