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RIGHT SIDE & BACK PANEL VIEW

LEFT SIDE & BACK PANEL VIEW

FV33i EXTERNAL FEATURES

-IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS-

LIGHT DIMMER

CABLE HOLE

AC POWER

CORD HOLE

2-7/8" OD. AIR

INTAKE STUB

3-7/8" OD. EXHAUST

STARTER STUB

RIGHT SIDE

LIFT HANDLE

VALVE & IPI CONTROLS

ACCESS PLATE

GAS SUPPLY

LINE ENTRY HOLES

LEFT SIDE LIFT HANDLE

[REMOVABLE]

REAR LIFT HANDLE

[REMOVABLE]

SLIDING

VENT

ADAPTER

RECEIVER BOX

[Mounts behind Surround]

OPTIONAL FACEPLATE

/BASIX SURROUND

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Summary of Contents for FV33-M-1111

Page 1: ...department Installation 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 technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instru...

Page 2: ...ent avec les types de gas indiqués sur la plaque signalétique Ne pas l utiliser avec d autres gas sauf si un kitde conversion certifié est installé SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the appliance FAILURE TO FOLLOW these instruc tions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Any safety screen or guard removed for ser...

Page 3: ...andé d installer une barrière physique si des personnes à risques habitent la maison Pour empêcher l accès à un foyer ou à un poêle installez une barrière de sécurité cette mesure empêchera les tout petits les jeunes en fants et toute autre personne à risque d avoir accès à la pièce et aux surfaces chaudes These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing Your Fireplace sect...

Page 4: ...position See page 52 for details SECONDARY AIR INTAKE ADJUSTMENT DAMPER This is located above the glass frame in the top convec tion air cavity Adjustment is to be made by loosening the securing nut then sliding to the right to close and to the left to open This is Factory adjusted to Full Closed all the way to the right Leave this at this position for all in stallations Adjust only in cases where...

Page 5: ...TIONS 24 FLAME APPEARANCE ADJUSTMENT 24 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 25 Remote Control Transmitter Functions 25 OPERATING DURING POWER OUTAGES 27 FIRST TIME PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 28 FV33 M GAS IGNITION SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM 30 MAINTENANCE 31 BURNER FLAMES GENERAL HEIGHTS REFERENCE DIAGRAM 31 NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 32 LP PRESSURE REGULATOR CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 36 LP GAS PRESSURE REQ...

Page 6: ...EIGHT 165 lbs SAFETY AGA CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC IGNITION IPI SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITH THERMOSTATIC REMOTE CONTROL GAS REQUIREMENTS SUPPLY PRESSURE GAS INLET 3 8 N P T NAT GAS 7 W C 5 0 W C MIN 11 W C MAX L P GAS 11 W C 11 W C MIN 13 W C MAX ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 120 Volts AC 2 Amps LISTINGS INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES TESTED TO ANSI Z21 88 2009 CSA2 33 2009 CAN CGA 2 17 M91 Gas appliances must be teste...

Page 7: ...lding Code 3 A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a min imum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBST...

Page 8: ...rds 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 appliance These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing Your Fireplace section of the Installers Guide NO OTHER vent systems or components MAY BE USED This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vent...

Page 9: ...ce person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material carbon build up etc It is imperative that control com partments 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 cor...

Page 10: ...f 16 in front of the fireplace when this insert is installed at floor level VENTING REQUIREMENTS Use only Mendota specified vents and vent caps when installing your fireplace insert All vent pipe sections must be tight and leak proof HEATING PERFORMANCE The Mendota FV33 Mi I Fireplace Insert is a true high efficiency gas heater The Mendota Insert will usually heat a large area of your home if situ...

Page 11: ... CABLE HOLE AC POWER CORD HOLE 2 7 8 OD AIR INTAKE STUB 3 7 8 OD EXHAUST STARTER STUB RIGHT SIDE LIFT HANDLE VALVE IPI CONTROLS ACCESS PLATE GAS SUPPLY LINE ENTRY HOLES LEFT SIDE LIFT HANDLE REMOVABLE REAR LIFT HANDLE REMOVABLE SLIDING VENT ADAPTER RECEIVER BOX Mounts behind Surround OPTIONAL FACEPLATE BASIX SURROUND ...

Page 12: ... 1 7 8 15 3 4 Minimum Fireplace Depth Required 17 3 8 27 5 8 VISIBLE GLASS SIZE 398 SQ IN ACTUAL GLASS SIZE 468 SQ IN B A 22 3 16 MINIMUM FIREPLACE WIDTH REQUIRED AT REAR WALL 12 7 8 9 5 8 15 3 4 MINIMUM FIREPLACE DEPTH REQUIRED 30 1 8 15 3 8 25 7 8 18 3 8 Minimum Fireplace Height Required for Front 5 1 2 20 1 8 30 3 8 MINMUM FIREPLACE WIDTH REQUIRED AT FRONT OPENING ...

Page 13: ...1 16 7 5 16 8 APPROVED MANTEL PROFILES MANTEL DEPTH IN DISTANCE TO MANTEL IN 16 HEARTH PROTECTION PAD REQUIRED IF NOT ELEVATED FOR EVERY 1 INCH THE UNIT IS ELEVATED HEARTH PROTECTION PAD DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED BY 2 IF ELEVATED 6 OR MORE NO HEARTH PROTECTION PAD IS REQUIRED MENDOTA FV33 M GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE INSERT SPECIFICATIONS CLEARANCES FV33 M Faceplate Dimensions A B Inches mm Inches mm No...

Page 14: ...re damper in open position NOTE Massachusetts requires that the flue damper must be re moved or permanently welded in the open position 6 If damper opening is too small for the 4 3 flue liners it will be necessary to remove the damper handle and the damper plate Some damper plates are held in place by a pinned hinge that can be released easily by tapping out the pin with a hammer and punch Others ...

Page 15: ... COMPONENTS AS LISTED IN FIGURES BELOW The solid fuel fireplace chimney must be clean and in good working order and is constructed on non combustible materials Chimney cleanouts must fit properly The refractory glass doors screen and log grates can be removed from the solid fuel fireplace to accommodate the gas insert Smoke shelves shields and baffles can be removed if attached with mechanical fas...

Page 16: ...op to the flex end of the liner s and tie a rope to it Two installers should proceed to the roof and drop the rope with weight on the end to make sure it goes all the way down and insert the liner s past the flexible portion into the existing chimney SEE BELOW 13 One installer should then return to the fireplace opening and pull the rope to guide the liner into place through the smoke shelf and th...

Page 17: ... Adapter forward between guide rails Vent Adapter s front flat section should contact insert top as you slide the Vent Adapter forward 18 Use Glass Latch Tool to grab Vent Adapter through slot and hole provided As you apply downward pressure pull Vent Adapter forward until front flange on Vent Adapter is about away from front lip on Insert 19 Slide 5 16 Hex Bolts through holes in face of Insert an...

Page 18: ... leveling the unit may need to be shimmed with washers under the bottom corners of insert 20 The proper Insert Faceplate can now be placed in position Assemble surround by following instructions supplied with faceplate kit Select the appropriate size of faceplate to cover the area between the Insert and existing fireplace opening IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SERVICING AND REPAIR MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIF...

Page 19: ...nt surface of the door glass If a raised hearth extends less than 16 refer to the diagram above and the following procedure to see if additional floor protection is required Project a line using string or a tape measure from the lower edge of the glass window to the edge of the raised hearth continuing on to the floor If the point of intersection with the floor is beyond 16 from the Insert then no...

Page 20: ...eters PIPE LENGTH FEET SCHEDULE 40 PIPE INSIDE DIA TUBING TYPE L OUTSIDE DIA NAT L P NAT L P 0 10 1 2 1 3 cm 3 8 1 0 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 3 8 1 0 cm 10 40 1 2 1 3 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 5 8 1 6 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 40 100 1 2 1 3 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 3 4 2 0 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 100 150 3 4 2 0 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 7 8 2 3 cm 5 8 1 6 cm 150 200 3 4 2 0 cm 1 2 1 3 cm 7 8 2 3 cm 3 4 2 0 cm NOTE Some areas allow copper tubing or galvanized pip...

Page 21: ...TURAL GAS 7 0 W C 1 75 kPa 5 0 W C 1 12 kPa 11 W C 2 61 kPa L P GAS 12 0 W C 2 99 kPa 12 W C 2 99 kPa 13 0 W C 3 24 kPa TURN GAS VALVE KNOB TO HIGH POSITION GAS PRESSURES MAY VARY PLUS OR MINUS 5 NOTE FOR HIGH ALTITUDE ABOVE 5 000 FEET SOME VARIATIONS IN AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS MAY BE REQUIRED Manifold pressure must be taken at the MANIFOLD tap and inlet pressure at the SUPPLY tap with the burner ope...

Page 22: ...rmation sticker must be filled out by the installer and adhered to the appliance at the time of conversion Cet appareil est equipé pour des altitudes compries entre 0 et 2000 pieds 0 610 m seule ment This appliance has been converted for use at an altitude of ______________ Orifice size _______________ Manifold Pressure ________________ Input Btu h _______________ Fuel Type _______________________...

Page 23: ... in this appliance including field installed supply line fittings and all factory installed gas train connections between the gas valve and the burner orifice s and pilot light must be leak tested prior to first firing using soap and water solution or a calibrated Combustible Gas Detector All leak tests are to be performed by a qualified installer It is the responsi bility of the installer to veri...

Page 24: ...st at top of glass frame 2 Pull Glass Latch Tool outward about 3 8 3 Rotate Glass Latch Tool 90 degrees 4 Release Glass Latch Tool 5 Remove Glass Latch Tool To Latch Glass Frame Latches reverse steps 5 to 1 above To Remove Glass Frame 1 Rotate top edge of freed glass frame outward about 15 degrees 2 Lift Glass Frame Up and Out To Install Glass Frame 1 Align and insert tabs in side flanges of Glass...

Page 25: ...pplications start 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 small shutter adjustments can be made by following these procedures NOTE Start with the burner air shutter set at 0 to 1 8 open for NG and to 3 8 open for LPG Open ing the shutter will y...

Page 26: ...ls will be manually controllable b Normal Thermostat In this mode the fireplace will stay functioning until the room temperature increases 1 o F above the Set Point Temperature To increase the Set Point Temperature Press the UP button until the desired temperature is displayed in the SET POINT TEMPERATURE window The fan will turn on approx imately 5 minutes after fireplace startup and will turn of...

Page 27: ...op right corner is the room tem perature that the hand held transmitter has sensed Flame Height 6 flame height Levels are available While the Flame Height Icon is displayed pressing the Up or Down button once will increase or decrease the flame height by 1 of 6 increments If the flame height is at Level 1 and the Down button is pressed all burners will turn OFF If in IPI mode the pilot light will ...

Page 28: ...N 1 Transmitter Batteries The life span of the remote control transmitter batteries depends on various factors quality of the batteries used 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 Transmitter before all battery power is lost When the batteries ar...

Page 29: ...p sparking after 30 seconds if the pilot light does not light After a 30 second delay the control system will start sparking again for 30 seconds more If the pilot light does not light after the third 30 second spark event the system will enter Lock out mode To unlock from Lock out mode slide Re ceiver Switch to OFF wait 30 seconds and slide back to Remote Repeat this sequence until the pilot flam...

Page 30: ...first lights a pilot light then uses the pilot light to ignite the main burners The pilot light can be set in the Standing Pilot mode to allow the pilot light to remain on indefinitely by toggling the Standing Pilot Switch to the ON posi tion If the Standing Pilot Switch is toggled to the OFF position the pilot light will only light and remain ON while the main fireplace burners are oper ating IPI...

Page 31: ...lectrical Code Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and danger ous operation and Verify proper operation after servicing Attention Au moment de l entretien des commandes étiquetez tous les fils avant le débranchement Des erreurs de c blage peuvent entraΤun fonctionnement inadéquat et dangereux S assurer que l appareil fonctionne ad...

Page 32: ...ox replace if necessary D Periodically check to verify that the vent system and vent cap are open and free of blockage E Before re installing glass have qualified service person check the operation of the pilot and cycle the burner per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Be sure all items in LIGHTING and INSTALLATION check off lists are completed 4 The viewing glass should be cleaned periodically Exterior glass...

Page 33: ...uthority having jurisdiction If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life The qualified service agency is respon sible for the proper installation of this kit The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as...

Page 34: ...e located on backside of burner 8 Locate and Identify the Burner Orifice Spud The Orifice Spuds can be removed and installed using a deep well socket and ratchet WARNING Make certain to Secure the Brass fitting and flex supply tube attached to the orifice in place using a 1 2 open end wrench before attempting to remove the burner orifice and also when instal ling and tightening the new LP orifice ...

Page 35: ...t is set to burn NG Push Clip in so that NAT is not visible 12 Tighten down Hex shaped base of pilot using a open end wrench 13 Before reinstalling the burner loosen the screw that secures the rotary air shutter on the Front Burner Rotate the air shutter open to minimum For high altitude installations open to 3 8 minimum 14 Install burner in its original location and position and secure down using...

Page 36: ...sure Regulator to the gas valve body and remove NG Pressure Regulator see following page for detailed instructions Note Be careful when remov ing or tightening the screw on the back side of the pressure regulator The screw location is difficult to access and care must be taken to ensure a proper seal when tightened 19 Install the new LP Pressure Regular onto the gas valve body in the same position...

Page 37: ...ailure to use only parts specifically ap proved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury AVERTISSEMENT Risque de dommages ou de blessures si les pièces ne sont pas installées conformément à ces schémas et ou si des pièces autres que celles spécifiquement approuvées avec cet appareil sont utilisées ...

Page 38: ...ting the conversion process check for gas leaks with soap and water solution at all plumbing joints prior to placing this appliance into operation It is recom mended that all gas plumbing joints factory installed and field installed are checked for leaks PILOT FLAME AND MAIN BURNER RELATIONSHIP VERIFICATION Prior to completing the conversion process the qualified service technician must light the ...

Page 39: ... for varying altitudes the information sticker must be filled out by the installer and adhered to the appliance at the time of conversion Cet appareil est equipé pour des altitudes compries entre 0 et 2000 pieds 0 610 m seulement This appliance has been converted for use at an altitude of ______________ Orifice size _______________ Manifold Pressure ________________ Input Btu h _______________ Fue...

Page 40: ... off and the local Mendota dealer promptly informed Mendota products are designed and tested to operate without producing any sooting when installed and operated correctly Mendota dealers will correct sooting problems but Mendota and their dealers are not responsible for damage caused by excessive sooting that has not been immediately brought to their attention AGA ANSI APPROVAL Gas appliances mus...

Page 41: ...ONDARY AIR INTAKE DAMPER The SECONDARY AIR INTAKE DAMPER is located in the convection air cavity on top of the firebox It is accessible through the slot that is located directly above the glass frame s top surface The SECONDARY AIR INTAKE DAMPER is factory adjusted to FULLY CLOSED Adjust this damper to fine tune the Flame Height Specifically if the flame is lick ing the top Baffle Brick open this ...

Page 42: ...small increments until flame turns desired realistic orange 2 If flame is too orange and has sooty tips pull air shutter knob out open in small increments until sooting stops IF SOOTING DOES NOT STOP TURN OFF UNIT AND CALL YOUR MENDOTA SERVICE PERSON to inspect the Vent System IMPORTANT Try each new shutter setting approx hr before making additional changes NOTE Changes in front burner flame can b...

Page 43: ...EY QTY Part Number Description 1 1 05 02 00344 885 PROFLAME SIT VALVE 2 1 05 04 00062 PSE NA361 2 WAY HOOD PILOT 13 1 65 07 00744 VALVE BALL 1 2FPT X 3 8 FLARE 14 1 65 14 00045 ORIFICE 45 17 072 BTU NAT 15 1 65 14 00049 ORIFICE 49 13 530 BTU NAT 16 1 HA 57 00714 MANUAL SHUT OFF HANDLE FV44i ...

Page 44: ...vailable through Johnson Gas Appliance Company Con tact your dealer for more detailed ordering information GLASS RETAINER TABS GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY HA 82 00403 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 HA 82 00419 FRAME WELDMENT GLASS FV33 M 2 65 02 00103 GASKET TADPOLE 3 8 BULB 3 4 TAIL 3 65 06 01272 GLASS CERAMIC FV33 M WARNING Do not operate this appliance with the glass removed cra...

Page 45: ...l and manufacturer s specifications CHECK FOR PROPER CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Per pipe manufacturer s specifications INSTALL PROPER SIZE GAS LINES CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Per Manual CHECK FOR CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AT SUPPLY INLET a 5 Inches Water Column Minimum Nat Gas b 11 Inches Water Column Miniimum L P Gas CYCLE BURNERS ON OFF FOR PROMPT IGNITION Per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Burner must light IMMEDI...

Page 46: ...45 TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 POSTAGE NEEDED ...

Page 47: ...anty does not cover glass or log breakage Mendota has the right to investigate and inspect the exact original fireplace and materials in the event a claim is made without alterations or tampering to de termine whether the claimed damage 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...

Page 48: ...Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Website www johnsongas com or www mendotahearth com ...

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