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XG0305

MD34-BV Homefire

Introduction

About this fireplace:

Thank you for choosing a Montigo Gas Fireplace. The 

MD34-BV

 fea-

tures a dual burner with glowing embers and a realistic fibre logset. 
TheMD34 is available in two versions:

  MD34-BV

 --

 

Standard (Continuous) Pilot

 

MD34-BV-I

 --

 

Intermittent (Electronic) Pilot

The MD34-BV is certified in Canada and the USA  as a 

Vented Gas 

Fireplace Heater

 (ANSI Z21.88-2000· CSA 2.33-2000) and is rated for:

 

Natural Gas

   21,500 BTU/H (6.30  Kilowatts) Input

 

 

 

15,050 BTU/H (5.13 Kilowatts) Output

 

Propane

 

21,500 BTU/H (6.30 Kilowatts) Input

 

 

 

15,050 BTU/H (4.41 Kilowatts) Output

How to use this manual:

This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specified, the 
designation MD34-BV refers to all models. Sections which are spe-
cific 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 require-
ments 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 

absense 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.

Table Of Contents

Introduction

 ............................................................................... 2

Installation

 

Installing the Fireplace Shell .......................................... 3

 

Installing the Gasline ...................................................... 4

 

The Remote Switch ........................................................ 4

 

B-Vent Installation .......................................................... 4

 

Construction around the fireplace

 

 

Facing ................................................................ 5

 

 

Mantels and Surrounds ..................................... 5

 

Wiring   ......................................................................5 - 6

 

Installing the Logset ....................................................... 6

 

Removing and Installing the Insert ................................. 7

 

Removing and Installing the Door .................................. 7

Operation

 ............................................................................8 - 10

Maintenance

 ..................................................................... 10 - 11

Warranty

 .................................................................................. 12

Appendix

 

A. Spare Parts .............................................................. 13 

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 MD34-BV Homefire Plus

Page 1: ...or s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Warning Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or ...

Page 2: ...tory 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 mus...

Page 3: ... 15 32 30 38 Figure 2 Framing dimensions Framing 33 15 3 4 39 When sheetrock is not used behind the fireplace fram ing depth may be reduced to 15 Figure 3 Corner framing dimensions 22 42 0 clearance to corners only 33 59 3 8 Installing a Shelf Over the Fireplace When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace the minimum al lowable clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 16 Pro...

Page 4: ...er brass trim may be connected to a wall switch The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 12 for wiring requirements Note The switch location must not exceed 30 from the fireplace Figure 4 Gas line access During any pressure testing of the gas supply piping that excedes 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa the applian...

Page 5: ... of energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy efficient Please be aware temperatures over the mantel will rise above nor mal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product design for example candles plastic ...

Page 6: ...L2 Figure 7a Wiring for optional air circulating fan kit Figure 7b Wiring schematic for optional fan kit Installing the Log Set The ME34 BV is supplied with four 4 soft fibre logs Logs A and B are permanently attached to a fibre base which is pre installed by the factory To install the two small logs C and D simply place them onto their mating positions as shown in figure 8a below When log set is ...

Page 7: ...y reverse the steps above Figure 9 MD34 BV insert INSET 1 Tab INSET 2 Mounting Bracket Venting Plate Front Slot Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door surround The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top and one magnet on each side To remove the surround pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots A are clear of tabs B in the door You may need to use ...

Page 8: ...n Model MD34 BV 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down 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 then smell gas STOP...

Page 9: ...to light 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 lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Turn switch on th...

Page 10: ...cribed below will adjust both the main burner and the ember burner To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counterclockwise To lower the flame height turn clockwise Gas Control Knob Shown in Pilot postion Hi Lo Adjustment Knob Figure 11 Hi Lo Adjustment on Model MD34 BV gas valve Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated there may be some smoking and a visi...

Page 11: ... rm er LineVo lt Sup p ly Rep lace SV9500 SV9600 Saveo ld Ig niter Flam e Ro da ssem b ly fo rservice INSET HSI Terminals C H EC K Linevo ltag ep o w er Lo wvo ltag e transfo rm er Lim itC o ntro ller Therm o stat W iring a irp ro vingsw itcho n co m b ustio nairb lo w ersystem Ventd am p er ifused iso p en andendsw itchm ad e Gas Control Valve Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot Adjustment Scr...

Page 12: ...ts not manufactured or supplied by The Companies 2 The Montigo Gas Appliance must be subjected to 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 und...

Page 13: ... Horizontal Trim Kits 2 4 piece fibre logset Available Options and Accessories 3 3 Fan Pack 4 Variable Speed Blower Kit 5 Hand Held Remote Control 6 3 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFO 7 4 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFS 8 Door Cover Square DF0 9 Door Cover Arched DFA 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 ...

Page 14: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0305 Rev 03 09 2002 ...

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