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READ ME FIRST
1.1
INITIAL FIRING AND CURING PROCEDURE
This product requires an initial heat curing cycle during which some materials used in the manufacturing process will burn
off and the powder paint goes through a hardening cycle. During the initial curing phase, some smoke and odor will be
emitted. This is normal.
The installer should perform these initial curing cycle procedures as the final step in the installation process before
finishing materials are installed around this fireplace. See chapter
Mendota Fireplace Insert Curing Instructions
. Read and
follow all instructions given in this Chapter and perform the 3-step curing cycle.
After the 3-step curing cycle has been completed, all smoking will have stopped. Some slight odors may remain. With
subsequent use of this Insert, odors will slowly dissipate and disappear.
ODOR RISKS
If the Woodburning fireplace firebox and chimney flue are not inspected and cleaned as required, the
heat from this Insert body and vent system may cause existing dirt, creosote, or mold to emit odor.
If this appliance is not operated for an extended period (three months or longer), when first fired
again, expect odors of burnt dust and lint; just like when turning on your home heating system for the
first time in the Fall.
1.2
HOT SURFACES ARE NORMAL
Mendota Inserts comply with ANSI Z21.88-2017 Standards for maximum surface temperatures (ambient plus 117
o
F) on
exposed “combustible” surfaces adjacent to the Insert.
Be aware that the surface in front of, above and adjacent to this heater appliance can be too hot to touch. As long as all
required clearances to combustibles are met and the required finishing materials are used, this appliance will perform
safely. Note that the exposed surfaces immediately surrounding the Insert can have surface temperatures that are too hot
to touch. This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous situation.
WARNING: The supplied barrier screen must be installed always when this fireplace is in operation.
Do not place any object directly in front (within 60”) or directly above (on the front edge of the
mantel). This is a heating appliance. Areas directly in front and above this appliance will be very hot
and can damage most household objects if placed too close. Keep Furniture pieces at least 60” away
in front of the barrier screen.
1.3
PERIODIC AND ANNUAL CLEANING ARE REQUIRED
See
Periodic and Annual cleaning and general services
are required at least once a year in the Summer or early Fall. Changing remote control at least every 6 months is
required; or more frequently based upon usage frequency. Cleaning pilot flame sensor rod, sparker rod and pilot hood
body is required at least once per year. Cleaning of burner ports, gas orifice areas is required once a year due to insects’
nesting probability due to Mercaptan addition in Natural Gas (Mercaptan attracts insects).
1.4
KEEP THE FLUE WARM
It is required to activate the Continuous Pilot Mode (CPI) to leave the pilot light running during winter months when
outside daily high temperatures remain 50
o
F or lower. Doing so will eliminate heat loss from the home through the
fireplace Insert glass door and will increase flue draft during startups and will aid in eliminating system lock out.
