Montigo L42DF Installation & Maintenance Manual
Montigo L42DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

Montigo L42DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

L-series residential fireplace
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Installation & Maintenance Manual
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other gas burning appliance. A fire or explosion my occur causing serious
injury, property damage or even death.
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Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248
L42DF Indoor
L-Series
Residential
Fireplace
CAUTION
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and
remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are
available and can reduce the risks of severe burns. Please keep children away
from the fireplace at all times.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.
DANGER
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IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
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supplier's instructions.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
Flammable materials
falling objects
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
falling objects
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Environment
Danger of death
your hands
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
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  • Page 1 Danger of harming radiation Environment your hands Gas bottles Watch for Electricity Danger for cutter Entrapment hazard Battery hazard Rotating parts falling objects XG0181 112811.1 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ................27 ▪ Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout ..........13- 16 ▪ SIT Nova 820 Hi-Lo Burner Adjustment........27 ▪ Top Vent, Wall mounted Graph, L42DF* ........13 ▪ SIT Proflame Pilot Burner Adjustment ..........27 ▪ Top Vent, Wall mounted termination (one elbow) .....13 ▪ Troubleshooting ................28 ▪...
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace. With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing you with a gas fireplace that is not only a beautiful addition to your space, but that is also designed and manufactured to the highest safety, reliability and engineering standards.
  • Page 4: Installation

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation IMPORTANT MESSAgE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist The L42DF* Direct Vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with Determine the desired install location of your fireplace. „ these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual See Section 1, Dimensions on Page 5, and refer to the Framing „...
  • Page 5: Section 1: Installation Overview And Product Dimensions

    Select a location that does not interfere The L42DF* fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains with room traffic, has adequate ventilation and offers an accessible path proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing.
  • Page 6: Framing The Fireplace

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing Combustible Header, with Supplied shield. Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The framed 2” Min 12” Max. opening for the assembled fireplace is 42" wide, x 37" high x 22⅝"...
  • Page 7: Clearances

    Installation Clearances Installing The Standoffs To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all L42DF* gas 1” clearance is maintained on sides and bottom of vent runs and 2” fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed. above horizontal vent runs to any combustible material.
  • Page 8: Framing The Heat Shield

    Step 3. Nail or screw the top shield in place flush with framing, as shown in figure 9b. Included with the L42DF* Gas fireplace, is a framing heat shield Kit. This Kit is fabricated from galvanized steel and arrives with three (3) pieces, as shown below.
  • Page 9: The Direct Vent System

    Section 3-1: CONVERTINg TO REAR VENT Figure 10a. Flue cover and collar installation, Rear Vented fireplace. Use the following instructions to convert an L42DF* for Rear Vent use: 1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 10: Section 3-2: Installing A Roof Mounted Termination

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: INSTALLINg A ROOF MOUNTED DIRECT VENT PVTK1 TERMINATION (PVTK-1) Termination 2’ min. This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be roof mounted. Support ring Support plate 32’ max. Section 3-2-1: VENTINg LAYOUT...
  • Page 11: Standard Roof Vent (One Elbows No Offsets)

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation PVTK1 Termination MEXT Sections Support plate 32’ max Support ring 12” Max. Figure 11c. Rear vent, Roof mounted venting (1 = 90° bend). Page 11 XG0181 -112811.1...
  • Page 12: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Termination

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: Installation of termination from inside structure INSTALLINg A WALL MOUNTED DIRECT VENT A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the TERMINATION structure. These are commonly used in high-rise construction.
  • Page 13: Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout

    Venting runs must fall within the limits set by the venting graph, „ see Figure 14. Figure 14. L42DF* Top Vent Venting Graph for wall mounted terminations. Wall mounted Terminations The following details are some possible configurations for Wall mounted 36"...
  • Page 14: Top Vent, Wall Mounted Termination (Retracted)

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 120” Max Heat Shield 96”Min. Figure 14c. Top Vented, wall mounted Retracted Multi-elbow installation. See Venting Graph for Top vent, wall mounted terminations, Figure 14. Page 14 XG0181 - 112811.1...
  • Page 15: Top Vent, Wall Mounted Termination (45° Corner)

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 45° or less Corner Installation. 45° Corner Installation. Use an PTO-4 termination and an PFL-1 or PFL-2/PFL-2 (12" or Attach an PEL-45 (45° elbow) directly onto the flue collar. Cut the PXT- 24" compressed length) and a frame, if appropriate. Flex may be 20 to suit, and attach it to the PEL-45.
  • Page 16: Rear Vent, Wall Mounted Termination Graph

    Wall within non-shaded area. Figure 16b. Rear Vented, wall mounted Multi-elbow termination installation. Installation for L42DF* must have a minimum vertical rise of 50".The vent run must comply with the Venting Graph for Rear vent, wall mounted terminations, Figure 16.
  • Page 17: Section 3-3-2: Venting Components

    PEXT - 1 (12" f/m Section) possible hot spots. PEXT - 2 (24" f/m Section) Montigo recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe PEXT - 3 (36" f/m Section) „ PEXT - 4 (48" f/m Section) connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of PEXT - 6 (72"...
  • Page 18: Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield. Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used when the Termination is WITHIN (Figure 17 and 17a) CANNOT be used.
  • Page 19: Section 4: Wiring

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4: Wiring Models L42DFN-F ON / OFF L42DFL-F Green (CPI / IPI MODE Orange Not Used) IPI/CPI ON/OFF Battery Holder 4 x 1.5V AA Type Black 880 Valve VALVE BATTERY Chassis 120 Vac INPUT...
  • Page 20: Installing Remote On/Off Wall Switch

    Top / Rear Intake Air Adjustment Installing the remote On/Off Wall Switch The L42DF* has an Intake Air Vane to modify the Incoming air. This will The L42DF* gas valve may be connected to a wall switch. Do NOT ensure the flame is as per the design criteria. See Figures 22 & 22a.
  • Page 21: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    When pressure testing the fireplace, Gas line, and input system, follow the appropriate local codes for your area. DO NOT connect the fireplace to pressures ■ Montigo requires a service shut off valve be located in an in excess of 1/2lbs. This will dampage the gas control valve.
  • Page 22: Section 6: Finishing

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 6: Finishing Finishing Around the Fireplace Mantels & Surrounds Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
  • Page 23: Installing And Removing The Door

    Section 7: Installing & Removing the Door Removing the door: Step 5: The L42DF* door is removed in a few simple steps. Follow these Ensure the tool is firmly in instructions below to remove the Horizontal access panel, unlatch the the lower end of the slot, door buckles and, remove the door.
  • Page 24: Installing The Accessories

    Optional Cultured Rocks The L42DF* has the option of installing the cultured rocks which mimic real stone. These may be spaced at random or in a visual pattern of your Figure 28a. Ensure ONLY one layer of firestones cover the preference in the burner tray.
  • Page 25: Operation

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Section 9: Start-up Sequence Standing (Continuous) Pilot Ignition (SIT NOVA 820) with American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 26: Start-Up Sequence Sit Proflame Gas Valve

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation SIT Proflame Electronic Ignition with American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Lighting Instructions Hi-Lo Burner Adjustment: (SIT Nova 820). See pages 25 to 26. The L42DF* is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise General or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, locate the black knob marked 'Hi-Lo', in the centre of the gas control valve (See Figure 29).
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    If your fireplace still does not operate correctly, consult your local Montigo dealer. All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified Technician. All spare parts, optional fans, and optional trim finishes are available from your local Montigo dealer. Page 28...
  • Page 29: Replacement Parts List

    ** Locate Model and Serial number on Unit ID tag and contact a local Montigo dealer. All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified Technician. All spare parts, optional fans, and optional trim finishes are available from your local Montigo dealer. Page 29 XG0181 - 112811.1...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix A: Venting Terminations Location Canada* USA** clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 inches 12 inches clearance to top of doors or operable windows 12 inches 12 inches...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this Montigo Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you.
  • Page 32: State Of Massachusetts

    L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix C: State of Massachusetts 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 follows: Existing chimneys shall be permitted to have their use continued when a gas conversion burner is installed, and shall be equipped with a manually reset device that will automatically shut off the gas to the burner in the event of a sustained back-draft (2) Revise 10.8.3 by...
  • Page 33 L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Notes Notes Page 33 XG0181 - 112811.1...
  • Page 34 L42DF Residential Gas Fireplace Ferndale, Washington Langley, British Columbia TF: 1.800.789.6236 TF: 1.800.378.3115 FX: 1.866.3000.0927 FX: 1.604.607.6462 XG0181 - 112811.1...

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