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R520 & R620  Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace

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XG0771 - 040513.3

Installation

Section 4: Wiring

Figure 15.

  R520* / R620* Series 

Control Box / Power Vent Wire Routing 

Diagram

Installing the Fireplace Control Box

Install  the  Fireplace  Control  Box  in  an  accessible  location.  The 

location should be where maintenance, adjustments and service 

may be made easily.

Control
   Box   

 

      

Horizontal

Power Vent

Termination

Vertical

Power Vent

Termination

         Control Cable Installation

required for either Horizontal

or Vertical Termination Vent

110Vac 60 Hz 

supply from

 

Distribution Panel

   

 

Wall Switch

Power 
Vent

Summary of Contents for R520

Page 1: ...er Entrapment hazard Battery hazard Rotating parts Low temperature Strong magnetic field Optical radiation Non ionizing radiation Radiation Hazardous to the Environment Danger of harming your hands Irritant Cutting Watch your step Slippery floor High temperatures Glass hazard Danger of suffocation High voltage Toxic Flammable materials Corrosive Fork lift trucks Danger overhead crane Explosion ris...

Page 2: ...gh in Frame 17 18 Section 3 3 Installing a Wall Mounted Vent System 19 20 Section 3 3 1 Installing Roof Mounted Power Vent Rough in Frame 21 22 Section 3 4 Venting Components 23 Section 3 5 Heat Shields 24 Section 4 Wiring 25 27 Installing the Fireplace Control Box 25 Installation of Electrical Supply 25 Installing the Remote Switch 26 Wiring Diagram 27 Conduit Wiring Clearances 27 Section 5 Insta...

Page 3: ...ponsibility 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 ConsultyourlocalGasInspectionBranchoninstallationrequirements for factory built gas fireplaces Inst...

Page 4: ...tractor and must conform to Installations in Canada must conform to the local codes or in the absence of local codes to the current version of Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 Electrical Installations must 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 co...

Page 5: ...r Power Vent installation Basic Operation Thegascontrolcomponentsofthisfireplacearelocatedinthebottom of the firebox below the burner system All models are supplied with a Honeywell smart valve gas control and do NOT have a variable flame control There are two air switches that control the gas control system located in the bottom of the firebox These gas valves and pressure switches communicate wi...

Page 6: ...e dimensions Tolerance 61 1 4 OD 9 1 2 65 9 16 36 5 16 72 11 16 39 1 16 18 9 13 16 21 3 4 61 1 8 5 7 8 18 1 8 OD 11 3 8 32 15 16 8 3 16 4 7 8 9 7 8 15 3 16 5 3 8 Gas Inlet Combustion Air Switch Sensor Line R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 6 XG0771 040513 3 Installation ...

Page 7: ...op View 73 1 4 OD 77 9 16 42 5 16 9 1 2 84 11 16 18 39 1 16 9 13 16 73 1 8 21 3 4 5 7 16 18 1 8 OD 11 3 8 15 3 16 8 3 16 32 15 16 4 7 8 9 7 8 5 3 8 Gas Inlet Combustion Air Switch Sensor Line R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 7 XG0771 040513 3 Installation ...

Page 8: ...ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Unprotectedcombustiblewallswhichareperpendiculartothefireplace opening must maintain 6 clearance see figure 20 Figure 2 Clearances for rear vented installation with elbow Figure 2b Clearances for top or rear vented installation straight vent run or with elbow s Figure 2a Clearances for straight rear vented installation Exterior Sheating Exterior Finishing Mat...

Page 9: ...tobe seefigure1or1aforunitdimensions Maintainminimumceilingheightshownintable Buildfireplaceframe as shown in figure 3 Q Opening R Opening U 3 4 Plywood Drywall or Equiv Platform See Figure 1 or 1a U is 29 for straight out the back vent run installations Raised Installation Maximum Platform Height Minimum Required Ceiling Height 24 86 48 110 R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 9 XG0771 ...

Page 10: ...ore fastening in place Line up the front face of the fireplace top and bottom Figure 3 then secure in place with 1 4 bolts and washers to the platform Figure 4 Fireplace installation Inlet Gas Power Vent InstallingtheFireplace 1 2 Supply Gas connection Intake Exhaust Vent Pipe 5 10 2 Clearance 2 Clearance R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 10 XG0771 040513 3 Installation ...

Page 11: ... horizontal piece Step 3 Cut and install four vertical 2x4 s Place 2 on each side of the fireplace throat Step 4 Install supplied steel header 1 above the throat Attach steel header to vertical 2x4 s as shown in figure 5 Step 5 Cut and install one horizontal 2x4 below the top frame 1 clearance 1 clearance Model Supplied Steel Header Measurements R520 70 1 2 x 3 R620 82 3 4 x 3 Steel header supplie...

Page 12: ...m clearance can be reduced to 3 for uncarpeted flooring Discolouration may occur due to high temperatures Figure 6 Recessed Fireplace installation 6 clearance 1 clearance Recessed Floor Steel header supplied by Montigo 2 pcs 2 x 4 vertical Both Sides Typ 1 clearance 1 clearance 2 x 4 horizontal 2 x 4 Vertical 1 clearance 1 clearance 2 x 4 horizontal R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 1...

Page 13: ...r Flue Collar 10 Flue Cover Plate 5 Flue Cover Plate with gasket with gasket with gasket with gasket 10 Flue Cover Plate 5 Flue Cover Plate 5 Inner Flue Collar 10 Outer Flue Collar with gasket with gasket with gasket with gasket R Series fireplaces are Power Vent Designated Venting originates from the top or rear of the unit Venting can terminate through the roof or exterior wall Foradetaileddiagr...

Page 14: ...supplied Rear Vent pressure sensing tube and air baffle must be relocated as described below 1 Remove two screws from the air baffle installed over the Top Vent 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 loosening the c...

Page 15: ...ure the planned Power vent location is acceptable Refer to the table below for vent run requirements 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 10 100 Feet Six 90 or equivalent Multi Elbow Top or Rear Vent Figure 10a Multi Elbow with 6 downward vent run Top or Rea...

Page 16: ...Figure 10b Multi Elbow with downward vent run Top or Rear Vent Roof mounted power vent R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 16 XG0771 040513 3 Installation D D ...

Page 17: ...2 Install the Vent pipe female end up 2 to 3 maximum from the top of the chase box Install the electrical harness EPVH 10 100 that will communicate with the Power Vent module see Figure 11a Figure 11a Step 3 Install the Power Vent Rough in Kit EPVRRF Pull wire harness through the supplied hole in the bottom corner of the rough in box and snap into the slot provided see Figure 11b inset R520 R620 P...

Page 18: ... module with three stainless steel fasteners angled at 120 penetrating through the inner stainless steel vent cover see Figure 11g Stainless Steel Fasteners Figure 11g Completed Power Vent module installation Step4 InstallscrewsaroundperimeterofRough inKit Drillholessupplied for ease of installation see Figure 11c Install Fasteners around perimeter of Rough in Kit Figure 11c Fasten Rough in Kit to...

Page 19: ... the planned Power vent location is acceptable Refer to the table below for vent run requirements 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 12 100 Feet Six 90 or equivalent Multi Elbow Top or Rear Vent Figure 12a Multi Elbow with 6 downward vent run Top or Rear...

Page 20: ...D Figure 12b Multi Elbow with downward vent run Top or Rear Vent Wall mounted power vent R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 20 XG0771 040513 3 Installation D ...

Page 21: ...lace see Figure 13a Framing Rough in Frame Fasteners Figure 13a Securing the Power Vent Rough in Kit Step 3 Remove the bottom collar and conduit mounting frame see Figure 13a Set removed hardware aside until needed for reassembly Conduit mounting frame Bottom Collar Figure 13b Installing Rough in Kit R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 21 XG0771 040513 3 Installation ...

Page 22: ...uver direction Power Vent Harness Figure 13f Installation of Power vent harness Tightened hardware 4 pcs Figure 13g Completed Power Vent installation Step 4 Insert the conduit from the Power Vent module into the rough in frame through the two top right entry holes Remove the nut from the supplied strain relief and place as show in Figure 13c Power Vent Harness Strain Relief Nut Strain Relief Figur...

Page 23: ... 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 Use any combination of rigid and flex pipe as required and in any orientation Male connectors can face in any direction Flex sections may be stretched up to 50 of their total length e g a 24 section maybe stretched...

Page 24: ...the fireplace with a minimum of three sheet metal screws From the outside slide the RHS102 outer section on To complete the installation fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section inner section to the structure See Figure 14 Figure 14 RHS102 Installation Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes through the combustible construction Outer Shield 11 1 2 Min Both sides Typical Min Min Combustible F...

Page 25: ...ce Control Box Install the Fireplace Control Box in an accessible location The location should be where maintenance adjustments and service may be made easily Control Box Horizontal Power Vent Termination Vertical Power Vent Termination Control Cable Installation required for either Horizontal or Vertical Termination Vent 110Vac 60 Hz supply from Distribution Panel Wall Switch Power Vent ...

Page 26: ...gewiretotheelectricalcontrolpanel Connect the two wire harnesses to a standard single pole ON OFF switch to the location of your choice You may extend these wires up to 100 in length with a wire of equal quality InstallationsinCanadamustbeelectricallygroundedinaccordance withCSAC22 1CanadianElectricalCodePart1and orLocalCodes InstallationsintheUSAmustbeelectricallygroundedinaccordance with local c...

Page 27: ...Harness Connector Honeywell Gas Control SV9501M Gas Control onnector Figure 16 R520 R620 HSI Wiring Diagram Figure 16a Conduit and Wiring Clearances Conduit Wiring clearances Connect the power vent harness as outlined in the previous section Ensure that the proper clearances are maintained for the wiring and conduit When installing the wiring it must never run above the vent 1 Clearance Vent Pipe ...

Page 28: ...tate province or other governing body in which the fireplace is being installed GAS CONNECTION See Figure 16 below for location of gas line access Flexible gas connectors must not exceed 3 feet in length unless allowable within local regulations Connect incoming gas line to the 1 2 Male NPT gas inlet Purge all air out of gas line before connecting port Check appliance connection valve and valve tr...

Page 29: ...he Fireplace This test can be done quickly and efficiently to ensure all systems function according to the design specifications Thefireplaceshouldbeinstalledontherough inframe Figure3with the Power Vent Module and the Vent run connected Section 6 Testing the system 6 1 Testing the system before gas connection If the red LED is illuminated beside the fuse you have power to the panel If no LED chec...

Page 30: ...lied by Montigo Non Combustible cement board supplied by Montigo or Equiv Pre drill for Nail fasteners Combustible framing Sheet metal Screws to attach Non Combustible cement board to Steel header 1 8 Clearance required for expansion of the fireplace when in operation Section 7 Finishing the fireplace Wall board Gyproc or Equiv Bottom Sides Cut standard Gyproc Drywall board to complete the install...

Page 31: ...elwillriseabovenormal 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 clearances are 6 Combustible surrou...

Page 32: ...he four previous steps to re install the R Series fireplace door Step 1 Remove glass suction cups from box and place on Glass door The tool may not be exactly as shown Step 2 Place the suction cups on the glass door spaced evenly Ensure they are firmly attached and secured Step 3 Lifting the glass panel Hold the Tools firmly and lift the glass panel up and out of the lower track Into the upper tra...

Page 33: ...opane gas fireplace with designer glass Firestones surrounding burner tray Optional River Rocks The R520 R620 has the option of installing the cultured rocks which mimic real stone These may be spaced at random or in a visual pattern of your preference See the Montigo web site for photographs and ideas www montigo com Do not operate this fireplace without the glass door or with a broken glass door...

Page 34: ...do not use any phone in your building 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 C Do not use this appliance if any part 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 ...

Page 35: ... coatings 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 as shown on Page 29 Handle the door carefully and clean it with non abrasive non ammonia based glass cleaners One of the most effective products is Kel Kem Siliconesealsoninnerdoorduringinitialfiringwill offgas ...

Page 36: ...er 30 inches 30 inches I clearance to inside corner 30 inches 30 inches J clearance to each side of the vertical centerline of a metre or regulatory assembly to a maximum vertical distance of 15ft 3 feet 3 feet K clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 feet 3 feet L clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to the building or combustion air inlet to other appliance for appliance 100 000 BT...

Page 37: ...Power Vent Detail Front View Front View Not Acceptable Side View Front View Top View R R Wall Wall 18 24 61cm 18 Min Wall R Eaves Overhang Wall F G V H I R520 R620 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Page 37 XG0771 040513 3 Appendix Appendix A Power Vent Locations ...

Page 38: ...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 under any other warranty express...

Page 39: ...ented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment 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 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage i...

Page 40: ...Ferndale Washington TF 1 800 789 6236 FX 1 866 3000 0927 XG0771 040513 3 Langley British Columbia TF 1 800 378 3115 FX 1 604 607 6462 R520 R620 Single Sided Gas Fireplace ...

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