Raised Hearth Specifications - Mendota FV44-M Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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18.

You are now ready to hook up the Insert to gas supply. Be sure gas plumbing instructions and all state and local

codes have been carefully followed. Be sure all items on Installation Check-Off List have been completed.

NOTE: AGA APPROVED FLEX LINES ARE APPROVED FOR USE WITH MENDOTA INSERTS.

19.

Carefully slide the Insert into place in the fireplace opening. At this time, check that Insert is level and plumb with

the fireplace opening and positioned in the middle of the opening. If Insert is unsteady or needs leveling, the unit

may need to be "shimmed with washers under the bottom corners of insert.

20. The proper Insert Faceplate can now be placed in position. Assemble surround by following instructions supplied

with faceplate kit. Select the appropriate size of faceplate to cover the area between the Insert and existing fireplace

opening.

INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND REPAIR MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. THE INSERT SHOULD BE

INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE

REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE

CONTROL COMPARTMENT BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE INSERT BE KEPT CLEAN.

NOTE: FOR EVERY 1" THAT THE UNIT IS

RAISED ABOVE THE ROOM FLOOR LEVEL, THE

NON-COMBUSTIBLE PROTECTION MAY BE

REDUCED BY 2".

NOTE: IF UNIT IS ELEVATED 6" OR MORE

ABOVE ROOM FLOOR LEVEL, NO PROTECTIVE

SURFACE IS REQUIRED AT FLOOR LEVEL.

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" clear-

ance starts at the front face of the glass door. If replacing a wood-burning insert with this gas in-