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P38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0193 - 150204.1
Installation
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The
P38DF*
Direct Vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with
these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual
first. Consult the Local Gas Branch to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure this fireplace is installed in compliance with the manufacturers
instructions and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
Due to high operating temperatures, this 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.
CAUTION
When this appliance is installed directly on any combustible material other than wood
flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance or a fire will occur causing serious injury, property damage or
even death.
DANGER
Installation Checklist
Determine the desired install location of your fireplace.
See
Section 1
, Dimensions on
Page 5,
and refer to the Framing
Section 2
for details.
Select the location of your termination and resulting vent run.
Your selected termination location must be the highest point
in the Direct Vent installation
.
Should it be impossible to meet the venting requirements laid
out in
Section 3
: Venting, please contact a local Montigo dealer
regarding the use of a Montigo Power Vent.
Lay out the Vent run; calculating the required elbows and straight
runs of 5"/8" flex and/or rigid pipe.
Layout Electrical Requirements Refer to
Section 4:
Wiring, for
Details.
Refer to
Section 5:
Installing the Gas Line, for details on the
gas connection and access.
Refer to local codes and guidelines for installation requirements.
Installation and repairs should be done by a qualified
contractor and must conform to
:
•
Installations in Canada
must conform to the local codes or in the
absence of local codes to the current version of Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149. Electrical Installations must conform to
the local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the current version
of Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.1
•
Installations in the USA
must conform to the local codes or in
the absence of local codes to the current version of National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Electrical Installations must conform to
the local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the current version
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. See
Appendix C
for
installation within the State of Massachusetts.
Installation and repairs should be done by an authorized gas fireplace service technician.
The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the fireplace are kept clean.
NOTICE
WARNING
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s
barrier for this appliance.
WARNING
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced
prior to operating the appliance.
Section A: Before You Start
