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TECHNICAL REFERENCES
Read and understand all information provided under this section,
, before you begin the installation of this
product. Failure to follow all technical reference information, use of components or parts not approved or use of improper
installation procedures can lead to a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
3.1
GENERAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES
Caut ion
: Be for e igniting the pilot or bur ne r s, pe r for m the following inspe c tions and ve r ific ations:
Check glass gasket seal. Visually inspect glass gasket, especially at the corners of the glass piece. Glass gasket is installed as a 4-
piece assembly. Check joints between the gasket pieces at the corners. They should butt against each other to create a se al.
Gaps between gasket pieces can cause exhaust leaks and lead to acrid smell concerns. Check for gas leaks at all fittings.
During the first burning cycle of this Fireplace, ensure the convection blower is running at level three during the first two hours
of initial burn. After two hours of initial burn, allow fireplace to cool.
This fireplace must be installed and serviced by a qualified installer, service agency, or 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 ignition system goes into lockout mode, always wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight pilot.
Never block off convection air openings or paths. Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal ventilation openings in the fireplace .
Always use Mendota decorative fronts and Mendota approved vent systems and ve nt caps only.
3.1.1
Mendota Fireplace Curing Instructions
ATTENTION
It is impor tant that the blowe r s ar e tur ne d on dur ing this ste p to pr e ve nt the c ur ing smoke fr om staining the
wall finish above the fir e plac e . Me ndota r e c omme nds c omple ting Ste p 1 pr ior to installation of wall finish
mate r ials.
Visible smoke and str ong odor ar e to be e x pe c te d dur ing this ste p. If de sir e d, disable smoke alar ms be for e
this ste p, smoke fr om the initial c ur ing c yc le will se t off smoke alar ms. O pe n door s and windows of the home
to c ir c ulate fr e sh air .
3.1.1.1
Step 1: Expelling Initial Smoke and Odors
Please refer to OPERATING INFORMATION if you have questions on how to operate your Mendota.
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Complete the installation of any barrier screen (required) or front.
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Turn the fireplace on in the Manual (Off) thermostat mode.
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Set the Flame Height to Hi.
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Set the Fan Speed Control to Level 3.
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Run the fireplace with these settings for a minimum of 2 hours.
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Turn the fireplace off and let it cool.
3.1.1.2
Step 2: High Heat Curing Cycle
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Turn the fireplace on in the Manual (Off) thermostat mode.
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Set the Flame Height to Hi.
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Set the Fan Speed Control to Off.
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Run the fireplace with these settings until curing odors have diminished.
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When odors have diminished leave the fireplace turned on and continue to Step 3.
WARNING
FIRE RISK/ODOR RISK
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This fireplace must be installed on top of wood, masonry or metal floor extending the full width an d depth of this
fireplace.
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Verify glass gasket seal before firing unit the first time. Verify proper latching of glass frame onto unit body.
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Understand that this appliance requires a break-in period during which small amounts of smoke and curing smells
will be emitted.
