Mendota FV-41-M-PF2 MODERN Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

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CONGRATULATIONS 

You are the owner of a world-class heat producing gas direct vent sealed combustion fireplace. 

This elegant, highly efficient Fireplace will be a constant source of comfort and fascination.  It will be the focal point of 
beauty and interest in your home. 

The Mendota Gas Fireplace is a true heating appliance incorporating the traditional aesthetics of fireplace fire viewing with 
the controllability and fuel efficiency of a home gas furnace. Of particular interest is the low fuel consumption and brilliant 
fire viewing afforded by the realistic Premium Fiber wood fire-like combustion system. 

Carefully read the following instructions prior to actual installation.  Proper Mendota Gas Fireplace installation and opera-
tion will give you years of safe, trouble free comfort and enjoyment. 
If you have any questions regarding installation or operation of your Mendota Fireplace please contact your local dealer. 

...CAUTION... 

Due to high temperatures, the Fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.  Children 
and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing 
ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the Mendota Gas Fireplace. 

Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the Fireplace. 

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating this appliance. 

The Mendota Gas Fireplace is a powerful and efficient heating unit.  It has been designed as a major source of supple-
mental heat. As with any mechanical appliance there can be component shut downs.  It is advisable to have an alternate 
heat supply. 

Installation, repair and any adjustments to logs or burner must 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, carbon build-up, etc.  It is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.  The burner and pilot flames and logs 
should be visually checked periodically. 

DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water or exposed to moisture corrosion.  Immediately call a quali-
fied service technician to inspect the Fireplace and replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has 
been under water.  DO NOT use this fireplace if the burner does not light immediately.  Turn unit off and call Mendota ap-
proved service person if there is any delay in burner light off. 

It is Johnson Gas Appliance Company's policy that no responsibility is assumed by the Company or by any of its employ-
ees or representatives for any damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition which is the result, ei-
ther directly or indirectly, of any improper operation, installation or servicing procedures. 

Building Permit and Installation Inspection Approval Requirements 

All installations of Mendota Fireplaces and Inserts must comply with all the requirements stated in this Installation and Op-
erating Instructions Manual.  The Dealer and/or installer must also obtain all required Building Permits and Inspection Ap-
proval from the local building inspection department or the local body having jurisdiction.  In order to validate warranty 
coverage, Mendota may require facsimile copies of the Building Permit and Inspection Approval forms.  Failure to provide 
adequate proof that the installation conforms to all local requirements and the requirements stated in the Installation and 
Operating Instructions Manual will void all applicable warranty. 

 

INSTALLER:  THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH HOMEOWNER. 

HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION INFORMATION

: Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500, please con-

tact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions. 

 

Summary of Contents for FV-41-M-PF2 MODERN

Page 1: ...n and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas suppli er WARNING Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tec...

Page 2: ...CE 8 MODE KEY 8 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR O F OR O C 9 KEY LOCK FUNCTION 9 LOW BATTERY POWER DETECTION 9 OPERATING DURING POWER OUTAGES 9 FIRST TIME PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 10 INITIALIZING THE REMOTE...

Page 3: ...t appareil doit tre utilis uniquement avec les types de gas indiqu s sur la plaque signal tique Ne pas l utiliser avec d autres gas sauf si un kitde conversion certifi est install SAFETY AND WARNING I...

Page 4: ...s curit cette mesure emp chera les tout petits les jeunes enfants et toute autre personne risque d avoir acc s la pi ce et aux surfaces chaudes These units MUST use one of the vent systems described i...

Page 5: ...in 25mm UNIT BOTTOM TO ENCLOSURE CEILING 48 1 2in 123 cm VENT PIPE BOTTOM TO COMBUSTIBLES 1in 25mm UNIT BOTTOM TO ROOM CEILING 72 in 1829 mm 8 MANTLE ABOVE DISCHARGE AIR OPENING 18 in 457 mm MINIMUM C...

Page 6: ...ally by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material carbon build up etc It is imperative that control compart ments burne...

Page 7: ...TEMPERATURE window The fan will turn on 5 minutes after fireplace startup and will turn off 12 1 2 minutes after the flames turn off in this mode The flame height can be adjusted while the fireplace i...

Page 8: ...n crements If the flame height is at Level 1 and the Down but ton is pressed all burners will turn OFF If in IPI mode the pilot light will also extinguish If in Standing Pilot Mode the pilot light wil...

Page 9: ...sed the number of ignitions of the appliance the number of changes to the room thermostat set point etc When the Transmitter bat teries are low a Battery Icon will appear on the LCD display of the Tra...

Page 10: ...til the pilot flame lights and the pilot is burning steadily 7 Once the pilot flame is lit and well established close glass door WARNING NEVER IGNITE MAIN BURNERS WITH GLASS DOOR REMOVED OR OPEN Doin...

Page 11: ...t light then uses the pilot light to ignite the main burners The pilot light can be set in the CPI Standing Pilot mode to allow the pilot light to remain on indefinitely by setting the Remote Transmit...

Page 12: ...ACE DOOR 1 With the Glass Door at a sharp angle to the firebox line up the three bottom tabs in glass frame bottom with slots in glass clips on firebox bottom Insert tabs into slots and center tabs in...

Page 13: ...rt with air shutter open to 3 8 After burner has been properly installed and operated for 20 minutes small additional adjustments to the air shutter may be necessary for final flame appearance These s...

Page 14: ...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 ca...

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