Mendota FV-44i Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Mendota FV-44i Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

View direct vent gas fireplace insert with high definition combustion system

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Mendota FV-44i Full View Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert
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WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions is not followed exactly, a fire or explo-
sion may result causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
· Do not try to light any appliance.
· Do not touch electrical switches; do not use
the phone in your building.
· Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbors phone. Follow your gas suppliers
instructions.
· If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified
kit is used.
With
High Definition Combustion System
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured
(mobile) home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard,
Title 24, Part 3280, standard for manufactured home installation, ANSI/NCBCS
A225.1 or Standard for Canada,, CSA Z240.4
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating
plate. A conversion kit is supplied with the appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NO. DT-0901
AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien
suivre les instructions donné dans cette notice pour
réduire au minimum le risque d'incendie ou pour évi-
ter tout dommage matéeriel, toute blessure ou la mort.
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Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres va-
perurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de
cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
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QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
· Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
· Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous ser-
vir des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où
vous vous trouvez.
· Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz
depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournis-
seur.
· Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
appelez le service dos incendies.
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L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un
lifié installer, agence de service ou le fournisseur de
gaz.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec les types
de gas indiqués sur la plaque signalétique. Ne pas
l'utiliser avec d'autres gas sauf si un kitde conversion
certifié est installé.
gaz,
qua-

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  • Page 1 Mendota FV-44i Full View Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert With High Definition Combustion System INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NO. DT-0901 AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien WARNING: If the information in these in- suivre les instructions donné dans cette notice pour structions is not followed exactly, a fire or explo- réduire au minimum le risque d’incendie ou pour évi-...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gas appliances must be tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing and certification agency to Ameri- can National Standards Institute - ANSI Gas Appliance Safety Standards. . The Mendota Gas Fireplace Insert has been tested and certified by Intertek Testing Services. 8431 Murphy Drive, Middleton, WI 53562.
  • Page 3: Congratulations

    Insert MUST be replaced prior to operating the Insert. The Mendota Gas Insert is a powerful, efficient heating unit. It has been designed as a major source of supple- mental heat. It should not take the place of, or be used as, a whole house heating system.
  • Page 4: General Information

    HEATING PERFORMANCE The Mendota FV-44i I Fireplace Insert is a true, high efficiency gas heater. The Mendota Insert will usually heat a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation. NOTE: The Mendota Insert is designed as a sup- plemental heat source.
  • Page 5: Specifications & Clearances

    MENDOTA FV-44i GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE INSERT SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES Minimum Allowable Fireplace Opening: 34” wide X 24” high X 17” Deep TOP VIEW A combustible mantel (or trim) must fall 8 “ MIN. CLEARANCE within the grid area as shown:...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    CAUTION: Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. Refer to the national fuel gas code and local zoning and code authorities for details on installation requirements. The Mendota Inserts must be vented to the outside in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code.
  • Page 7: Flue Venting

    FLUE VENTING The FV-44i Insert must be vented vertically to the outside and must use the Mendota Co-Linear flexible ducting system. NOTE: THE INSERT IS DESIGNED, TESTED AND LISTED FOR OPERATION ONLY WITH MENDOTA INSERT VENTING COMPONENTS AS LISTED IN FIGURES BELOW:...
  • Page 8 (See FIGURE BELOW) The vent kits include a trimable flashing. Measure, trim and shape flash- ing to fit the existing flue liner. This flashing prevents water and small animals from entering area be- tween the chimney liner and flue liner. Plan for 1” to 1-1/2” (25 mm to 38 mm) overlap on each side. Center the flashing and mark it about 3"...
  • Page 9 Remove Slide Adapter Boot as shown: Disengage Slide Adapter by sliding rearward. Remove key plate Slide Adapter tab Remove self tapping hex head screws. Tightly secure 3” and 4” flex vents with clamps provided. Seal vent cap/flashing to top of chimney with weatherproof sealer.
  • Page 10 Be sure all items on Installation Check-Off List have been completed. NOTE: AGA APPROVED FLEX LINES ARE APPROVED FOR USE WITH MENDOTA INSERTS. Carefully slide the Insert into place in the fireplace opening. At this time, check that Insert is lev- el and plumb with the fireplace opening and positioned in the middle of the opening.
  • Page 11: Raised Hearth Specifications

    RAISED HEARTH SPECIFICATIONS BOTTOM EDGE OF GLASS WINDOW In most installations, a 16" non-combustible protector is required in front of the unit’s glass door surface on the floor or raised hearth. This protection can be any non-combustible material such as 24-gauge sheet metal, tile, brick, concrete board, etc. Please note that the required 16”...
  • Page 12: Gas Supply Requirements

    STRICTLY TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES. GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZING The Mendota Gas Insert comes equipped with a 3/8" N.P.T. [1.0 cm] inlet on the main gas valve. Gas supply piping may enter the cabinet from either the left or right side.
  • Page 13 If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, and access hole 1.5” or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper work- manship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insula- tion after the gas supply line has been installed.
  • Page 14 Failure to perform this leak test may lead to a house fire and/or an explosion. Mendota is not responsible for any damages due to an Installer’s failure to conduct a leak test and verify that all connections and supply lines are leak proof.
  • Page 15: Installation Check Off List

    The following check list must be completed prior to initial lighting of the Fireplace Insert, or manufacturer's warranty and liabilities will be voided: Venting system must be installed by a Mendota approved person according to Figure  3, Pg. Error! Bookmark not defined. with clamps securely in place and all joints leak proof.
  • Page 16: Door Removal And Replacement

    DOOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT GLASS FRAME LATCHES D o o r R e te n tio n L a tc h D o o r L a tc h T o o l (In c lu d e d ) In s e rt T o o l P in in to th e L a tc h O p e n in g .
  • Page 17 Place grate over burners as shown above. Tear apart some of the fiber embers into approximately quarter size pieces and place loosely at the rear edge of the back burner and in the gap between the front and rear burner as shown. Tear some additional fiber embers into dime to nickel size pieces and loosely place them onto burners as shown.
  • Page 18 Scatter loosely some of the smaller grey and black coals on top and among the fiber embers. Tear up additional fiber embers and loosely place one more layer of embers on both burners.
  • Page 19 Decorate left and right ends of burners with the larger coals, to hide the burners. The remaining smaller grey and black coals may be used to fill in the floor in front and at both ends of burners. Use the remaining fiber embers to scatter over edges of burner. Rear Log Clip Place Log # 1 on back ledge behind clip as shown.
  • Page 20 Log Stop Left Grate Tine Place log #2 with groove on left grate tine. Slide rearward until nose rests against stop on 2 tine. Place Log#3 over pin on Log #2 in position as shown.
  • Page 21 Place Log #7 on right Grate Tine with log groove resting on the tine. Log Stop Place Log #6 over pin on Log #7 with left end of Log #6 against back edge of Log Stop.
  • Page 22 Place Log #5 on Log #6 & Log #1 in their notches. Place Log #4 on top of Logs #1 & Log #3. Place Log #8 in front of grate - approximately as shown.
  • Page 23: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on "LIGHTING CHECK OFF LIST" [Pg. 14] have been completed! 1. Make sure any gas supply shut-off cocks are open. IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on “INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST” (PG. 30 ) have been completed! CAUTION: If the pilot goes out, be sure to wait a minimum of five minutes before relighting.
  • Page 24 8. Changing the flame height (and heat output): The flame level and height may be adjusted from pilot only (standing pilot), to the highest flame set- ting, using the UP & DOWN ARROW buttons. Press UP button to increase flame height. Press DOWN button to de- crease flame height.
  • Page 26: Valve Wiring And Plumbing Schematic

    B. Not enough combus- If sooting continues, open air shutter on burner If sooting still con- tion air tinues, shut off unit and call our authorized Mendota dealer for service. NOTE: To clean glass – remove glass and wipe glass with cloth or paper towel.
  • Page 27: Lp Kit Conversion

    LP KIT CONVERSION – FOR Mendota FV-44i INSERT LP Conversion Kit HA-58-00265 Caution: The electrical supply to the wall unit must be turned off prior to performing the conversion. The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power. The unit must be cold to the touch before this conversion is performed.
  • Page 28 1. Remove the regulator cap with a adjustable open end or channel lock pliars (turn counter-clockwise), and observe the removable plastic stem: Natural Gas Position - as shipped. 2. Snap out the plastic stem and rotate it to the LP Position: Natural Gas Position Position...
  • Page 29 NATURAL GAS TO LP GAS CONVERSION – PILOT INSTRUCTIONS A selectable sliding pilot orifice (LP or Nat) is located beneath the pilot hood base. By loosening the pilot hood base with 7/16” open ended wrench, the orifice may be slid into the LP or NAT position as shown: Note: Sliding orifice is marked “Nat on one end and LP on the other.
  • Page 30 Pilot Main Orifices are located inside shutterbox (Front orifice shown, rear orifice is located beneath rear burner shown installed, here). Replace the Front and Rear Orifices using the 1/2 “ deep well socket. Reinstall the burners and venturi tubes into the air boxes. Replace the 3/8” nuts and tighten completely. Note: Use these instructions to convert this unit to High Altitude Specification for the Main Orifices.
  • Page 31 Failure to perform this leak test may lead to a house fire and/or an explosion. Mendota is not responsible for any damages due to an Installer’s failure to conduct a leak test and verify that all connections and supply lines are leak proof.
  • Page 32: Blower Operation And Wiring

    BLOWER OPERATION AND WIRING The Mendota Gas Inserts are equipped with hot air dual blowers. A 120-volt electrical service must be supplied for these blowers at the fireplace at the time of installation. These specially designed Blower Kits are equipped with heavy duty 1,000° wiring. They in- clude an automatic snap switch that automatically turns the blowers "On"...
  • Page 33: Customer Information And Trouble Shooting

    Mendota dealer promptly informed. Mendota products are designed and tested to oper- ate 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.
  • Page 34: Gas Flame Adjustment

    TROUBLE SHOOTING MENDOTA GAS FIREPLACE INSERT SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Thin black coating [soot] A. Incorrect gas pressure Have gas supplier check for correct gas pressure [7" forms on viewing glass. W.C. Nat. Gas; 11" W.C. LP Gas].
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    ALWAYS wear protective leather gloves and safety glasses when handling broken glass. DO NOT attempt to replace the glass in the door frame assembly. Contact your authorized Mendota dealer, and order the complete door assembly with glass installed. This is necessary to assure proper gasket and door seals when reinstalled.
  • Page 36: Replacement And Service Parts

    Replacement and Service Parts Note: Glass replacement is to be done by ordering the complete Glass Frame as- sembly #HA-58-00029. This assembly includes all necessary gaskets, glass and steel frame. Any replacement of glass other than this method voids the warranty and my cause injury.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
  • Page 39: Mendota Warranty Qualification & Service Reference Form

    As a part of Mendota's on-going program of customer satisfaction, this Form verifies proper installation and oper- ation. It is important as a reference for future service. It insures long life and trouble-free operation of Mendota fireplaces & stoves and qualifies the owner for Mendota's lifetime limited warranty.
  • Page 40 TAPE SHUT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAGE NEEDED JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N.W. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405...
  • Page 41: Mendota Extended Lifetime Protection And Limited Warranty

    Mendota dealer. Mendota is not responsible for any damage to or malfunction of the Insert unless caused by a defect in material or workmanship from normal home use. Damage caused by abuse, improper installation or operation, installation by unqualified personnel or breach of the conditions of this limited war- ranty will excuse Mendota from performance of any part of the limited warranty.
  • Page 42 Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N.W. - Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Website: www.johnsongas.com www.mendotahearth.com Part #85-03-00685...

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