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24VF Gas Fireplace

Part No. XG0138

Horizon 

Choosing a Location

The fireplace may be installed in a location that maintains proper 

clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. 

Safety, as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when 

selecting the fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not 

interfere with room traffic and has adequate ventilation. 

This fire

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place cannot be installed in a high rise flat, in a bedroom or in a 

bathroom.

Top Veiw

Front View

Side View

Figure 1. 

Fireplace dimensions.

Installation

Table Of Contents

Introduction

 

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2

Installation

 

Installing the Fireplace Shell ..........................................

2

 

Vent Free Installation .....................................................

 

Installing the Gasline ......................................................

4

 

Construction around the fireplace

 

 

Facing ................................................................

5

 

 

Mantels and Surrounds .....................................

5

 

Removing and Installing the Screen Door......................

6

 

Installing the Logset .......................................................

6

Safety Considerations

 

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7

Operation

 

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8

Maintenance

 

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9-10

Troubleshooting Guide

 

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11

Warranty

 

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12

CAUTIONS

Due  to  its  high  operating  temperatures,  the  appliance 

should  be located out of traffic & away from furniture and 

draperies.

  Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of 

the high surface temperature, which could cause burns 

or clothing ignition.

  Young children should be carefully supervised when they 

are in the same room as the appliance.

  Clothing  or  other  flammable  materials  should  not  be 

placed on or near the appliance.

  Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an ap

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pliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

  Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service 

person. The appliance should be inspected before use 

and 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 control compartments, burners and air-circulating 

Introduction

Thank You for choosing a Montigo C-Series Fireplace.

About the 24VF Fireplace:

The 

24VF 

includes an adjustible burner from 18,000 BTU/H to 14,000 

BTU/H and a 2 piece ceramic fibre logset. 

The 24VF is rated for 

Propane with a maximum input of 18,000 BTU/H and a minimum 

input of 14,000 BTU/H

Important Warranty and Installation Information:

The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo

 

disclaims any 

responsibility for, the following actions:

 

Modification of the fireplace and/or components including  the 

firebox door.

 

Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by 

Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system.

 

Installation other than as instructed in this manual.

Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements 

for factory-built gas fireplaces. Installation & repairs should be done 

by a qualified contractor.

Summary of Contents for 24VF

Page 1: ...ire or explosion may result causing propertydamage personalinjury or loss of life F o r Y o u r Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combus tion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to page 3...

Page 2: ... are in the same room as the appliance Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the appliance Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an ap pliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater Installationandrepairshouldbedonebyaqualifiedservice person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person Morefre...

Page 3: ... barrier This will reduce the possibility of a cold air convection current on the fireplace Space Requirements This heater must not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are made for adequate combus tion and ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 BTU pe...

Page 4: ...valve pressure measuring port If leaks are determined then repair and repeat the pressure test procedure 5 Turn main gas control pilot knob OFF during any pressure testing Test pressure should be equal to or less than 3 5 kPa to prevent dam age to control valve 6 Installation requirements and combustion and ventilation air provi sions must conform with local codes 7 Keep the operating area clear a...

Page 5: ...Y WAY to do so restricts the air supply for the control compartments and it also prevents access for servic ing controls The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room decor provided you use a heat resistant paint Decorative facing must not extend past the fireplace opening at all because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of screen door Figure 6 Combustible man...

Page 6: ...lling the Logset Installing the Logs The 24VF is supplied with a two piece fibre logset The logset is very fragile and must be handled very carefully 1 Remove the screen door as shown in figure 8a 2 To install the logs place the rear log in place on the rear log rest Ensure that the log is centered in place as shown below Place the front log in place on the front logrest and center it in place 3 R...

Page 7: ...m then the room is an unconfined space and qualifies for unvented heater installation If the result is less than the accumulated BTU of all the appliances in the room then the room is a confined space and the unvented heater should not be installed in such a small room This heater shall not be installed in a room with unusually tight construction as defined as follows Walls and ceilings exposed to...

Page 8: ... supplier call the Fire De To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Operating Instructions 1 Flip down the lower grill 2 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 3 Flip up the lower grill 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down the lower grill 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas...

Page 9: ...ce if any part has been under water Imme diately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions See page 8 Burner Adjustment The 24VF is equipped with an adjustable burner allowing you to raise or lower the flames 1 Light the pilot as per the light...

Page 10: ...rs This is available at hardware and computer stores and is sometimes labelled as a duster Do NOT use an air compressor as the air from a compressor usually contains oil The correct product usu ally has a small straw that connects to the can to aim the air Cleaning the ODS Sensor Must be performed by a certified gas technician 1 Locate the pilot assembly on your stove 2 Turn on the gas valve on th...

Page 11: ...ce these parts CORRECTIVE ACTION Push the knob in at PILOT position and spark piezo ignitor for at least 10 seconds If pilot does not light repeat 2 or 3 more times If pilot still does not light call a certified technician Bleed air from line eliminate draft make sure gas is going to pilot Ventilate room and let stove burn for a while Ventilate room and stop using odor causing products while stove...

Page 12: ...Page 12 24VF Gas Fireplace Part No XG0138 Horizon Notes ...

Page 13: ...manufactured or supplied by Montigo DelRay Corp 2 The Montigo Gas Appliance must be subjected to normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and unde...

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