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85-03-00955

P a g e

CEILING

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

37" MIN

ROUGH FRAMING

HEIGHT

35 1/16" MIN

UNIT BASE

TO 8" MANTEL

70" MIN

TO ROOM

CEILING

8" MANTEL DEPTH

AT HEIGHTS SHOWN

58 1/8" MIN

UNIT FLOOR

TO ENCLOSURE

CEILING

51 7/16"

TO CENTERLINE

OF VENT CAP

37"

MIN

48 1/4" MIN OPENING WIDTH

8 3/16 TO VENT

PIPE CENTER

19 1/2 MIN

DEPTH

19 1/2 MIN

FRAMING DEPTH

48 1/4 MIN ROUGH

FRAMING WIDTH

SHE

FINISH MATERIAL

3" MIN

16" TO GUIDE EDGE

59 7/16

21 5/8

59 7/16

21 5/8

GENERAL APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS

High Altitude Installation Information

: Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500, please contact the Mendota

technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions.

MINIMUM ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS

WIDTH (IN)

HEIGHT(IN)

DEPTH (IN)

48-1/4 37” 19-1/2

Summary of Contents for ML39-PF2

Page 1: ...t Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier WARNING Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les in structions d...

Page 2: ...ifié pour inspecter l appareil et remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été plongés dans l lau In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the appliance is installed WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause inj...

Page 3: ...nts et toute autre personne à risque d avoir accès à la pièce et aux surfaces chaudes These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing Your Fireplace section of the Installers Guide NO OTHER vent systems or components MAY BE USED This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a chim ney serving a separate solid fuel...

Page 4: ...G MATERIALS INSTALLATION 17 DECORATIVE FRONTS INFORMATION 18 SAFETY BARRIER 20 NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS 20 RAISED HEIGHT INSTALLATION OF ML39 21 INSTALLATION OF FLAT PANEL TV ON TOP OF ML39 22 ENAMEL PANORAMIC LINER AND FLOOR PLATE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT 23 BACKUP DC POWER INLET PORT INSTALLATION 24 GENERAL INFORMATION 25 GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 26 GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMEN...

Page 5: ...EARANCE ADJUSTMENT 61 INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST 62 LIGHTING CHECK OFF LIST 62 TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ML39 FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 63 MAINTENANCE 64 NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION 66 LPG PRESSURE REGULATOR CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 68 LP GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS 69 CHECKING FOR NORMAL BURNER IGNITION CHARACTERISTICS 70 ML39 VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PARTS 71 ML39 GAS IGNITION SYSTEM WIRING ...

Page 6: ...ts State Building Code 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 vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF...

Page 7: ...H AREA WOOD FRAMING STANDOFF TOP ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE INLET GAS SUPPLY INLET 2 3 8 3 3 8 5 5 8 8 3 8 46 3 4 13 3 8 2 7 16 12 1 2 39 50 5 8 7 7 8 36 3 8 19 28 1 8 29 1 8 7 3 4 11 3 8 46 3 4 ML39 FULL VIEW GAS FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS Removable Cover Plate for Plumbing Electrical Access before unit is placed inside framed cavity Replace Lower Cover Plate before sliding unit into framed cavity ...

Page 8: ...ps Dedicated Hot Power only No switches Fan Speed Controls or Light Dimmers are allowed in the same AC supply circuit Optional fans are controlled using remote control Accent Light System Dual Accent Light System Included Light can be turned on or off and dimmed from remote con trol Burner System Single Ceramic Plaque Array burner Burner Shutter System Manually controllable internal rotary Burner ...

Page 9: ...TO ADJACENT SIDEWALL 16in 406 mm UNIT TO ENCLOSURE SIDEWALL 1 2in 13mm VENT PIPE TOP TO COMBUSTIBLES 3in 76mm UNIT TO ENCLOSURE BACK WALL 1 2in 13mm VENT PIPE SIDES TO COMBUSTIBLES 1in 25mm UNIT BOTTOM TO ENCLOSURE CEILING 44 3 16in 1122 mm VENT PIPE BOTTOM TO COMBUSTIBLES 1in 25mm UNIT BOTTOM TO ROOM CEILING 60 in 1524 mm 8 MANTLE ABOVE DISCHARGE AIR OPENING 12 in 304 mm MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE ROUGH...

Page 10: ...g may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material carbon build up etc It is imperative that control com partments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean The burner and pilot flames and logs should be visually checked periodically DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water or exposed to moisture corrosion Immediately call a quali...

Page 11: ...NT PIPE CENTER 19 1 2 MIN DEPTH 19 1 2 MIN FRAMING DEPTH 48 1 4 MIN ROUGH FRAMING WIDTH SHEATHING FINISH MATERIAL 3 MIN 16 TO GUIDE EDGE 8 4 59 7 16 21 5 8 59 7 16 4 2 21 5 8 GENERAL APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS High Altitude Installation Information Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500 please contact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting r...

Page 12: ...Distance from Fireplace Face the combustible mantel may pro trude outward at a Distance up From Floor Level of this Fireplace If you prefer to take measurements from the top of the convection air opening note that the top of the convection air opening is 23 inches up from the floor level of this fireplace WARNING Make proper use of this chart Do not compromise the specifications contained in this ...

Page 13: ... FROM APPLIANCE SURFACES CLEARANCE TO SIDE WALL PROJECTIONS Any side wall adjacent to Left or Right side of this appliance protruding out more 16 in from of the front surface of the vis ible glass door and if perpendicular to the front surface of the glass door must be located a minimum of 16 from the side edge of the visible glass door 1 2 C LEA R A N C E FR O M B A C K 0 C LEA R A N C E FR O M T...

Page 14: ...ails Hearth Protection Pad Requirements Whether accessories such as a wall switch remote control and ceiling fan are desired Selecting Appliance Location When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to adjacent side walls WARNING FIRE RISK ODOR RISK Do NOT install this fireplace directly on carpeting vinyl or any combustible material other than w...

Page 15: ...ls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems The chase should not break the outside building envelope in any manner Wall ceiling base plate and cantilever floor of the chase should be insulated Vapor and air infiltration barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of the home Additionally in regions where cold air infiltration may be an issue the inside sur...

Page 16: ... guides and are to be used to position the finishing material s edges adjacent to the top sides and bottom convection air gap around the glass frame Use the Inner Guide if you installing only the Traditions or Willowbrook Front or if you wish to install the Grace Front on top of your final finishing material that is less than 2 00 inches thick Outer Guide not shown Defined as the bent metal guides...

Page 17: ... if the 19 1 2 framing depth is used and the Inner or Outer Finishing Guides are utlizied A MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF 2 OF FINISHING MATERIAL IS ALLOWED OVER THE FACE OF THE UNIT WHEN USING THE INNER GUIDES AND INSTALLING A GRACE FRONT If you wish to install finishing materials in thickness greater than 2 with the Grace Front use outer guides Tiles and Faux Rock If installing Tiles or Faux Rock first i...

Page 18: ...is front comes with a screen and is a conforming safety barrier For the Traditions Front use the inner guides or use your selection of Metallic tile edging Willowbrook Front Only The Willowbrook Front is approximately the overall size of the viewing glass frame This Front mounts using steel barrel nuts on the outer sides of the viewing glass frame The bracket attached to the Willowbrook Frame allo...

Page 19: ...ter Adjustable Framing Brackets With Final Finishing Material mounted behind the Grace by using the inner guides the Grace can be mounted only as close as the Final Finishing Material thickness allows This front comes with a screen and is a conforming safety barrier Grace Front With a Traditions Front or Willowbrook Front Combination A Traditions or Willowbrook Front can be mounted along with a Gr...

Page 20: ...er will mount on the glass frame of the fireplace Follow the instruction manual with the Safety Barrier for installing the Safety Barrier Never operate the fireplace without a certified Safety Barrier installed on the fireplace Only use Mendota approved fronts with this fireplace NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS WARNING The cross hatched areas labeled as NONCOMBUSTIBLE ZONE must be...

Page 21: ...36 wide centered over the vent cap and spanning the full depth of the soffit spaced 1 down from the soffit surface using tubular spacers or stacked washers This metal shield allows you to lower the clearance between Vent Cap Center and the metal shield to 12 The ML39 Linear Fireplace may be installed directly on wood floor or any non combustible solid flooring except carpet and vinyl The bottom ed...

Page 22: ...ch as possible beyond the 18 minimum requirement Higher up means a cooler TV You MUST create a recessed 5 deep cavity to house the TV NEVER mount any TV above this fireplace without creating a recessed cavity Framing the TV Recessed Cavity Use 2x6 lumber to create the basic frame for the TV cavity Front edge of 2x6 lumber shall be flush with the front edge of the top rough framing 2x4 member Locat...

Page 23: ...k Copper Mocha Metallic and Silver Metallic attractive colors You must select one col ored Panoramic Panel Kit and install it before any test firing of this appliance The specific color kits and its corresponding part number are given below Kit Number Color AA 11 02138 Black Reflective AA 11 02139 Midnight Black AA 11 02140 Copper AA 11 02141 Mocha Metallic AA 11 02142 Silver Metallic Item Descrip...

Page 24: ...ch the mounting height of this single gang box with the height of other AC outlets that are installed in the same room as this appliance WARNING DO NOT STAPLE the 6 DC Power Inlet Harness to the wall studs Cover Plates Two cover plates are supplied and are White and Beige in color If the home décor re quires a different color other than the two supplied colors obtain one from a local hardware stor...

Page 25: ...y be installed at a minimum of 12 above the heat outlet 35 up from the floor level of this fireplace and no more than 8 out from wall at that height Non combustible marble brick stone etc mantels can be installed at any desired height above the top convection air open ing Combustible Mantels of any depth with a sheet metal protector plate in its under side may only be installed outside the NON COM...

Page 26: ...ce must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shut off ball valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa A proper gas line diameter must be selected to run from the supply regulator to the Fireplace Refer to the following table for proper gas pipe diameters Strictly adhere to the correct pip...

Page 27: ...r s capacity is not sufficient to add the Gas Fireplace an additional inches to inches regulator must be installed for the Fireplace EXCEPTION Some codes allow 2 PSI 1 4KPA supplies to enter the residence in which case pounds to inches regula tors are used The following table provides information on correct gas pressure requirements Be sure your gas supplier or plumber carefully follows this table...

Page 28: ...r Reading _______________ 7 Subtract Initial Gas Meter from Final Gas Meter Reading Write the result here _____________________ 8 Multiply the result is step 7 by 100 000 Write the result here _____________________ 9 Multiply the result in step 8 by 2 Write the result here _____________________ The result in step 9 shall be at least maximum Input Rate 34 250 Btu for altitudes below 2000 Feet For a...

Page 29: ... of the desired fireplace location prepare the rough opening using framing dimensions Be sure to also prepare opening to allow for co axial vent 2 Check to make certain all venting requirements and locations are being followed 3 This Fireplace is designed for installation into rough wood framing NOTE FRAMING MATERIAL ABOVE FIREPLACE MUST MAINTAIN CORRECT CLEARANCE TO FIREPLACE AND VENT PIPES WARNI...

Page 30: ...gas appliance must have its own separate vent system Common vent systems are prohibited To assure proper venting performance of this high performance Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace it is critical that all brands of vent pipe sections are sealed tightly and leak proof This means that all pipe sections must be carefully rotated into the fully twist locked position NOTE When using vent pipe and compon...

Page 31: ...inal 18 47 cm min K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet 1 8 m minimum E Clearance to unventilated soffit 18 min 46 cm min L Clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 7 feet 2 1 m minimum F Clearance to outside corner 7 inches 18 cm M Clearance under veranda porch deck or bal cony 12 inches 30 cm minimum G Clearance to inside corner 12 inches 30 cm...

Page 32: ...TION 1 6 or 7 PIPE DuraVent 6 Amerivent 7 2 12 VENT STACK 3 24 VENT STACK 4 36 VENT STACK 5 48 VENT STACK 6 90ºGALVANIZED ELBOW 45º GALVANIZED ELBOW 7 ADJUSTABLE WALL THIMBLE not shown 8 ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 12 9 ROOF FLASHING 0 12 TO 6 12 10 ROOF FLASHING 7 12 TO 12 12 11 STORM COLLAR 12 VERTICAL VENT CAP 13 SUPPORT BAND 14 HORIZONTAL VENT CAP 15 FIRE STOP SPACER 1 2 3 4 5 13 15 9 10 11 12 DO ...

Page 33: ... Zone B is 4 In Zone A 32 feet maximum horizontal run allowed with a 4 feet starter section for NG and 27 feet maximum horizon tal for LPG If the starter vertical section is less than 4 feet use the chart and reduce 4 feet for every 900 elbow installed after the first 900 elbow In Zone B 32 feet maximum horizontal run allowed NG 27 feet max for LPG only if the first vertical section connect ed dir...

Page 34: ...rules apply a You must use the Master Flue Venting Requirements Chart See Zone A below the 4 vertical run line b A single 90º vertical to horizontal elbow is already calculated into the allowable maximum 32 horizontal run The Vent ing Requirements Chart assumes that for all horizontal runs calculated one 900 elbow is used within the venting system Each additional 90º elbow reduces the maximum hori...

Page 35: ... ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL RISE TRIPLE 90 ELBOWS VERTICAL TERMINATION THREE HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE 90 ELBOWS APPROVED w RESTRICTIONS STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING NOT ALLOWED APPROVED H H H H H1 H1 H1 V V V2 V1 V2 V1 V2 H2 V1 H2 V H2 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED 40 FEET MAXIMUM APPROVED APPROVED VENT SYSTEMS Q...

Page 36: ...de x 10 3 4 high opening in the wall The hole must be positioned so the vent system will run level or have a rise per foot of run AND be perpendicular to the wall The height of the opening must be located to meet all local and national building codes Do not allow the termination to be easily blocked or ob structed If wall being penetrated is non combustible ma terial i e masonry block brick etc a ...

Page 37: ...curately locate the point where the vent pipe will penetrate the outside wall Be sure all vent components are properly twist locked and leak proof Be sure 1000º sealant is used in the inner pipe joints of all pipe sections manufactured by Simpson DuraVent Cut and frame a 10 3 4 wide x 10 3 4 high opening in the outside wall openings and 10 x 10 opening in ceiling open ings The outside wall hole mu...

Page 38: ...ft 10 ft 28 ft 10 ft 40 ft Varies V1 min H1 max V2 max H2 max 18 in 6 in 36 1 2 ft 42 ft H1 V2 24 in 6 ft 32 ft 42 ft H1 V2 30 in 13 ft 27 1 2 ft 42 ft H1 V2 36 in 19 ft 20 ft 42 ft H1 V2 42 in 25 1 2 ft 6 1 2 ft 42 ft H1 V2 48 in 32 ft 10 ft 42 ft H1 V2 4 ft 10 ft 32 ft Varies 10 ft 40 ft Varies Varies ...

Page 39: ...pipe joints DuraVent only are sealed and are leak proof Maintain 1 airspace clearances to combustibles 2 above horizontal runs Cut a 10 x 10 opening in the roof centered in the small drilled hole placed in the roof in No 1 The opening should be a sufficient size to meet all clearance requirements Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach up through the roofline Galvanized ...

Page 40: ...3 00955 P a g e 40 V1 min H max V2 max 18 in 6 in 38 1 2 ft 24 in 6 ft 34 ft 30 in 13 ft 27 ft 36 in 19 ft 21 ft 42 in 25 1 2 ft 14 1 2 ft 48 in 32 ft 10 ft 4 ft 10 ft 32 ft Varies 10 ft 40 ft Varies Varies ...

Page 41: ...bows 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 inches of vertical starter section connected directly to the top of this fire place Prerequisite 3 For vertical starter sections less than 4 feet tall you must reduce 6 feet off the maximum horizontal run allowed per Master Flue Vent...

Page 42: ...bs that protrude downward on the bottom left and right corners of glass frame Identify a rectangle slot on the bottom right and left corners of firebox opening sides Carefully line up the bottom corner tabs in glass frame bottom corners with slots in firebox bottom left and right corners Insert tabs into slots and center glass frame over firebox left to right After door has been placed into slots ...

Page 43: ...tool to actuate the two switches The Master Switch must be ON for the pilot flame and burner flames to activate The SYNC switch is to be used initially when mating the remote transmitter with the receiver located within this appliance body Sync switch use is not necessary during remote transmitter battery replacement The receiver will continue to re main synced to the original transmitter even if ...

Page 44: ...ntil the room temperature increases 1o F above the Set Point Temperature To increase the Set Point Temperature Press the UP button until the desired temperature is displayed in the SET POINT TEMPERATURE window The fan will turn on 5 minutes after fireplace startup and will turn off 12 1 2 minutes after the flames turn off in this mode The flame height can be adjusted while the fireplace is functio...

Page 45: ... extinguish If in Standing Pilot Mode the pilot light will remain ON Note If in SMART model the flame height function is not available for manual adjustment In SMART mode the flame height regulates automatically Fan Speed Control The fan speed can be adjusted through six 6 speeds and OFF To activate this function press the MODE Key to index to the fan control icon Use the UP Down Arrow Key to turn...

Page 46: ...ies used the number of ignitions of the appliance the number of changes to the room thermostat set point etc When the Transmitter batteries are low a Battery Icon will appear on the LCD display of the Transmitter before all battery power is lost When the batteries are replaced this icon will disappear Operating During Power Outages This electronic ignition system utilizes the supplied 110VAC power...

Page 47: ... lights and the pilot is burning steadily Once the pilot flame is lit and well established close glass door WARNING NEVER IGNITE MAIN BURNERS WITH GLASS DOOR REMOVED OR OPEN Doing so will lead to damage to pilot flame sensor and spark electrode wire leads Press the ON OFF button on Transmitter to ON All burners should ignite and run at high fire Toggle through other functions of the Fireplace Flam...

Page 48: ...n ON while the main fireplace burners are operating IPI Mode This mode turns the pilot light OFF when the fireplace is not functioning and only lights the pilot light automat ically when a call for heat is made by the remote control CPI Standing Pilot Mode If set to CPI Mode the pilot light will ignite and remain ON at all times Setting To IPI versus CPI Mode With the remote transmitter OFF press ...

Page 49: ... lifetime the burner top material is selected to be 304 Stainless Steel High temperature powder paint or liquid spray paint do not adhere to 304 Stainless Steel readily For this reason the burner top is left bare and unpainted If you wish you may use Stove Bright High Temperature Spray Paint to touch up the burner top while un derstanding that the paint may only temporarily remain on the burner Th...

Page 50: ...nd in front of the burner Create random multi level layers with large rocks on top in random col ors and in random positions c Natural white tumbled marble Spread randomly over the top of the burner but very sparingly over the combustion air slots located behind and in front of the burner Create random multi level layers with rocks in random positions ...

Page 51: ...own reverse it before attempting to separate the top and bottom foam trays It is of the utmost importance that you treat every package and every twig piece and assembly like you would an egg Breakage is your responsibility and is not covered by a Warranty Policy The diagrams below show all the parts included with this Twig Set Right Side Twig Assembly has brown colored bark on the bottom right cor...

Page 52: ...ramatically with the amount of base media placed on top of the burner and media placed over the combustion air slots behind the burner and in front of the burner Flame ap pearance is always better if sparse media is used Burner Top Color To provide for extended burner lifetime the burner top material is selected to be 304 Stainless Steel High temperature powder paint or liquid spray paint do not a...

Page 53: ...anoramic Curved Liner Kit 3 Place Middle Twig Assembly directly in the middle of the burner and its left rear end touching the rear wall of the Panoramic Curved Liner 4 Place Left Side Assembly on the left side of burner as shown below This assembly has legs that sit directly on top of the burner and floor plate This tip touches rear wall This tip sits on burner top overlapping CL ...

Page 54: ...ace Right Side Assembly on the right side of burner as shown below This assembly has legs that sit directly on top of the burner and floor plate 6 The three assemblies shall be positioned relative to one another as depicted below ...

Page 55: ... open area be tween the two twig assemblies and also a few pieces on other areas of the burner under the twig assemblies Avoid packing coals tightly 9 You may brush inswool over twig pieces and coals for a dramatic glow effect Use inswool liberally Use a stiff ny lon bristle cleaning brush pinch a bundle of inswool in a tight ball in one hand and brush across top of inswool ball to break off inswo...

Page 56: ...quality change dramatically with the amount of base media placed on top of the burner and media placed over the combustion air slots behind the burner and in front of the burner Flame ap pearance is always better if sparse media is used Burner Top Color To provide for extended burner lifetime the burner top material is selected to be 304 Stainless Steel High temperature powder paint or liquid spra...

Page 57: ...urved Liner inside the firebox per instructions included with the Panoramic Curved Liner Kit 2 Identify the Driftwood Log Pieces per diagram below 3 See diagram below Identify the large holes which are shaded in the diagram Place one piece of base media di rectly over each of these holes If using Natural Rock as base media select smallest rock pieces and place them di rectly over the holes identif...

Page 58: ... a flat surface 4 Place Log 2 in location shown below Left rear edge of Log 2 shall touch rear wall of the Panoramic Curved Liner and front right tip shall be about in front of rear edge of the burner Left edge shall be approximately 8 from the left edge of the burner on the ML 47 On the ML 39 the left edge shall be approximately 5 from the left edge of the burner as shown below 8 ML 47 ML 39 ...

Page 59: ... Front right tip of Log 1 should sit in front of the front edge of the burner and in front of the combustion air slot 6 Place Log 5 in front of the burner as shown below Log 5 may sit on top of Base Media as you desire and its left to right location is not critical However avoid placing Log 5 on top of burner ports 1 5 5 1 2 Front Tip of Log 1 sits in front of air slot ...

Page 60: ... Media randomly on top of the remaining burner surface But do not pack media tightly Leave large gaps between media pieces You may place multiple layer of media on top of the burner however be aware that the flame appearance flame height and flame color will vary depending media distribution Definitely avoid blocking off air slots in front and rear of burner You can sparsely distribute Base Media ...

Page 61: ...ent lever is located inside the firebox on the right side of center Install burner media and glass frame and burn unit for 20 minutes minimum If flame is too blue open Air Shutters until flames turn yellow If flames are too orange or are causing sooting open Air Shutters until flames begin to turn blue NOTE If sooting does not stop turn off fireplace call a Mendota Service Person IMPORTANT Try eac...

Page 62: ...TING CHECK OFF LIST All items on Installation Check Off List see above must be completed Check for gas leaks and gas pressures prior to installing facing materials Install fresh batteries in remote transmitter Follow Initializing the System for the first time instructions to synchronize the remote control and the receiver Check air shutter opening 0 to 1 8 Nat gas or 3 8 to 1 2 LP gas Carefully fo...

Page 63: ...t flame Use the IPI mode instead during summer months Cleaning Viewing Glass The viewing glass should be cleaned periodically Exterior glass surface may be cleaned with cleaner as desired To clean interior surface of glass use soap and water CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner to clean glass Do not use any type of abrasive cleaner Clean the glass only when it has cooled to room temperature NOTE Additi...

Page 64: ...place if necessary C Periodically check to verify that the vent system and vent cap are open and free of blockage D Before re installing glass have qualified service person check the operation of the pilot and cycle the burner per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Be sure all items in LIGHTING and INSTALLATION check off lists are completed E The viewing glass should be cleaned periodically Exterior glass surf...

Page 65: ...nd floor plate remove main burner Locate two ac cess plates on the left and right side of firebox floor See diagrams below Unscrew seven out er screws and lift entire left or right cover plate assembly which provides access to inner elec tronic components and gas train systems The left cover plate assembly provides direct access to the main electrical junction box and the main ignition module and ...

Page 66: ...ifice and the Valve Pressure Regulator This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction If the infor mation in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage personal in...

Page 67: ... place Tighten down 3 Remove the Burner Locate and Identify the Burner Orifice Spud The Orifice Spud can be removed and installed us ing a hex wrench 4 WARNING Make certain to Secure the Brass fitting and flex supply tube attached to the orifice in place using a 1 2 open end wrench before attempting to remove the burner orifice and also when installing and tightening the new LP orifice 5 Install B...

Page 68: ...agrams or failure to use only parts specifically ap proved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury AVERTISSEMENT Risque de dommages ou de blessures si les pièces ne sont pas installées conformément à ces schémas et ou si des pièces autres que celles spécifiquement approuvées avec cet appareil sont utilisées ...

Page 69: ... operation It is recommended that all gas plumbing joints factory installed and field installed are checked for leaks Pilot Flame And Main Burner Relationship Verification Prior to completing the conversion process the qualified service technician must light the pilot light and verify the rela tionship between the pilot light flames and the main burner The pilot light flames directed towards the p...

Page 70: ...x If you are derating this appliance at a high altitude also attach the High Altitude Deration Label supplied in the Owner s Manual Packet to this same surface Prior to attaching the labels fill in all the information that is requested in these labels For installations from 610 1370 meters 2000 4500 ft the orifice size DMS for natural and propane gas are _34_ and _51_ respectively See data plate f...

Page 71: ...ENT PARTS For replacement parts contact your local Mendota Dealer ML39 VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 05 04 00062 Pilot Assembly 2 2 65 14 00033 ORIFICE 33 3 1 HA 96 00016 Proflame Valve Assembly with fittings ...

Page 72: ...e or CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and danger ous operation and Verify proper operation after servicing Attention Au moment de l entretien des commandes étiquetez tous les fils avant le débranchement Des erreurs de c blage peuvent entra un fonctionnement inadéquat et dangereux S assurer que...

Page 73: ...ly and its individual components are available through Johnson Gas Appliance Company Con tact your dealer for more detailed ordering information GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY HA 96 00012 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 HA 96 00011 FRAME WELDMENT GLASS ML39 2 65 02 00158 GASKET 3 65 06 01367 GLASS ML39 WARNING Do not operate this appli ance with the glass re moved cracked or broken Gla...

Page 74: ...an be found on the rating plate which is located in the air gap below the glass frame near the center When contacting your dealer for any cleaning service or warranty service always provide the Model Number Serial Number and Manufactured Date This information will expedite the warranty verification process ...

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Page 77: ...ANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES VENT LOCATIONS Per Manual INSTALL PROPER SIZE GAS LINES CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Per Manual CHECK FOR CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AT MANIFOLD Per Manual a 3 5 Inches Water Column Maximum Nat Gas b 10 0 Inches Water Column Maximum L P Gas CYCLE BURNERS ON OFF FOR PROMPT IGNITION Per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Burner must light IMMEDIATELY Flame must travel promptly around curve light burner IN...

Page 78: ...85 03 00955 P a g e 78 TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 POSTAGE NEEDED ...

Page 79: ... pur chases that have not received prior written approval from Mendota NOTE Minor warping of certain parts or discoloration is normal and is not a defect covered by this warranty Major warping of parts can be caused by over firing of your Mendota Fireplace Over firing above rated nameplate specification is as contrary to the manufacturer s instructions and may void this warranty This warranty may ...

Page 80: ...85 03 00955 P a g e 80 Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Mendota Hearth Division WEBPAGE www johnsongas com or www mendotahearth com ...

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