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Johnson Gas Appliance Company

520 E Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405

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Page 1: ...SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ Ne pas tenter d allumer d appareil Ne touchez aucun interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trouvant dans le b timent o vous trouvez Appelez imm diatement vot...

Page 2: ...85 03 01108 FV46 P a g e 2 HOMEOWNER NOTES...

Page 3: ...has been completed all smoking will have stopped Some slight odors may remain With subsequent use of this Fireplace odors will slowly dissipate and disappear ODOR RISKS If this appliance is not opera...

Page 4: ...ed for Use 30 3 2 15 5 2 Sealants Type Approved for Use 30 3 2 15 5 3 Wood Application Cautions 30 3 2 18 3 1 Mendota Cool Wall 35 3 2 18 3 2 Versiheat 36 3 2 18 3 3 FlexHeat 37 3 3 ELECTRICAL TECHNIC...

Page 5: ...CELSIUS TO FAHRENHEIT 78 5 8 FIRST TIME LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 79 5 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 79 5 10 TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE 79 5 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 80 6 1 REQUIRED PERIODIC INSPECTION...

Page 6: ...thorities for details on installation 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...

Page 7: ...du panneau un technicien agr WARNING Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances Do not burn wood paper or other materials in this fireplace This fireplace is designed as a supplemental heat...

Page 8: ...high temperature the fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies En raison des temp ratures lev es l appareil devrait tre install dans un endroit o il y a p...

Page 9: ...nd control compartment clean See installation and operating instructions accompanying fireplace S assurer que le br leur et le compartiment des commandes sont propres Voir les instructions d installat...

Page 10: ...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: ...the gas supplier Any adjustments to burner pilot logs or coal bed must be made by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier If the ignition system goes into lockout mode always wait 5 m...

Page 12: ...turned on and continue to Step 3 Step 3 Final Curing Cycle With the fireplace still turned on from Step 2 Set the Fan Speed Control to the lowest setting Level 1 If any new curing odors are detected...

Page 13: ...to consider the required clearances to walls Figure 3 1 APPLIANCE LOCATION WARNING FIRE RISK ODOR RISK Install appliance on metal or wood surfaces extending full width and depth of this fireplace An R...

Page 14: ...108 C FV46 Page 14 Listing Label The listing label is in the air gap below the firebox It is secured to a chain and loosely inserted in the air gap and can be pulled out to be viewed Figure 3 2 Listin...

Page 15: ...r Warning and Caution Labels The listing label is in the air gap below the Fireplace It is secured to a chain and left loosely in the air gap and can be pulled out to be viewed Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 F...

Page 16: ...85 03 01108 C FV46 Page 16 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 8...

Page 17: ...se the same brand and series components throughout the entire vent system MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION UNIT TO FLOOR 0in 0 mm GLASS FRAME EDGE TO ADJACENT SIDEWALL 16in 406 mm UNIT T...

Page 18: ...ace temperatures that are too hot to touch This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous situation Hearth Pad Temperatures New hearth protection pads insta...

Page 19: ...7 1 2 57 1 2 54 TO 8 MANTEL FROM UNIT BASE 72 NOTE For every 1 this fireplace is raised off the floor the non combustible hearth protection pad may be reduced by 2 If this fireplace is raised off the...

Page 20: ...8 C FV46 Page 20 Fireplace Features Identification See Figure 3 12 Fireplace Features Diagram below Identify the features included with this Fireplace and their locations Figure 3 12 Fireplace Feature...

Page 21: ...are provided The lifting handles make it easy for two individuals to lift and transport this Fireplace WARNING The lifting handles are designed only for lifting and moving the fireplace short distance...

Page 22: ...odes Local building codes MUST be adhered to Chases should be constructed in the manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems The chase should not break the outside bu...

Page 23: ...85 03 01108 C FV46 Page 23 Clearance from Appliance Side Walls 0 CLEARANCE FROM TOP STANDOFFS 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BACK 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM SIDES...

Page 24: ...at least 1 metal or ceramic standoffs or spacers between the metal shield and the combustible surface being protected The bottom and top edges of the cavity between the metal shield and the combustibl...

Page 25: ...roper use of this chart Do not compromise the specifications contained in this chart Failure to adhere to proper clearances required to combustibles may cause spontaneous combustion of the mantel and...

Page 26: ...eplace Mendota disclaims any and all liability for any damage to finishing materials including warping discoloring cracking peeling or flaking This also includes any off gassing or unpleasant smells f...

Page 27: ...the front being installed If the guides that come on the fireplace are used the dimension A from the bottom of the fireplace to the bottom guide is 1 1 2 Other guide kits that are required for install...

Page 28: ...ny and all liability for any damage to finishing materials including warping discoloring cracking peeling or flaking This also includes any off gassing or unpleasant smells from materials when they ar...

Page 29: ...mic or porcelain tiles as facing materials around a Mendota fireplace is approved If selecting a mosaic tile where tiles are held together with a webbing ensure the webbing is a non combustible materi...

Page 30: ...of chemicals with unwanted smells Suitable Paints and Sealant Materials 3 2 15 5 1 Paint Types Approved for Use Industrial Acrylic Paints Alkyd based Paints When selecting paint for applications on f...

Page 31: ...ld be permanently left in place GRACE WILLOWBROOK MISSION FRONT GUIDE OPTIONS This fireplace comes with guides to ensure finish materials do not encroach into the convection air area of the fireplace...

Page 32: ...Mount Guide Kit from the pricing sheet This option allows the front to mount with any finish material The front will fit inside the guides Allowing the front to be recessed into the wall If you are un...

Page 33: ...mum operation temperatures Mendota Hearth will not be held liable for any adverse effects on a television or other products located near to a Mendota Hearth fireplace The drawings below show recommend...

Page 34: ...the fireplace and redirect it to another area When used correctly these heat transfer systems can make it possible to mount a television above the fireplace without installing a mantel or creating a r...

Page 35: ...key Release the MODE key Press the MODE key once to highlight the convection fan function 4 While still holding the ON OFF key press the DOWN ARROW key The display will change from Set to Clr to indic...

Page 36: ...r mounting a television the Versiheat system must always be on when the fireplace is in operation Because the Versiheat system must be running to reduce temperatures the fireplace cannot be operated d...

Page 37: ...the fireplace for mounting a television the FlexHeat system must always be on when the fireplace is in operation Because the FLexHeat system must be running to reduce temperatures the fireplace cannot...

Page 38: ...Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or on rooftops and 3 be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings This gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outsid...

Page 39: ...EM DESCRIPTION 1 6 or 7 PIPE DuraVent 6 Amerivent 7 9 12 2 12 VENT STACK 3 24 VENT STACK 4 36 VENT STACK 5 48 VENT STACK 6 90 DEG GALVANIZED ELBOW 6a 45 DEG GALVANIZED ELBOW 7 ADJUSTABLE WALL THIMBLE...

Page 40: ...D APPROVED H2 V APPROVED HORIZONTAL RUN WITH 90 DEG ELBOW H2 V1 H1 H1 H1 H H H H THREE HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE 90 ELBOWS VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS VERTICAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS...

Page 41: ...t condensation on window J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 inches 30 cm minimum D Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit...

Page 42: ...liances are terminated next to each other the minimum required distance between the vertical center line of the vent caps is 18 to prevent recirculation of exhaust from one vent cap outlet into the ai...

Page 43: ...follow these steps 1 Remove the junction box cover plate secured with two screws route the 3wire end of house power wire cable through the strain relief in the cover plate 2 Strip the ends of the hou...

Page 44: ...s are supplied and are White and Beige in color If the home d cor requires a different color other than the two supplied colors obtain one from a local hardware store Make certain that the cover you o...

Page 45: ...acement wires must have the same type and size of insulation as the original This appliance must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes...

Page 46: ...G TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINANTS ENTERING THE GAS TRAIN ADHERE STRICTLY TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES Gas Supply Line Sizing This Mendota Gas Fireplace comes equipped with a 1 2 N P T Fema...

Page 47: ...piping system by closing its equipment shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa Drip Leg Recommended It is rec...

Page 48: ...Figure 3 29 EMERGENCY GAS SHUTOFF Gas Inlet Fittings Information Caution Before you run the gas line read understand and properly calculate the required gas line size Improper too small gas line size...

Page 49: ...fice hole size stamped on it LPG orifice size shall be 1 16 rear burner and 55 front burner for all elevations Verify that the manifold gas pressure is within 10 0 WC 1 8 High Altitude De Rating Consu...

Page 50: ...d by a Mendota approved serviceperson in accordance with instructions All joints are secured twist locked and leak proof Horizontal or vertical vent cap is installed right side up and tightly sealed t...

Page 51: ...Fireplace To remove the outer box identify and remove four Philips head drywall screws that secure a cardboard L pincher at the bottom of each corner of the box Lift the outer box vertically straight...

Page 52: ...0 Installation Required Light Lens Assembly Packet HA 88 00167 Light Lens Lens Retainer Bracket w gasket four 10 24 Nuts Lens base gasket Installation Required Owner s Manual Must Leave with Homeowner...

Page 53: ...up or removing them will be necessary for Fireplace units which are to be installed in narrow width or shallow depth openings To bend the clips up or to break them off follow these procedures 1 Inser...

Page 54: ...from unit Door is now free from unit NOTE Always check glass gasket condition and gasket seal any time the glass door is removed and when reinstalling glass door 4 8 TO REPLACE DOOR 1 Line up the two...

Page 55: ...ective foam wrap supplied with the light bulb or a pair of clean cloth or neoprene gloves to handle the light bulb Touching the light bulb will leave oils and dirt on the lens and will cause premature...

Page 56: ...supplied with the kit 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 57: ...n this page and follow these instructions to prepare this fireplace for conversion to LPG 1 Using a Hex Driver remove 4 screws that secure the two burner tubes to the burner Airbox adjacent to Pilot L...

Page 58: ...ner ends meet While holding the pilot base body with large vice grips tightly loosen pilot light hood using a 7 16 open end wrench on the hex shaped base Rotate counter clock wise turn to loosen DO NO...

Page 59: ...ovided screws F M4 x 0 7 threaded length of thread L 16mm 0 0 5mm steel material resistance class 8 8 Figure 4 16 5 4 Manually thread the two conversion kit mounting screws into the valve body Use a s...

Page 60: ...flame or main burner flame Vent system must be leak proof WARNING Do not proceed with operation of this fireplace unless burner cycles on off without delays Pilot Flame and Burner Relationship Verifi...

Page 61: ...o the outside in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code In the absence of local codes the installation must conform with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or Canadia...

Page 62: ...aximum horizontal run allowed only if the first vertical section connected directly to the top of this fireplace is 4 feet to 30 feet long Three 900 elbows may be installed anywhere within the run No...

Page 63: ...tal run The Venting Requirements Chart assumes that for all horizontal runs calculated one 900 elbows is used within the venting system Each additional 90 elbow reduces the maximum horizontal distance...

Page 64: ...g combustible wall materials Wall thimbles reduce required clearances to combustible materials 5 From the exterior of the home slide the horizontal vent cap over the end of the horizontal pipe and tig...

Page 65: ...pipe must end flush with the exterior wall of the home Horizontal pipe will require a proper support every 3 ft of vent pipe THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES FROM ALL VENT PIECES...

Page 66: ...85 03 01108 FV46 Page 66 V min H1 H2 max 24 in 3 8 36 in 10 4 4 ft 30 ft 20 31ft 50 ft 50 V V1 min V1 V2 max H1 H2 max 36 in 50 7 4 4 ft 30 ft 50 20 31ft 50 ft 50 50 V1 V2 MAX V1 V2 H1 H2 54...

Page 67: ...d 4 Assemble the desired lengths of vent pipe and elbows to reach from the fireplace flue outlet Ensure that all vent pipe and elbow connections are in their fully twist lock position and that inner p...

Page 68: ...85 03 01108 FV46 Page 68 V1 min V2 max H max 4 ft 50 H 20 4 ft 30 ft 50 H V1 20 31ft 50 ft 50 H V1 50 V1 MAX V1 V2 H1 H2 54...

Page 69: ...900 elbows The use of Four 900 elbows must meet some minimum prerequisites Prerequisite 1 The vent system must terminate vertically using a vertical vent cap Prerequisite 2 There must be a minimum 12...

Page 70: ...tion air cavity and note the Damper Position Indicator Hook glass latch tool in the hole at the end of the damper rod pull outward about 1 8 and turn clockwise to close the vent damper release The bas...

Page 71: ...is checked All lighting and log installation instructions were followed Burners light immediately and flame runs promptly around rear burner and lights entire burner Note Do not proceed with operation...

Page 72: ...e this lever to the right to CLOSE and to the left to OPEN the rear burner shutter 1 If flame is too blue close air shutter in small 1 8 increments until flame turns desired realistic yellow Use glass...

Page 73: ...y room In addition to offering the most realistic log details textures coloration and the most realistic wood fire options Mendota also offers a large array of internal firebox lining options and exte...

Page 74: ...eplace functions including the Continuous Pilot mode CPI will operate When the master switch is in the on condition the main burners will function as designed In case of an emergency toggle the master...

Page 75: ...om or if the remote batteries are very weak b Normal Thermostat On In this mode the fireplace will turn itself on and off depending on the temperature you set When you set the fireplace thermostat the...

Page 76: ...t or Smart meaning Smart Thermostat a If the thermostat icon displays as OFF Manual the fireplace will ignite and start on Hi b If the thermostat icon displays as ON Normal Thermostat the fireplace wi...

Page 77: ...speed can be adjusted through six 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 Onc...

Page 78: ...OFF press the MODE button You will see either CPI or IPI displayed on the screen Press the Up arrow button to set CPI mode and press the DOWN arrow button to set IPI mode Once set to the desired setti...

Page 79: ...ve will automatically open 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 Inst...

Page 80: ...sistance Where can I find the model and serial numbers When requesting service you will be asked to provide the model number and serial number to your Mendota dealer This information will expedite the...

Page 81: ...or damage 2 Clean pilot light flame sensor rod and sparker rod using emery cloth Vacuum clean pilot light assembly 3 Visual check of pilot flames is required Pilot flame must overlap flame sensor and...

Page 82: ...est flame performance Contact your installer or Mendota dealer if you feel your fireplace is not burning correctly Improper setup and adjustment is not covered under warranty What Should I Do If My Fi...

Page 83: ...low these steps 1 Remove one battery 2 Press and hold the thermostat button on the remote 3 Reinstall the battery while holding the thermostat button down 4 If you see set the thermostat button is now...

Page 84: ...d periodically Exterior glass surface may be cleaned with cleaner as desired To clean Interior glass surface remove glass frame assembly See 4 7 To Remove Door Use Kel Kem polish plus part 65 06 00455...

Page 85: ...which can damage the burner materials and the ceramic glass Use of unpurified gas will void the warranty for this product 6 5 IGNITION SYSTEM LOCKOUT MODE AND RE LIGHTING If ignition system goes into...

Page 86: ...ow the main gas inlet and wires to the valve rear burner solenoid and pilot to be disconnected After disconnecting the gas line and wires remove the screws from the valve mounting plate 13 on the left...

Page 87: ...1 OD 7 1 55 02 00073 TUBING 3 8 OD X 10 SS 304 8 1 55 02 00087 TUBING 3 8 OD X 8 SS 304 9 1 55 02 00090 TUBING FLARED FLEX 3 8 OD X 6 SS 10 1 65 02 00142 GASKET VALVE COVER FV47 12 4 65 06 00577 CABL...

Page 88: ...ZINC PLATED 7 3 50 01 00156 HHSMS 8 18 X 1 2 TYPE AB BLACK ZINC 10 1 15 02 00121 BLOWER LH 11 1 15 02 00120 BLOWER RH Burners Accent Light Replacement Parts Figure 6 8 Accent Light Bulb Lens Installat...

Page 89: ...adhesive on the gasket should contact the glass surface Use tracer lines in gasket to determine where the glass should sit on the gasket surface 4 Place glass and gasket assembly in glass frame and ca...

Page 90: ...ner flames are stable and are not lifting off burner Inform owner that an initial curing step is required Read and follow Mendota Fireplace and Insert Curing Instructions found on unit and in owner s...

Page 91: ...breakage only STD Stainless Steel Burner Tubes Ceramic Burners STD All Castings EXT STD Valve Assembly and all gas control components Pilot Assembly Flame Sensor Spark Electrode Pilot Tubing Orifices...

Page 92: ...to be defective prior to processing or authorizing of any claim Failure to allow this upon request will void the warranty All warranty claims must be submitted by the dealer servicing the claim includ...

Page 93: ...vered under the terms of this warranty 14 Freight damages for products or parts are not covered under the terms of the warranty 15 Products made or provided by other manufacturers and used in conjunct...

Page 94: ...ister with Mendota to qualify for the Lifetime Limited Warranty within 30 days Product registration will activate your Lifetime Limited Warranty Owners should complete the forms available at mendotahe...

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