Thermostat Or Remote Control Operation - Mendota DXV-42 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The Fireplace comes with a wall thermostat. The thermostat should be placed in the same room as the fire-
place, approx. 4-5 ft. off the floor (out of reach of children). Do Not place thermostat near the fireplace or
on an outside wall.
CAUTION: BURNER SHOULD LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THERMOSTAT "ON". IF BURNER DOES NOT
COME ON IMMEDIATELY TURN THE THERMOSTAT OFF AND WAIT 60 SECONDS BEFORE TURNING ON AGAIN. IF
BURNER DOES NOT COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER SECOND TRY RECHECK COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF LOGS,
PILOT, VENT SYSTEM, ETC. TO INSURE PROPER PILOT FLAME IMPINGEMENT ON THE THERMOPILE, LOG AND
COALS POSITIONING AND PROMPT BURNER IGNITION. DO NOT OPERATE FIREPLACE IF BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT
IMMEDIATELY. CALL THE DEALER OR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY FOR SERVICE.
NEVER TURN BURNER ON & OFF "QUICKLY" - ALWAYS WAIT 60 SECONDS!
When using remote control be sure to hold in button firmly until unit lights. DO NOT push button and release
quickly before burner lights. Burner should light IMMEDIATELY and then button can be released. If unit does not
light immediately release button, wait 60 seconds and repeat lighting procedure. If burner does not come on imme-
diately after second try recheck complete installation. If necessary, contact your Mendota dealer.
NOTE: If thermostat is located over 25 ft. from fireplace the pilot flame may need to be increased up to 650 mil-
livolts.
CAUTION: THIS CONTROL IS A MILLIVOLT SYSTEM. NO ADDITIONAL POWER SUPPLY CAN OR SHOULD BE USED.
Use two-wire, copper lead wire per chart below and install as follows:
NOTE: Thermostat Must Be 460-750 Millivolt Rated
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM
LEAD LENGTH (TWO-WIRE)
WHEN USING WALL THERMOSTAT
WIRE SIZE
14 GA.
16 GA.
18 GA.
20 GA.
22 GA.
Figure 6: Thermostat Wiring
NOTE: Thermostat must be 460-750 millivolt rated.
(CP-2 SYSTEM)
MAX. LENGTH
100 FT.
64 FT.
40 FT.
25 FT.
18 FT.
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