Mendota FV42-0518 Page 4 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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FV42

85-03-01068

Approved Vent Systems Quick Reference Chart ............................................................................................. 48

Minimum Rise with Horizontal Termination .................................................................................................. 49

Vertical Rise Horizontal Termination .............................................................................................................. 50

Vertical Through-The-Roof Venting ................................................................................................................ 52

Vertical Through-The-Roof Venting Using Four 90

Elbows ............................................................................ 54

LOG SET INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................... 54

INITIAL INSTALLER STARTUP INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 55

ADJUSTING FLAME APPEARANCE ....................................................................................................................... 56

Air Shutter Adjustments ................................................................................................................................. 56

Procedure for Adjusting Air Shutters .............................................................................................................. 56

Exhaust Damper .............................................................................................................................................. 56

Normal Flame Height ...................................................................................................................................... 57

REPLACEMENT PARTS and SERVICE .................................................................................................................... 58

Over Firing of Burner ...................................................................................................................................... 58

Maintaining Correct Pilot-Flame, Pilot Outage, and Relighting ...................................................................... 58

How to Access Components ........................................................................................................................... 58

Convection Blowers .................................................................................................................................... 59

Accent Light ................................................................................................................................................ 59

Valve Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... 60

Burners ........................................................................................................................................................ 61

Glass Frame Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 62

To Replace Damaged Glass ......................................................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................... 6

LIGHTING CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................... 6

HOMEOWNER OPERATION

WELCOME TO MENDOTA ................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATION INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 6

Using Your Remote Control ............................................................................................................................ 6

Synchronizing the Fireplace and the Remote Control ................................................................................ 6

Remote Control Functions .......................................................................................................................... 6

Remote Control Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................... 6

To Turn on the Fireplace ............................................................................................................................. 6

To Turn off the Fireplace ............................................................................................................................. 6

Understanding Your Remote Control Icons ................................................................................................ 6

IPI and CPI Modes ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Setting to IPI or CPI mode ........................................................................................................................... 7

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Summary of Contents for FV42-0518

Page 1: ...risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructions donn es dans cette notice pour r duire au min...

Page 2: ...ecifications 15 Fireplace Dimensions 16 Framing Dimensions 17 Wiring Diagram 18 INSTALLATION PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 19 Before Installing 19 Selecting Fireplace Location 19 INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE...

Page 3: ...djustment 36 LP Gas Pressure Requirements 37 LP Gas Proper Input Rates 37 Leak Testing Requirements 37 Attaching LP Gas Conversion Label 38 Checking Burner Ignition Characteristics 38 ELECTRICAL SUPPL...

Page 4: ...ICE 58 Over Firing of Burner 58 Maintaining Correct Pilot Flame Pilot Outage and Relighting 58 How to Access Components 58 Convection Blowers 59 Accent Light 59 Valve Assembly 60 Burners 61 Glass Fram...

Page 5: ...I clean the viewing glass 75 Is my flame performance correct 75 What should I do if my fireplace is sooting 75 How do I change from Celsius to Fahrenheit on my remote 75 How do I set the child lock m...

Page 6: ...lation 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 codes the installation must conform...

Page 7: ...in this fireplace This fireplace is designed as a supplement heat source It is advisable to have an alternative primary heat supply WA This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently lo...

Page 8: ...dans un endroit o il y a peu de circulation et loin du mobilier et des tentures Clothing or flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace On ne devrait pas placer de v tements ni d...

Page 9: ...ent l appareil WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this fireplace For a...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...lation rating of R 1 is required when installing this fireplace directly on the floor and must extend a minimum of 18 in front of the fireplace For every 1 the fireplace is raised off the floor the de...

Page 12: ...major aesthetic focus in any room Position your gas fireplace as you would a television set A well placed Mendota fireplace will be a continuing source of comfort and interest Corner installations wil...

Page 13: ...ower Accent light and blower operate on AC power only Thermostatic remote control with Smart Thermostat mode included BLOWER SYSTEM 105 CFM high efficiency motor dual blower system 120VAC 2Amps Six sp...

Page 14: ...14 FV42 85 03 01068 Listing Label fire parts com...

Page 15: ...ETY SCREEN BARRIER A certified Glass Safety Screen Barrier must be installed on this fireplace during any use GAS REQUIREMENTS SUPPLY PRESSURE GAS INLET 1 2 N P T NAT GAS 7 W C 5 W C MIN 11 W C MAX LP...

Page 16: ...1 2 FNPT MASTER SWITCH UP UNIT ON DOWN UNIT OFF 10 3 8 19 1 2 UNIT DEPTH 23 1 2 40 1 2 UNIT HEIGHT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY INLET 110 VAC SYNC SWITCH 9 3 8 42 1 8 FINISHING GUIDE WIDTH 25 1 8 FINISHING GUID...

Page 17: ...24 TO VINYL SOFFITS 48 1 2 UNIT BASE TO 8 DEEP MANTEL 1 1 2 MAXIMUM HEARTH PAD THICKNESS 18 HEARTH PAD 46 3 8 UNIT BASE TO VENT CENTERLINE 8 54 MINIMUM ENCLOSURE CELING HEIGHT 10 3 8 UNIT FACE TO VEN...

Page 18: ...de CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation and verify proper operation after servicing ATTENTION Au moment de l...

Page 19: ...ng and finishing details Hearth protection pad requirements Selecting Fireplace Location When selecting a location for your fireplace it is important to consider the required clearances to walls 3 2 6...

Page 20: ...ishing materials protruding past the front face of this fireplace must be of the non combustible variety WARNING FIRE RISK ODOR RISK Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces extending full wid...

Page 21: ...break the outside building envelope in any manner Wall ceiling base plate and if applicable cantilever floor of the chase should be insulated Vapor and air infiltration barriers should be installed i...

Page 22: ...ou prefer to take measurements from the top of the convection air opening note that the top of the convection air opening is 26 up from the floor level of this fireplace Warning Make proper use of thi...

Page 23: ...n an elevated position by creating an elevated deck and an appropriate framed enclosure Note This fireplace may be elevated but must allow a minimum of 72 distance between this fireplace s floor level...

Page 24: ...al e g tile marble granite faux stone over the non combustible zone of this fireplace For applications where you are installing faux stone stone brick tile etc metal lath screen can be attached to the...

Page 25: ...es in excess of 200 F Caution For smooth wall and natural stone finishes the recommendations made in this installation manual are based on our research on preferred backer and finish materials for bes...

Page 26: ...Ceramic Board Fiberfrax Duraboard LD 1 2 1 1 Recommended Skamolex 475 600 700 VIP 12 HD 1 0 41 Recommended Promat Promafour 1 0 41 Recommended for smooth finishes Common Brick 2 1 4 0 45 Caution Comm...

Page 27: ...id damage OPTION 1 INSTALLING THE FRONT ON TOP OF FINISHING MATERIAL Note No extra parts required Option 1 requires that your finish material be less than 2 5 thick including backing materials and rea...

Page 28: ...ng materials and reasonably flat If they are not use Option 3 Use the reference chart or pricing to ensure you have the necessary guides templates OPTION 3 INSTALLING THE FRONT FLUSH OR RECESSED INTO...

Page 29: ...sconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of PSIG 3 5 kPa The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by...

Page 30: ...re the input and output gas pressures Gas is normally supplied to a residence at PSI 13 15 WC 3 kPa A pressure regulator is then placed outside the residence near the gas meter which drops this pressu...

Page 31: ...in orifice size The main orifice body has the orifice size stamped on it LP gas orifice size should be 54 front and rear burners for all elevations Verify that the manifold gas pressure is within 10 0...

Page 32: ...screws that secure the rear and front burners to the burner airbox 2 Lift up and remove the burners 3 Using a hex driver remove the two screws that secure the airbox to the fireplace floor 4 Lift up a...

Page 33: ...pilot will be converted for LP gas While holding the pilot base body with large vice grips tightly loosen the pilot s hex shaped base using a 7 16 open end wrench Rotate counter clock wise turn to loo...

Page 34: ...ged To do this first remove the left side access panel mounted to the left outer skin of the unit and lay down gently without disconnecting any wires of internal components Warning Do not force Excess...

Page 35: ...enclosed identification label G to the valve body where is can be easily seen 21 Make stepper motor and valve electrical connections Apply gas to the system Relight the fireplace according to Mendota...

Page 36: ...of 1 0 long and must overlap the propagation ports on both the rear and front burners as shown in the diagram below Verify that the burner tubes ignite quickly and the burner flames propagate smoothly...

Page 37: ...essure Requirements DESIRED INLET PRESSURE MINIMUM INLET PRESSURE MAXIMUM INLET PRESSURE MANIFOLD OUTLET PRESSURE AIR SHUTTER POSITION LP GAS 12 0 WC 2 98 kPa 12 WC 2 98 kPa 13 0 WC 3 24 kPa 10 0 WC 2...

Page 38: ...ersion to LP gas and all the above steps have been completed light the main burners Use remote control to turn on pilot and burners Main burner should now light immediately and flame should not lift o...

Page 39: ...ation on the left side of this fireplace It must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with the current edition of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 Thermos...

Page 40: ...ed harness outlet box and cover plate on the left side of this fireplace The DC power inlet harness is 6 long allowing installation of the single gang box up to 5 to the left of this fireplace Mount t...

Page 41: ...never attached to a chimney serving another solid fuel or gas burning fireplace Each direct vent gas fireplace must have its own separate vent system Common vent systems are prohibited To assure prop...

Page 42: ...shield AA 11 00458 when exterior wall covering is made of vinyl wood or other combustible materials Heat shield AA 11 00458 or an equivalent heat shield must be installed Heat shield AA 11 00458 is av...

Page 43: ...lated soffit located above the terminal from the center line of the terminal 24 60cm minimum K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1 8m minimum E Clearance to unventilated soffit 24 min 60cm...

Page 44: ...VENT STACK 5 48 VENT STACK 6 90 GALVANIZED ELBOW 45 GALVANIZED ELBOW 7 ADJUSTABLE WALL THIMBLE 8 ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 12 9 ROOF FLASHING 0 12 TO 6 12 10 ROOF FLASHING 7 12 TO 12 12 11 STORM COLLAR...

Page 45: ...inimum 4 to 12 starter section Three 90 elbows may be installed anywhere within the 32 horizontal run If the starter vertical section is less than 4 use the chart and reduce 3 for every 90 elbow insta...

Page 46: ...vertical section that is 4 to 12 you may connect up to 32 of horizontal pipe and up to three 90 elbows For all vertical terminations four 90 elbows can be used the fourth elbow must point vertically U...

Page 47: ...erials Two 45 elbows may be connected directly to the top of this fireplace to create a horizontal offset 32 maximum horizontal run allowed with this offset configuration only if the first vertical se...

Page 48: ...ICAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE DUAL 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS VERTICAL TERMINATION THREE HORIZONTAL DISCHARG...

Page 49: ...10 high opening in the wall The hole must be positioned so the vent system will have a rise per foot of run and be perpendicular to the wall The height of the opening must be located to meet all loca...

Page 50: ...est pre assembling and measuring the total vent pipe run so you can more accurately locate the point where the vent pipe will penetrate the outside wall Be sure all vent components are properly twist...

Page 51: ...an 12 see Master Venting Chart VERTICAL RISE DUAL 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION H1 V H2 Vertical Rise Two 90 Elbows Horizontal Termination Vertical Rise Three 90 Elbows Horizontal Termination Use t...

Page 52: ...eplace flue outlet Ensure that all vent pipe and elbow connections are in their fully twist lock position and that inner pipe joints DuraVent only are sealed and are leak proof Maintain 1 airspace cle...

Page 53: ...le 11 Complete the installation with the storm collar and vent cap H DIMENSION ROOF PITCH FEET METERS FLAT to 6 12 2 6 7 12 to 9 12 2 6 10 12 to 12 12 4 1 2 13 12 to 16 12 6 1 8 17 12 to 21 12 8 2 4 V...

Page 54: ...rter section connected directly to the top of this fireplace LOG SET INSTALLATION Warning Logs are breakable It is important to handle each log package and every log piece assembly with extra care Bre...

Page 55: ...rs and windows to circulate fresh air if needed Step 3 Final Curing Cycle Set the fan speed control to Level 1 If any new curing odors are detected continue to run the fireplace with this setting unti...

Page 56: ...cable to close the air shutter or pull on the cable to open the air shutter Procedure for Adjusting Air Shutters 1 Install logs and glass frame and burn unit for 30 minutes 2 After 30 minutes if flam...

Page 57: ...pearance or burner operation Possible Cause A A change in gas pressure B Vent system restricted C Leaking glass gasket Corrective Action Have your gas supplier check for correct gas 7 WC Nat Gas 11 WC...

Page 58: ...ts are also accessible from the outside of the unit before the fireplace is installed Pilot The pilot is in the center of the firebox between the burners Gas Valve The main gas valve is located on the...

Page 59: ...is run from the light housing to the left side and then down to the ignition control module Convection Blowers Accent Light HA 110 00002 LEFT BLOWER ASSEMBLY 15 02 00130 EBM BLOWER LH ROTATED HA 110 0...

Page 60: ...120 00017 FRONT SHUTTER BOX ASSEMBLY 65 02 01034 VALVE ACCESS PANEL GASKET FV42 65 14 00038 ORIFICE 38 55 02 00070 TUBING 3 8 OD X 12 SS 304 60 05 00055 3 8 MPT 90 ELBOW 65 07 00010 1 8 NPT TO FLEX C...

Page 61: ...61 FV42 85 03 01068 Burners 70 01 00147 BURNER FRONT HA 110 00017 GRATE 70 01 00145 BURNER REAR HA 109 00167 AIRBOX fire parts com...

Page 62: ...the tabs on the bottom of the glass frame with slots in glass clips on firebox bottom Insert tabs into slots and center tabs in slots left to right 2 Center Glass Frame over Firebox left to right 3 Af...

Page 63: ...tabs Extra glass retainer tabs are provided should any originally used tabs break off The glass frame assembly and its individual components are available through Mendota Contact your dealer for more...

Page 64: ...ted They were used as complete assemblies Glass door is in proper closed position and centered in firebox opening LIGHTING CHECKLIST All items on the checklist must be completed Gas leaks and gas pres...

Page 65: ...nd beauty in your home We have designed this manual to help you enjoy all your Mendota fireplace has to offer You will find tips operating instructions and frequently asked questions to support the fe...

Page 66: ...the steps below to synchronize 1 Toggle the master switch to on toggle up The fireplace burners will not ignite unless the master switch is on 2 Locate sync switch above master switch Press the sync b...

Page 67: ...f control and accent light intensity controls are manually controllable Note The fireplace will automatically shut off after 12 hours of continuous use b Normal Thermostat On In this mode the fireplac...

Page 68: ...height in accordance to the difference between the set point temperature and the actual room temperature As the room temperature gets closer to the set point temperature the Smart Thermostat automati...

Page 69: ...fireplace will ignite and start on Hi b If the thermostat icon displays as ON Normal Thermostat the fireplace will only ignite if the thermostat temperature is greater than the room temperature c If...

Page 70: ...e adjusted through 6 speeds and off To activate this function press the Mode button until it displays the fan icon Use the up down arrow button to turn on off or adjust the fan speed Once you set the...

Page 71: ...e control CPI Mode If set to CPI mode the pilot will ignite and remain on at all times Setting to IPI or CPI mode With the remote control off press the MODE button You will see either CPI or IPI displ...

Page 72: ...o 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 Adjust it to an appealing setting with the r...

Page 73: ...not reach your gas supplier call the fire department for assistance Where can I find the model and serial numbers When requesting service you will be asked to provide the model number serial number an...

Page 74: ...the logs for any carbon deposits Note Logs should be visually checked for carbon buildup If carbon deposits are visible on logs unit should be turned off and Mendota service person contacted Be sure...

Page 75: ...as larger than 1 x1 on log surfaces or signs of sooting on the door glass usually a thin black film on the fireplace viewing glass or on the outside of the home around the vent cap the unit must be im...

Page 76: ...hile holding the thermostat button down 4 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 cle...

Page 77: ...ng odors are detected continue to run the fireplace with this setting until the curing odors have diminished Attention Slight odors may still be noticeable on future startups of the fireplace These wi...

Page 78: ...and adjust flame per manual Proper pilot flame impingement on burner air shutter opening 1 8 Nat Gas 1 4 fully open LP Check that flame is stable and is not lifting off burner after draft has been est...

Page 79: ...rmocouple Thermopile 2 All other Electrical components Ignition Control Boards Wiring Switches Blowers Blower Control Module Battery Pack Remote Control Systems 2 Enamel Panels 1 Venting Venting Compo...

Page 80: ...conditions location chemical damages downdrafts installation error installation by an unqualified installer incorrect chimney components including but not limited to cap size or type operator error ab...

Page 81: ...not apply to you Customers located outside the U S should consult their local provincial or national legal codes for additional terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Se...

Page 82: ...Product registration will activate your Lifetime Limited Warranty and ensure long life and trouble free operation Owners should complete the forms available at www mendotahearth com Click Info on the...

Page 83: ...83 FV42 85 03 01068 fire parts com...

Page 84: ...Please direct questions or concerns to your qualified Mendota dealer and installer Thank you for choosing Mendota Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Iowa 52405 www mendotaheart...

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