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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas fitter.
DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
Installation & Maintenance Manual
®
C
US
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
I Series Inserts
INDOOR GAS FIREPLACE
30FID LINEAR
30FID TRADITIONAL
34FID LINEAR
34FID TRADITIONAL
• The installation of this fireplace must be done by a
qualified and certified gas appliance installer.
• Check local codes and read all instructions prior to
installation.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for suture reference.
CAUTION
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas fitter.
DANGER
Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property
damage or even death. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
XG0528 - 170223

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  • Page 1 Installation & Maintenance Manual I Series Inserts INDOOR GAS FIREPLACE 30FID LINEAR 30FID TRADITIONAL 34FID LINEAR 34FID TRADITIONAL • The installation of this fireplace must be done by a qualified and certified gas appliance installer. ® • Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation. NOTICE WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

  • Page 2: Safety Alert Key

    General Safety Alert Key DANGER WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not not avoided, WILL result in death or serious avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury or property damage. injury or property damage. CAUTION NOTICE Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Contents Section 5: Wiring ........................30 Safety Alert Key ........................2 Section A: Before You Begin ........................4 Remote Operation ......................... 31 Warranty Information: See Appendix B ....................4 Initializing the System for the first time .....................32 Rating Plate Sample ..........................5 Operating the System for the first time .....................32 Rating Plate Location ..........................5 Continuous Pilot (CPI) Selection (Optional) ..................32...

  • Page 4: Section A: Before You Begin

    General Section A: Before You Begin Warranty Information: See Appendix B The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo disclaims any IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS responsibility for, the following actions: The I Series fireplaces must be installed in accordance with these •...

  • Page 5: Rating Plate Sample

    This can be achieved by using strips of noncombustible material or by using the leveling bots on the insert. REMOVE THIS SECTION OF METAL FLOOR Figure 1.1 Rating Plate for 34FID LEVELING BOLTS " MIN. XG0528 - 170223...

  • Page 6: Section 1: Product Dimensions

    29½" 19⅞" 13½" 27¾" 26¼" 26⅞" 25⅜" 42" 24¼" 19½" 16⅝" 14½" 5⅜" 20" 13½" 13 1/2" 343mm 343mm 34FID 33½" 23⅞" 14½" 31¾" 30⅜" 30⅞" 29⅜" 46½" 28⅜" 23¼" 20⅛" 18⅛" 5⅜" 23¾" 14½" 27 3/4" 27 3/4" 705mm 5 3/8" 705mm 5 3/8"...
  • Page 7 30FID 29½" 19⅞" 13½" 27¾" 26¼" 29⅞" 27⅜" 47⅞" 43" 24¼" 19½" 16⅝" 14½" 5⅜" 20" 13½" 343mm 343mm 34FID 33½" 23⅞" 14½" 31¾" 30⅜" 33⅞" 32⅜" 52" 49" 28⅜" 23¼" 20⅛" 18⅛" 5⅜" 23¾" 14½" 27 3/4" 27 3/4"...

  • Page 8: Section 2: Installation Dimentions

    20" 14" 30" 5" 20" 16" 10" 8½" Faceplate Faceplate Hearth Protection Hearth Not Required 34FID 24" 15" 34" 6" 24" 23" 10" 8½" protection not required** Figure 2.0 Install dimensions Figure 2.1 Install clearances **Hearth protection is not required if the unit is installed with a 2"...

  • Page 9: Clearances Cont

    Section 3: Venting Clearances Cont. Faceplate Hearth Protection Not Required 10"14"18"24"26" 30"34"38" 39" Approved Vent Components 37" 35" 33" 31" Your Montigo 34FID is approved to be installed with the following 29" 27" 25" venting components: 23" 21" Allowable 19" Allowable 17" Termination...

  • Page 10: Vent Configurations

    Installation Vent Configurations Termination 46DVA-VCH Termination 46DVA-VCH This appliance can only be vented vertically. The minimum vent height measured from the floor under the unit to the bottom of the Adaptor 46DVA-CT Adaptor 46DVA-CT termination is 10’. The maximum height that a vent can extend is 36’. Flashing Flashing This unit uses 4”...

  • Page 11: Section 3: Installation

    Installation Section 3: Installation 10). Using the Door Opening Tool provided with the Fireplace Insert, insert the tool through the Outer Shell of the Fireplace Insert. You will be inserting this tool through a keyhole on front edge of the Flue Collar Slide Plate. Door Installation & Removal This appliance is supplied with a safety screen installed.

  • Page 12: Propane Conversion

    Installation Propane Conversion Swing the Door away from the unit, lift over the retaining tabs on top of the firebox. Be careful to not roll the gasket up off the glass when reinstalling the door. Installation is the reverse of removal. The unit is available in Natural Gas or Liquid Propane versions.
  • Page 13 Installation 2. Swing the valve away from the unit in order to get access to the 7. Place the Propane stepper 8. Reinstall the 2 screws motor onto the valve supplied with the front of the valve and regulator. Be careful not to damage gas lines or wires.

  • Page 14: Converting The Main Burner Orifice To Propane

    Installation Converting the main burner orifice to 19. Reverse steps to install pilot hood. Propane 20. The minimum primary air setting is different depending on fuel and burner. The minimum primary air is set by hand-bent tabs 13. Remove burner, see 14. Place the Propane main on the primary air adjustment.

  • Page 15: Gas Line Connection

    Installation Gas line connection Fuel Supply + Manifold Pressure Checking The Insert is supplied with a flexible gas line that uses a ½” female flair to connect to your service. The flexible gas line is a one time connection. It’s imperative that you verify that the supply pressure to your appliance If you ever have to break the connection, you must replace the flexible is adequate and that the valve is supplying the correct pressure to the gas line.

  • Page 16: Faceplate Installation

    Installation 4. The emergency Shut-off valve needs to be placed in the “ON” position, see section for operation. The pressure tap on the left is to be used to measure supply line pressure. Refer to the specifications at the beginning of this manual for the gas pressure specs.
  • Page 17 Installation 5. Attach the Rear Faceplate to the Firebox using the screws provided (18 locations). Do not insert screws in magnet locations highlighted. Figure 5.12 Figure 5.15 3. Align the Rear Faceplate with the front of the fireplace. 6. Install the four Front Faceplate Retainer Magnets using screws provided as shown (8 locations).
  • Page 18 Installation 7. Remove the twist tie and Zap Strap that is on the On / Off Switch 11. Place the Zip Strap 12. Place the master override wire harness. through the hole in the switch in the OFF position. Plastic Stick on Retainer Until the remote is synced on the back of the Rear to the control board, this...

  • Page 19: Offset Faceplate Installation

    Installation Offset Faceplate Installation 2. Take the offset faceplate and peel the red protective plastic off of the self-adhesive tape. When the standard faceplate is used the install width of the fireplace is 30 inches. If your install is smaller than 30 inches, you can use the offset kit, which will allow you to decrease the install size to 28 inches.

  • Page 20: Why Use Cpi Mode

    Installation CPI [Continuous Pilot Ignition] / IPI [Intermittent Pilot Ignition] Jumper Cable Installation “Why use CPI mode”? Installing the CPI Jumper Cable There are several reasons why you may choose to use CPI mode. When 1). Open the control box drawer. a flue is cold it can be difficult to light the appliance. It can take a bit of time (particularly on tall vents) to initialize vent action.

  • Page 21: Levelling The Unit

    If your fireplace has already been in operation, disconnect the gas and electrical supply, remove the door and safety barrier. 1. Open the 9lbs of glass media purchased from your Montigo Dealer. You only need 8lbs - remove approximately 1lb.

  • Page 22: Speckled Stone Installation

    Installation 3. Evenly distribute the glass media around the burner tray. Make 3. Fill one layer of stones over the remaining screen/burner area. sure there is only one layer of glass media covering the burner ports. Figure 7.8 4. Now carefully place 2 rows of stones along the burner rims so Figure 7.5 that 1/2 of the stone is sitting on the stones below and 1/2 of the stone is resting on the lip of the burner alternating sides.

  • Page 23: Driftwood Log Set Installation

    Installation Driftwood Log Set Installation Driftwood log set installation images are shown on speckled stones. The driftwood log set can also be installed on glass media. 1. Your driftwood log set has 6 logs and should resemble the image below. Make sure the logs are stable and will not tip or fall. Figure 7.16 Figure 7.12 2.

  • Page 24: Brick Panel Installation

    Installation Brick Panel Installation 4. Push top retainer in tighter if needed. The unit must only be used with the Firebox Panels installed. With the Fireplace Door removed, the panels can be easily installed. 1. Make sure all the Brick Panels are received in good order 2.

  • Page 25: Traditional Log Installation

    Installation Traditional Log Installation 4. Carefully slide the right panel along the right side of the firebox leaving enough room to slide the rear panel behind it. Take care to not scratch the firebox paint. The unit uses high definition cast ceramic logs for exceptional realism. The ceramic is fragile and can easily scuff or chip the logs.
  • Page 26 Installation 3. Place the second log in the footprint of the log burner outlined 6. Place the fifth log on top of the first log and the fourth log. The below. first log has a ceramic pin to locate the fifth log. The fifth log locates to an edge on the fourth log.

  • Page 27: Initial Operation

    Operation Initial Operation Pilot adjustment is made with a flat screw driver turning it in (clockwise) reduces the pilot flame size. Turning it out, (counter clockwise) will increase the flame size. If the pilot is too high the flame at the back Your installation and setup is nearly complete.
  • Page 28 Operation Main ON/OFF Switch Main Harness Sensor Igniter Stepper Motor Manifold Pressure Test Connection LED1 LED2 Output Regulator Control (Optional) 3.15A Fuse Power Inlet Pressure SW1 = Programing Button Test Connection Pilot Adjustment Screw LED1 = Red Diagnostic Light LED2 = Amber Programing Remote Control Light XG0523 - 170223...

  • Page 29: Aeration Adjustment

    Engage the door tool into the keyhole in the Aeration Setting Lever AERATION SETTING LEVER DOOR TOOL Figure 9.5 Minimum Aeration Setting 30FID NG - 1/16" Open 34FID NG - 1/16" Open 30FID Propane- 1/16" Open 34FID Propane- 3/16" Open Figure 9.6 XG0523 - 170223...

  • Page 30: Section 5: Wiring

    Operation Section 5: Wiring BATTERY PACK BATTERY PACK 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type SPARK SPARK GREEN GREEN TO MAIN POWER 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type WHITE MAIN WHITE BLACK Power 1.5V AA TYPE 1.5V AA type BLACK BLACK...

  • Page 31: Remote Operation

    Operation Remote Operation The Proflame 2 System consists of the following elements: 1. Pilot Assembly Blue Back lit LCD display 2. Proflame Gas Valve. 3. Proflame 2 Control Module On/Off Key 4. Wiring Harness Thermostat Key 5. Variable Speed fans (If applicable) Up/Down Arrow Key 7.

  • Page 32: Initializing The System For The First Time

    "beep" from the Control Module will confirm reception of the use of continuous pilot system. Check local codes or contact your command. Montigo dealer. With the system in "off" position press the Mode Key, see Figure Turn Off the 8 Sec.10, to index to the CPI mode icon, see Figure 22 Sec.10.

  • Page 33: Remote-Flame Control

    Operation Remote-Flame Control Room Thermostat (Remote Control Operation) When you turn on the fireplace it starts on high. The proflame 2 has six (6) flame levels. Each time you press the Down Arrow Key The Remote Control can operate as a room thermostat. The once the flame height will reduce by one step.

  • Page 34: Disabling Thermostat

    Operation Disabling Thermostat Fan Speed Control The fireplace is equipped with optional hot air circulating fans. Some jurisdictions and bedroom installations require the The speed of the fans can be controlled by the Proflame system. thermostat to be disabled. The fan speed can be adjusted through six (6) speeds. To activate this function use the Mode Key, see Figure 27, to index to the fan 1.

  • Page 35: Section 6: Maintenance

    Operation Section 6: Maintenance Burner Removal (Linear) Burner Installation (Linear) 1. At the rear of the burner 2. At the back of the firebox The unit is shipped from the factory with the burner installed. Should is the mixing tube. This you will see the rear it need to be removed for fuel conversion or some other service mixing tube needs to be burner support bracket.

  • Page 36: Burner Removal (Traditional)

    Operation Burner Removal (Traditional) Burner Installation (Traditional) Your new fireplace is shipped with the burner installed. Periodically, 1. By grasping the burner with both hands, angle the burner into the burner needs to be cleaned and inspected or perhaps if the pilot the rear of the firebox to engage the Mixing Tube into the Burner needs service or the unit is to be converted to Propane, you will need Support Bracket.

  • Page 37: Accent Light Replacement (Linear)

    3). See the section on Fireplace Panel Installation for information on Montigo dealer. See specs page for information on bulbs. If you how to remove the Panels. Once they have been removed, the supply your own bulbs, do not use greater than 20 watt bulbs.

  • Page 38: Optional Fan / Blower Replacement

    Operation Optional Fan / Blower Replacement 6). Cut the Zip Strap holding the Fan Wire Harness. The Optional Fans or Blowers supplied with your fan kit are the best quality available. These Fans should provide many years of trouble free service. There are 2 blowers for this appliance, one which has the motor on the right side and the other on the left side.
  • Page 39 Operation 9. Disconnect the Fan Wire 10. Remove 3 screws that 14. Re-install the Outer Shell Rear panel. Harness at the back as well. mount each fan in place. 15. You will need to replace the Flue Collar Plate Gasket prior to re- installation into the cavity.

  • Page 40: Window Cleaning / Screen Removal

    Operation Window Cleaning / Screen Removal Battery Replacement All units are supplied with a Safety Barrier (screen) to prevent accidental We recommend that the batteries in this appliance be replaced at the touching of the hot glass. Glass doors however do require periodic start of each heating season even if they appear to be operational. cleaning.

  • Page 41: Pilot Maintenance / Replacement

    Operation Pilot Maintenance / Replacement 5. The Firebox Baffle can be lowered at the front and then pulled forward away from 2 studs that secure the rear. We suggest throughout this manual that maintenance on this product should be performed yearly. This is the best practice in order to keep your fireplace insert running reliably for many years to come.
  • Page 42 Operation 6. Remove the 2 screws that 7. Remove the 2 screws 12. Install the replacement Components in the reverse order, through secure the pilot assembly securing the pilot bulk the Firebox wall. Install the Pilot Assembly Bracket to the Firebox and ground wire to the head plate and gasket to floor with 2 screws.

  • Page 43: Control Board Replacement

    Operation Control Board Replacement Control Board Fuse Replacement 1. Disconnect the appliance from the main power and shut off any 1. Disconnect the appliance from the main power and shut off any gas supply prior to performing any maintenance. gas supply prior to performing any maintenance. 2.

  • Page 44: Section 7: Cleaning

    Operation Section 7: Cleaning Cleaning Vent Maintenance / Inspection When the fireplace is first activated, there may be some smoke and a Part of the annual maintenance on this appliance should include visible film may be left on the glass. This is a normal condition, and is a thorough inspection of the entire Venting and Termination.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    2. Check the 3.15A fuse in the control box and replace if necessary 3. Make sure fans are plugged into the control board Replacement Parts SIT IPI Proflame 2 - Replacement Parts List 30FID-S 30FID-L 34FID-S 34FID-L NG Gas Valve RGCA002 RGCA002 RGCA002 RGCA002 Propane Gas Valve...

  • Page 46: Appendix B: Warranty

    Gas Appliance manufactured by The Companies. you. The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this Montigo Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing This Warranty only covers Montigo Gas Appliances installed in warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an the United States or Canada.

  • Page 47: Appendix C: Amendment

    Appendix Appendix C: Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as 4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall follows: horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes...
  • Page 48 Installation & Maintenance Manual 30FID-S 30FID-L 34FID-S 34FID-L Gas Insert XG0528 - 170223...

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