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MENDOTA DXV-45 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE  

 

Mendota Division of Johnson Gas Appliance Company, 520 E Avenue N.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405, extends this Extended Lifetime Protection and Li-
mited Warranty to the original purchaser of a Mendota DXV Fireplace, Serial Number 

 

, which is limited and used under normal home 

conditions. 
 

STANDARD WARRANTY: 

 
JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE CO., MENDOTA DIVISION, WARRANTS THAT YOUR NEW MENDOTA DXV FIREPLACE IS FREE FROM 
MANUFACTURING AND MATERIAL DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION, SUBJECT TO THE 
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 
 

EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY: 

 
THE HEAT EXCHANGER, BURNER TUBE, COMBUSTION CHAMBER, LOGS AND OUTER SHIELD OF THE MENDOTA DXV FIREPLACE IS 
WARRANTED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, SUBJECT TO PROOF OF PURCHASE AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS 
AND LIMITATIONS: 
 
1) 

This new Mendota Fireplace must be installed  & serviced by a Mendota, authorized service contractor.  It must be installed and operated at all 

 

times in accordance with the installation and operating instructions furnished with the Fireplace.  All adjustments to logs. coals or burner must be 

 

made by an authorized Mendota person.   Any alteration, willful abuse, accident or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty.  This warranty 

 

does not cover glass or log breakage. Logs are warranted against "burn out." 

 
  

This limited warranty does not cover the cost of service calls, the cost of labor to remove or install parts covered by this limited warranty, freight or 

 

other transportation expenses which may be incurred in connection with obtaining performances under this limited warranty.  The remedy for 

 

damages as the result of any defects in this product which have been warranted herein is limited to replacement parts and does not include  any  

in 

cidental, indirect or consequential damages or expenses sustained in connection with the product, including damages to property, except as 

 

provided by law.  

 
2) 

This warranty is non-transferable and is made to the original retail purchaser, provided the purchase was made through an authorized  Mendota

 dealer. 

 

 

 

 

Mendota is not responsible for any damage to or malfunction of the Fireplace unless caused by a defect in material or workmanship from normal 

 

home  use.  Damage caused by abuse, improper installation ,  improper servicing, installation by unqualified personnel or breech of conditions of  this 

limited warranty will excuse Mendota from performance of any part of this limited warranty.  Mendota has the right to investigate and inspect  

the 

exact, original Fireplace and entire installation (without any alterations or tampering) in the event a claim is made to determine whether the   claimed dam-
age or malfunction was caused by abuse, improper installation or other cause outside this warranty.  Mendota is not responsible for  

any  

repairs or material purchases that have not received prior written approval from Mendota. 

 

 

 

NOTE:  Minor warping of certain parts or discoloration is normal and is not a defect covered by this warranty.  Major warping of parts can be 

 

caused by over-firing of your Mendota Fireplace.  Over-firing above rated nameplate specification is as contrary to the manufacturer's instructions 

 

and may void this warranty. 

 

 

 

This warranty may not be extended  by our representatives or any third party in any manner. The company neither assumes, nor authorizes any   

 

third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this  Mendota product. 

 
3) 

Mendota may at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations of this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of the defective part(s). 

 

 

4) 

All other warranties - expressed or implied - with respect to the product , its components  and accessories, or any obligation/liabilities on the part of 

 

the company are hereby expressly excluded.  Products made by other manufacturers, sold with the Fireplace or thereafter, are not covered by this  li-

mited warranty.  The use of unauthorized  components will make this warranty null and void. 
 
This warranty shall be effective only if the original purchaser of the Mendota appliance is registered with Mendota Division within thirty (30) days of the 
date of purchase.  Such registration or the failure to register shall not be deemed to create any obligation or liability by the manufacturer and this warranty 
with its conditions and limitations shall be the only procedure for obtaining any rights against the manufacturer and expresses the sole obligation and respon-
sibilities of the manufacturer which are offered to the original purchaser and accepted upon purchase of the appliance. 
 
Mendota Division, reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice, in design, material, specifications, prices and the right to discontinue styles 
and products.  Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary 
from state to state. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for DXV-45 Deep Timber III

Page 1: ...T TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE 4 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME 5 DO NOT USE THE PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING 6 IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR S PHONE 7 FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIERS INSTRUCTIONS 8...

Page 2: ...ION AND REGISTRATION FORM 36 WARRANTY 39 SPECIFICATIONS MENDOTA MODEL DXV 45 High Fire Adjustable to Low Fire BTUH MODEL DXV 45 NAT GAS 45 000 7 500 BTUH MODEL DXV 45 L P GAS 40 000 5 000 NOTE LP CONV...

Page 3: ...e an alternate heat supply Installation repair and any adjustments to logs or burner must be done by a qualified service person The Fireplace should be inspected before use and at least annually by a...

Page 4: ...a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation Air movement options for maximizing heat circulation which can be considered are through the wall grills or floor grills the continuo...

Page 5: ...higher than 7500 please con tact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions DXV 45 GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS CLEARANCES DIRECT...

Page 6: ...ed on the top of this fireplace The Top Screw Strip provides a 4 clearance to combustible materials at the top of the fireplace See Page 4 for specific details Combustible wall covering materials may...

Page 7: ...ual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa The proper gas line diameter must be selected to run from...

Page 8: ...Gas Fireplace an additional inches to inches regulator must be installed for the Fireplace EXCEPTION Some codes allow 2 PSI 1 4KPA supplies to enter the residence in which case pounds to inches regula...

Page 9: ...ance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 inches 30 cm minimum D Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal from...

Page 10: ...ng separate solid fuel or gas burner appliance Each direct vent gas appliance must have its own separate vent system Common vent systems are prohibited To assure proper venting performance of the high...

Page 11: ...REQUIREMENTS FOR NG AND LPG NOTE IF A 90 ELBOW IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FLUE OULET THE MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM THE FLUE OUTLET CENTERLINE TO THE OUTSIDE WALL IS 24 A MAXIMUM OF THREE 3 90...

Page 12: ...VANIZED ELBOW 5 8 4 45 01 00229 ADJUST WALL THIMBLE 5 8 5 45 01 00226 11 14 ADJUSTABLE PIPE 5 8 9 45 01 00239 ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 12 5 8 10 45 01 00236 ROOF FLASHING 0 12 TO 6 12 5 8 10 45 01 0023...

Page 13: ...wall 3 Cut and frame a 10 3 4 x 10 3 4 opening in the outside wall The hole must be positioned so the vent sys tem will run level or have a rise AND be perpendicular to the wall The height of the open...

Page 14: ...through any ceilings and will penetrate the outside wall Since vent pipe sections overlap we suggest pre assembling and measuring the total vent pipe run so you can more accurately locate the point wh...

Page 15: ...o assemble lengths of pipe and elbows ne cessary to reach up through the roofline Galvanized pipe and elbows may be utilized in the attic as well as above the roofline The galvanized finish is desirab...

Page 16: ...l service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions 8 Height H of top of vent cap can be determined as follows 9 Complete installation with storm collar and vent cap H DIME...

Page 17: ...nts The Andover Door and Prairie Door Fronts are designed to be Full Face trim kits These two Fronts cover an area equivalent to that shown in the diagram below Any material that protrudes into this a...

Page 18: ...Grills Victoria Filigrees and Tuscany Filigrees The Millenia Flat Grills Victoria Filigree and Tuscany Filigree are designed to be inside fit trim kits All of these trim kits fit within the inner peri...

Page 19: ...Holding Tabs on firebox top 2 Lower door so the 3 Tabs on firebox top fit through the 3 slots on the doorframe i e Hang door on the 3 Tabs 3 Swing in the lower edge of door until it touches lower fire...

Page 20: ...L BED AND LOGS INSTALLATION Carefully unpack the shipping boxes containing the coal bed sections and logs and remove them gently from the foam packing Note Each coal bed and log is lettered on its und...

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Page 26: ...rison to the diagram below and if any flames are floating off the burner surface after 10 minutes of starting the fireplace turn off the fireplace and contact your installer or fireplace dealer Have t...

Page 27: ...national codes LIGHTING CHECK OFF LIST All items on Installation Check Off List see above must be completed Connect thermostat to terminal panel next to gas valve per instructions on pg 27 Perform Le...

Page 28: ...dule and coals see pg 20 With logs coals in place cycle the burner again to make sure of prompt ignition of burner and that the flame runs smoothly around entire burner NOTE Logs will produce a strong...

Page 29: ...volt battery annually 16 Open windows for first two hours of operation NOTICE Initial heater start up will cause some NON TOXIC off gassing of adhesives gasket binders paint and other materials Most...

Page 30: ...nit 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 imme diately release button wait 60 second...

Page 31: ...egulated with the rheostat included but it must be on at all times the burner is on NOTE There will be a time delay in blower operation during heat up approx hour and extended blower operation during...

Page 32: ...r should be removed by qualified person and the air shutter opening checked to be cer tain that the shutter is set correctly at 1 8 to 1 4 open for Natural gas and 1 2 minimum open for L P gas NOTE Fo...

Page 33: ...odically Exte rior glass may be cleaned with cleaner as desired Interior glass use soap and water Kel Kem Glass Cleaner or equivalent NOTE Additives that are put in gas both natural and propane to mak...

Page 34: ...olt readings must be taken by a qualified installer at the time of installation and after any interruption in burner operation These readings will establish proper thermopile millivolt generation and...

Page 35: ...33 below Identify the pressure regulator spring that is located in the center of the black rubber gasket Discard both the black rubber gasket and spring 3 Install the new LP Pressure Regular onto the...

Page 36: ...35 Figure 10 Figure 9 LP PRESSURE REGULATOR NG PRESSURE REGULATOR GAS VALVE BODY SCREWS...

Page 37: ...NITER 35 01 00311 LARGE CHUNK COALS 05 07 00061 THERMOPILE 35 01 00304 EMBER FLOOR SET 05 01 00118 THERMOSTAT Wall Mount 10 03 00068 REAR FLAME WIRING W SWITCH 05 01 00157 SNAP DISC FAN TEMP SENSOR 05...

Page 38: ...Orifice 0 610 m Orifice Front 44 Rear 35 Front 3 64 Rear 52 Orifice 610 1370 m Orifice Front 45 Rear 35 Front 3 64 Rear 53 Maximum output Btu hr Sortie maximale 32 400 28 800 Manifold Pressure in w c...

Page 39: ...table pipe sections CHECK FOR PROPER CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES VENT LOCATIONS Per Manual INSTALL PROPER SIZE GAS LINES CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Per Manual CHECK FOR CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AT MANIFOLD Per Ma...

Page 40: ...39 TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 MENDOTA EXTENDED LIFETIME PROTECTION AND LIMITED WARRANTY POSTAGE NEEDED...

Page 41: ...any part of this limited warranty Mendota has the right to investigate and inspect the exact original Fireplace and entire installation without any alterations or tampering in the event a claim is ma...

Page 42: ...41 Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Mendota Hearth Division www johnsongas com or www mendotahearth com 0406 Part 65 05 00090...

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