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MENDOTA WARRANTY QUALIFICATION & SERVICE REFERENCE FORM 

 
As a part of Mendota's on-going program of customer satisfaction, this Form verifies proper installation and operation.  It is  
important as a reference for future service. It insures long life and trouble-free operation of Mendota fireplaces & stoves and  
qualifies the owner for Mendota's lifetime limited warranty.  Owner should sign Form when completed.  Optionally, please regis-
ter your product at our website at: WWW.JOHNSONGAS.COM/MENDOTA-REGISTRATION.ASP 

HOME OWNER:   _______________________________   

DEALER: __________________________________________ 

ADDRESS:  ____________________________________   

ADDRESS: _________________________________________ 

CITY/STATE/ZIP:  ______________________________   CITY/STATE/ZIP: ___________________________________ 

SIGNATURE:  __________________________________   

PHONE: ___________________________________________ 

MODEL #: D-30       SERIAL #:   ___________________   

DATE INSTALLED: __________________________________ 

GAS ________  NAT  or  _________ L.P. 

Mendota Fireplace Inserts are sophisticated, hi-tech gas appliances.  All installation and operating instructions must be carefully 
followed.  The DXV fireplace must be installed and serviced by a qualified Mendota approved service person. 
 

REF: 

MENDOTA GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 

 

 

APPROVED VENT PIPES AND VENT CAP INSTALLED - Per Manual and manufacturer'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 AT MANIFOLD - Per Manual 
         a.     3.5 Inches Water Column Maximum - Nat. Gas 
         b.     10.5 Inches Water Column Maximum - L.P. Gas 

 

TAKE COMBUSTION SYSTEM MILLIVOLT READINGS   [ See Manual Pg. 26] 

 

a.  Pilot only - [Minimum Millivolts 450] 

Reading:   ______________________   

 

b.  Main burner operating - [Minimum Millivolts 155] 

Reading:   ______________________   

 

CYCLE BURNERS ON/OFF FOR PROMPT IGNITION - Per "LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS" 
          Burner must light IMMEDIATELY - Flame must travel promptly around "curve" & light burner. 

 

INSTALL LOGS AND ADJUST FLAME - Per Manual 

 

Proper pilot flame impingement on thermopile & burner - Air shutter opening:  1/8" - 1/4" Nat. Gas - 1/2" LP 

 

BRIEF OWNER ON OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNIT 

 Light 

Pilot 

 

Operate Burner                 

    Explain blower "delay" operation 

 

 

 

CUT OUT PAGE AND MAIL TO:  JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE CO., 520 E AVE. N.W. , CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 52405 

OR REGISTER YOUR NEW INSERT AT :  WWW.JOHNSONGAS.COM/MENDOTA-REGISTRATION.ASP

WARRANTY REGISTRATION 

Your Name  ______________________________________________________________________   

Address _________________________________________________________________________   

City ________________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________________  

Dealer (Place of Purchase) ___________________________________________________________   

City ________________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________________  

Date of Purchase  _______________________ Serial Number _______________________________   

Purchaser's Signature _______________________________________________________________   

 

MENDOTA FIREPLACE INSERT, D-30 

Summary of Contents for SEABROOK D-30

Page 1: ...lumer d appareil 2 Ne touchez aucun interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trouvant dans le batiment ou vous vous trouvez 3 Evacuez la pi ce le b timent ou la zone 4 Appelez imm diatement v...

Page 2: ...ERS CO LINEAR 4 DIAMETER EXHAUST 4 DIAMETER INLET or CO AXIAL 4 DIAMETER EXHAUST 6 DIAMETER INLET TOTAL WEIGHT 175 SAFETY AGA CERTIFIED PILOT GENERATOR MILLIVOLT SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITH SWITCH REMOTE CO...

Page 3: ...material should not 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...

Page 4: ...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 sy...

Page 5: ...MIN FROM TOP TO MANTEL FRONT VIEW 30 1 4 BRASS TRIM MANTEL 85 03 00590 16 MIN CLEARANCE TO SIDEWALL TOP VIEW 7 5 8 22 1 4 13 1 4 30 7 16 HEARTH EXTENSION 16 MIN NON COMBUSTIBLE 19 22 1 8 BE ORDERED S...

Page 6: ...HEARTH EXTENSION 19 3 4 8 MAX MANTEL 16 MIN CLEARANCE TO SIDEWALL MENDOTA GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE INSERT SPECIFICATIONS CLEARANCES CO AXIAL VENT ADAPTER D 30 Surround Dimensions A B Inches mm Inches...

Page 7: ...6 flue liners permanently secure damper in open position NOTE Massachusetts requires that the flue damper must be removed or permanently welded in the open position 6 If damper opening is too small fo...

Page 8: ...Inserts 1 Co Axial and 2 Co Linear NOTE THE INSERT IS DESIGNED TESTED AND LISTED FOR OPERATION ONLY WITH MENDOTA INSERT VENTING COMPONENTS AS LISTED IN FIGURES 3 4 AND DRAWING BELOW CO LINEAR VENT KIT...

Page 9: ...e flashing Measure trim and shape flashing to fit the exist ing flue liner This flashing prevents water and small animals from entering area between the chimney liner and flue liner Plan for 1 to 1 1...

Page 10: ...arger FIGURE 5 13 One installer should then return to the fireplace opening and pull the rope to guide the liner s into place through the smoke shelf and the damper opening to a point 20 508 mm above...

Page 11: ...ent boot adapter to vent cap 4 inlet flex pipe extends from vent boot adapter to existing chimney above damper area aprox 4 5 ft Tightly secure 4 flex pipes using clamps provided Seal vent cap flashin...

Page 12: ...bricks or steel washers FIGURE 7 Draft Diverter Installation 20 VENT BOOT ADAPTER INSTALLATION A Remove 2 sheet metal screws inside top of firebox at front edge B Remove exhaust baffle by dropping fro...

Page 13: ...irmly B Reinstall exhaust baffle by placing rear edge on ledge swinging front edge upward and reinstalling two 2 sheet metal screws CAUTION The exhaust baffle must be reinstalled before operation 85 0...

Page 14: ...T BAFFLE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE MAY BE ROUND OR RECTANGULAR DRAFT HOOD FRONT ACCESS PANEL NATURAL VENT B VENT SYSTEM INSTALLATION 22 The proper Insert surround can now be placed in position Assemble sur...

Page 15: ...A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON THE INSERT SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING BEDDING MATERI...

Page 16: ...e and the following procedure to see if additional floor protection is required Project a line using string or a tape measure from the top of the lower grill to the edge of the raised hearth continuin...

Page 17: ...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 TUBING TYPE L OUTSIDE DIA NAT L P NAT L P 0 10 1 2 1...

Page 18: ...for the Insert EXCEPTION Some codes allow 2 PSI 1 4KPA supplies to enter the residence in which case pounds to inches regulators are used The following table provides information on correct gas press...

Page 19: ...es must be maintained LIGHTING CHECK OFF LIST Be sure to check these items before final operation of the Fireplace Insert All items on Installation Check Off List must be completed Connect Rocker Swit...

Page 20: ...ON and cycle the burner on off to make certain it ignites promptly and that the flame runs smoothly around entire burner Note Logs will produce a strong acrid odor on initial contact with flames about...

Page 21: ...or logs must not block pilot flame or burner flame and to check pilot flame with millivolt meter See Pg 30 Pilot flame must register a minimum of 450 millivolts Check that flame is stable and not lift...

Page 22: ...21 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 2 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 3...

Page 23: ...22 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 4 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 5...

Page 24: ...23 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 6 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 7...

Page 25: ...24 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 8 LOG INSTALLATION STEP 9...

Page 26: ...WAIT 60 SECONDS BEFORE TURNING ON AGAIN IF BURNER DOES NOT COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER SECOND TRY RECHECK COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF LOGS PILOT ETC TO INSURE PROPER PILOT FLAME IMPINGEMENT ON THE THERMOP...

Page 27: ...rs are made of special high temperature rated ABS for constant high speed operation at high temperatures Blowers are equipped with long life maintenance free ball bearings that ensure quiet operation...

Page 28: ...tat 6 Disconnect wiring connection between gas valve and ON OFF switch or thermostat wires 7 Remove two sheet metal screws that hold down the burner tube weldment and remove burner 8 Remove all sheet...

Page 29: ...in gas both 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 See your...

Page 30: ...ualified person should check the air shutter opening to make certain that the shutter is set correctly at 1 8 to 1 4 open for natural gas and full open for L P gas NOTE For altitudes above 5 000 ft so...

Page 31: ...readings will establish proper thermopile Millivolt generation and assure trouble free burner operation Readings must be taken with a Pilot ONLY operating b Main Burner operating A PILOT ONLY OPERATI...

Page 32: ...extension knob SIT 05 04 00035 Pilot Assy complete 35 01 00296 TimberFire Log Set 05 04 00036 L P Pilot orifice 35 01 00240 Bag of Coal 05 07 00061 Thermopile 35 01 00239 Glowing inswool 05 07 00067...

Page 33: ...sket Discard both the black rubber gasket and spring 3 Install the new LP Pressure Regulator onto the gas valve body in the same position and orientation as the NG Pressure Regulator you removed in St...

Page 34: ...33 Figure 21 LP PRESSURE REGULATOR NG PRESSURE REGULATOR GAS VALVE BODY SCREWS...

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Page 36: ...acturer s specifications 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 5 Inches Wate...

Page 37: ...36 TAPE SHUT JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE COMPANY 520 E AVENUE N W CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405 POSTAGE NEEDED...

Page 38: ...e limited warranty This warranty does not cover glass or log breakage Logs and embers are warranted against burn out Mendota has the right to investigate and inspect the exact original fireplace and e...

Page 39: ...Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N W Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Website www johnsongas com Part 85 03 00687...

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