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
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The
R520*
Power Vent fireplaces 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:
Installation Checklist
■ Determine the desired install location of your fireplace.
■ See Section 1, Dimensions and refer to the Framing
Section 2 for details.
■ Select your type and location of your Power Vent
run: Roof Mounted PVVEX510-300, External Wall
Mounted PVHEX510-300, Flush Louver Wall Mounted
PVHFL510-300.
■ Your termination location should be selected to provide
the most efficient vent run.
■ Lay out the Vent run; calculating the required elbows
and straight runs of 5"/10" flex and/or rigid pipe.
■ Refer to the Section 3, "Venting" for details.
■ Montigo supplies 20' of low voltage wire, which can be
spliced to a maximum of 100' with wire of equal quality.
This wire CANNOT run in conduit with any other wire.
■ Refer to Section 4, for Wiring Details.
■ The gas connection is located on the bottom right side
(pilot burner side) of the fireplace.
■ Refer to local codes and guidelines for installation
requirements.
■ Refer to Section 5, "Installing the Gas Line" for details.
■ 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.
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
R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace
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Section A: Before You Begin
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