Mendota FV-41 Owner's Manual

Mendota FV-41 Owner's Manual

Fullview rectangle direct vent gas fireplace heater

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FULLVIEW RECTANGLE DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
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
Open windows.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Do not use the phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately 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.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter;
A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the
appliance is installed.
Model FV-41
OWNER'S MANUAL
DOCUMENT NO. FV41-OM-0509
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency or the gas supplier.
A qualified installer, service agency, or the gas suppli-
er must perform installation and service.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-
pliance.
Do not operate this appliance with the glass removed,
cracked or broken. A licensed or qualified person
should do replacement of glass.
Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances.
Do not burn wood, paper or other materials in this fire-
place. This fireplace is designed as a supplement
heat source. It is advisable to have an alternative pri-
mary heat supply.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH
THE HOMEOWNER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for Mendota FV-41

  • Page 1 WARNING WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances. fire or explosion may result causing property damage, Do not burn wood, paper or other materials in this fire- personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FV-41 LOG SET PARTS ................................12 BLOWER SYSTEM INFORMATION ....................21     BLOWER OPERATION ................................21 MENDOTA WARRANTY QUALIFICATION & SERVICE REFERENCE FORM ........ 22   MENDOTA EXTENDED LIFETIME PROTECTION AND LIMITED WARRANTY ......24   P a g e...
  • Page 3: Safety And Warning Information

    SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the appliance. FAILURE TO FOLLOW these instruc- tions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced before operating this appliance. DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under water.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION INFORMATION: Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500 feet, please contact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions. P a g e...
  • Page 5: Congratulations

    Fireplace and replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water. DO NOT use this fireplace if the burner does not light immediately. Turn unit off and call Mendota ap- proved service person if there is any delay in burner light off.
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read this entire manual before you use your new fireplace (especially the section “Safety Precautions” on page 2). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Remote Control Transmitter Functions NOTE: The Wall Receiver will “beep”...
  • Page 7: Remote Transmitter Operating Instructions

    Key to turn ON, OFF or adjust the fan speed. A single “beep” will confirm reception of the command. Aux (Accent-Light): This function controls the Mendota Accent Light func- tion. Pressing the UP key in this mode will TURN ON the Accent Light and Pressing the DOWN key will TURN OFF the Accent Light.
  • Page 8: Manual Bypass Of The Remote System

    MANUAL BYPASS OF THE REMOTE SYSTEM If the remote transmitter is misplaced or lost, the appliance can be turned on manually by sliding the three position slider switch on the wall receiver to the ON position. This will bypass the remote con- trol feature of the system and the appliance’s main burner will turn on.
  • Page 9: First Time" Pilot Lighting Instructions

    “FIRST TIME” PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on "INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST" in the Installation Manual have been completed! CAUTION: If the pilot goes out, be sure to wait a minimum of five minutes before attempting to relight the pilot. 1.
  • Page 10: Ipi/Standing Pilot System Information

    Standing Pilot Mode: If the “Standing Pilot Switch” is toggled to ON, the pilot light will ignite and remain ON as long as the “Standing Pilot Light Switch” is in the ON position. NOTE: Mendota Fireplaces recommends that the Standing Pilot Mode be used during the winter months when external temperatures fall below 50 F.
  • Page 11: Door Removal And Installation

    FV-41 DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TO REMOVE DOOR 1. Use the glass latch tool to disconnect the spring latches from the glass frame. Insert tool into hole in latch, pull towards you and Rotate 90 degrees to disengage top latches. Remove tool. There are two spring latches on top of this gas fireplace.
  • Page 12: Log Set Installation Instructions

    FV-41 LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW EACH STEP DEPICTED IN THE DIAGRAMS, BELOW, TO INSTALL THE LOG SET. CAUTION: LOGS ARE FRAGILE, HANDLE LOG PIECES WITH CARE. FV-41 LOG SET PARTS IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAM 12 | P a g e...
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  • Page 20 PLACE SMALL COALS ON TOP OF FLOOR BRICK PANELS AND CLOSE TO GRATE BOTTOM TO SIMULATE A COAL BED. 20 | P a g e...
  • Page 21: Blower System Information

    Verify proper operation after servicing. Dual blowers are provided as standard equipment with this FV-41 fireplace. The dual blowers have an air output rating of 210 CFM (in free air). This fireplace 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 fireplace is installed in.
  • Page 22: Mendota Warranty Qualification & Service Reference Form

    As a part of Mendota's on-going program of customer satisfaction, this Form verifies proper installation and operation. It is im- portant as a reference for future service. It insures long life and trouble-free operation of Mendota fireplaces & stoves and quali- fies the owner for Mendota's lifetime limited warranty.
  • Page 23 TAPE SHUT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAGE NEEDED JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N.W. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405 23 | P a g e...
  • Page 24: Mendota Extended Lifetime Protection And Limited Warranty

    The use of unauthorized components will make this warranty null and void. This warranty shall be effective only if the original purchaser of the Mendota appliance is registered with Mendota Division within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. Such registration or the failure to register shall not be deemed to create any obligation or liability by the manufacturer and this warranty with its conditions and limitations shall be the only procedure for obtaining any rights against the manufacturer and expresses the sole obligation and respon- sibilities of the manufacturer which are offered to the original purchaser and accepted upon purchase of the appliance.
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  • Page 26 Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N.W. - Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Mendota Hearth Division WEBPAGE: www.johnsongas.com www.mendotahearth.com...

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