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mdV series direct Vent gas fireplace models: mdV500, mdV600 Installation & Operating Instructions warnIngs If the InformatIon In these InstructIons are not followed exactly, a fIre or explosIon may result causIng property damage, personal Injury or loss of lIfe. – 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. 752523 ...
contents MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a monessen fireplace. please read the InstallatIon and operatIon InstructIons Before usIng the applIance! Important: read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Important safety Information ........3 To Turn Off Gas - Millivolt ........34 code approval .............4 check gas pressure - signature command system ......35 product features ............5 electrical wiring - scs ..........35 High Elevations ............5 Junction Box Wiring ..........36 Gas Pressures ............5 Gas Specifications &...
Important safety InformatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace owner Installer Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. • read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. • any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. 4. Never install the fireplace This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace must be •...
Important safety InformatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or Important: other objects. please read the followIng 13. Never place anything on top of fireplace. carefully 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel board, etc.) in this fireplace.
7/64" m) above sea level. DVM/MDV features MDV600NV Nat. 32,000 22,000 For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m) in USA, MDV600NSC Nat. 32,000 22,000 installations must be in accordance with the current MDV500PV 30,000 23,500 ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having juris-...
pre-InstallatIon InformatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace fIreplace framIng Before you start Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all is set in place. Refer to Figure 2 for firebox dimensions and instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping framing.
pre-InstallatIon InformatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace fIreplace locatIon Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent con- figuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch, or remote control) are desired.
clearances MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace clearances to comBustIBles Stud follow these instructions carefully to 12” Header ensure safe installation. failure to follow 10” instructions exactly can create a fire Standoff 8” hazard. 12" 6” Insulation 10 ” the appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, 4” Board 9 ”...
secure fIreplace to floor or framIng MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 6 . Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/ concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing.
optIonal top Vent applIcatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace optIonal top Vent applIcatIon after conversion to top vent configuration The appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installa- the 5" (127 mm) flue pipe should be tion layout requires the unit to be a top vent configuration concentric ...
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace read all instructions completely and failure to follow these instructions will thoroughly before attempting installation. void the warranty. failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. ...
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace horizontal sections of this vent system this fireplace must be vented to the outside. require a minimum of 3” clearances to the venting system must neVer be attached combustibles at the top of the flue and 1” to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel clearance at the sides and bottom until the burning appliance. each gas appliance must flue penetrates the outside wall. a minimum use a separate vent system. do not use 1” clearance all around the flue is acceptable common vent systems. at this point of penetration. If vertical rise is 7Z\x” feet or higher when top venting, the ...
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace InstallatIon plannIng There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: never run the vent pipe down. this may • Horizontal Termination cause excessive temperatures which could • Vertical Termination cause a fire. It is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the type of termination you choose.
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace general VentIng InformatIon - termInatIon locatIon INSIDE CORNER DETAIL G V H A D E L C B B V Fixed B V Closed V Fixed Operable Closed F V B M V B J B Figure 10 - I ...
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace rear wall Vent InstallatIon 2. Refer to the venting and termination instructions for (5" 8" VentIng only) further instructions. When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be 3. Locate and cut the vent opening in the wall. For com- vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall bustible walls first frame in opening.
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 6. Slide the wall thimble over the vent pipe before con- necting the horizontal run to the vent cap. Figure 19 7. Carefully move the fireplace with vent assembly attached toward the wall and insert the vent pipe into the horizontal termination.
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VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace when installing the appliance as a rear vent unit, the 90°, 45° transition elbow attached directly to the rear of the unit is not Included in the following criteria B: 7’ A: 10’ and calculations, and unless specifically mentioned ...
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace • For each 45° elbow installed in the horizontal run, the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18" 10Z\x" (457 mm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are (267 mm) installed on the vertical part of the vent system.
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VertIcal through-the-roof applIca- tIons a restrictor disc must be installed on any vertical termination that is higher than Maximum 12'. Height 10' Maximum Minimum Height Install restrictor disc as shown in Figure 29 for vertically vented applications. Up to three (3) restrictor discs may be needed for 40' installation.
VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Example: Elbow 1 = 90° Roof Flashing Elbow 2 = 45° Elbow 3 = 45° Elbow 4 = 90° Total Angular = 270° Variation Wall Strap 45° Elbows FP1669 Ceiling Firstop Figure 32 - Figure 31 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45°...
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VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Nails NOTE: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor, including storage spaces and closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construction material. Make sure to meet the minimum allowable clearances to combustibles.
flex VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace UL1777 f l e x v e n t p i p e s p a c e r s : r e f e r t o Flex Vent manufacturer’s ...
flex VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Rigid Pipe Length Termination Screws (3 Places Storm Collar Flashing Flex to Pipe Adapter equidistant Roof Sup- just above port gear clamp) Rigid Pipe Gear Clamp Length " Flexible Pipe and Adapter Flex to Pipe Outer Collar Overlap Adapter Gear Clamp...
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flex VentIng InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4" x 7" flex pipe UL1777 Flex Vent If you prefer to use 4" x 7" flex pipe, you must install model 7TDVP58 reducer (5" x 8" to 4" x 7") onto the fireplace collar. Then follow the assembly guidelines for 5" x 8" flex venting.
fIreplace InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace checK gas type Use proper gas type for the fireplace you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install fireplace. 100 gal. (min) See dealer where you purchased the fireplace for proper Propane/LP fireplace according to your gas type.
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fIreplace InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace a manual shutoff valve must be installed only persons licensed to work with gas upstream of the appliance. union tee piping may make the necessary gas and plugged 1/8" npt pressure tapping connections to this appliance. point ...
checK gas pressure and electrIcal InstallatIon - mIllIVolt MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, stop! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately. 2.
electrIcal InstallatIon - mIllIVolt MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace remote wall mounted swItch (for mIllIVolt ValVes only) A remote wall switch and up to fifteen (15) feet of 18 Ga. wire may be used with this appliance. Attach the wall do not connect wall switch to (110 V) switch in a junction box at the desired location on the wall.
operatIng InstructIons - mIllIVolt MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace for your safety read Before lIghtIng If you do not follow these instruction exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. a. This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with built-in ignitor while following these instructions exactly.
operatIng InstructIons - mIllIVolt MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace lIghtIng pIlot for the fIrst tIme - mIllIVolt approVed leaK testIng method If using a soap and water solution You may check for gas leaks with the following to test for leaks, do not spray methods only: solution onto control body. • Soap and water solution • An approved leak testing spray •...
operatIng InstructIons - mIllIVolt MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace lIghtIng Burner - mIllIVolt maIn Burner swItch The “ON/OFF/RS” switch for the main burner can be found behind door of the fireplace. This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob. Make sure the button is in the “ON”...
sIgnature command - checK gas pressure and electrIcal InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as Pressure Inlet stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, stop! Do not install the appliance.
electrIcal InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace junctIon Box wIrIng 1. This should be done before framing the fireplace. Wire the receptacle into an electrical circuit. Wire with mini- mum 60° C wire in accordance with prevailing codes. 2. Remove the external junction box cover by removing the screw from the side of the outside firebox wall.
electrIcal InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional To Junction Box AC Module in Fireplace Pilot Optional White Light Black Optional White Blower Black White Optional Black Aux. Green Connector Pin To Control Board Input 300 Watt Max. Each Optional A/C Module Replaces 6V Adapter When Used RF Receiver ON/OFF Button Control Board 6V AC Black / Thermopile Adapter Red / Thermopile Sensor Conversion NG/LP Ignitor / Sparker Plug-in Connector Control Board to Command Center...
optIonal fan Blower systems MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace electrical grounding Instructions: this electrical connections should only be appliance is equipped with a three-prong performed by a qualified licensed electrician. (grounding) plug for your protection against main power supply must be turned off before shock hazard and should be plugged directly connecting the fan to the main electrical into a properly grounded three-prong power supply or performing service. receptacle. the ...
optIonal fan Blower systems MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace BlotsdV automatIc thermostat Blower 120VAC Receptacle Junction BLACK GREEN WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK Speed Control Figure 53 - BLOTSDV Blower Wiring Diagram FP2685 Before installing the blower, wire the receptacle into an electrical circuit. This should be done before framing the fireplace.
operatIng InstructIons - sIgnature command MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace for your safety read Before lIghtIng If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of lie. a. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Refer to the instructions.
operatIng InstructIons - sIgnature command MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace operatIng InstructIons 1. stop! Read the safety information above. 2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 3. With five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, stop! Follow "B"...
sIgnature command system operatIon InstructIons MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace features To Thermopile RF Receiver ON/OFF command center To Sensor • Easy Access Function Operation and System Configuration To Sparker • Operation Confirmation/Fault Diagnostic Indications (LED/ NG/LP Buzzer) Conversion • ON/OFF/HI/Med/Low Operation • Optional Wall Mounting control Board To Command Center control Board...
sIgnature command system operatIon InstructIons MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace system confIguratIon/setup remote transmitter learn function (default off) 1. The RF receiver button located on the Control Board All System configuration/setup is done on the Command must be in the on position before the learn function can Center. begin. Use paper clip to depress button. One beep for note: When using On/Off wall switch, the switch must be RF receiver ON or two beeps for RF receiver OFF will be in the ON position to perform all configuration set ups at...
MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace sIgnature command system operatIon InstructIons functIons/operatIon 2. Press the OFF button to decrease flame height. The first two presses will decrease the flame height to medium turning on the fireplace and low. 1. Turn on the master switch and wait for a beep. 3.
eyeBrow, glass frame & BrIcK MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace eyeBrow InstallatIon Remove top louver assembly before installing eyebrow. 1. Unhook top louver assembly. Set aside. Figure 55 2. Attach canopy to underside of top outer shell with three (3) screws provided. Figure 56 3.
logs and rocK wool InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 1. Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover all round burner ports. Do not cover rect- angular slots, located in front and rear. Figure 58 note: Placing rock wool on burner provides glowing embers.
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logs and rocK wool InstallatIon MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4. Place the right middle log by aligning the holes in Right Middle Log the bottom of the log with the two pins located on the right side of the burner. Figure 61 LG668 Figure 61 - Place Right Middle Log...
cleanIng and maIntenance MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It Thermocouple is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the Thermopile beginning of each heating season millivolt pilot Burner, pIlot and control compart- ment Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
cleanIng and maIntenance MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vent system logs The fireplace and venting system should be inspected Leave logs installed in the fireplace for cleaning. Vacuum before initial use and at least annually by a qualified field surface of the logs with a brush attachment. If logs must be service person.
trouBleshootIng MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace standIng pIlot IgnItIon symptom possIBle cause actIon 1. Spark ignitor will A. Wire disconnected. A. Open door and check to make sure wire is connected not light pilot after to ignitor. repeated triggering of B. Defective ignitor. B.
trouBleshootIng MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace standIng pIlot IgnItIon symptom possIBle cause actIon 4. Frequent pilot A. Pilot flame may be too high A. Clean and adjust the pilot flame for maximum flame outage problem. or too low, causing pilot impingement on thermocouple. safety to drop out 5.
trouBleshootIng MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace sIgnature command system OPERATION FAULT ACTION DIAGNOSIS Using Battery polarity wrong? Re-install batteries battery? Make sure Command Install batteries and/or Battery voltage low? Change batteries Center and plug in the AC board No beep in about the control 8 seconds board are...
replacement parts MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace logs ref. description qty. mdV500 mdV600 Rear Log #1 75D2008 75D2008 Left Middle Log #2 75D2009 75D2009 Right Middle Log #3 75D2010 75D2010 Left Front Log #4 75D2011 75D2011 Right Front Log #5 75D2012 75D2012 Upper Left Log #6...
replacement parts MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace accessories / field Installed options ref. description qty. mdV500 mdV600 Metal Trim - Brass BRMTK500 BRMTK600 752525 Metal Trim - Pewter PWMTK500 PWMTK600 DVM accessories Metal Trim - Black BLMTK500 BLMTK600 Brass Louvers L36BRM L42BRM Pewter Louvers L36PWM L48PWM Mesh Glass Cover (not shown) MDV500SDC...
VentIng components MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vent components for 4" x 6B\," (simpson duravent, selkirk) 4" x 6Z\x" (metal-fab) current simpson simpson duravent duravent qty./ or mhsc or mhsc selkirk metal-fab Item Box description part no. part no. part no. ...
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VentIng components MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Vent components for 5" x 8" current simpson simpson duravent duravent qty./ or mhsc or mhsc selkirk metal-fab Item Box description part no. part no. part no. part no.
VentIng components MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace horIZontal VentIng - 4" x 7" description model number Horizontal Vent Termination Kits Rear Vent Hot Touch Termination Kit w/ 10" to 16" 7TBRHTK Adjustable Termination Pipe, Firestop, and Hot Touch Termination w/ Siding Shield Up and Out Side Wall Termination Kit w/ 10" to 16" 7TDVSCTK Adjustable Termination Pipe, 90°...
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VentIng components MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VertIcal VentIng - 4" x 7" description model number Vertical Vent Termination Kits Vertical Vent Termination w/ Storm Collar 7TDVSKV (flashing NOT included) Vertical Vent Termination w/ Storm Collar - 8 pack 7TDVSKV/8 (flashing NOT included) Vertical Vent Termination w/ 1/12 - 6/12 Flashing, Storm 7TDVSKVA* Collar and Ceiling Support Kit Vertical Vent Termination w/ 6/12 - 12/12 Flashing,...
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massachusetts residents only — please read and follow these special requirements MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace note regardIng Vented products 2. approved carbon monoxide detectors. Each carbon This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
lImIted lIfetIme warranty polIcy MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace lIfetIme warranty The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of pur- chase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. fIVe year warranty The following components are warranted five (5) years to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Ceramic Fiber Logs.
fireplace efficiency (%) MDV500NV 71.7 MDV500NSC 76.4 MDV600NV 67.6 Recherchez dans la brochure MDV600NSC 71.0 les caractéristique de rendement MDV500PV 77.9 énergétique de foyer au gaz MDV500PSC 82.1 Énerguide MDV600PV 74.3 Based on CSA P.4.1-09 Selon CSA P.4.1-09 MDV600PSC 77.7...
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