Raised Hearth Specifications - Mendota FV44i-PF2 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
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, con-
crete board, etc. Please note that the required 16" clearance starts at the front face of the glass door. If replacing a
wood-burning insert with this gas insert, the existing and approved hearth protection will provide adequate floor pro-
tection.
If a raised hearth extends less than 16" in front of this Insert, refer to the diagram above and the following procedure
to see if additional floor protection is required.
For installations where the fireplace is raised 6" or more above the floor of the room, or if the existing floor in front of
this Insert is non-combustible (stone, brick, etc.), a non-combustible protector is not required.

RAISED HEARTH SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: IF UNIT IS ELEVATED 6" OR MORE
ABOVE ROOM FLOOR LEVEL, NO PROTECTIVE
SURFACE IS REQUIRED AT FLOOR LEVEL.
NON COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE REQUIRED
16"
NON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIRED
ELEVATED HEARTH
IMPORTANT
ZC or MASONRY FIREBOX
BOTTOM STRUCTURE
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