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Installation & Maintenance Manual
DANGER
Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property damage or even death.
For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and
remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are
available and can reduce the risks of severe burns. Please keep children away
from the fireplace at all times.
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CAUTION
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Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248
L38DF Indoor
L-Series
Residential
Fireplace
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other gas burning appliance. A fire or explosion my occur causing serious
injury, property damage or even death.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.
DANGER
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IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
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supplier's instructions.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
Flammable materials
falling objects
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
falling objects
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Environment
Danger of death
your hands
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
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  • Page 1 Danger of harming radiation Environment your hands Gas bottles Watch for Electricity Danger for cutter Entrapment hazard Battery hazard Rotating parts falling objects ® XG0180 053111 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Warning: NOTICE You must read and understand this manual prior to installation, operation or troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for furure reference and maintenance. Table of Contents Safety Alert Key Venting Components ................14 Introduction .................3 Heat Shields...
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace. With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing you with a gas fireplace that is not only a beautiful addition to your space, but that is also designed and manufactured to the highest safety, reliability and engineering standards.
  • Page 4: Installation

    BEFORE YOU START: Should it be impossible to meet the venting requirements laid „ out in Section 3: Venting, please contact Montigo regarding the use of a Montigo Power Vent. Lay out the Vent run; calculating the required elbows and straight „...
  • Page 5: Section 1: Installation Overview And Product Dimensions

    18¼" 8" 5" 6¼" 1¼" 18" 29½" 29" (Opening) 21¾" 1" 5¼" 37¾" Front View Side View Models Included: L38DFN L38DFL L38DFNI L38DFLI Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions, (ALL Models, shown in Table on Page 3). Page 5 XG0180 - 053111...
  • Page 6: Clearances

    * When sheetrock is not used behind the PTO Termination Models Included fireplace, framing depth 20 1/8" may be Floor 1” min. Clearances L38DFN I Floor reduced by 5/8". 12” max. 9” 17 1/2” N.G. & L.P. 46” Min.
  • Page 7 Should it be impossible to ensure that the termination is the highest point or to Flue Cover Plate meet the venting guidelines laid out below please contact your Montigo Flue Gasket dealer to discuss power venting options.
  • Page 8: Venting Layout

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation PVTK1 Section 3-2: INSTALLING A ROOF MOUNTED Termination DIRECT VENT TERMINATION (PVTK-1) 2’ min. This section applies to installations where the direct vent termi- nation will be roof mounted. Support ring Section 3-2-1: VENTING LAYOUT Support plate 32’...
  • Page 9: Venting Components

    12” any possible hot spots. Max. Montigo recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe „ connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of installation and absorption of movement.
  • Page 10 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: INSTALLING A WALL MOUNTED 4). Installation of termination from inside structure DIRECT VENT TERMINATION A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the structure. These are commonly used in high-rise construction. This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be wall mounted.
  • Page 11 Montigo Heat Shield (RHS101) installed. See Section 3-3-3. All through-the-wall terminations beyond 3' of the fireplace must „ have a Montigo Heat Shield (RHS8) installed. See Section 3-3-3. Once the proposed venting layout has been determined refer to 35” „...
  • Page 12 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 45° Corner Installation. Attach an PEL-45 (45° elbow) directly onto the flue collar. Cut the PXT- 20 to suit, and attach it to the PEL-45. Slide the fireplace into position and attach to the termination. PXT-18 PEL-45 Elbow PEL-90 Elbow...
  • Page 13 Venting Graph for Rear vent, wall mounted terminations, If your installation does not fall within the venting graph para- Figure 18. 21 3/4” meters, please contact Montigo 12” for Power Venting options. Natural Gas only Figure 18. Rear Vent Venting Graph for wall mounted terminations.
  • Page 14 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation ■ Montigo recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe Section 3-3-2: VENTING COMPONENTS connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of The following components and associated Montigo part numbers are installation and absorption of movement.
  • Page 15: Heat Shields

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield. The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination (Figure 19 and 19a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 where any Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield of the dimensions are within the parameters shown, figure 19a.
  • Page 16: Section 4: Wiring

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4: Wiring Models L38DFNI L38DFLI Figure 20. Wiring for the SIT IPI Wiring Schematic NOTE: If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced, Wiring for the optional Fan Kit it must be replaced with the same type, or its equivalent. All L38DF* fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat into the living space.
  • Page 17: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    (Natural Gas or Propane shown by "N" or "L" in your model number 3 1/2 If gas type is not compatible, contact your local Montigo representative to purchase a conversion kit. Conversion kits must be installed by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 18: Section 6: Finishing

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 6: Finishing Installing the Nailing Flange Extension Finishing Around the Fireplace Once the fireplace is placed into the rough framed opening, and the Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the supplied steel lintel is in place, (Part No. H38074) (see Figure 2), top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown in Figure 23.
  • Page 19: Section 7: Installing And Removing The Door

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 7: Installing & Removing the Door Removing the door: Step 5: The L38DF* doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow these Ensure the tool is firmly in below to remove the Horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles the lower end of the slot, and, remove the door.
  • Page 20: Section 8: Installing The Accessories

    The L38DF* has the option of installing the cultured rocks which mimic real stone. These may be spaced at random, or in a visual pattern of your preference, without touching the flame. See the Montigo web site Figure 27b. Spreading the firestones evenly .
  • Page 21: Section 9: Operation

    American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING Models L38DFN If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may L38DFL result causing property damage, personal injury or death. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
  • Page 22 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition with American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING Models L38DFNI If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. L38DFLI If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire A.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    For Propane Gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pressure Models „ of 11" W.C. and a manifold pressure of 10" W.C. L38DFN Always keep the fireplace area clear and free of combustible „ L38DFL materials, as well as gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting: (SIT Nova 820). Models L38DFN The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible L38DFL problems: PROBLEM SOLUTION Noisy Pilot Flame Locate pilot adjustment screw on gas control valve. Flame is decreased by turning adjustment screw clockwise.
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Replacement Parts Continuous Pilot SIT - IPI RGC1006 RGC3044 N.G. - Gas Valve N.G. - Gas Valve RGC1005 RGC3045 L.P. - Gas Valve L.P. - Gas Valve RPA020 RGC3033 N.G. - Pilot Assembly N.G. - Gas Valve Stepper Motor RPA021 RGC3034 L.P.
  • Page 26: Appendix

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix: Appendix A: Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or Q = clearance above a roof [24 inches (61 cm) minimum] balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] R = clearance to adjacent walls and neighboring buildings [18 inches (46 cm) B = clearance to door, or sides and top of window, that may be opened [16 minimum]...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this Montigo Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you.
  • Page 28: State Of Massachusetts

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix: Appendix C: State of Massachusetts Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as follows: Existing chimneys shall be permitted to have their use continued when a gas conversion burner is installed, and shall be equipped with a manually reset device that will automatically shut off the gas to the burner in the event of a sustained back-draft (2) Revise 10.8.3 by...
  • Page 29 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Notes Notes Page 29 XG0180 - 053111...
  • Page 30 L38DF Flush Face ~ Gas Fireplace Ferndale, Washington Langley, British Columbia TF: 1.800.789.6236 TF: 1.800.378.3115 FX: 1.866.3000.0927 FX: 1.604.607.6462 XG0180 - 053111...

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