Blower Operation And Wiring; Emergency Gas Control Shutoff - Mendota FV44i Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

BLOWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against shock hazard
and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or re-
move the grounding prong from the plug.
Dual blowers are provided as standard equipment with this FV-44i Insert. The dual blowers have an air output rating of
210 CFM (in free air). This Insert is designed to operate with the blowers turned OFF or ON. Turning the blower on
increases the overall efficiency of this fireplace and aids in distributing and circulating heat to the room this Insert is
installed in.
BLOWER OPERATION
The remote control system supplied with this appliance can turn the blowers ON or OFF and regulate the speed of the
blowers in six(6) steps.
NOTE: In the Normal Thermostat Mode and the SMART Mode, there will be a time delay in blower operation during
"heat-up" (5 minutes) and extended blower operation during "cool-down" of unit (12-1/2 minutes).
EMERGENCY GAS SHUTOFF CONTROL
This gas fireplace is equipped with an Emergency Gas Shutoff Control that is designed to be activated using the glass latch tool. The
shutoff valve and the control is located on the left side of the appliance behind the remote control receiver/battery holder.
Insert bent end of glass latch tool into the hole in the gas shutoff control. Rotate the tool clockwise to turn off gas flow. Rotate the tool
counter-clockwise to turn on gas flow.
GAS INLET
GAS SHUTOFF
CONTROL
ROTATE TO CLOSE
HOLE FOR
TOOL
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TIP INDICATES
VALVE ORIENTATION
GAS SHUTOFF
CONTROL