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Safety and Structural Concerns
Caution: Before igniting the pilot or burners, perform the following inspections and verifications:
Check glass gasket seal. Visually inspect glass gasket, especially at the corners of the glass piece. Gaskets that
bulge at corners can cause improper seals between the bulges that can cause exhaust leaks and lead to acrid
smell concerns.
If facing materials are freshly painted or freshly polished (in cases of marble or granite), ensure the
convection blower is running at Level 2 or Level 3 during the first two hours. After two hours of initial burn,
allow fireplace to cool. Proceed with “How to Cure the Fireplace.”
This fireplace must be installed and serviced by a Mendota-approved serviceperson. Any adjustments to
burner, pilot, logs, or coal bed must be made by a Mendota-approved service person.
If pilot goes out, always wait five minutes before attempting to relight pilot.
Never block off convection air openings or paths. Always use Mendota decorative fronts and Mendota-
approved vent systems and vent caps.
The Mendota direct vent fireplace may be placed within 16” of adjacent sidewalls. The fireplace may be
placed directly on concrete or wood flooring.
An 8” combustible mantel may be installed at a minimum of 22" above the top of the heat outlet (48 ½” up
from the floor level of this fireplace). Non-combustible (marble, brick, stone, etc.) mantels can be installed at
any desired height above the top convection air opening.
A non-combustible hearth protector with a total insulation rating of R-1 is required when installing this
fireplace directly on the floor and must extend a minimum of 18" in front of the fireplace. For every 1” the
fireplace is raised off the floor, the depth of the hearth protector may be reduced by 2”. If fireplace is raised
off the floor 6" or more, no hearth protector is required.
Venting Requirements
This Mendota fireplace can be vented using many available listed direct vent coaxial pipe (8”x5”) off the top.
Approved brands of vent components include DuraVent, AmeriVent, ICC, Selkirk, Olympia, and Security vent
pipes and venting components. Closely follow venting locations, directions, and requirements. Observe the
restrictions relating to vent position on exterior of home. Be sure all vent pipe sections are fully twist-locked
and leak-proof. Be sure 1000ºF silicate stove sealant is used on the inner pipe joints of all Simpson DuraVent
pipe components and all adjustable pipe sections.
WARNING
FIRE RISK/ODOR RISK
• Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces extending full width and depth of this fireplace.
• An R-1 Rated Hearth Protection Pad [1 ½” thick maximum] is required unless this fireplace is elevated at least 6”
above floor level of the room. For every 1” this fireplace is elevated, you may reduce the hearth pad depth by 2”. If
this fireplace is elevated 6” or higher, no hearth protection pad is required.
• Do not install this fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl, or any combustible material other than wood. Construct chase
to all clearance specifications in manual.
• Locate and install appliance to all clearance specifications in manual.
• Verify glass gasket seal before firing unit the first time. Verify proper latching of glass frame onto unit body.
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