Mendota DXV42 TIMBERFIRE, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. Refer to the national fuel gas code and local zoning and code authorities
for details on installation requirements. The Mendota Fireplace must be vented to the outside in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
Code. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the most current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as
NFPA 54. NOTE: The Mendota DXV Fireplace is approved for mobile home and bedroom installations.
CAUTION: The Mendota DXV Fireplace may be installed in a manufactured (mobile) homes after the first sale of the home. Manufactured home (mobile
home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not
applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or CSA Z240.4-Gas Equipped Mobile Housing. Consult your
local building official. Note: For mobile home installations unit must be bolted to the floor and properly grounded.
The DXV Fireplace must be installed by a qualified Mendota approved service person.
1. After selection of the desired fireplace location
(see pg.3 , prepare the rough opening using framing dimensions
on page 4 Prepare opening to allow for co-axial vent (see "Flue Venting Instructions" on
pgs. 8 -18 ).
2. Check to make certain all venting requirements and locations are being followed. (See pg. 8 -18).
3. The Fireplace is designed to be installed into rough framing. The drywall will cover the adjustable nailing
flanges on the Fireplace sides. Before sliding the Fireplace into the framed opening, adjust the nailing flanges
to accommodate the thickness of the wall material.
NOTE : FRAMING MATERIAL ABOVE FIREPLACE
MUST MAINTAIN CORRECT CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE.
WARNING
DO NOT COVER THE 2” BLACK FRONT SURFACE OF THIS UNIT IF YOU INTEND TO USE THE
ANDOVER, BENTLEY, DEERFIELD or WELLINGTON TRIMS!!
4. Slide Fireplace into the rough framed opening. When finishing the unit, combustible materials may overlay
nailing flanges and come in contact with the edges of the black front surface, but may not overlay the 2" black
surface. Noncombustible material, such as marble or brick, can be installed over the 2" black surface,
only if
you are certain that a Deerfield Front, Andover Front, Bentley Front, Prairie Front or a Wel-
lington Front is NOT going to be used as the optional trim
, up to the inside edge of black frame (next
to glass). ROUGH FRAMING CAN COME NO CLOSER TO UNIT THAN THE STAND-OFFS.
5. Level the Fireplace and secure into opening by nailing through the nailing flanges on cabinet side panels.
Holes are provided in fireplace floor behind grill to lag screw fireplace to floor, if required.
NOTE: A removable panel in the enclosure for future visual inspection of the flue connection is recom-
mended
6. Have an electrician install a 120 Volt supply to the junction box on lower left side of the fireplace cabinet.
Connect wires to the duplex outlet. This duplex outlet is removable from outside of cabinet for easy wiring.
Make sure the outlet is properly grounded and that the installation conforms to all local and national wiring
codes. See "Blower Operation" below, Blower Wiring Diagram pg. 28and "Electrical Requirements" pg. 3
7. Have gas supplier or qualified plumber install gas supply line to fireplace and connect to gas nipple. Be sure
gas and plumbing instructions (see pgs. 6-7) all local and national codes are carefully followed. Carefully
check for gas leaks and for proper gas pressure.
IMPORTANT: Any safety screen, guard, glass, grill, pressure relief cap, etc. removed for servicing a fireplace/room heater must be
replaced prior to operating the fireplace/room heater.
BLOWER OPERATION
The Mendota DXV Fireplace is designed so the blower operates continually when main burner is on. The blower output can
be regulated with the rheostat (included). NOTE: There will be a time delay in blower operation during "heat-up" (approx.
1/2 hour) and extended blower operation during "cool-down" of unit. (approx. 1/2 hour).
OPERATION DURING POWER OUTAGES
The fireplace is designed to operate during power outages. The blower will not operate, but natural convection can be im-
proved by removing the upper Millenia grills, opening the Andover and Prairie Doors and opening the Wellington Screens.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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