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MW38-BV Modular Fireplace
XG0310 Rev. 01 - 11/98
Introduction
About the Wildfire 38:
The
MW38-BV
is a B-vented gas fireplace equipped with a dual-inlet
Wildfire® Burner. It is available in two versions:
MW38-BV
-- Continuous Pilot Ignition
MW38-BV-I
-- Intermittent Pilot
The MW38-BV is rated for Natural Gas or Propane at 29,000 BTU/H
(8.5 Kilowatts) Input.
How to use this manual:
This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specified, the
designation MW38-BV refers to all models. Sections which are
specific to a particular model are marked with a
symbol,
plus the appropriate model number.
Warranty and Installation Information:
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 approved by
Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system.
Installation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation
requirements for factory-built gas fireplaces. Installation & repairs
should be done by a qualified contractor.
Installations in Canada
must conform to the current
CAN/CGA B-
149.1
and
.2
Gas Installation Code and local regulations. If the
optional air-circulating fan kit is installed, it must be electrically
grounded in accordance with
CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA
must conform to local codes, or in the
absense of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-
1988
. If the optional air-circulating fan is installed, it must be
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Table Of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................
2
Installation
Installing the Fireplace Shell ......................................... 3
Installing the Gasline ..................................................... 4
The Remote Switch ....................................................... 4
B-Vent Installation ......................................................... 4
General Requirements ...................................... 4
Terminations ..................................................... 5
Top Vent Models with horizontal runs ............... 6
Top Vent Models with vertical runs ................... 8
Rear Vent Models ............................................. 9
Construction around the fireplace
Facing ............................................................. 10
Mantels and Surrounds ................................... 10
Wiring ....................................................................... 11
Installing the Logset .................................................... 11
Removing and Installing the Insert .............................. 12
Removing and Installing the Door ............................... 12
Operation ........................................................................
13 - 15
Maintenance ...................................................................
15 - 16
Warranty .................................................................................
17
Appendix
A. Spare Parts ............................................................. 18
B. Termination Locations ............................................ 19
CAUTIONS
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic & away from furniture and
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperature, which could cause
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
