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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Mendota Gas Fireplace Insert has a state-of-the-art direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced,
highly efficient system brings in outside air for combustion, has a separate exhaust vent and efficiently heats and re-
circulates room air. The Mendota system maintains high air quality, maximizes efficiency and assures proper opera-
tion.
SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL CONCERNS:
The FV33-M Fireplace Insert must be installed and serviced by a Mendota approved serviceperson. Any adjustments
to burner, pilot, logs or coal bed must be made by a Mendota approved service person. If pilot goes out, always
wait five (5) minutes before relighting pilot. The flame must not "lift" off the burner.
ALWAYS USE MENDOTA FACINGS, MENDOTA VENT SYSTEMS AND MENDOTA APPROVED VENT CAPS.
ONLY DOORS CERTIFIED WITH THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE USED.
A non-combustible hearth protector is required and must extend a minimum of 16" in front of the fireplace when this
insert is installed at floor level.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Use only Mendota specified vents and vent caps when installing your fireplace insert. All vent pipe sections must be
tight and leak proof.
HEATING PERFORMANCE
The Mendota FV33-Mi 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 designed as a supplemental heat
source. It should not be used as a whole house heating system. Supplemental air movement considerations for maximizing
heat circulation are: through-the-wall grills, floor grills, ceiling fans, or the continuous operation of central heating and
cooling blowers. The most EFFICIENT and successful method for overall heat distribution is a ceiling fan.
The heat output
of the Insert can be reduced by using the down arrow on the Remote Control.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 120-volt electrical service must be supplied at the fireplace location at the time of installation for Accent Light function
and Ignition System function.
