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Installation Operation & Maintenance C38-DV Gas Fireplace Warning: For Your Safety: Check local codes Improper installation, adjustment, Do not store or use gasoline read alteration, service or maintenance can or other flammable vapors instructions prior to cause injury or property damage. Refer to and liquids in the vicinity of this manual.
Thank You for choosing a Montigo C-Series Fireplace. About the C38 Fireplace: Introduction ................2 The C38-DV includes a 25,000 BTU dual burner with embers and a Installation five piece ceramic logset. This model is available in four versions. Installing the Fireplace Shell ........... 3 C38DT - Top Vent, Millivolt Pilot Installing the Gasline ............
These clearances apply to all dimensions except the framed opening, Top Vent models (C38-DT), the minimum clearance is 15". (Minimum where the clearance to combustibles is 0". The C38-DV clearances to 1" clearance must still be maintained around the vent pipes.)
C38-DV fireplaces are certified for use with Montigo Premium Series minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" W.C. & a manifold pressure (5" / 8") venting components. The C38-DV Top Vent may be used of 10" W.C. Provision must also be made for a 1/8" N.P.T. plugged with Standard Series (4"/7") components on vertical vent runs only.
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C38-DV Gas Fireplace Installation Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames Installing Heat Guards over Terminations PTO-3F PTKOG Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11". Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bottom of the termination. (See inset). This will provide more...
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Installation Top Vent Venting Runs Heat Shields For the C38-DV Top Vent, there are two types of installations: A) Through-The-Wall Installations and B) Vertical (Through-The-Roof) Due to high flue temperatures, heat shields are required on all Installations.
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Installation Example 1: 150" max. For our shortest venting configuration use components A and F (see 30" max. Figure 9a). Termination Rigid Section Solid Sections PEL-90F/F Elbow Exterior Wall Flex Section Hearth Figure 9a. Typical Top Vent installation. If the 90° elbow is Figure 10.
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Installation B. Vertical (Through-The-Roof) Installations 5/8" with option for 4/7" Vertical rise >12' can be reduced Vertical Terminations must be installed: • minimum 2' (two feet) above the highest point where vent passes through the roof. •...
Flue Collar Figure 17. Flex installation. Heat Shields Due to high flue temperatures, heat shields are required on all C38-DV installations (except those with vertical terminations) at the point where the venting connects to the termination. With the heat shield, vent clearances can be maintained at 1".
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B. Multi-Elbow Installations Installation Of Rear Vent DV For more diffiicult installation situations, the C38-DV Rear Vent may C38-DV Rear Vent versions are supplied with an PXT-20 (female/ be installed with two — 90° elbows and up to 15' of horizontal run. If female) section.
This can cause Limit Wall Switch Switch melting, deformation, discoloration or premature failure of T.V. and radio components. Figure 21. Wiring for the C38-DV-I with Honeywell gas control and pilot. Part No. XG0118C Page 11...
Installation Removing and Installing Wiring for the optional Fan Kit the Door All C38-DV fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan kits (Part Removing the Door: no. RFK1001, RFK1003, RFK1006 or RFK1007)for circulating heat into the living space. Remove the trim (as described on the next page) to access the door Installations in Canada which employ the fans must be electri- latches.
The surface of the logs will crack due to the heat from the flames. This is a normal occurance. Installing the Logs: The C38-DV is supplied with five ceramic fibre logs. Unpack the logs Installing the Trim & Baffle and handle them very carefully.
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Operation - Model C38-DV C38-DV with Millivolt (Standing) Pilot 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.
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C38-DV Gas Fireplace Operation - Model C38-DV-I C38-DV-I with Honeywell Electronic Ignition 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.
Burner Adjustment Doors and logs can get very hot. Handle only when cool. The C38-DV (millivolt model only) is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, General locate the black knob marked 'Hi-Lo', in the centre of the gas control valve (See Figure 26).
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting Gas Control Valve (C38-DV) C34-DV-I HONEYWELL SV 9500 /SV9600 Power Generator Troubleshooting Sequence Pilot Adjustment Screw NOTE: Before Troubleshooting, Familiarize Yourself With Wall Switch The Startup And Checkout Procedure. START INSET CHECK: · Turn Gas Supply off ·...
The Warranty The Companies warrants the Montigo Gas Appliance to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. On the Montigo, there is a ten- year warranty on the firebox and its components, a five-year warranty on the main burner and pilot burner, and a one-year warranty on the gas control valve and fibre logs.
C38-DV Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, M = clearance to mechanical air supply inlet deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] [*6 feet (1.8 m) minimum] N = †...
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XG0118C Rev. 00 - 04/03 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Montigo Del Ray Corp. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 Ferndale, WA 98248...
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