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HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION INFORMATION
: Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500, please con-
tact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
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EXTERIOR VENTING LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
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FLUE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS
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FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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FLUE VENTING COMPONENTS
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MINIMUM RISE THROUGH-THE-WALL VENTING
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ELEVATED THROUGH-THE-WALL VENTING
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VERTICAL THROUGH-THE-ROOF VENTING
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DESIGNER FRONTS INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND CAUTIONS
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GLASS DOOR OPERATION
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COAL BED AND LOGS INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION & LIGHTING CHECK OFF LISTS
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
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THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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BLOWER & BURNER REMOVAL& INSTALLATION-BLOWER WIRING
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TROUBLE SHOOTING - MAIN BURNER GAS FLAME ADJUSTMENT
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
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MAINTENANCE
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NATURAL TO LP CONVERSION
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
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WARRANTY QUALIFICATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
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WARRANTY
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SPECIFICATIONS
MENDOTA, MODEL DXV-45
High Fire - Adjustable to - Low Fire
BTUH. (MODEL DXV-45)
NAT. GAS
45,000
7,500
BTUH. (MODEL DXV-45)
L.P. GAS
40,000
5,000
NOTE: LP CONVERSION KIT #HA-42-00072 MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY FOR THE DXV-45 FIREPLACE
TO BURN LPG. SEE PG. 34 FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
MAIN ORIFICE:
MAIN BURNER #36 NAT. GAS-#53 L.P. GAS – FRONT BURNER #44 NAT. - #3/64 LP
OVERALL EFFICIENCY
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EXCEEDS D.O.E. EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS (A.F.U.E.) FOR DIRECT VENT
WALL HEATERS
CO-AXIAL DIRECT VENT FLUE ..... 5" INNER, 8" OUTER
TOTAL WEIGHT ................................. 205 POUNDS
SAFETY ................................................ AGA CERTIFIED PILOT GENERATOR, MILLIVOLT SYSTEM
ACTIVATED WITH SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE CONTROL.
GAS REQUIREMENTS ........................ SUPPLY PRESSURE:
GAS INLET: 3/8" N.P.T.
NAT.
GAS:
7" W.C.
(5" W.C. MIN., 11" W.C. MAX.)
L.P.
GAS:
11.0" W.C.
(11" W.C. MIN., 13" W.C. MAX.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ....... 120 VOLT
APPROVED VENT SYSTEMS: AMERIVENT, DURAVENT, SELKIRK METALBESTOS, SECURITY CHIMNEY
Certified under ANSI Z21.88-2002•CSA 2-33-2002 and CAN/CGA 2.17 M91. DXV-45 is also deemed in compliance with
ANSI Z21.50•CSA 2.22 2000“Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters" not for use with solid fuel. Approved for bedroom installations
and mobile homes. UL307B approved for "mobile homes, after first sale of home, not for recreational vehicles." “Gas-fired
appliances for use at high altitudes.”
