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GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
Building Permit & Inspection Requirements
All installations of Mendota Fireplaces must comply with all the requirements stated in this Installation and Operating Manual.
The dealer and/or installer must obtain all required building permits and inspection approvals from the local building inspection
department or the local jurisdiction. To validate warranty coverage, Mendota may require facsimile copies of the building
permit and inspection approval forms. Failure to provide adequate proof that the installation conforms to all local requirements
and the requirements stated in the Installation and User Manual will void all applicable warranties.
Other Cautions
This fireplace is not intended for outdoor installation. The fireplace must be installed where it is fully protected from all
precipitation, excessive moisture, and the ambient temperature remains between 32°F to 110°F. Failure to install the fireplace
in an area that meets these requirements will void all applicable warranties.
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/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
CAUTION: The Mendota Fireplace may be installed in a manufactured (mobile) home after the first sale of
the home. Manufactured 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 Woodburning fireplace firebox floor and properly grounded.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATEUR : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil. CONSOMMATEUR : Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.
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