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H-Series BF Gas Fireplace

Part No. XG0145

Table Of  Contents

Introduction

Thank You

 for choosing a Montigo Gas Fireplace.

About this Fireplace:

The 

H-Series BF 

is a fireplace with a pan-style burner and glowing 

embers. This fireplace is available in two models.

The 

H34BF

 is rated for Natural Gas at 18,000 BTU/H (5.28 Kilowatts) 

Input or

 

Propane at 18,000 BTU/H (5.28 Kilowatts) Input. 

H34BF;

 Top Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

H34BF-I; 

Top Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

H34BF-A; 

Top Vent, Electronic Ignition (American Flame).

The 

H38BF

 is rated for Natural Gas at 26,000 BTU/H (7.62 Kilowatts) 

Input or

 

Propane at 26,000 BTU/H (7.62 Kilowatts) Input. 

H38BF;

 Top Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

H38BF-I; 

Top Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

H38BF-A; 

Top Vent, Electronic Ignition (American Flame).

The 

H42BF

 is rated for Natural Gas at 34,000 BTU/H (9.97 Kilowatts) 

Input or

 

Propane at 28,000 BTU/H (9.97 Kilowatts) Input. 

H42BF;

 Top Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

H42BF-I;

 Top Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

H42BF-A;

 Top Vent, Electronic Ignition (American Flame).

How to use this manual:

This manual covers installation, operation and maintenance. Lighting, 

operation and care of this fireplace can be easily performed by the 

homeowner.  However,  all  installation  and  service  work  should  be 

performed by a qualified or licensed installer, plumber, or gasfitter who 

is qualified or licensed by the state, province, region, or governing body 

in which the appliance is being installed.
This  manual  covers  all  models  and  unless  otherwise  specified,  the 

designation 

H-Series  BF

  refers  to  all  models.  Sections  which  are 

specific to a particular model are marked with a 

 symbol, plus 

the appropriate model number.

Warranty and Installation Information:

The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo

 

disclaims any 

responsibility for, the following actions:

Modification  of  the  fireplace  and/or  components  including  Direct-Vent 

assembly or glass doors.
Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by Montigo in 

combination with this Montigo fireplace system.

Installation other than as instructed in this manual.

Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements 

for factory-built gas fireplaces. Installation & repairs should be done by 

a qualified contractor.

Installations in Canada

 must conform to the current 

CAN/CGA B-

149.1

 and 

.2

 Gas Installation Code and local regulations. If the optional 

air-circulating fan kit is installed, it must be electrically grounded in 

accordance with 

CSA C22.1

 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or 

Local Codes.

Installations in the USA

 must conform to local codes, or in the absence 

of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, 

ANSI Z223.1-1988

. If the 

optional air-circulating fan is installed, it must be grounded in accordance 

with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National 

Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.






Introduction

  ..............................................................................

2

Installation

 

Installing and Framing the Fireplace

 ..............................

3

 

Installing the Gasline ......................................................

4

 

The Remote Switch

 ........................................................

4

 

Direct Vent Installation

 ...................................................

4

 

 

General Venting Requirements

 .........................

4

 

 

Terminations ......................................................

5

 

 

Converting to Top or Rear Vent model 

 ..............

5

 

 

Venting for Top Vent models

 ..............................

6

 

 

Venting for Rear Vent models

 ............................

9

 

Construction around the fireplace

 

 

Facing ..............................................................

11

 

 

Mantels and Surrounds

 ...................................

11

 

Wiring   .........................................................................

11

 

Installing Optional Fans................................................

11

 

Removing and Installing the Door

 ................................

12

 

Installing the Logset

 .....................................................

13

 

Installing the Horizontal Trim

 ........................................

13

Operation

  .........................................................................

14 - 16

Maintenance

  ....................................................................

16 - 17

Warranty

  .................................................................................

18

Appendix

 

A. Termination Locations

 ..............................................

19

CAUTIONS

Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance 

should  be located out of traffic & away from furniture 

and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards 

of the high surface temperature, which could cause 

burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when 

they are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not 

be placed on or near the appliance.

Summary of Contents for H34BF

Page 1: ...ht any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department For Your Safety Donotstoreorusegasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Safety Notice Glass door...

Page 2: ...he fireplace and or components including Direct Vent assembly or glass doors Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system Installation other than as instructed in this manual Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements for factory built gas fireplaces Installation repairs should be done by a qualified ...

Page 3: ...ply to all dimensions except the framed opening where the clearance to combustibles is 0 The H Series BF clearances to combustible materials are H34BF H38BF H42BF Top Ceiling 8 Feet 8 Feet 8 Feet Back 2 2 2 Sides 1 1 1 Floor 0 0 0 Mantle 4 4 4 Flue 1 1 1 Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Refer to page 11 Unprotected combustible walls wh...

Page 4: ...ceed 3 feet in length unless it is allowable within applicable installation codes Note After gas line is connected each appliance connection valve and valve train must be checked while under normal operating pressure with either a liquid solution or leak detection device to locate any source of leak Tighten any areas where bubbling appears or leak is detected until bubbling stops completely or lea...

Page 5: ...because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of glass door Mantels Surrounds NOTE National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials New technology to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy efficient Pl...

Page 6: ...VAC 24VAC Grnd Screw Figure 9 Wiring for the H Series BF I with Honeywell gas control and pilot Gas Control and Pilot Wiring H Series BF A ADJ AUX Learn Remote Off Continuous Pilot Off On S I IPI POWER 6VAC 200mA AC ADAPTOR Wall Switch SWI Brown Brown Black White Green White Orange Pilot Main Manual Hi Lo Main Gas Input Main Gas Output White Sensor Orange Igniter Control Module Emergency Battery P...

Page 7: ... the fan kit NOTE If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced it must be replaced with the same type or its equivalent Figure 12 Wiring schematic for optional fans Figure 11 Wiring for optional fans Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door The door is held in place by a lip on the top of the metal frame and two buckles at the bottom Release the buckles and lift th...

Page 8: ...t Figure 14b Base log placement Figure14d Bottom left and right log placement Figure 14e Top left and right log placement Base Log Bottom Left Log Bottom Right Log Top Left Log Top Right Log Base Log Bottom Right Log Bottom Left Log Top Left Log Top Right Log 5 Start the fireplace If the flame appears satisfactory replace the glass door If the flame does not appear satisfactory double check the ai...

Page 9: ...og placement 4 Arrange the ember chips on top of the burner tray the ember chips maybeplacedtocoverupto50 oftheburnerports burnerpattern However the chips must never be placed in a way that obstructs any of the six air inlet ports located at the rear of the burner as shown in figure 15d Air Inlet Ports Ember Chips 5 Place the top left log as shown in figure 15e 6 Place the top right log as shown b...

Page 10: ...n Model H Series BF 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up the lower trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down the lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down the lower trims 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you the...

Page 11: ...ht any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down the lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up the trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down the lower trims 3 Turn switch...

Page 12: ...module will attempt to light the pilot until it detects that the pilot has been successfully lit 4 With the control module set to Continuous Pilot Off wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn switch on the control module to Continuous Pilot On This will initiate the lighting of...

Page 13: ...s equipped with an adjustable burner allowing you to raise or lower the flames To adjust the flames locate the black knob marked Hi Lo in the centre of the gas control valve See Figure 16 The front burners are not adjustable To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counter clockwise To lower the flame height turn clockwise Figure 16a Hi Lo Adjustment on the H Ser...

Page 14: ...re available from your local dealer or the manufacturer HONEYWELL SV 9500 SV9600 TroubleshootingSequence NOTE Before Troubleshooting Familiarize Yourself With The Startup And Checkout Procedure T urnG asSup p lyo ff Settherm o statto callfo rheat SV9500 SV9600 isp o w ered 24VA Cno m inal NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO START Ig niterw arm sup andg lo w sred Pilo tValveo p ens ...

Page 15: ...normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and understood that The Companies sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this Warranty un...

Page 16: ... for AF RPA033 RPA033 RPA033 NG Pilot HIS RPA03 RPA03 RPA03 LP Pilot HIS RPA04 RPA04 RPA04 Thermocouple SIT RTC182 RTC182 RTC182 Interrupted Thermocouple Block RGC2034 RGC2034 RGC2034 Burner NG SIT RBH34B01 RBH38B01 RBH42B01 Burner LPG RBH34B02 RBH38B02 RBH42B02 Burner NG AF RBH34B15 RBH38B15 RBH42B15 Burner LPG AF RBH34B16 RBH38B16 RBH42B16 Burner NG HIS RBH34B07 RBH38B07 RBH42B07 Burner LPG HIS ...

Page 17: ...Page 17 H Series BF Gas Fireplace Part No XG0145 Notes Notes ...

Page 18: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0150 ...

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