Installation Instructions; Installation Checklist - Mendota AA-11-05216 FV32I Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

The instructions provided in this chapter are arranged in the sequence of occurrences.
This installation checklist is supplied as a guide for installers to follow step by step. As you complete each step of the installation
work, check mark the completed work item in the list, below. All items in this installation checklist must be completed. When all
work is complete, fill in your name and the date this installation was completed.
 Unpack the Insert body.
 Open and inspect the Manual Packet.
 Unbolt the Insert body from the wooden pallet.
 Bend up the shipping clips.
 Install Leveling Bolts if applicable.
 Open the Insert Glass Door.
 If planning to burn LPG, perform the NG to LPG conversion work.
 Prepare the Woodburning fireplace cavity.
 Clean fireplace cavity.
 Remove refractory liners if necessary.
 Lock wood burning vent damper in open position or remove if it does not allow enough space for 3" and 3"
liners entry.
 Prepare the existing chimney system.
 Make certain wood burning chimney has been professionally cleaned, if inspection deems necessary.
 Make certain wood burning chimney inner surfaces are inspected and repaired or replaced, if needed.
 Make certain chimney top cover is inspected and repaired or replaced, if needed.
 Measure chimney Length (minimum 10' vent flex run is required; maximum allowed length is 50').
 Install Vent System.
 Run both 3" exhaust and 3" air intake liners all the way to vent cap if existing chimney size allows.
 Sealant is not required at vent joints. Do not use silicone sealants in flex vent connection joints anywhere.
 Attach flex pipe ends to vent cap stubs using both screws (not supplied) and hose clamps (supplied) to attach
flex to vent cap stubs. Sealant is not required at the flex to vent cap stub joints.
 Slide flex pipes down the chimney, being careful not tear or damage the flex liners.
 Adjust air intake damper to match vertical chimney length. See
 Connect the bottom flex open ends to the unit top sliding vent adapter. Use both screws and hose clamps.
sealant is not required at the flex to sliding vent adapter joints.
 Connect Gas Supply to the Insert. Verify that gas pressures are proper and perform a complete leak test of all field
installed gas joints and factory installed gas train joints using a gas sniffer.
 Verify orifice sizes.
Verify gas input rates.
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Connect Electrical Supply to the Insert. See
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 Install Insert body into wood burning fireplace cavity.
 Install a surround on the Insert body.
 Install firebox inner liner kit. Follow instruction supplied with the Liner Kit.
 Install log set, coals and ins wool media.
 Test fire Insert.
 Teach consumer how to use remote control and all functions of this insert
 Complete warranty registration at
This installation was performed and completed by:
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AC Power Connection Option
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FV32i
Log Set/ Media Installation.
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Date:
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