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HOMEOWNER INFORMATION
Welcome to Mendota. We are proud to be the makers of world-class direct vent fireplaces and fireplace inserts. We
understand that a fireplace is a long-term investment, and we are happy you have chosen us to be a part of your family. We are
committed to quality and satisfaction for all Mendota owners. Thank you for choosing a Mendota to be a source of comfort and
beauty in your home.
We have designed this manual to help you enjoy all that your Mendota Fireplace has to offer. You will find tips, operating
instructions, and frequently asked questions to support the features and functions of your Fireplace.
We want you to enjoy your Mendota for years to come. If you have any additional questions regarding operation of your
Fireplace, please contact your Mendota local dealer.
5.1
AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
Burning or static fireplaces are a major aesthetic focus in any room. In addition to offering the most realistic log details,
textures, coloration and the most realistic wood fire options, Mendota also offers a large array of internal firebox lining options
and external decorative options. Visit
and your local Mendota dealer’s show room to view all options
available.
5.2
HEATING PERFORMANCE
Mendota’s high heat output
Fireplace will heat a large area of your home. Air movement options for maximizing heat
circulation that can be considered are operating the Fireplace
’s convection
blower, continuous operation of central heating
furnace blowers or room ceiling 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 FOR HOMEOWNER
Before you begin operation of your Gas Fireplace Heater, read and familiarize yourself with information provided in the
following chapters of this manual:
Chapter 2.2.6 Normal Surface Temperatures
Chapter 2.1.1 Mendota Fireplace Curing Instructions
5.4
OPERATING INFORMATION
Using Your Remote Control
Your Mendota remote control is pre-programmed to your fireplace. Ensure you have installed 3 AAA batteries into your remote.
Press the top button on the remote control. If you do not hear a beep when you press this button, follow the instructions below
to synchronize your fireplace and remote control.
Synchronizing the Fireplace and Remote Control
Note:
The master switch and sync switch are located on the bottom left corner of the
fireplace in the left side air gap.
Master Switch
”
The master switch acts as the main safety on/off control
for the main gas burners only. When the master switch is in the off -
condition, the main gas burners will not turn on. However, all other
fireplace functions, including the standing pilot mode, will operate. When
the master switch is in the on -condition, the main burners will function
as designed.
In case of an emergency, toggle the master switch to off to turn off the
main burners.
To synchronize the fireplace and remote control, follow the steps below:
1.
Toggle the
master switch
to “on” (toggle up).
2.
Locate
sync switch
(above master switch in the right-side air gap). Press the sync
button and release. The fireplace will
beep three
times
indicating that it is ready to
Figure 5-1 Sync Switch
