6
34
24
16
1/2
14
1/2
11
1/2
8 “ MIN. CLEARANCE
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
12” MIN-TOP OF VENT SLOT
TO BOTTOM OF MANTEL
23
1/2
33
1/4
“D”
“D”
8” MAX @ 12” ABOVE
HEAT OUTLET
TRIM
1
2
1/2
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
1/2
11
1/2
14
1/2
4” VENT PIPE
3” VENT PIPE
COMBUSTIBLE
MANTEL
25
1/4
23
3/4
22
1/2
16 “ MIN.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
HEARTH EXTENSION
MENDOTA FV-44i GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE INSERT
SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES
FV-44i Surrounds Dimensions
A
B
Inches mm. Inches
mm.
29
736
40
1016
No Trim
31
788
44
1118
33
838
48
1220
36
914
52
1321
With Black
or Brass
Trim
30
1/16
738
44 1/8
1019
31
1/16
792
44 1/8
1122
33
1/16
843
48 1/8
1224
36
1/16
920
52 1/8
1326
“
A
”
“
B”
This Mendota FV-44i Fireplace Insert shall
only be installed in an existing Masonry
Wood Burning Fireplace or a Factory
Built ZC Wood Burning Fireplace.
The solid-fuel fireplace chimney must be
clean and in good working order and is con-
structed on non-combustible materials
Chimney cleanouts must fit properly.
The refractory, glass doors, screen, and log
grates can be removed from the solid-fuel
fireplace to accommodate the gas insert.
Smoke shelves, shields, and baffles can be
removed if attached with mechanical fasten-
ers.
Trim panels and surrounds shall not seal
ventilation openings in the fireplace.
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
personal injury.
Cutting of any sheet metal parts on the solid-
fuel fireplace is prohibited.
Minimum Allowable Fireplace Opening:
34-1/2” wide X 24” high X 17-1/8” Deep
(Varies based on outer edge return depth of
Basix/ Faceplate)
NOTE: Installer must attach the sup-
plied warning label, included in the
instruction packet, to the inside of the
fireplace before installing insert.
18” MIN CLEARANCE
