Montigo 34FIDL-L-F Installation & Maintenance Manual Download

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XG0514

150204

34FID - Linear

I-Series

Indoor

Residential

Fireplace Insert

Installation & Maintenance Manual

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Canadian Heating Products Inc.

Langley, BC V4W 4A1 |

Montigo Del Ray Corp.

Ferndale, WA 98248

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Page 1: ...idential Fireplace Insert Installation Maintenance Manual Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference NOTICE Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 ...

Page 2: ...e Installation 28 Leveling the Unit 29 Connecting Power 30 Battery Installation Replacement 30 Firestones or Fireglass Installation 31 Speckled Stone Installation 32 Driftwood Log Set Installation 34 Operation 35 Initial Operation 35 Pilot Flame Adjustment 35 Master Override Switch 36 Aeration Adjustment 38 Remote Operation 39 Accent Light Control 42 Maintenance 45 Burner Removal Installation 45 F...

Page 3: ...ries Indoor Gas Fireplace Safety Alert Legend Safety Alerts If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING Safety Alerts ...

Page 4: ... 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 Installation re...

Page 5: ...InstallationsintoaSolidFuelBurnerFireplaceoraFactory Built Fireplace Thisgasappliancehasbeentestedandapprovedforinstallation into any approved masonry or factory built solid fuel fireplace in which this gas insert will fit In the event that the vertical height of the factory built fireplace is to low and that the removal of some components such as the flue baffle flue damper or surround panels wil...

Page 6: ... Sec 134DFID L dimensions Tolerance 1 25 mm 31 787mm 30 3 8 771mm 31 3 4 807mm 17 1 2 444mm 20 1 8 511mm 28 712mm 46 1 2 1181mm 23 3 8 595mm 29 1 2 749mm 14 1 2 368mm 23 3 4 603mm 6 3 4 172mm 15 381mm 8 5 8 219mm 12 3 8 314mm 33 1 2 852mm 23 7 8 607mm 4 Exhaust 101mm 3 Intake 76mm Four sided Trim Not Yet Available ...

Page 7: ...nd the 10 maximum you have to install it 2 above the 17 minimum Figure 2 Sec 2 34DFID L clearances 10 254 Max 17 432 Min 8 1 2 216 Min Mantel Side Wall Hearth Protection Not Required Faceplate Section 2 Installation Figure 1 Sec 2 34DFID L installation dimensions Install Dimensions Theinstallsizerequirementsofyourfireplaceinsertaredependent on several factors Gas line location electrical connectio...

Page 8: ...y materials or objects in front of door relief Doing so could result in failure of door relief system or heat dissipation Non Combustible Board Install Mantle Side Wall Gas Insert Wall Face Non combustible facing materials must be used above the unit up to the minimum required mantel height clearance and for the entire width of the fireplace opening This includes all types of possible installation...

Page 9: ...pproved to be installed with the following venting components Termination 46DVA VCH Duravent Vertical High Wind Termination Adaptor 46DVA CT Duravent 3 x 3 to 4 x 5 5 8 Co linear to Co axialAdaptor Connectors 4DFA FC Duravent 4 Flex Liner Coupling 3DFA FC Duravent 3 Flex Liner Coupling Venting 4 Flex Liner and 3 Flex Liner MONTIGO ...

Page 10: ...nstall the Termination to the top of Adaptor Use a minimum of 4 tech screws to attach the Termination to the Adaptor 5 Feed the Flex Venting down the chimney until the Adaptor is situated near the top of the Chimney Use a commercial grade of sealant between the Flashing and the Chimney top Fasten the Flashing to the top of the Chimney using a fastening method that will properly secure the flashing...

Page 11: ...ll slowly slide the Fireplace Insert back into the Fireplace Cavity At the same time you will be pulling the Flue Slide Plate forward onto the Fireplace Insert Be extremely careful that the Gasket between the Fireplace Insert and the Flue Collar Slide Plate is not damaged and remains in the correct position Failure of this gasket will greatly diminish the operation of this appliance 14 Once the Fl...

Page 12: ... your new fireplace take special care to ensure that all the components shown here are included in your shipment and that all components are received in good condition Please notify your retailer directly if there are any discrepancies with your shipment Instruction Guide Remote Control Batteries Door Tool Door Tool Instruction Guide Batteries Remote Control Additional Items Required To Be Ordered...

Page 13: ...re 5 Sec 4 Faceplate Trim Box standard trim Figure 6 Sec 4 Supplied Screws Figure 7 Sec 4 Front and Rear Standard Faceplates Standard Faceplate Kit Figure 8 Sec 4 Back of Rear Faceplate Figure 9 Sec 4 Suppled electrical strain relief and zap strap Master Override Switch ...

Page 14: ...to the Door Retainer b Pull forward away from the tabs that engage it on the bottom of the Door Frame c Move the retainer downward and then back underneath the Door d Swing the Door outward from the unit and then lift the Door up and over the top Tabs Figure 10 Sec 4 Door Tool Bottom of Door Figure 11 Sec 4 Engaging the Door Tool Into the Door Retainer Figure 12 Sec 4 The door latch released from ...

Page 15: ...d from any gas supply disconnected from any electrical supply and batteries and removed from any installation cavity The 6 major items that need modification to convert a unit to LP 1 Variable regulator on the gas valve 2 The main burner orifice 3 The pilot burner orifice 4 Set minimum primary air tab 5 Label on the valve showing the new specifications 6 Gas fitter conversion label Figure 15 Sec 4...

Page 16: ...per motor and rubber diaphragm 5 Remove the top 2 screws that hold the control mounting bracket in place Figure 19 Sec 4 Figure 20 Sec 4 Converting the gas regulator on the valve 1 On the right side control side of the unit remove 2 screws that enable the valve to swing away from the unit 2 Swing the valve away from the unit in order to get access to the front of the valve and regulator Be careful...

Page 17: ...he valve being extremely careful that the orientation of the regulator is correct 8 Reinstall the 2 screws supplied with the conversion kit to fasten the stepper motor to the valve body Figure 24 Sec 4 9 Attach the label provided to the side of the valve body This label shows that the valve has been converted using SITapproved components Figure 25 Sec 4 10 Run the cable from the stepper motor in b...

Page 18: ... supplied secure the excess of wires neatly within the control valve area Re install the 2 screws that keep the valve body from swinging out from the unit When swinging valve back in use care to not pinch or kink wires or pilot gas line Inspect pilot gas line for leaks Converting the main burner orifice to LP 15 Place the LP main orifice into the end of the socket wrench Being sure not to cross th...

Page 19: ...c 4 20 Reverse steps to install pilot hood 24 Fill out required information on LP conversion label Figure 34 Sec 4 25 Remove rating plate from under appliance and turn it over to the blank side Figure 35 Sec 4 26 Apply sticker to blank side Put rating plate back Figure 36 Sec 4 21 The minimum primary air setting is different depending on fuel and burner The minimum primary air is set by hand bent ...

Page 20: ...ff valve or even hard pipe the unit In the event that you need to hard pipe the gas supply a union will be required Figure 38 Sec 4 Control valve and gas flex line shown Emergency Shut off Valve This appliance is equipped with a shut off valve for use incase of emergency It is located on top of the appliance gas valve and can be accessed and operated through the front of the fireplace using the do...

Page 21: ...gure 41 Sec 4 2 Using a slotted screw driver loosen the Manifold Tap on the valve front Figure 42 Sec 4 3 Attach a silicon hose to over top of the pressure tap on the valve face Connect the hose to a manometer 4 The emergency Shut off valve needs to be placed in the ON position see section for operation The pressure tap on the left is to be used to measure supply line pressure Refer to the specifi...

Page 22: ...achment screw is installed in the small tab at the lower front right part of the Rear Faceplate and the lower left corner of the firebox shell Figure 45 Sec 4 3 Lift the Rear Faceplate up and over the Magnets located the top of the fireplace Figure 46 Sec 4 4 Temporarily place the Electrical Cord through the hole in the right side of the Rear Faceplate Figure 47 Sec 4 1 Remove the Lighting Instruc...

Page 23: ... 4 7 Slip the Split Plastic Grommet found in the plastic bag attached to the master override switch around the Power Cable and then press it into the provision on the right lower side of the Rear Faceplate to secure the Power Cord Figure 53 Sec 4 8 Thread the On Off Wire Harness through the gap between the Control Board Mounting Bracket and the Rear Faceplate Panel Figure 54 Sec 4 9 ConnectthePlug...

Page 24: ...aster If you apply gas and power to the unit while this switch is in the ON position it will initiate lighting Figure 57 Sec 4 13 The Front trim is now installed It has two fasteners at the bottom which must be engaged in the bottom right and left of the Front Faceplate Magnets hold it at the top right and left Figure 58 Sec 4 14 Screws to secure the Front Faceplate at the bottom left and right 15...

Page 25: ... Lift the Rear Faceplate up and over the Magnets located the top of the fireplace 1 Remove the Lighting Instructions from the Control area and leave on the floor in front of the unit Figure 61 Sec 4 Four Sided Faceplate Kit Contents Figure 62 Sec 4 2 Make sure that the attachment screw is installed in the small tab at the lower front right part of the Rear Faceplate and the lower left corner of th...

Page 26: ...Strap that is on the On Off Switch wire harness Figure 68 Sec 4 7 Slip the Split Plastic Grommet found in the plastic bag attached to the master override switch around the Power Cable and then press it into the provision on the right lower side of the Rear Faceplate to secure the Power Cord Figure 69 Sec 4 8 Thread the On Off Wire Harness through the gap between the Control Board Mounting Bracket ...

Page 27: ...aster If you apply gas and power to the unit while this switch is in the ON position it will initiate lighting Figure 73 Sec 4 13 The Front trim is now installed It has two fasteners at the bottom which must be engaged in the bottom right and left of the Front Faceplate Magnets hold it at the top right and left Figure 74 Sec 4 14 Screws to secure the Front Faceplate at the bottom left and right 15...

Page 28: ... this issue If the unit is placed in CPI mode in the winter months the energy it takes to run the pilot is partially recovered as heat into the building so it is not as energy wasteful as running a pilot in the off season A connector is supplied with this unit that can be plugged into the controller This Jumper Cable enables the Remote Control to operate the CPI IPI switch and set the unit to oper...

Page 29: ... of the Rear Faceplate Once the unit is in position you can use a Phillips screw driver or Slotted screw drivers to adjust each leveling screw as required 2 Rear leveling screw adjustment Linear burner version shown Figure 80 Sec 4 3 Front leveling Screw adjustment Linear burner version shown Figure 81 Sec 4 1 Remove burner see section on burner removal and install 4 Reinstall the burner ...

Page 30: ...tteries The Control Backup uses 4x AA batteries to continue operations during power outages The Remote Control uses 3x AAA Batteries for general operation The Control Backup Batteries should be changed on a regular basis regardless of if they have been used or not so that in the event of a power failure you will continue to have an operational heating appliance To replace the Controller Backup Bat...

Page 31: ... 1lb Figure 84 Sec 4 Figure 85 Sec 4 Figure 86 Sec 4 2 Do not drop any glass media into the pilot To help reduce this when installing the glass media place a piece of tape over the pilot opening Remove tape when media installation is complete and before operating the unit 3 Evenly distribute the glass media around the burner tray Make surethereisonlyonelayerofglassmediacoveringtheburnerports Figur...

Page 32: ...0 Sec 4 2 Empty the bags of stones into a box and GENTLY mix them up Figure 91 Sec 4 3 Place a row of stones front and back of the burner below the burner lip 4 Fill one layer of stones over the remaining screen burner area Figure 92 Sec 4 Figure 93 Sec 4 5 Now carefully place 2 rows of stones along the burner rims so that 1 2 of the stone is sitting on the stones below and 1 2 of the stone is res...

Page 33: ... XG0514 150204 I Series Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 7 The final stone placement on the burner surface Figure 96 Sec 4 If the flame is too tall in sections adjust stones to level the flame Figure 97 Sec 4 ...

Page 34: ... Sec 4 Figure 99 Sec 4 Log 4 installed Figure 100 Sec 4 Log 6 installed Figure 101 Sec 4 Log 2 installed Figure 102 Sec 4 Log 1 installed Figure 103 Sec 4 Log 5 installed in front of ports Figure 104 Sec 4 Log 3 installed Driftwood Log Set Installation Driftwood log set installation images are shown on speckled stones The driftwood log set can also be installed on glass media Log 4 Log 6 Log 2 Log...

Page 35: ...or maintaining the pilot flame or main burner flame or not carrying over to the main burner as intended The pilot flame adjustment is on the front of the valve You need to turn on the fireplace and then using remote control turn down the flame height until the main burner goes out leaving only the pilot flame on If you reduce the pilot flame too much the unit will go out and then try to re lite au...

Page 36: ...replace Operation Master Override Switch The on off switch is located on the top right hand side of the Rear Faceplate Figure 4 Sec 5 This switch is the master override switch If it is in the off position the remote can not turn on the fireplace ...

Page 37: ...ograming Button LED1 Red Diagnostic Light LED2 Amber Programing Remote Control Light Power 3 15A Fuse Stepper Motor Main Harness Main ON OFF Switch Sensor Igniter Manifold Pressure Test Connection Pilot Adjustment Screw Inlet Pressure Test Connection Output Regulator Control Optional ...

Page 38: ...r Tool The 34FID L has an externally adjustable aeration setting which means it can be adjusted during operation the minimum air aeration setting is factory set but may need adjustment in the field Fireplaces need a fair amount of time to get up to temperature approximately 45 minutes Aeration settings should only be made when the unit is at full operating temperature The aeration setting lever ca...

Page 39: ...vided to index between the features and a Thermostat Key is used to turn On Off or index through Thermostat functions see Figure 10 Sec 5 Additionally a Key Lock feature is provided The Proflame 2 System consists of the following elements 1 Pilot Assembly 2 Proflame Gas Valve 3 Proflame 2 Control Module 4 Wiring Harness 5 Variable Speed fans 6 Variable Accent Lights 7 Proflame 2 remote control 8 B...

Page 40: ... at the LCD screen on the Remote Control to verify that a C or F is visible to the right of the Room Temperature display see Figure 12 Sec 5 Turn On the Fireplace With the system Off turn the master override switch to on and press the On Off Key on the Remote Control The Remote Control display will show some other active Icons on the screen At the same time the Control Module will activate the fir...

Page 41: ...he function press the Thermostat Key see Figure 8 Sec 5 The LCD display on the remote control will change to show that the room thermostat is On and the set temperature is now displayed see Figure 16 Sec 5 To adjust the set temperature press the Up or Down Arrow Keys until the desired set temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of the Transmitter The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame ...

Page 42: ...s function use the Mode Key see Figure 8 Sec 5 to index to the accent light icon see Figure 21 Sec 5 Pressing the Up Arrow Key will turn the light on at the lowest setting Continue pressing up to get brighter Pressing the Down Arrow Key will turn the lights down until you get to the off position A single beep will confirm the reception of the command Figure 19 Sec 5 Light Control Some jurisdiction...

Page 43: ...ode and Up Keys at the same time see Figure 23 Sec 5 To de activate this function press the Mode and Up Keys at the same time Figure 23 Sec 5 Key Lock Remote Control When the Remote Control batteries are low a Battery Icon will appear on the LCD display of the Remote Control see Figure 24 Sec 5 before all battery power is lost When the batteries are replaced this icon will disappear Figure 24 Sec ...

Page 44: ...re 25 Sec 5 Proflame 2 Wiring Diagram 1 5V AA type 1 5V AA type 1 5V AA type 1 5V AA type BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED COMFORT FANS MAIN Power 115VAC 60 Hz 6 Amps SPARK SENSOR RED BLACK BATTERY PACK MASTER OVERRIDE SWITCH YELLOW GREEN 885 PROFLAME PILOT BURNER ORANGE GREEN BLACK BROWN YELLOW ORANGE 6 10 4 6 3 4 t t BLUE WHITE LED Lights LED1 Red LED LED2 Amber ...

Page 45: ...nt of the fireplace BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO CHIP THE PORCELAIN COATING ON THE BURNER ASSEMBLY WITH YOUR SCREW DRIVER Figure 2 Sec 6 Figure 3 Sec 6 3 Lift the front of the burner assembly up over the bottom lip of the firebox Pull the burner assembly towards you to disengage the mixing tube from the rear burner support Be careful not to impact the burner with the pilot assembly 1 At the rear of...

Page 46: ...ring this installation Figure 6 Sec 6 4 Once this has happened the 2 screws can be installed at the front of the burner assembly to fasten the burner assembly into the firebox The screws will not line up with the holes if the mixing tube is not inserted properly 5 To ensure the burner assembly is installed correctly try to lift up the burner assembly at the rear If the mixing tube is properly inse...

Page 47: ...move the burner assembly from the firebox 4 Remove the retainer screw at the bottom from of the left panel 5 Remove the retainer screw at the bottom front of the right panel 6 Slide the left panel out of the firebox 7 Slide the right panel forward 1 and lift the rear panel out of the firebox 8 Slide the right side panel out of the fireplace NOTE These panels are installed with insulation backing W...

Page 48: ... 5 When installing the new bulbs try to not contaminate the bulb with your hands Using gloves or some type of paper during installation will help to prolong the life of the bulb Optional Fan Blower Replacement The Optional Fans or Blowers supplied with your fan kit are the best quality available These Fans should provide years and years of trouble free service There are 2 blowers for this applianc...

Page 49: ...n Wire Harness 7 Cut the Zip Strap that holds the Fan Wire Harness in the Valve Compartment Figure 18 Sec 6 8 Disconnect the Fan Wire Harness 9 Disconnect the Fan Wire Harness at the back as well Figure 19 Sec 6 10 Remove 3 screws that mount each fan in place Figure 20 Sec 6 11 Remove the Blowers from the Fireplace Figure 21 Sec 6 ...

Page 50: ...er operation youwillneedtore connecttheelectricalsupplytemporarily Disconnect the Electrical Supply after testing the Blowers Figure 23 Sec 6 14 Re install the Outer Shell Rear panel 15 You will need to replace the Flue Collar Plate Gasket prior to re installation into the cavity Figure 24 Sec 6 16 Replace the Flue Connector Plate Gasket 17 Re install the unit into the Cavity See the section on Ve...

Page 51: ... and outer surfaces In order to clean the outer surface you will need to remove the Safety Barrier Figure 25 Sec 6 1 Remove the Fireplace Door See the section on Setup for details on door installation and removal Figure 26 Sec 6 2 On a flat work surface place the Door with the Safety Barrier facing up Remove 4 screws that attach the Safety Barrier to the Firebox Door 3 Lift the Safety Barrier away...

Page 52: ...yearsofreliableanddurableservicewhileoperating at a very high efficiency level Keeping this in mind there may be several conditions where this level of efficiency may not be desirable If you are operating this appliance at a very high altitude or in extremely cold climates start up may be difficult There may also be a situation where the high level of efficiency isn t wanted suchasiftheunitislocat...

Page 53: ...re the rear 6 Remove the 4 screws that secure the bypass plate to the bottom of the Heat Exchanger CAUTION Screws may be tight Use DW40 to help reduce the risk of screws stripping or breaking heads Figure 32 Sec 6 7 Once the Restrictor has been removed it is important that you return the screws to their locations again 8 Re install the Firebox Baffle left and right Upper Firebox Panel Retainers Fi...

Page 54: ...s in the manual that cover those procedures Replacing the pilot can be performed with the following steps Figure 34 Sec 6 Pilot Replacement Kit shown 1 Disconnect Gas and Electrical Supply to the Appliance You will need to have the unit outside the install to access the Valve location If the unit has already been installed see the sections on removing the Faceplate Panels and Vent Connections 2 Re...

Page 55: ...e bottom of the gas valve Figure 40 Sec 6 9 Remove the 2 screws securing the top of the control mounting bracket to the outer shell of the fireplace 10 Disconnect both the ignition wire and the flame sensor wire from the control board Figure 41 Sec 6 12 From the inside of the firebox pull the pilot assembly bulk head plate gasketand3linesthroughthefireboxandoutoftheunit Leave the ground wire in th...

Page 56: ...ot Mounting Bracket as shown in the picture below Figure 45 Sec 6 14 Using a round object like a socket wrench loop the excess pilot line into a coil Be very careful to not kink the line Figure 46 Sec 6 Figure 47 Sec 6 15 Attach the Pilot line back into the valve being very careful not to over tighten the line 16 Feed the 2 electrical wires in between the shell of the unit and the Control Board an...

Page 57: ...ve the Front Faceplate See the appropriate section for instruction on Faceplate removal 4 Carefully cut the zip strap that secures some of the wires from the top of the Control Board Figure 50 Sec 6 5 Unplug all of the electrical connections on the left and right side of the board Figure 51 Sec 6 6 RemovethescrewsthatfastentheboardtotheMountingBracket One is located above and one below the board F...

Page 58: ... the Front Faceplate from the appliance 3 The Fuse is in a plastic retainer located on the right side of the Control Board The Plastic Retainer plugs into the Control Board as a Cable End would You may have to gently use a screw driver to wiggle this away from the Control Board Figure 56 Sec 6 4 Remove and replace the Fuse from the Plastic Retainer Figure 57 Sec 6 4 Re install the Plastic Retainer...

Page 59: ... restricted or damaged in any way c Make sure there are no dips in the venting Condensation can collect and affect the performance of the Fireplace if the venting is not vertical in all areas 2 Roof Termination a Make sure that all sealing materials are in good condition and that there is no opportunity for moisture to access the building b Make sure there are no signs of corrosion to the Vent Ter...

Page 60: ...hePilotFlameSensorRod and clean with steel wool or similar 2 Check the Pilot hood and clean with steel wool if dirty 3 Check flame sensor wire is plugged control board and is not damaged 4 Adjust pilot flame using the pilot adjustment screw if the pilot flame is too long or too short Flame should fully engulf the sensor rod and must be stable 5 Check supply pressure 6 Check and make sure the groun...

Page 61: ...ompanies 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 obligati...

Page 62: ...ht of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented 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 t...

Page 63: ...ame 2 Control Module RCBFID RCBFID Replacement Halogen Bulbs REC1416 REC1416 Replacement Fuse REC1386 REC1386 Replacement Fan Kit RFKFID RFKFID Conversion Kit NG to LP GCA006 GCA006 Red Brick Panel Set BRK34FIR BRK34FIR Brown Brick Panel Set BRK34FIB BRK34FIB Porcelain Panel Kit RPP34FID RPP34FID Standard Faceplate FP34FID FP34FID 4 Sided Faceplate FP34FID4S FP34FID4S Oversized Faceplate Standard ...

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