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CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SURFACE TEMPERATURE
Mendota Inserts/Fireplaces comply with UL Standards for maximum surface temperatures on exposed com-
bustible surfaces adjacent to the Insert. The Maximum allowable surface temperature is 117° F. over ambi-
ent (room) temperature. Thus, if a room is 70° – 80° the exposed combustible surfaces immediately
surrounding the Insert can have a surface temperature as high as 187° F. – 200° F. (too hot to touch).
OVER FIRING/UNDER FIRING OF BURNER
NEVER "over fire" units by adjusting gas pressure or enlarging main orifice size to increase BTUH above
nameplate specifications. Over firing can cause permanent damage to firebox and deterioration of parts and
void warranty.
NEVER "reduce" pilot flames below the required 450 millivolts.
PILOT OUTAGE AND RE-LIGHTING
If pilot goes out, be sure to wait a minimum of five minutes before re-lighting. Be sure to always remove
glass before lighting pilot.
CLEANING VIEWING GLASS
The viewing glass should be cleaned periodically. Exterior glass may be cleaned with cleaner as desired.
Interior glass - use soap and water. NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, NEVER CLEAN GLASS
WHILE OPERATING, OR WHEN GLASS IS HOT.
NOTE: Additives that are put in gas (both natural and propane) to make it smell can be harmful to glass
and can leave a white film deposit on the glass. This deposit can be removed with cleaners such as KEL
KEM "Polish Plus" (See your dealer).
In some cases (especially propane) additives can cause "crazing" or etching on the glass. Although this is
not normal, it is not covered under the warranty. The solution may be to change propane suppliers.
Sooting is caused by improper installation or operation. At the first sign of "sooting" (usually a thin black
film on the Fireplace viewing glass) the unit must be immediately turned off and the local Mendota dealer
promptly informed. Mendota products are designed and tested to operate without producing any "sooting"
when installed and operated correctly. Mendota dealers will correct "sooting" problems, but Mendota and
their dealers are not responsible for damage caused by excessive sooting that has not been immediately
brought to their attention.
AGA/ANSI APPROVAL
Gas appliances must be tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory to
ANSI [American National Standards Institute] gas appliance safety standards.
The Mendota Gas Fireplace Insert has been tested and certified by Intertek Testing Services. 8431 Murphy
Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562.
The Mendota Gas Fireplace Inserts have met all necessary AGA/ANSI Standards and are fully certified for
installation in any community.
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