Montigo L38DF Installation & Maintenance Manual
Montigo L38DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

Montigo L38DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

Indoor l-series residential fireplace

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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.
XG0180
CAUTION
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 150204.1 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 future reference and maintenance. Table of Contents Instruction Manual Contents Section 9: Installing the Accessories...
  • Page 3: Safety Alerts

    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: Section A: Before You Start

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist Determine the desired install location of your fireplace. The L38DF* Direct Vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with „ these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual See Section 1, Dimensions on Page 5, and refer to the Framing „...
  • Page 5: Rating Plate Sample

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Rating Plate Sample Figure B: Rating Plate for IPI eletronic ignition Figure A: Rating Plate for standing pilot (SIT) Page 5 XG0180 - 150204.1...
  • Page 6: Section 1: Installation Overview And Product Dimensions

    Select a location that does not interfere The L38DF* fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains with room traffic, has adequate ventilation and offers an accessible path proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing.
  • Page 7: Section 2: Framing

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing Combustible Header Combustible Shelf Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 37 3/4" wide, x 35 1/4" high x 20 1/8" deep, see Figure 2 1”...
  • Page 8: Clearances

    Installing The Standoffs 1” clearance is maintained on sides and bottom of vent runs and 2” To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all L38DF* gas above horizontal vent runs to any combustible material. fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed.
  • Page 9: Section 3: Venting

    Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of Use the following instructions to convert an L38DF* for Rear Vent use: screens. 1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 10: Installing A Roof Mounted Direct Vent Termination

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: Installing a Roof Mounted Direct Vent PVTK1 Termination (PVTK-1) Termination This section applies to installations where the direct vent termi- 2’ min. nation will be roof mounted. Support ring Section 3-2-1: Venting Layout...
  • Page 11 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation PVTK1 Termination PEXT Sections Support plate 32’ max Support ring 12” Max. Figure 10c. Rear vent, Roof mounted venting (1 = 90° bend). Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of screens.
  • Page 12: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Direct Vent Termination

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: Installing a Wall Mounted Direct Installation of termination from inside structure A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the Vent Termination structure. These are commonly used in high-rise construction.
  • Page 13: Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout: Wall Mounted Termination

    Venting runs must fall within the limits set by the venting graph, „ Power Venting options. see Figure 13 Wall mounted Terminations Figure 13. L38DF* Top Vent Venting Graph for wall mounted The following details are some possible configurations for Wall mounted terminations. terminations. 36" Max.
  • Page 14 L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 120” Max Heat Shield 96”Min. Figure 13c. Top Vented, wall mounted Retracted Multi-elbow installation. See Venting Graph for Top vent, wall mounted terminations, Figure 13. Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of screens.
  • Page 15 PFL-12 (f/f) flexible pipe, and a termination with or without a mounting frame. IMPORTANT Corner installation is available for L38DF* TOP VENT UNITS ONLY. Ensure minimum vertical venting height of 36” is maintained in corner installations. Page 15 XG0180 - 150204.1...
  • Page 16 Figure 15a. Straight run, Rear Vented, wall mounted termination for Example A: (Acceptable Installation) L38DF*, Note: Straight through the wall rear vent available for If the vertical dimension from the hearth is 120" and the horizontal Natural Gas only.
  • Page 17: Section 3-3-2: Venting Components

    PEXT - 1 (12" f/m Section) PEXT - 2 (24" f/m Section) Montigo recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe „ PEXT - 3 (36" f/m Section) connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of PEXT - 4 (48"...
  • Page 18: Section 3-3-3: 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 Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield (Figure 16 and 16a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 where any The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used WITHIN 36"...
  • Page 19: Section 4: Wiring

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4: Wiring Models Included OPTIONAL L38DFN-F BATTERY PACK L38FDFL-F 1.5V AA type 1.5V AA type SPARK GREEN 1.5V AA type WHITE 1.5V AA type BLACK BLACK SENSOR To PPO TO ON/OFF BLUE WALL SWITCH...
  • Page 20 Installation Installing the remote On/Off Wall Switch The L38DF* gas valve may be connected to a wall switch. Do NOT connect any external power to the remote switch. The valve will generate its own power on a millivolt circuit or will draw its power from an AC Connection inside the fireplace, depending on the model of the unit.
  • Page 21: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    0.875 dia. gas type. (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. Conversion kits must be installed by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 22: Section 6: Finishing

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 6: Finishing Mantels & Surrounds NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements Finishing Around the Fireplace are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials. Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the...
  • Page 23: Section 7: Screen Installation And Removal

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 7: Screen Installation and Removal Left Side Detail Upper Screen Removin Studs Upper Screen The Safe Stud Catch Removing / Attaching Screens: To Remove Simply gr outer corn with your To Remove Screens: finger and you.
  • Page 24: Section 8: Installing & Removing The Door

    Installation Section 8: Installing & Removing the Door Removing the door: The L38DF* door is removed in a few simple steps. Follow these instructions below to remove the Horizontal access panel, unlatch the Step 4: door buckles and, remove the door. Replace in reverse order.
  • Page 25: Section 9: Installing The Accessories

    Second Gen burner shown. Optional Cultured Rocks 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 in the burner pan. See the Montigo web site for photographs www.montigo.com...
  • Page 26: Standing (Continuous) Pilot Ignition (Sit Nova 820)

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Section 9: Operation - Start up Sequence with American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 27: Sit Proflame 2 Electronic Ignition

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation SIT Proflame 2 Electronic Ignition Lighting Instructions: 1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label. 6. Turn fireplace "ON" using wall switch or remote control. 2. Remove the lower Horizontal access panel. 7. If the Fireplace does not light, the System will cycle through two trials, (one minute audible clicking, thirty seconds of silence, and 3.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Hi-Lo Burner Adjustment: (SIT Nova 820). Lighting Instructions The L38DF* is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise (see page 26-27) or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, locate the black knob marked General 'Hi-Lo', in the centre of the gas control valve (See Figure 27).
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance SIT Proflame 2: Troubleshooting: The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: SIT Nova 820: The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: PROBLEM SOLUTION Pilot Igniter won't spark 1. Check the MAIN ON-OFF switch...
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Replacement Parts Maintenance Replacement Parts: Standing Pilot - Replacement Parts List L38DF RGC1006 NG Gas Valve RGC1005 LP Gas Valve RPA020 NG Pilot RPA021 LP Pilot NG Burner Contact Local Montigo Dealer LP Burner RTC182 Thermocouple...
  • Page 31: Appendix A: Venting Terminations

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix A: Venting Terminations Location Canada* USA** clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches clearance to top of doors or operable windows...
  • Page 32: Appendix B: 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 33: Appendix C: State Of Massachusetts

    L38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace 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...
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