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Mendota FV44i, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Remove the regulator cap with a adjustable open end or channel lock pliars (turn counter-clockwise), and 
observe the removable plastic stem: 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 
2.  Snap out the plastic stem and rotate it to the LP Position: 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 
3.  Reinstall regulator cap and stem: 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Natural Gas Position 

- as shipped. 

Natural Gas 

Position 

LP 

Position 

LP Position 

- as modified 

Summary of Contents for FV44i

Page 1: ...vir des t l phones se trouvant dans le batiment o vous vous trouvez Appelez imm diatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin Suivez les instructions du fournis seur Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre...

Page 2: ...EAR BURNER 39 NAT GAS 54 L P GAS FRONT BURNER 46 NAT 56 LP OVERALL EFFICIENCY EXCEEDS D O E EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS A F U E FLUE VENT LINER CO LINEAR 4 DIAMETER EXHAUST 3 DIAMETER INLET NET WEIGHT 195...

Page 3: ...t be placed on or near the Insert Mendota Inserts are designed for installation only in vented non combustible fireplaces Any fireplace in which an Insert is to be installed MUST be vented to the outs...

Page 4: ...endota FV 44i I Fireplace Insert is a true high efficiency gas heater The Mendota Insert will usually heat a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation NOTE The Mendota Insert is...

Page 5: ...ey cleanouts must fit properly The refractory glass doors screen and log grates can be removed from the solid fuel fireplace to accommo date the gas insert Smoke shelves shields and baffles can be rem...

Page 6: ...e 4 and 3 flue liners permanently secure damper in open position NOTE Massachusetts requires that the flue dam per must be removed or permanently welded in the open position 6 If damper opening is too...

Page 7: ...t be vented vertically to the outside and must use the Mendota Co Linear flexible ducting system NOTE THE INSERT IS DESIGNED TESTED AND LISTED FOR OPERATION ONLY WITH MENDOTA INSERT VENTING COMPONENTS...

Page 8: ...ch a sheet metal strap loop to the flex end of the liner s and tie a rope to it Two instal lers should proceed to the roof and drop the rope with weight on the end to make sure it goes all the way dow...

Page 9: ...e opening Note Plug in the blower to a 110 volt AC recep tacle inside the fireplace opening if so equipped Re engage Slide Adapter and re install keeper plate as shown c Remove self tapping hex head s...

Page 10: ...eling the unit may need to be shimmed with washers under the bottom corners of insert 22 The proper Insert Faceplate can now be placed in position Assemble surround by follow ing instructions supplied...

Page 11: ...ds less than 16 refer to the diagram above and the following pro cedure to see if additional floor protection is required Project a line using string or a tape measure from the lower edge of the glass...

Page 12: ...The proper gas line diameter must be selected to run from the supply regulator to the Insert Refer to the following table for proper gas pipe diameters PIPE LENGTH FEET SCHEDULE 40 PIPE INSIDE DIA TUB...

Page 13: ...re to 7 W C 1 8 KPA Nat Gas This inches to inches regulator is of adequate capacity to service the gas appliances such as dryer furnace etc If this regulator s capacity is not sufficient to add the Ga...

Page 14: ...e local or national installation code s to assure that adequate combus tion and ventilation air is available HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS For installations from 610 1370 meters 2000 4500 ft the orifice...

Page 15: ...tions in this ap pliance 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 test...

Page 16: ...tate th e tool 3 S lo w ly release the ten sio n o n th e latch 4 R em o ve th e Tool R ep eat th is p ro cedure on the rem ain in g latch LOG SET COALS AND EMBERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove the...

Page 17: ...quarter size pieces and place loosely at the rear edge of the back burner and in the gap between the front and rear burner as shown Tear some additional fiber embers into dime to nickel size pieces an...

Page 18: ...17 Scatter loosely some of the smaller grey and black coals on top and among the fiber embers Tear up additional fiber embers and loosely place one more layer of embers on both burners...

Page 19: ...ls to hide the burners The remaining smaller grey and black coals may be used to fill in the floor in front and at both ends of burners Use the remaining fiber embers to scatter over edges of burner P...

Page 20: ...19 2 Left Grate Tine Place log 2 with groove on left grate tine Slide rearward until nose rests against stop on 2nd tine Place Log 3 over pin on Log 2 in position as shown 2 Log Stop 2 3...

Page 21: ...20 Place Log 7 on right Grate Tine with log groove resting on the tine Place Log 6 over pin on Log 7 with left end of Log 6 against back edge of Log Stop 7 6 7 Log Stop...

Page 22: ...21 Place Log 5 on Log 6 Log 1 in their notches Place Log 4 on top of Logs 1 Log 3 Place Log 8 in front of grate approximately as shown 6 5 1 4 3 1 8...

Page 23: ...volt battery into the back side of remote control 7 Ignite pilot with remote control as follows Simultaneously press the OFF and UP ARROW buttons until an audible BEEP is heard This starts a timing se...

Page 24: ...me nighttime setback and timer modes available The burner will actually turn down modulate as the room temperature nears the set temperature NOTE Refer to Page 24 for a remote programming example See...

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Page 26: ...for service NOTE To clean glass remove glass and wipe glass with cloth or paper towel 2 A change in flame appearance or burn er operation A A change in gas pres sure B Carbon dirt or lint Have your g...

Page 27: ...below Remove the brass cap from the regulator body with adjustable wrench or channel lock See the following page for details on converting this regulator 3 Re install the brass cap onto the regulator...

Page 28: ...nnel lock pliars turn counter clockwise and observe the removable plastic stem 2 Snap out the plastic stem and rotate it to the LP Position 3 Reinstall regulator cap and stem Natural Gas Position as s...

Page 29: ...Rear Orifices using the 1 2 deep well socket Reinstall the burners and venturi tubes into the air boxes Replace the 3 8 nuts and tighten completely Note Use these instructions to convert this unit to...

Page 30: ...utilizing LP Gas will have a maximum input rate of 23 500 Btu Hr LEAK TESTING REQUIREMENTS Prior to completing the conversion process check for gas leaks with soap and water solution at all plumbing j...

Page 31: ...l in all the information that is requested in these labels For LP installations from 610 1370 meters 2000 4500 ft the orifice sizes DMS for natural gas are 47 Front 39 rear and for propane gas are 57...

Page 32: ...flow blowers are made of special alloy steel for constant high speed operation at high temperatures Blowers are equipped with long life maintenance free bearings that insure quiet operation and maximu...

Page 33: ...natural and propane to make it smell can be harmful to glass and can leave a white film deposit on the glass This deposit can be removed with cleaners such as KEL KEM Polish Plus 65 06 00455 See your...

Page 34: ...UTLET VENTS GAS FLAME ADJUSTMENT During the initial installation the air shutter opening should be checked to be certain that the shutter is set correctly at 1 8 to 1 4 open for natural gas and 1 2 mi...

Page 35: ...ice person check the operation of the pilot and cycle the burner per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS see Pg 18 3 THE VIEWING GLASS SHOULD BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY Exterior glass may be cleaned with cleaner as de...

Page 36: ...01 00113 Burner Tile HA 58 00029 Glass Frame Assembly 15 02 00088 Blower 35 01 00524 Log Set includes all logs 35 01 00495 Log 1 35 01 00496 Log 2 35 01 00497 Log 3 35 01 00498 Log 4 35 01 00499 Log...

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Page 38: ...37 NOTES...

Page 39: ...facturer 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 PRESSURE...

Page 40: ...39 TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 POSTAGE NEEDED...

Page 41: ...m performance of any part of the limited warranty This warranty does not cover glass or log breakage Mendota has the right to investigate and inspect the exact original fireplace and materials in the...

Page 42: ...Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Website www johnsongas com or www mendotahearth com Part 85 03 00685...

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