Montigo C34-VF Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WarnInG:
If the information in this manual is not
following exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
What To Do If You Smell Gas:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
For Your SaFeTY:
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Installation
Operation &
Maintenance
C34-VF
Vent Free
Gas Fireplace
This is an unvented gas-fired
heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to page 3.
This gas fireplace is for use only
with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This gas fireplace is not
convertible for use with other fuels.
Check local codes and read all
instructions prior to installation.
Installer: Leave this manual
with the appliance.
Consumer: Leave this man-
ual for future reference.
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Page 1: For Your Safety
Installation Operation & Maintenance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. C34-VF Vent Free Gas Fireplace This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Installation Table Of Contents Introduction ................2 CAUTIONS Installation Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic & away from furniture and Installing the Fireplace Shell .......... 2 draperies. Installing the Gasline ............4 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of The Remote Switch ............4 the high surface temperature, which could cause burns Vent Free Installation ............. 4 or clothing ignition. Construction around the fireplace Young children should be carefully supervised when they Facing . -
Page 3: Installation
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Installation Clearances Framing These clearances apply to all dimensions except the framed opening, where the clearance to combustibles is 0". The C34-VF clearances to combustible materials are: Top 3" * When sheetrock is Back 0" not used behind the fireplace, framing Sides 0" depth may be reduced Floor 0" to 13 3/4" Mantle** 8"... -
Page 4: Installing The Gasline
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Installation Installing The Gas Line Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: The gas line must be installed before finishing the C34-VF Fireplace. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a Natural gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5" continuous water vapour retarder with a rating of 1 perm ( 6x 10 W.C. & a manifold pressure of 3.5" W.C. Propane gas requires a kg per pa-sec-m ) or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" W.C. & a manifold pressure Weather Stripping has been added on openable windows and of 10" W.C. Provision must also be made for a 1/8" N.P.T. plugged doors, and tapping and be accessible for test gauge connection immediately Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around upstream of the gas supply controls to the appliance. The fireplace window doors and frames, between sole plates and floors, be- gas connection and the main operating gas valve is located behind tween wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for the removable brass trim at the bottom of the unit and need only be plumbing, electrical and gas lines, and at other openings. attached to the gas line with an approved fitting, as required by the applicable installation codes. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. -
Page 5: Facing
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Installation Finishing Around the Fireplace Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and ap- Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the ply a quality Alkyd sealer prior to the applying of latex paints. This is top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project to prevent leaching of water from evaporation and causing a brownish beyond shaded area shown in Figure 7a. Side wall clearances are 3". staining effect to paint over coats. Combustible surrounds may be installed with 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 7b. Fireplace Facing When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important S h e e t r o c k / to remember the following: trIMS MUSt NOt Be OBStrUCteD D r y w a l l... -
Page 6: Removing And Installing The Door
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Installation Removing and Installing the Door removing the Door: Remove the trim (as described on the next page) to access the door latches. open the latches by pulling Part A upwards and towards you to disengage Part B from the door. Lift Part B clear of the door. Repeat for all three latches. Be sure to hold the door carefully so it does not fall. (See figure 8a.) Figure 8c. Removing the door. re-installing the door: To re-install the door, tilt the top edge towards you and line up the tabs of the bottom of the door with the slots on the fireplace. Place the tabs into the slots, and tilt the top of the door back towards the fireplace as far as it will go. Close the latches by hooking Part B onto the groove at the top of the door and pushing Part A down completely. Installing the Logset Installing the logs: The C34-VF is supplied with a single-piece,moulded design, fibre logset. The logset is very fragile and must be handled very carefully. -
Page 7: Lighting Instructions
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Operating Instructions For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When partment. lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, B. BeFOre lIgHtINg smell all around the appliance area for don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is or attempt to repair may result in a fire or explosion. heavier than air and will settle on the floor. What to Do If You Smell gas: D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the Do not try to light any appliance. -
Page 8: Maintenance
For Propane gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pres- sure of 11" W.C. and a manifold pressure of 10" W.C. Always keep the fireplace area clear and free of combustible materials, as well as gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Imme- diately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated, there may be some smoking. Figure 10. 'Hi-Lo' Adjustment on the C34-VF's gas valve. This is a normal condition, and is the result of burning of protective coatings on new metal. Silicone seals on inner door during initial firing will "off gas", leav- ing a visual deposit of a white substance on combustion chamber walls. This can easily be removed using normal household prod- ucts. Use a vacuum cleaner or whisk broom to keep the control com- partment, burner, and firebox free from dust and lint. Logs may be cleaned periodically with a vacuum to remove soot WARNING: Do not attempt to clean the fireplace when hot. Page 8... - Page 9 C34-VF Gas Fireplace Maintenance Wiring for the optional Fan Kit Gas Control Valve Power All C34-VF fireplaces may be equipped with an optional fan kit (Part Generator no. RFK1002 or RFK1003)for circulating heat into the living space. Pilot Adjustment Screw Kits are available with manual or heat-activated control. Installations which employ the fans must be grounded in accordance Wall Switch with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987. For more information see the Fan Kit Installation guide included with the fan kit. Inlet NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must...
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Page 10: Appendix A - Spare Part & Accessories
C34-VF Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Spare Parts & Accessories Page 10 Part No. XG0316... -
Page 11: Warranty
How To Register A Claim Against Warranty In order for any claim under this Warranty to be valid, Montigo DelRay Corp. must be notified of the claimed defect in writing or by telephone, as soon as reasonably possible after the defect is discovered. Claims against this Warranty in writing should include the date of installation, and a description of the defect. - Page 12 Installed and Serviced by: XG0316 Rev. 0 - 2/2002 Montigo Del Ray Corp. 6955 Salashan Parkway 27342 Gloucester Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 Langley, BC...