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LOCATING THE FIREPLACE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Mendota Gas Fireplace has a state-of-the-art co-axial direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced, highly
efficient system brings in outside air for combustion, has a separate exhaust vent and efficiently heats and re-circulates
room air. The Mendota system maintains high air quality, maximizes efficiency and assures proper operation.
SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL CONCERNS:
This Fireplace must be installed and serviced by a Mendota approved service person. Any adjustments to burner, pilot,
logs or coal bed must be made by a Mendota approved service person. If pilot goes out always wait five (5) minutes be-
fore relighting pilot.
ALWAYS!
KEEP ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES AWAY:
DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
FIREPLACE, MENDOTA RECOMMENDS THAT ALL ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES INCLUDING AUDIO/VIDEO
APPLIANCES AND THEIR RECORDING MEDIA (ie. TV, VCR, DVD PLAYER, CD PLAYER, TUNERS, TELEPHONES,
CASSETTE TAPES, VIDEO TAPES, CDs, DVD CDs) BE KEPT WELL AWAY FROM THIS FIREPLACE.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
This Mendota Fireplace can be vented using AMERIVENT, DURAVENT, SELKIRK METALBESTOS, SECURITY
CHIMNEY and ICC brands of coaxial pipe off the top. Use only Mendota specified vents and vent caps when installing
your fireplace. Closely follow venting locations, directions and requirements. Observe the restrictions relating to vent posi-
tion on exterior of home. Be sure all vent pipe sections are fully twist-locked and leak-proof. Be sure Milpak Sealant is
used on the inner pipe joints of all Simpson DuraVent pipe components and all adjustable pipe sections manufactured by
Simpson DuraVent and American Metals.
HEATING PERFORMANCE
Mendota Gas Built-in Fireplaces are true, high efficiency gas heaters. With its high heat output the Mendota Fireplace will
heat a large area of your home if situated to maximize heat circulation. Air movement options for maximizing heat circula-
tion which can be considered are through-the-wall grills or floor grills, the continuous operation of central heating furnace
blowers, or ceiling fan.
The most efficient method for overall heat distribution is a ceiling fan.
The heat output of the
Fireplace can be reduced down to 22,500 BTUH by slowly turning the Hi/Lo temperature knob on the gas valve counter
clockwise from "Hi" to "Lo". Further reduction of heat output, down to 7,500 BTUH, can be achieved by turning off the rear
burner using the switch provided behind the lower grill. The blower can also be turned down to reduce heat output.
AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
:
Burning or static fireplaces are a major aesthetic focus in any room. Locate your gas fireplace as you would a television
set. The Mendota Hearth Gas Fireplace will be a continuing source of comfort and fascination. Corner installations will
afford you the greatest potential for viewing in many rooms.
HEARTH PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A non-combustible hearth protector is required and must extend a minimum
of 14" in front of the fireplace (see Figure 1 on pg. 4 for raised hearths). We suggest installing the Mendota Fireplace 6 to
12 inches above the floor by utilizing an elevated hearth.
CAUTION:
If you intend to install either the Andover Door Front or the Prairie Door Front on this fireplace, make certain
that the top surface of the hearth protector is flush with the bottom surface of the fireplace, no higher. Failure to follow this
guideline will prevent proper mounting and function of these two Fronts. See Page 16 for specific details.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
A blower is standard on your Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace; A 120 volt electrical service must be supplied at the fireplace
location at the time of installation. It must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with
current edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Power supply to blower must be continuous. DO NOT use
switch or variable control in power supplied to fireplace. Connect this 120 VAC supply line to either the left side or right
side. WARNING: CONNECT 120 VAC TO ONLY ONE OF THE TWO OUTLETS INSTALLED IN THIS APPLIANCE. THE
TWO OUTLETS ARE CONNECTED INTERNALLY A THE FACTORY.
The blower on this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug for protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into the grounded three-prong receptacle provided with the fireplace.
Do not cut or remove the ground-
ing prong from the plug.
NOTE
: The blower output can be adjusted with the rheostat. There will be delays in blower operation during "heat-up"
(approx. ½ hr.) and extended blower operation during "cool-down" (approx. ½ hr.).
