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Vent

 Damper Setting

The insert's Vent Adapter has a damper plate located on the 3" air intake tube. The Vent Damper comes from the 

factory set at a 45 deg. position. Set the damper according to the length of venting used.

- Below 20 ft. leave in the factory position.

- Above 20 ft. close approximately 15 deg. for every 10 ft. above 20 ft.

- Above 50 ft. close fully.

Summary of Contents for FV44i-0616

Page 1: ...Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion ma...

Page 2: ...in Period 7 Paint Types Approved for Use 7 Sealant Types Approved For Use 7 Additional Application Cautions 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 General Specifications 8 Overall Dimensions 9 Required Clearances 10 MANT...

Page 3: ...PI Mode 37 Remote Control Transmitter Operating Instructions 38 To Turn ON the Appliance 38 To Turn OFF the Appliance 38 Remote Functions 38 Synchronizing the Receiver and Transmitter 39 FIRST TIME LI...

Page 4: ...alve Assembly 47 Burner Parts 48 Blower Parts 48 Glass Frame Assembly Repair and Replacement 49 NOTES 50 MENDOTA WARRANTY SERVICE FORM 51 MENDOTA LIFETIME WARRANTY 53 Standard Warranty 53 Extended Lif...

Page 5: ...mber and Manufactured Date This information will expedite the warranty verification process Listing Label Location PAGE 1 The listing label is located in the air gap on the left side of the insert bet...

Page 6: ...Approval Requirements All installations of Mendota Fireplaces and Inserts must comply with all the requirements stated in this Installation and Operating Instructions Manual The Dealer and or installe...

Page 7: ...ses unless a certified kit is used Cet appareil peut tre install dans un maison pr fabriqu e mobile d j install e demeure si les r glements locaux le permettent Cet appareil doit tre utilis uniquement...

Page 8: ...to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow The flow of combustion and ventilation air not to be obstructed DO NOT abuse the glass door by striking the glass slamming the door shut etc...

Page 9: ...ng 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 vent te...

Page 10: ...e Mendota Insert will usually heat a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation The Mendota Insert is designed as a supplemental heat source It should not be used as a whole hous...

Page 11: ...rial Acrylic Paints or Alkyd based Paints Sealant Types Approved For Use Heat resistant polyurethane sealants which are not damaged by prolonged exposure to raised temperatures Many are flame resistan...

Page 12: ...4 LP FRONT BURNER 45 NAT 55 LP P 4 EFFICIENCY 82 FLUE VENTING CO LINEAR 4 DIAMETER EXHAUST 3 DIAMETER INLET APPROVED VENTS Duravent brand Insert Vent Kits with 3 X 4 Liners and Vent Cap Duravent brand...

Page 13: ...ning 13 1 4 15 5 8 17 3 4 Minimum Fireplace Depth Required 1 4 Surround Faceplate Depth 1 4 17 3 4 Minimum Fireplace Depth Requirement R 1 2 10 1 8 To Gas Line y Hole Center 15 7 8 Surround Face to Ga...

Page 14: ...x 17 3 4 Deep NOTE Min required depth is dependent on the Outer 223 8 251 8 A B 16 8 12 MIN FROM TOP EDGE OF TOP CONVECTION AIR OPENING TO BOTTOM OF 8 DEEP MANTEL 23 12 1 1 APPROVED MANTEL PROFILES 4...

Page 15: ...extends the full width and depth of the combustible mantel Provide a 1 active air space between the metal shield and the bottom surface of the combustible mantel Use ceramic spacers to create the 1 a...

Page 16: ...R Value Note Mineral Fiber Board Backer 160 1 2 1 270 Mineral Fiber Board Backer 300 1 2 1 030 Ceramic Board Rescor 360 1 2 1 110 Ceramic Board Fiberfrax Duraboard LD 1 2 1 100 Common Brick 2 1 4 0 45...

Page 17: ...combustible stone brick etc a non combustible protector is not required NOTE For every 1 this fireplace is raised off the floor the non combustible hearth protection pad may be reduced by 2 If this fi...

Page 18: ...lex with spring spacers between the two flex pipes NOTE THE INSERT IS DESIGNED TESTED AND LISTED FOR OPERATION ONLY WITH MENDOTA INSERT VENTING COMPONENTS AS LISTED IN FIGURES BELOW SLIDE IN ADAPTER B...

Page 19: ...hers may be held in place by a screw or bolt or pivots may be cast into the damper housing The latter types may be harder to get out and may require sawing or breaking out NOTE if flue size is 6 127 m...

Page 20: ...ave been completed NOTE AGA APPROVED FLEX LINES ARE APPROVED FOR USE WITH MENDOTA INSERTS 18 Carefully slide the Insert into place in the fireplace opening At this time check that Insert is level and...

Page 21: ...d on the 3 air intake tube The Vent Damper comes from the factory set at a 45 deg position Set the damper according to the length of venting used Below 20 ft leave in the factory position Above 20 ft...

Page 22: ...re harness that is designed to be used as the 6V DC power source during electrical power outage conditions Planning for AC 120 VAC Connection Two options exist for supplying 120 VAC power to this appl...

Page 23: ...C power when it is available for all functions of this system If the AC power is interrupted during a power outage plug in the battery pack 6V DC Max supplied with this fireplace to the Fireplace Back...

Page 24: ...DHERE STRICTLY TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES Gas Supply Line Sizing The Mendota Gas Insert comes equipped with a 3 8 NPT 1 0 cm inlet on the main gas valve Gas supply piping may enter the cabinet from e...

Page 25: ...as access hole s provided an access hole 1 5 or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner This access hole must be plugged with non combu...

Page 26: ...Size The main orifice body has the orifice hole size stamped on it LPG orifice size shall be 54 Rear Burner and 55 Front Burner for all elevations Verify that the Manifold Gas Pressure is within 10 0...

Page 27: ...as supply at the appliance service valve Remove the access panel on the left side off the insert to access the valve 2 See diagrams on this page and identify the Pressure Regulator on the Valve Body 3...

Page 28: ...onversion Instructions WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or p...

Page 29: ...Tighten down Hex shaped base of pilot using a open end wrench WARNING DO NOT PROCEED WITH OPERATION OF THIS FIREPLACE UNLESS BURNER CYCLES ON OFF WITHOUT DELAYS Checking Burner s Ignition Characterist...

Page 30: ...r solution at all plumbing joints prior to placing this appliance into operation It is recommended that all gas plumbing joints factory installed and field installed are checked for leaks Pilot Flame...

Page 31: ...Log Set shown here are available Consult with dealer about options available FOLLOW EACH STEP DEPICTED IN THE DIAGRAMS BELOW TO INSTALL THE LOG SET CAUTION LOGS ARE FRAGILE HANDLE LOG PIECES WITH CAR...

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Page 39: ...PLACE SMALL COALS ON TOP OF FLOOR BRICK PANELS AND CLOSE TO GRATE BOTTOM TO SIMULATE A PAGE 35...

Page 40: ...is 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...

Page 41: ...isplayed in the SET POINT TEMPERATURE window The fan will turn on 5 minutes after fireplace startup and will turn off 12 1 2 minutes after the flames turn off in this mode The flame height can be adju...

Page 42: ...light will remain ON Note If in SMART model the flame height function is not available for manual adjustment In SMART mode the flame height regulates automatically Fan Speed Control The fan speed can...

Page 43: ...eries depend on the quality of the batteries used and how long the batteries have been installed in the wall receiver These batteries are only utilized during power outages Replace these batteries eve...

Page 44: ...en and the burner will light The burner will initially light to full flame Adjust it to an appealing setting with the remote See Remote Operating Instructions in Operating Instructions Manual 5 WARNIN...

Page 45: ...ass latch tool to hook cable end and push pull 3 If flame is too orange or is causing soot on viewing glass pull air shutter out open in approx 1 8 increments until soot stops IF SOOT DOES NOT STOP TU...

Page 46: ...rned 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 cor...

Page 47: ...es are discolored to a white color appearance through the whole thickness of the gasket bulb then replace the gasket White colored gasket bulb indicates exhaust leak through the discolored area and re...

Page 48: ...tion 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 entret...

Page 49: ...th the blowers turned OFF or ON Turning the blower on increases the overall efficiency of this fireplace and aids in distributing and circulating heat to the room this Insert is installed in Blower Op...

Page 50: ...or qualified service person A SLIDE TAB INTO SLOT IN BASEPLATE Removing the Glass Frame 1 Insert Glass Latch Tool into the hole in the glass latch two latches exist at the top of the glass frame 2 Pul...

Page 51: ...BURNER ORFICE 05 04 00065 PILOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY HA 102 00026 GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY 55 02 00088 FRONT BURNER FLEX PIPE 55 02 00087 REAR BURNER FLEX PIPE 65 06 01252 3 FIBERGLASS SLEEVE SPLIT FLOW SOLENOID...

Page 52: ...VALVE ASSEMBLY GASKET HA 58 00278 FV44i FRONT BURNER ASSEMBLY HA 58 00277 FV44i REAR BURNER ASSEMBLY Blower Parts HA 102 00111 LH BLOWER ASSEMBLY 15 02 00129 LH BLOWER HA 102 00112 RH BLOWER ASSEMBLY...

Page 53: ...ble through Johnson Gas Appliance Company Contact your dealer for more detailed ordering information GLASS RETAINER TABS GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY HA 58 00029 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRI...

Page 54: ...NOTES PAGE 50...

Page 55: ...anufacturer 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 PRESS...

Page 56: ...TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 POSTAGE NEEDED PAGE 52...

Page 57: ...or other cause outside this warranty Mendota is not responsible for any repairs or material purchases that have not received prior written approval from Mendota NOTE Minor warping of certain parts or...

Page 58: ...Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Website www mendotahearth com...

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