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L38DF Indoor  

 

 

L-Series 

Residential 

Fireplace

®

C

US

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.

DANGER

Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and 

remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off.  Safety screens are 

available and can reduce the risks of severe burns.  Please keep children away 

from the fireplace at all times.

CAUTION

Installation & Maintenance Manual

Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other gas  burning appliance.  A fire or explosion my occur causing serious 

injury, property damage or even death.

WARNING

Installer:

 Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove. 

Consumer:

 Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.

NOTICE

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.

  Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier  from  a  neighbor's  phone.  Follow  the  gas 

supplier's instructions.

  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

DANGER

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 risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

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Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

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 risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

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 risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

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 risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

Entrapment hazard

Battery hazard

Rotating parts

XG0180

053111

 

Canadian Heating Products Inc. 

Langley, BC  V4W 4A1   |   

Montigo Del Ray Corp.

 Ferndale, WA  98248

Summary of Contents for L38DFL

Page 1: ...ment 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 risk Oxidisi...

Page 2: ...l mounted termination one elbow 11 Top Vent Wall mounted termination multi elbow 11 Top Vent Wall mounted termination 45 corner 12 Top Vent Wall mounted termination 45 corner 12 Rear Vent Wall mounted Termination Graph 13 Standard Rear Vent no elbows or offsets 13 Rear Vent Wall mounted termination two elbows 13 Venting Components 14 Heat Shields 15 Installing a RHS8 Wall Mounted Heat Shield 15 In...

Page 3: ...plicable to the models described to the right Refer to your rating plate to verify included options Warranty and Installation Information See Appendix B 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 a...

Page 4: ...done by a qualified contractor and must conform to Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN CGA B 149 1 and 2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations Installations in the USA must conform to local codes or in the absence of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 NFPA 54 See Appendix C for installation within the State of Massachusetts This fireplace must comply with...

Page 5: ...talled in any location that maintains properclearancestoairconditioningducts electricalwiringandplumbing Safety as well as efficiency of operation should be considered when selecting the fireplace location Try to select a location that does not interfere with room traffic has adequate ventilation and offers an accessible path for Direct Vent installation The fireplace dimensions are shown below 37...

Page 6: ...ening 3 Rear Vent Cieling Floor Alcove area over Fireplace Top Vent N G L P 18 max 1 min Non combustible header Min 1 35 1 4 9 29 Combustible Header Combustible Shelf 21 3 4 12 max REAR VENT N G ONLY REAR VENT N G ONLY 1 min 35 MEL Short 90 elbow 35 1 4 17 1 2 Combustible Header Combustible Shelf 1 min xx Max 46 Min 12 Max Flex or Rigid Section 24 1 4 Min 21 3 4 46 Min Unacceptable vent run within...

Page 7: ...ue Gasket Flue Cover Plate 8 Outer Flue Collar 5 Inner Flue Collar Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination options The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that it is the highest point in the venting assembly It should also be selected such that it provides the shortest vent run possible Should it be impossible to ensure that the termination is the highest po...

Page 8: ...mum 6 from a mechanical air inlet Terminationlocationmustbeaminimum18 fromaparapetwall A maximum of two offsets each offset is made up of 2 90 bends may be made Install a firestop at any location where venting passes through combustible materials and construction Utilize support straps or support plates and rings as required to meet acceptable building practices Install all roof flashing and storm...

Page 9: ...ttom of vent runs and 2 above horizontal vent runs to any combustible material Ensurewhencuttingsectionsofrigidpipetomaintainintegrity of internal supports Place the springs supplied with the pipe kit between the outer and inner pipes to keep the pipes separate and avoid any possible hot spots Montigorecommendstheuseofaflexsectionforthefinalpipe connected directly to the fireplace offering greater...

Page 10: ... the BSR opening to 12 x 12 2 Secure the BSR Frame to the exterior sheathing of the structure 3 Fasten the termination to the BSR Frame using a minimum of 4 screws 1 Frame the MOSR opening to 12 x 12 2 Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs concrete or finished wall construction using a minimum of 4 screws 3 Insert the termination into the MOSR frame as shown here from the inside ...

Page 11: ...installation with 1 elbow 1 one 90 bend The vent run must comply with Venting Graph for Top vent wall mounted terminations Figure 14 Figure15a TopVented wallmountedMulti elbowinstallation SeeVentingGraphforTopvent wallmountedterminations Figure 14 Important An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and door must be made priortolightingthefireplace Thiswillensurethedoorgasketmaterial will prov...

Page 12: ...mination and an PFL 1 or PFL 2 PFL 2 12 or 24 compressed length and a frame if appropriate Flex may be turned to obtain desired degree of angle required but must not exceed 45 Note Through the wall venting kits are also available for both the Straight and the Corner Installation The Kit includes a heat shield a PFL 12 f f flexible pipe and a termination with or without a mounting frame PEL 45 Elbo...

Page 13: ...e must be converted to Rear Vent configuration prior to running vent see Figure 7 and 8 The Venting Graph Measure the vertical height from the fireplace hearth to the centre of the terminationandthehorizontalrunfromthefireplacefluecollartothewall flangeofthetermination PlotontheVentingGraphFigure18withan X If the X falls on or above the top boundary of the shaded area the installation is acceptabl...

Page 14: ...ched to 36 Connect all vent sections using a minimum of three sheet metal screws on the outer pipe flue Ensure the pipe ends male to female slide in a minimum of 1 1 2 of overlap Ensure all runs are supported with a minimum of 3 supports per 10 of venting When hanging supporting venting ensure that 1 clearance is maintained on sides and bottom of vent runs and 2 above horizontal vent runs to any c...

Page 15: ... sliding the outer section in place Termination Drywall sheetrock RHS101 Heat Shield inner Section RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section Fireplace Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination Figure 19 and 19a CANNOT be used Use the RHS101 where any of the dimensions are within the parameters shown figure 19a To install the RHS101 Slide the...

Page 16: ... Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes Installations in the USA which employ the fans must be grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1987 For more information see the Fan Kit Installation Guide included with the fan kit NOTE If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced it must be replaced wi...

Page 17: ...hose barb Q Q Montigo requires a service shut off valve be located in an accessible location to isolate the gas supply Q Q Only install gas shut off valves approved for use by the state province or other governing body in which the fireplace is being installed Section 5 3 GAS CONNECTION Q Q See Figure 22 below for location of gas line access Q Q Flexiblegasconnectorsmustnotexceed3feetinlength unle...

Page 18: ...use it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of glass door Figure 25 Installing the Nailing Flange Extension Installing the Nailing Flange Extension Once the fireplace is placed into the rough framed opening and the supplied steel lintel is in place Part No H38074 see Figure 2 The supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top edge of the fireplace and securely fastened ...

Page 19: ...intenance or cleaning Install in reverse order Installed Gas Valve Cover Finger Holes Remove the Horizontal Access Panel To install the door hook the top edge of the door frame into place Lower thedoorintopositionandfollowthepreviousstepsshowninreverseorder Installing the Door 2 Step 5 Ensure the tool is firmly in the lower end of the slot asshown Thenpulltoward you Caution hold the tool securely ...

Page 20: ... ONLY one layer of firestones cover the burner and pilot covers Figure 27b Spreading the firestones evenly Installing the Firestones L P Propane Fireplaces Propane L38DF Fireplaces has the option of installing the optional culturedrocksorfirestones Asdescribedbelow CAUTION thefirestones or cultured rocks cannot cover the burners Doing so produces an undesirable uneven flame pattern and eventual so...

Page 21: ...tal access panel with Continuous Pilot with American Flame Electronic Ignition For Your Safety READ BEFORE LIGHTING Lighting Instructions 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Lift out the lower Horizontal access panel 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 22: ...e floor What To Do If You Smell Gas Q Q Do not try to light any appliance Q Q Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Q Q Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Remove the lower Horizontal access panel 3 Turn Incoming gas valve to the ON position 4 W...

Page 23: ...y 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 19 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 will off gas leaving a visual deposit of a white substance on combustion chamb...

Page 24: ...ufacturer Troubleshooting SIT Nova 820 The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems PROBLEM SOLUTION Noisy Pilot Flame Locate pilot adjustment screw on gas control valve Flame is decreased by turning adjustment screw clockwise Pilot won t ignite Disconnect remote wires and try to light pilot If pilot now works remote connections are faulty Check wiring diagram figure 33 Main burne...

Page 25: ...mbly RDTL38 Locate Model and Serial number on Unit ID tag and contact dealer SIT IPI N G Gas Valve RGC3044 L P Gas Valve RGC3045 N G Gas Valve Stepper Motor RGC3033 L P Gas Valve Stepper Motor RGC3034 N G Pilot Assembly RPA033 L P Pilot Assembly RPA034 Igniter Probe Assembly RGC3052 Flame Sensor Rod Assembly RGC3053 Burner N G Burner Orifice R0R1151 L P Burner Orifice R0R1152 Pilot Tubing 18 RPTA0...

Page 26: ...nimum in the United States 6 feet 1 8 m minimum in Canada L clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 16 inches 41 cm minimum for appliances 100 000 BTU H 30kW M clearance to mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet 1 8 m minimum N clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property 7 feet 2 1 m minimum P clearan...

Page 27: ...e 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 understood that The Companies sole oblig...

Page 28: ...eight 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 approv...

Page 29: ...Page 29 L38DF Indoor Gas Fireplace XG0180 053111 Notes Notes ...

Page 30: ...Ferndale Washington TF 1 800 789 6236 FX 1 866 3000 0927 XG0180 053111 Langley British Columbia TF 1 800 378 3115 FX 1 604 607 6462 L38DF Flush Face Gas Fireplace ...

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