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GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. Refer to the national fuel gas code and local zoning
and code authorities for details on installation requirements. The Mendota Fireplace must be vented to the outside in accordance
with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the most current
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54. NOTE: The Mendota FV41-M Fireplace is approved
for mobile home and bedroom installations.
CAUTION:
The Mendota FV41-M Fireplace may be installed in a manufactured (mobile) home after the first sale of the home. Man-
ufactured home (mobile home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA
501A, or CSA Z240.4-Gas Equipped Mobile Housing. Consult your local building official. Note: For mobile home installations unit
must be bolted to the floor and properly grounded.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION INFORMATION
: Prior to installing at altitudes greater than 7500, please contact the
Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions.
1.
After selection of the desired fireplace location, prepare the rough opening using framing dimensions on page 10.
Be sure to also prepare opening to allow for co-axial vent).
2. Check to make certain all venting requirements and locations are being followed.
3. This Fireplace is designed for installation into rough framing.
NOTE
: FRAMING MATERIAL ABOVE FIREPLACE
MUST MAINTAIN CORRECT CLEARANCE TO FIREPLACE AND VENT PIPES.
WARNING: One-inch clearance to sides & below and 3 inches clearance on top of horizontal vent sections and
elbows are required.
4.
NOTE: A removable panel in the enclosure for future visual inspection of flue connection is recommended.
5. Have an electrician install a 115-Volt supply to the junction box on lower left side of the fireplace cabinet. Connect
wires using wire nuts. Make sure the grounding wires are properly connected and that the installation conforms to
all local and national wiring codes.
6.
Have gas supplier or qualified plumber install gas supply line to fireplace and connect to the ½” female connector.
Be sure gas and plumbing instructions (see Page 18 and 19) and all local and national codes are carefully followed.
IMPORTANT:
Any safety screen, guard, glass, grill etc. removed for servicing this fireplace must be replaced prior to
operating this fireplace.
BLOWER OPERATION
The blower output can be regulated with the remote (in-
cluded). NOTE: There will be a time delay in blower
operation during "heat-up" (5 min.) and extended blower
operation during "cool-down" of unit (12-1/2 min.).
OPERATION DURING POWER OUTAGES
The fireplace is designed to operate during power out-
ages on back-up batteries. The blower and Accent Light
will not operate during the power outage.
Backup batteries are located inside the wall-
mounted remote receiver box. Change the batteries
at least once a year.
The FV41-M Fireplace must be installed by a qualified service person.
Figure 10: Junction Box
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