INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Full View Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert
With
Premium Texture Fiber Logs Combustion System
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter;
A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the
appliance is installed.
WARNING
: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE
HOMEOWNER.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any oth-
er appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Open windows.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Do not use the phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow t
he gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
A qualified installer, service agency, or the gas suppli-
er must perform installation and service.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-
pliance.
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the glass removed,
cracked or broken. A licensed or qualified person
should do replacement of glass.
WARNING
Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances.
Do not burn wood, paper or other materials in this fire-
place. This fireplace is designed as a supplement
heat source. It is advisable to have an alternative pri-
mary heat supply.
WA
WARNING
Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control, which has been under water.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
MODEL NO. FV44i-PF2
DOCUMENT: FV44i-PF2-0214
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per-
manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified
kit is used.
