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XG0225 - 170223

Installation & Maintenance Manual

• The installation of this fireplace must be done by a

qualified and certified gas appliance installer.

• Check local codes and read all instructions prior to

installation.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury,

death, or property damage.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

phone in your building.

• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, service agency or the gas fitter.

R Series

INDOOR GAS FIREPLACE

R320

50,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas

R420

65,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas

R520

80,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas

R720

100,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas

R820

100,000 BTU/hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas

Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property

damage or even death. For assistance or additional information

consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the

hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and

shall be installed for the protection of children and other

at-risk individuals.

HOT GLASS

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas fitter.

Installer:

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:

Retain this manual for suture reference.

NOTICE

CAUTION

DANGER

Some materials used in the manufacturing process of this product can

expose you to Benzene which is known in the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more

information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov

WARNING

Summary of Contents for R Series

Page 1: ...Natural Gas or Propane Gas R520 80 000 BTU hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas R720 100 000 BTU hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas R820 100 000 BTU hr Natural Gas or Propane Gas Read and understand this manual Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause serious injury property damage or even death For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...ing the system 21 6 1 Testing the system before gas connection 21 6 2 Testing the system with gas connection Highly recommended 21 Section 7 Finishing the fireplace 22 Finishing Around the Fireplace 23 Mantels Surrounds 23 Section 8 Removing Installing Screen and Window 24 Removing the Screen 24 Removing the Window 24 Reinstalling the door 24 Section 9 Installing the Accessories 25 Installing the ...

Page 4: ...codes to the current version of Natural Gas and PropaneInstallationCode CSAB149 ElectricalInstallationsmust conform to the local codes or in the absence of local codes to the current version of Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 1 Installations in the USA must conform to the local codes or in the absence of local codes to the current version of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Electrical...

Page 5: ...aining proper clearance Firestops installed Exteriorwall roofflashinginstalledandsealedincompliancewithlocalbuildingcode Terminations installed and sealed in compliance with local building code Direct vent termination is highest point in vent assembly Wiring Electrical Section 4 Unswitched power provided to the appliance PPO box Low voltage wire connected to dry contact wall switch non powered Gas...

Page 6: ... 170223 6 General Rating Plate Sample Figure 1 b Rating Plate for R720 Figure 1 c Rating Plate for R820 LBL1207D V5 1 R P VIEW_HSI_WITH SCREEN _AUG 17 2015 LBL1207D V5 1 R P VIEW_HSI_WITH SCREEN _AUG 17 2015 ...

Page 7: ...ensions Tolerance Section 1 Product Dimensions A X E G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V F D B C UNIT DIMENSIONS A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V R320 21 15 4811 16 8 5 9 419 16 425 16 77 16 19 1013 16 381 16 37 4811 16 99 16 16 12 12 21 209 16 2 3115 16 R420 21 15 6011 16 8 5 9 539 16 42 77 16 19 1013 16 381 16 49 6011 16 99 16 16 12 12 21 2011 16 2 3115 16 R520 21 15 7211 16 10 5 9 659 16...

Page 8: ...e Section 6 Finishing around the fireplace R720 24 24 2 6 0 See Section 6 Finishing around the fireplace R820 24 24 2 6 0 See Section 6 Finishing around the fireplace NOTES Clearance from top of fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendiculartothefireplaceopeningmustmaintain6 clearance see figure 3 Figure 3 Combustible Wall Cl...

Page 9: ... the platform based on where you want the bottom edge of the glass to be see figure 2 for unit dimensions Maintain minimum ceiling height shown in table Build fireplace frame as shown in figure 3 f C is 29 for straight out the back vent run installations REAR VENTED INSTALLATION WITH ELBOW REAR VENTED INSTALLATION STRAIGHT VENT RUN Framing Dimensions Model A B C R320 55 47 23 R420 67 47 23 R520 77...

Page 10: ...e that holds the glass door when installing 2x4s for back framing Intake Exhaust Vent Pipe 5 8 2 pcs 2 x 4 vertical Both Sides Typ 1 1 1 1 2 x 4 horizontal 2 x 4 horizontal 2 x 4 Vertical Steel header supplied by Montigo Supply Gas connection 2 2 Back framing dimensions Model Supplied Steel Header Measurements R320 46 x 3 R420 58 x 3 R520 70 x 3 R720 80 x 3 qty 2 R820 80 x 3 qty 2 1 Cut and instal...

Page 11: ...ewing area as low as possible Maintain a minimum of 6 clearance from the bottom of glass to completed floor Minimum clearance can be reduced to 3 for uncarpeted flooring Discoloration may occurduetohightemperatures 1 clearance 2 pcs 2 x 4 vertical Both Sides Typ 1 1 6 Recessed floor 1 2 x 4 horizontal 2 x 4 horizontal 2 x 4 Vertical Steel header supplied by Montigo ...

Page 12: ...ished refer to the appropriate section for installation details All fireplaces are shipped Top Vent from the factory Follow the chart on page 14 or page 15 for maximum ventrun and maximum elbows Section 3 1 Converting to Rear Vent R Series units are shipped for Top Vent installations Follow the instructions to convert unit for Rear Vent installation Section 3 1 1 Converting the Flue 1 RemovetheRea...

Page 13: ... and replaced with supplied Rear Vent pressure sensing tube and air baffle must be relocated as described below 1 RemovetwoscrewsfromtheairbaffleinstalledovertheTopVent from inside the firebox Once air baffle is removed replace the two screws back into the same position NOTE Not all models are equipped with an air baffle Only convert if available 2 Remove Top Vent pressure sensing tube but looseni...

Page 14: ... Roof mounted power vent Figure 6 c Multi Elbow with downward vent run Top or Rear Vent Roof mounted power vent D D Section 3 2 Installing a Roof Mounted Vent System Vent Configuration Refer to Figure Maximum Vent Run Horizontal Vertical Maximum Elbows Straight Vertical Top or Rear Vent Figure 6 100 Feet Six 90 or equivalent Multi Elbow Top or Rear Vent Figure 6 b Multi Elbow with 6 downward vent ...

Page 15: ...nt Wall mounted power vent Figure 6 g Multi Elbow with downward vent run Top or Rear Vent Wall mounted power vent Figure 6 e PVHIN58 300 Power Vent PVHIN58 300 Min 7 feet of pipe between fireplace and power vent D D Section 3 3 Installing a Wall Mounted Vent System Vent Configuration Refer to Figure Maximum Vent Run Horizontal Vertical Maximum Elbows Straight Horizontal Top or Rear Vent Figure 6 d...

Page 16: ... and absorption of movement Firestops must be installed as required by national local codes Montigo recommends that all exterior corners and joints be sealed with exterior caulking However we encourage you to consult your Building Envelope Engineer or Waterproofing Consultant for further recommendations IMPORTANT Please refer to your Building Envelope Engineer or Waterproofing Consultant for a rev...

Page 17: ...ible construction Section 3 3 3 Heat Shields min Both sides Typical min min Inner shield 9 Outer shield 10 Combustible Framing Installing a Wall Mounted RHS102 Heat shield 5 10 The RHS102 Heat shield must be used if vent pipe passes through a wall or ceiling within 6 of the unit To install the RHS102 Slide the Inner Section over the vent pipe that will connect to the fireplace Then fasten the vent...

Page 18: ...ble to replace standard Horizontal Power Vent Termination Control Box Power Vent Power cable Installation required for either Horizontal or Vertical Termination Vent Wall Switch 115Vac 60 Hz supply from Distribution Panel Vertical Power Vent Termination Power Vent Speed Control Post Purge Timer 3 min Prepurge Timer 1 min Power Vent Connector Power Vent Fuse 5A LED Power Indicator Control Panel Fus...

Page 19: ...e 110 Volts 60Hz 5A Post Purge Timer Pre Purge Timer Honeywell Q3450 Pilot Assembly Pilot Electrical Harness Connector Honeywell Gas Control SV9501M Gas Control onnector Conduit Wiring clearances 1 Clearance Note If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced it must be with the same or its equivalent Connect the power vent power cord as outlined in the previous section Ensure...

Page 20: ...peratingpressurewithacommerciallyavailableleakchecksolution DO NOT USE A FLAME OF ANY KIND TO TEST FOR LEAKS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS Gas Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum inlet pressure 5 5in w c 11in w c Manifold pressure 3 5in w c 10in w c Section 5 Installing the gas line After gas line is connected each appliance connection valve and valve train MUST be checked while under normal operating pr...

Page 21: ...e gas valve will turn on You can hear a clicking sound and the Hot Surface Ignitor will glow red This confirms the control system operation Note If the flue gas LED does not light up after 1 minute slowly increase the power vent speed until the LED turns on Speed controller located inside the control box see figure 8 d 6 2 Testing the system with gas connection Highly recommended The Control and P...

Page 22: ... to the rim around the fireplace opening Fasten the board in place using standard drywall screws Figure 10 Non combustible Board over the Fireplace supplied by Montigo Figure 10 b Fireplace installation Cut the remainder of Gyproc Wall board to complete the fireplace surround Wall board Gyproc or Equiv Bottom Sides Clearance required for expansion of the fireplace when in operation Pre drill for N...

Page 23: ...ware 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 design for example candles plastic or pictures This can cause melting deformation discoloration or premature failure of T V and radio components Side wall ...

Page 24: ...ake certain that they are firmly attached and secure Reinstalling the door Follow the four previous steps to re install the R Series fireplace window Step 2 Lift out Window from Grooves Thewindowisremovedbyfirstliftingupwardontheglassandthenbypulling the bottom out from the groove in which it was located see image below Once the bottom of the window is clear of the fireplace lower the window down ...

Page 25: ...suppliedwithfirestones Optionalfireglassmaybepurchased fromthedealer RemovetheDoorasshowninthepreviousInstruction Once the glass door is removed place the firestones randomly across the pan and the burners as described in Figure 11 d to 11 e Note Only cover the burner with one layer of firestones or fireglass Section 9 Installing the Accessories Figure 11 d spreading out firestones Figure 11 f Com...

Page 26: ...nly spaced apart behind the burner STEP 3 Place the first log 3 in front of the burner against the right side of the tray STEP 4 Place log 6 leaning against log 3 STEP 5 Align log 3 against log B crossing from the front section of the fireplace to the rear tray as shown STEP 6 Place log 1 along the inner side of the fireplace as shown touching log 3 STEP 7 Place the first log 2 between logs A and ...

Page 27: ... log A with the other end resting on the other side of the burner STEP 13 The second log 1 is placed parallel to the burner and in front of log B STEP 11 6 rests against log 4 in front of the burner Figure 12 j Figure 12 k Figure 12 n Figure 12 l Figure 12 o Figure 12 p Figure 12 m 2 5 5 4 1 4 6 3 Note It is normal to see some soot build up on logs that cross the flame Soot should not build up eno...

Page 28: ...figure 13b Use the panel joints as reference The logs should be behind the burner ports and leaning against the panel The log placed on the right should be orientated in the same direction to the left log STEP 2 Place Log B behind the burner port next to the right log of LGS57 See figure 13f STEP 3 Place log C from the LGS58 kit to the right of the port resting on log B see figure 13g STEP 4 Place...

Page 29: ...P 11 Diagonally place log 2 resting on the right end of log 4 STEP 9 Log 4 rests diagonally with one end on log 6 in front of the burner STEP 10 Place log 4 in between the two logs from set LGS57 behind the burner in the center of the fireplace STEP 8 Place log 6 diagonally in front of the burner between log 2 and the end of log 5 STEP 12 Place log 3 in the center of the fireplace just in front of...

Page 30: ...STEP 19 Place the final log 6 resting on the end of log 4 to the left of the burner as seen in figure 13w STEP 14 In front of the Left log from set LGS57 place log E diagonally in front of the burner STEP 18 Place log C parallel to the burner in between log A and E STEP 16 To the left side of the burner port place log 1 with the curved end close to touching the back panel of the fireplace E F E A ...

Page 31: ...31 Operation XG0225 170223 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Heat Sensor Conmustion Air ...

Page 32: ... on new metal Glass must be cleaned periodically to remove any film which is a normal by product of combustion which may be visible Film can easily be removed by removing the door Handle the door carefully and clean it with non abrasive non ammonia based glass cleaners One of the most effective products is Kel Kem During the initial firing Silicone seals will off gas leaving a visual deposit of a ...

Page 33: ... Pilot Assembly RPA004 RPA052 Power Vent Control Box RESCB2 Outer Glass RGL1073 RGL1074 RGL1065 RGL1093 RGL1098 Replacement Screen RSCR320 RSCR420 RSCR520 RSCR720 RSCR820 Fuse AGC 5Amp REC1122 Replacement Parts List Control Board Part R320 R420 R520 R720 R820 Transformer 120V to 24VAC EC1142 Pre Purge Timer 60 Seconds REC1413 Post Purge Timer 180 Seconds REC1035 Rheostat Fan Speed Control REC1109 ...

Page 34: ...on guide for the PVHIN58 300 with TMHIN58 40 Unacceptable Install Figure 15 PVVEX510 300 Figure 15 c PVVEX510 300 restrictions Figure 15 b PVVEX510 300 clearances Figure 15 d PVHIN58 300 Inline power vent with TMHIN58 40 Termination with vanity ring Figure 15 e TMHIN58 40 Termination Clearances without vanity ring Front View Side View 20 3 4 527 13 330 6 153 1 26 14 356 NOTE There is enough cleara...

Page 35: ... Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 12 in 30 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 100 000 Btuh 30 kW 36 in 91 cm for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30 kW Canadian Installations US Installations 1 2 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 9 in 23 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 50 0...

Page 36: ...embly I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 ft 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 12 in 30 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 100 000 Btuh 30 kW 36 in 91 cm for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30 kW Canadian Installations US Installations 1 2 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 00...

Page 37: ...510 300 PVHFL510 300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVHFL510 300 Figure 16 PVHEX510 300 Figure 16 c PVHFL510 300 Figure 16 b PVHEX510 300 Termination Clearances Figure 16 d PVHFL510 300 Termination Clearances 6 15 14 24 6 15 16 24 32 24 WALL WALL EAVES OVERHANG EAVES OVERHANG ...

Page 38: ...ator vent outlet 3 ft 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 12 in 30 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 100 000 Btuh 30 kW 36 in 91 cm for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30 kW Canadian Installations US Installations 1 2 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 9 in 23 cm for applian...

Page 39: ...gulator vent outlet 3 ft 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 12 in 30 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW and 100 000 Btuh 30 kW 36 in 91 cm for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30 kW Canadian Installations US Installations 1 2 6in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btuh 3 kW 9 in 23 cm for appl...

Page 40: ... gas NG or liquefied petroleum LP only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the appliance produce excessive temperatures will result in a fire hazard and void all warranties This warranty is transferable The appliance must remain in its original place of installation to be valid If the components of the appliance covered by this warran...

Page 41: ... of The Companies The Companies shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done without first obtaining the Companies written consent The Companies employees and dealers have no authority to make any warranties to neither alter this warranty nor authorize any remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated within this warranty IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED To make a claim und...

Page 42: ...The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Appendix C Amendment Gas Fireplace Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts 5 08 Modifications to NFPA 54 Chapter 10 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon ...

Page 43: ...43 Notes XG0225 170223 ...

Page 44: ...XG0225 170223 Installation Maintenance Manual R320 R420 R520 R720 R820 Single Sided Gas Fireplace ...

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