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Part No. XG0105A

ME34-DV Modular Fireplace

Installation

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 a flat screwdriver to pull the door sur-
round outwards. 

(See figure 26a).

Removing and Installing

 the Insert

You may 

remove the insert

 to protect it from theft and damage dur-

ing construction.

1. 

Remove the two machine screws (1 left & 1 right) at the top of the 
insert that attach the insert to the shell.

 See Inset 1.

2. 

Remove the fresh air flex from the collars on the shell.

 See Figure 

25.

 Important: Be careful not to damage the fresh air flex dur-

ing removal or storage.

 3. 

Remove the 4 machine screws that hold the venting plate to the 
insert.

4

.  Remove the insert by tipping the top of the insert outward and lift-

ing the tabs past the slots in the bottom of the shell. 

See Inset 2.

Store the screws and clamps in a safe place to ensure that they are 
not lost.
To 

re-install the insert

 simply reverse the steps above.

Removing the door:

Remove the machine screws along the top of the door, and then pull 
the door outwards and upwards until it is clear of the door rail.

(See 

Figure 26b).

 Ensure that a good seal is maintained when re-installing 

the door.

Figure 25.

 

MD34-DV insert.

INSET 1

Tab

INSET 2

Mounting 

Bracket

Fresh Air 

Flex (4" dia.)

Figure 26a.

  Removing or installing the door surround.

Glass door

and frame

Door surround

Tab 'B'

Slot 'A'

Magnet

Pull bottom of door 

surround outwards 

and upwards.

Figure 26b.

   Removing or installing the glass door.

Machine Screws

Door Rail

Tabs

High temp.

silicone seal

Venting Plate

Front

Slot

Glass door

& frame

Summary of Contents for ME34-DV

Page 1: ...om a neighbor 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 serviceormaintenancecancauseinjury orpropertydamage Refertothismanual For assistance or additional information consultaqualifiedinstaller serviceagency or the gas supplier For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or oth...

Page 2: ...gnition Top Vent Product Code ME34DT I Intermittent Pilot Rear Vent Product Code ME34DR I The ME34 DV is certified as a Vented Gas Fireplace Heater ANSI Z21 88 1998 CSA 2 33 M98 and is rated for Natural Gas 21 000 BTU H 7 6 Kilowatts Input Propane 21 000 BTU H 7 6 Kilowatts Input How to use this manual This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specified the designation ME34 DV refers to a...

Page 3: ...aming WARNING When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or any combustible material other than wood flooring it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the fireplace opening must not project beyond the shaded area shown in Figure 19b For protection against freezing temp...

Page 4: ...f the gas supply controls to the appliance The fireplace gas connection and the main operating gas valve is located behind the removable brass trim at the bottom of the unit and need only be attached to the gas line with an approved fitting as required by the applicable installation codes Installation Figure 6 Fireplace locations and vent terminations Note After gas line is connected each applianc...

Page 5: ...rames 12 12 12 MOSR 1 Frame the termination opening to 12 x 12 2 Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs using a minimum of 4 screws 3 Insert the termination into the MOSR frame as shown here and attach by screwing through the four pilot holes in the termination MSR MTO 3 MTO 3F MTO 3 MTKOG Installing Heat Guards over Terminations 1 Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are fa...

Page 6: ...d the horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termination is 108 this would not be an acceptable installation 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 132 120 144 156 168 180 Horizontal Run in Hearth 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 Figure 8 Heat Shield Install by sliding over the vent pipe where it passes through combustible construction Heat Shields Due to high flue temperatures heat shields are require...

Page 7: ... Top Vent installation If the 90 elbow is installed directly on the fireplace the height to the center of the termination is 44 Horizontal Venting Figure 9b Typical Top Vent installation The solid sections can be used in various combinations to obtain the desired vent run The vent run must fall within the limits set by the venting graph 90 Elbow MEXT Section Heat Shield Heat Shield MEL 90F F Elbow...

Page 8: ...t height when measured center to center of piping Example Typical vent installation 20 vertical vent 2 2 offsets required 25 of 20 5 max offset allowed This venting configuration meets requirements A Termination MVTK 1 B Flex sections MFL 1 12 section MFL 2 24 section MFL 3 36 section MFL 4 48 section C Solid sections MEXT 1 12 section MEXT 2 24 section MEXT 3 36 section MEXT 4 48 section MEXT 6 7...

Page 9: ...traight Installation The height from the hearth to the center of the termination is 26 1 8 ME34 DV Rear Vent versions are supplied with an 18 exten sion pipe EXT 18 with female female connections For shorter installations cut the EXT 18 to the desired length For extended installations use the EXT 18 section as supplied for an 18 vent run Note For Rear Vent models maximum horizontal run with no ver...

Page 10: ...horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termi nation is 126 this would be an acceptable installa tion Example C Unacceptable Installation If the vertical dimension from the floor of the fire place is 78 and the horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termination is 108 this would not be an acceptable installation Figure 19 ME34 DV Rear Vent Venting Graph 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 1...

Page 11: ...e 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 normal 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 Top of fireplace Combustible Facing...

Page 12: ...ivalent G L1 WH L2 BLK Quick Connect plug to motor Figure 23b Wiring schematic for optional fan kit 115 1 60 Supply G L1 L2 Installing the Log Set Installing the Logs The ME34 DV is supplied with four 4 fibre logs Logs A and B are factory installed on the mounting slots They should be positioned as shown in figure 24a Place log C and log D onto the mating posi tions as shown below in figure 24b Fi...

Page 13: ...x dur ing removal or storage 3 Remove the 4 machine screws that hold the venting plate to the insert 4 Remove the insert by tipping the top of the insert outward and lift ing the tabs past the slots in the bottom of the shell See Inset 2 Store the screws and clamps in a safe place to ensure that they are not lost To re install the insert simply reverse the steps above Removing the door Remove the ...

Page 14: ...l ME34 DV 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower brass trim 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower brass trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower brass 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 sm...

Page 15: ...rt 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 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower brass trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up brass trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower brass trims 3 Turn...

Page 16: ...urning of protective coatings on new metal Glass must be cleaned periodically to remove any film which is a normal biproduct of combustion which may be visible Film can easily be removed by removing the door as shown on page 13 Handle the door carefully and clean it with non abrasive glass cleaners One of the most effective products is Kel Kem Silicone seals on inner door during initial firing wil...

Page 17: ...st with a soap solution with main burner on Coat pipe and tubing joints gasket etc with soap solution Bubbles indicate leaks Tighten any areas where the bubbles appear until the bubbling stops completely ME34 DV I Figure 29 Pilot Burner Troubleshooting The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Noisy Pilot Flame Locate pilot adjustement screw on gas con...

Page 18: ...The Compa nies 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 understood that The Companies sole ob...

Page 19: ...Page 19 Part No XG0105A ME34 DV Modular Fireplace Appendix A Termination Locations 16 ...

Page 20: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Surrey BC V3W 2V6 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0105A Rev 03 06 99 ...

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