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FV34 DECOR 

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55

 

 

Procedure to Convert This Fireplace to Burn LPG 

This Fireplace arrives from the factory ready to burn natural gas. If you intend to burn LPG, it is recommended that you convert 
this fireplace and its pressure regulator, pilot orifice slider position and burner orifices prior to placing this fireplace in its 
framed cavity.  See diagrams, on this page, and follow these instructions to prepare this fireplace for conversion to LPG. 

 

 

 

Figure 4-10 Remove Burner Airbox 

Summary of Contents for FV34

Page 1: ...FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ Ne pas tenter d allumer d appareil Ne touchez aucun interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trouvant dans le b timent o vous trouvez Appelez imm diateme...

Page 2: ...been completed all smoking will have stopped Some slight odors may remain With subsequent use of this Fireplace odors will slowly dissipate and disappear ODOR RISKS If this appliance is not operated...

Page 3: ...oved for Use 28 3 2 2 5 2 Sealants Type Approved for Use 28 3 2 2 5 3 Wood Application Cautions 28 3 2 5 3 1 Mendota Cool Wall33 3 2 5 3 2 Versiheat 34 3 2 5 3 3 FlexHeat 35 3 3 ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL R...

Page 4: ...FAHRENHEIT 77 5 8 FIRST TIME LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 78 5 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 78 5 10 TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE 78 5 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 79 6 1 REQUIRED PERIODIC INSPECTIONS 83 6 2 CL...

Page 5: ...uthorities 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 code...

Page 6: ...nt du panneau un technicien agr WARNING Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances Do not burn wood paper or other materials in this fireplace This fireplace is designed as a supplemental he...

Page 7: ...all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper operation Use only Mendota approved Screens Fronts and Trim Kits Due to high temperature the fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and...

Page 8: ...replace heater is not for use with air filters Foyer au gaz vacuation Ne pas utiliser avec du combustible solide Keep burner and control compartment clean See installation and operating instructions a...

Page 9: ...e Building Code 3 A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust...

Page 10: ...he gas supplier Any adjustments to burner pilot logs or coal bed must be made by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier If ignition system goes into lockout mode always wait 5 minute...

Page 11: ...When odors have diminished leave the fireplace turned on and continue to Step 3 Step 3 Final Curing Cycle With the fireplace still turned on from Step 2 Set the Fan Speed Control to the lowest setting...

Page 12: ...liance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls WARNING FIRE RISK ODOR RISK Install appliance on metal or wood surfaces extending full width and depth of this fireplace An R 1 Rate...

Page 13: ...07 FV34 DECOR Page 13 Listing Label The listing label is in the air gap below the Fireplace It is secured to a chain and left loosely in the air gap and can be pulled out to be viewed Figure 3 1 Listi...

Page 14: ...are attached to this appliance body and door glass as required per code to inform you of important facts Make certain you heed all the warning and caution statements during installation and maintenan...

Page 15: ...85 03 01107 FV34 DECOR Page 15 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 9...

Page 16: ...ries components throughout the entire vent system MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION UNIT TO FLOOR 0in 0mm GLASS EDGE TO ADJACENT SIDEWALL 16in 406 mm UNIT TO ENCLOSURE SIDEWALL 1 2in 13mm...

Page 17: ...face temperatures that are too hot to touch This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous situation Hearth Pad Temperatures New hearth protection pads inst...

Page 18: ...FRAMING HEIGHT TH 42 1 2 TO CENTERLINE OF VENT CAP 24 MIN TO VINYL SOFFIT 18 MIN TO WOOD OR METAL SOFFIT MINIMUM ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS HEIGHT 47 WIDTH 42 1 2 DEPTH 19 1 2 FROM UNIT BASE TO ROOM CEI...

Page 19: ...SUPPLY INLET 1 2 FNPT 4 X6 COAXIAL STARTER COLLAR 11 5 16 40 5 8 MIN ROUGH FRAMING WIDTH 29 13 16 FLOOR TO VENT STARTER TOP GAS SUPPLY INLET THIS SIDE DETAIL A DC BACKUP POWER CORD EXIT 11 8 1 16 6 3...

Page 20: ...e provided The lifting handles make it easy for two individuals to lift and transport this Fireplace WARNING The lifting handles are designed only for lifting and moving the fireplace short distances...

Page 21: ...be constructed in the manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems The chase should not break the outside building envelope in any manner Wall ceiling base plate and...

Page 22: ...pen The steel shield must be a minimum of 12 larger in each direction than the surface area of the source of heat or if the surface being protected is smaller than surface area of the source of heat t...

Page 23: ...rom Floor Level of this Fireplace If you prefer to take measurements from the Top of the Convection Air Opening note that the Top of the convection air opening is 24 3 4 inches up from the floor level...

Page 24: ...fireplace Mendota disclaims any and all liability for any damage to finishing materials including warping discoloring cracking peeling or flaking This also includes any off gassing or unpleasant smell...

Page 25: ...n the front being installed If the guides that come on the fireplace are used the dimension A from the bottom of the fireplace to the bottom guide is 1 1 2 Other guide kits that are required for insta...

Page 26: ...any and all liability for any damage to finishing materials including warping discoloring cracking peeling or flaking This also includes any off gassing or unpleasant smells from materials when they...

Page 27: ...ramic or porcelain tiles as facing materials around a Mendota fireplace is approved If selecting a mosaic tile where tiles are held together with a webbing ensure the webbing is a non combustible mate...

Page 28: ...sion of chemicals with unwanted smells Suitable Paints and Sealant Materials 3 2 2 5 1 Paint Types Approved for Use Industrial Acrylic Paints Alkyd based Paints When selecting paint for applications o...

Page 29: ...manently left in place GRACE WILLOWBROOK MISSION FRONT GUIDE OPTIONS This fireplace comes with guides to ensure finish materials do not encroach into the convection air area of the fireplace Some deco...

Page 30: ...ed Mount Guide Kit from the pricing sheet This option allows the front to mount with any finish material The front will fit inside the guides Allowing the front to be recessed into the wall If you are...

Page 31: ...aximum operation temperatures Mendota Hearth will not be held liable for any adverse effects on a television or other products located near to a Mendota Hearth fireplace The drawings below show recomm...

Page 32: ...om the fireplace and redirect it to another area When used correctly these heat transfer systems can make it possible to mount a television above the fireplace without installing a mantel or creating...

Page 33: ...OFF key Release the MODE key Press the MODE key once to highlight the convection fan function 4 While still holding the ON OFF key press the DOWN ARROW key The display will change from Set to Clr to i...

Page 34: ...for mounting a television the Versiheat system must always be on when the fireplace is in operation Because the Versiheat system must be running to reduce temperatures the fireplace cannot be operate...

Page 35: ...ve the fireplace for mounting a television the FlexHeat system must always be on when the fireplace is in operation Because the FLexHeat system must be running to reduce temperatures the fireplace can...

Page 36: ...otection 2 Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or on rooftops and 3 be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings This gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to...

Page 37: ...LE 8 ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 12 9 ROOF FLASHING 0 12 TO 6 12 10 ROOF FLASHING 7 12 TO 12 12 11 STORM COLLAR 12 VERTICAL VENT CAP 13 SUPPORT BAND 14 HORIZONTAL VENT CAP 15 FIRE STOP SPACER CAUTION ALL...

Page 38: ...BOWS VERTICAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE DUAL 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS VERTICAL TERMINATION THREE HORIZONTAL...

Page 39: ...rance 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 fro...

Page 40: ...appliances are terminated next to each other the minimum required distance between the vertical center line of the vent caps is 18 to prevent recirculation of exhaust from one vent cap outlet into the...

Page 41: ...power to this Fireplace follow these steps 1 Remove the junction box cover plate secured with two screws route the 3wire end of an extension cord or house power wire cable through the strain relief in...

Page 42: ...plates are supplied and are White and Beige in color If the home d cor requires a different color other than the two supplied colors obtain one from a local hardware store Make certain that the cover...

Page 43: ...Replacement wires must have the same type and size of insulation as the original This appliance must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local co...

Page 44: ...ndota Gas Fireplace comes equipped with a 1 2 N P T Female inlet Gas supply piping must enter the Fireplace cabinet on the left side Use the table below to determine the proper gas line diameter that...

Page 45: ...ly piping system by closing its equipment shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa Drip Leg Recommended It is...

Page 46: ...ure 3 34 EMERGENCY GAS SHUTOFF Gas Inlet Fittings Information Caution Before you run the gas line read understand and properly calculate the required gas line size Improper too small gas line size app...

Page 47: ...ation Verify main orifice size The main orifice body has the orifice hole size stamped on it LPG orifice size shall be for all elevations Verify that the manifold gas pressure is within 10 0 WC 1 8 Hi...

Page 48: ...by a Mendota approved serviceperson in accordance with instructions All joints are secured twist locked and leak proof Horizontal or vertical vent cap is installed right side up and tightly sealed to...

Page 49: ...nd Fireplace To remove the outer box identify and remove four Philips head drywall screws that secure a cardboard L pincher at the bottom of each corner of the box Lift the outer box vertically straig...

Page 50: ...0 Installation Required Light Lens Assembly Packet HA 58 04608 Light Lens Lens Retainer Bracket w gasket four 10 24 Nuts Lens base gasket Installation Required Owner s Manual Must Leave with Homeowner...

Page 51: ...up or removing them will be necessary for Fireplace units which are to be installed in narrow width or shallow depth openings To bend the clips up or to break them off follow these procedures 1 Insert...

Page 52: ...nd move away from unit Door is now free from unit NOTE Always check glass gasket condition and gasket seal any time the glass door is removed and when reinstalling glass door 4 8 TO REPLACE DOOR 1 Lin...

Page 53: ...re 4 7 Light Housing Caution Do not touch the light lens with bare hands Always use the protective foam wrap supplied with the light bulb or a pair of clean cloth or neoprene gloves to handle the ligh...

Page 54: ...ance may result in property damage or personal injury Kit HA 58 00410 for Mendota Model FV34 DECOR This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufactu...

Page 55: ...If you intend to burn LPG it is recommended that you convert this fireplace and its pressure regulator pilot orifice slider position and burner orifices prior to placing this fireplace in its framed...

Page 56: ...orifice and also when installing and tightening the new LP orifice 5 Thread a new 52 drilled orifice to Orifice mounting brass fittings Tighten down orifice 6 Locate Pilot Light on right side of fire...

Page 57: ...y seen Warning Installation should be carried out in a clean environment Warning This modulating conversion kit must only be applied as part of a conversion kit supplied by the fireplace manufacturer...

Page 58: ...oals must not block pilot flame or main burner flame Vent system must be leak proof WARNING Do not proceed with operation of this fireplace unless burner cycles on off without delays Pilot Flame and B...

Page 59: ...ented 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 with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or...

Page 60: ...point vertically upward and you must terminate the vent system vertically 7 For ALL horizontal terminations only 3 90o elbows allowed 8 For ALL vertical terminations four 90o elbows allowed However th...

Page 61: ...system Each additional 90 elbow reduces the maximum horizontal distance allowed by 3 C If you plan to use more than one 900 elbow within the vent system first use the Venting Requirements Chart Figure...

Page 62: ...g to allow the vent system to penetrate the wall 2 Measure from the floor level of the fireplace up 49 1 2 inches add rise for every foot of horizontal run and mark wall directly at the center of wher...

Page 63: ...on proper vent cap placement on exterior of home Check to determine if wall studs are in the way when vent system is attached If this is the case you may want to adjust the fireplace location 2 Locat...

Page 64: ...85 03 01107 FV34 DECOR Page 64 Figure 4 19 DUAL 90 DEG ELBOWS Figure 4 20 TRIPLE 90 DEG ELBOWS APPROVED...

Page 65: ...at inner pipe joints are sealed and are leak proof Maintain 1 airspace clearances to combustibles 3 above horizontal runs Cut a 9 x 10 opening in the roof centered in the small drilled hole placed in...

Page 66: ...85 03 01107 FV34 DECOR Page 66 1 2 3 4 5 13 15 9 10 11 12 40 FEET MAX...

Page 67: ...ows when terminating vertically The use of Four 900 elbows must meet some minimum prerequisites Prerequisite 1 The vent system must terminate vertically using a vertical vent cap Prerequisite 2 There...

Page 68: ...ging the flame characteristics after 20 minutes of burn time If the flames ghost off burners or if sooting occurs in LPG units open the vent damper FULLY and work backwards in increments to determine...

Page 69: ...iamond Glass 9 Clear Ice Cubes 10 Liquid Clear Diamond Glass not shown 11 Tumble Marble not shown Figure 4 21 Driftwood Log Set w Natural Rocks Figure 4 22 Norway Spruce Log Set Figure 4 23 Birch Log...

Page 70: ...is checked All lighting and log installation instructions were followed Burners light immediately and flame runs promptly across burner and lights entire burner Note Do not proceed with operation unle...

Page 71: ...ed realistic yellow Use glass latch tool to hook to shutter control lever 3 If flame is too dark yellow or is causing soot on viewing glass or logs open air shutter fully until soot stops Continue bur...

Page 72: ...ing fans The heat output of the fireplace can be reduced by reducing flame height using the remote control Blower can be turned down or turned off to reduce heat distribution 5 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

Page 73: ...the sync button contact your Mendota dealer or installer for assistance 3 Within seven seconds press the on button on the remote control The fireplace will beep four times to indicate that the remote...

Page 74: ...ur if the remote control is moved to another room or if the remote batteries are very weak b Normal Thermostat On In this mode the fireplace will turn itself on and off depending on the temperature yo...

Page 75: ...aning Smart Thermostat a If the thermostat icon displays as OFF Manual the fireplace will ignite and start on Hi b If the thermostat icon displays as ON Normal Thermostat the fireplace will only ignit...

Page 76: ...ot available for manual adjustment In Smart Thermostat the flame height regulates automatically Fan Speed Control The fan speed can be adjusted through six speeds and off To activate this function pre...

Page 77: ...ol OFF press the MODE button You will see either CPI or IPI displayed on the screen Press the Up arrow button to set CPI mode and press the DOWN arrow button to set IPI mode Once set to the desired se...

Page 78: ...n audible beep then the igniter will begin to spark After the pilot lights and is established the valve will automatically open and the burner will light The burner will initially light to full flame...

Page 79: ...Gas Shutoff Valve Requirement If local building codes require one obtain an external keyed wall mounted or floor mounted manual gas shutoff valve approved per local gas plumbing codes and install per...

Page 80: ...y Installed Manual Gas Shutoff Valve 4 Turn OFF the external manual shutoff valve if one was required and supplied by installer and mounted adjacent to fireplace 5 Turn OFF all electric power to the f...

Page 81: ...assistance Where can I find the model and serial numbers When requesting service you will be asked to provide the model number and serial number to your Mendota dealer This information will expedite...

Page 82: ...r melting or damage 2 Clean pilot light flame sensor rod and sparker rod using emery cloth Vacuum clean pilot light assembly 3 Visual check of pilot flames is required Pilot flame must overlap flame s...

Page 83: ...warranty What should I do if my fireplace is sooting Sooting is caused by improper installation or air shutter operation However some small areas of soot deposits on log surfaces are deemed acceptabl...

Page 84: ...If you see set the thermostat button is now enabled 5 If you see clear the thermostat button is disabled 6 Repeat this procedure if you did not see set or clear to add remove the thermostat option Why...

Page 85: ...ned periodically Exterior glass surface may be cleaned with cleaner as desired To clean Interior glass surface remove glass frame assembly See 3 7 To Remove Door Use Kel Kem polish plus part 65 06 004...

Page 86: ...compounds which can damage the burner materials and the ceramic glass Use of unpurified gas will void the warranty for this product 6 5 PILOT OUTAGE AND RE LIGHTING If ignition system goes into locko...

Page 87: ...left side Care must be exercised not to pull or tug on this harness which may result in breakage of connection terminals on either end Convection Blower The convection blower is mounted on the firebox...

Page 88: ...85 03 01107 FV34 DECOR Page 88 Gas Train Replacement Parts List Please contact your Mendota Dealer for parts availability and parts pricing...

Page 89: ...on 1 HA 78 00287 Burner Assembly ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 4 3 50 06 00130 SPACER FOR GROMMET 5 3 50 06 00129 GROMMET RUBBER 6 3 50 03 00067 NUT 10 24 KEPS ZINC PLATED 7 3 50 01 00156 HHSMS 8 18 X...

Page 90: ...85 03 01107 FV34 DECOR Page 90 Accent Light Replacement Parts Figure 6 5 Accent Light Bulb Lens Installation Figure 6 6 Accent Light Lens Installation...

Page 91: ...e on the gasket should contact the glass surface Use tracer lines in gasket to determine where the glass should sit on the gasket surface 4 Place glass and gasket assembly in glass frame and carefully...

Page 92: ...Burner flames are stable and are not lifting off burner Inform owner that an initial curing step is required Read and follow Mendota Fireplace and Insert Curing Instructions found on unit and in owner...

Page 93: ...rmal breakage only STD Stainless Steel Burner Tubes Ceramic Burners STD All Castings EXT STD Valve Assembly and all gas control components Pilot Assembly Flame Sensor Spark Electrode Pilot Tubing Orif...

Page 94: ...ed to be defective prior to processing or authorizing of any claim Failure to allow this upon request will void the warranty All warranty claims must be submitted by the dealer servicing the claim inc...

Page 95: ...covered under the terms of this warranty 14 Freight damages for products or parts are not covered under the terms of the warranty 15 Products made or provided by other manufacturers and used in conju...

Page 96: ...register with Mendota to qualify for the Lifetime Limited Warranty within 30 days Product registration will activate your Lifetime Limited Warranty Owners should complete the forms available at mendot...

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Page 98: ...Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Iowa 52405 Mendota Warranty Registration...

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