Mendota FV36 - Table of Contents

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FV36 85-03-01014
Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 6
Building Permit and Installation Inspection Approval Requirements ............................................................... 6
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Specific Requirements for the Common Wealth of Massachusetts ............................................................... 10
Safety and Structural Concerns ...................................................................................................................... 11
Venting Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 11
Heating Performance ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Aesthetic Considerations ................................................................................................................................ 12
Manual Gas Shutoff Valve Installation Requirement...................................................................................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
General Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 13
Listing Label .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 15
Fireplace Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Framing Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 19
Before Installing .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Selecting Fireplace Location ........................................................................................................................... 19
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE ................................................................................................................................ 20
Framing the Fireplace ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Constructing the Fireplace Chase ................................................................................................................... 21
Mantel Clearances .......................................................................................................................................... 22
HEARTH PROTECTION PAD REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 23
Hearth Pad Guide ............................................................................................................................................ 23
FRAMING DEPTH and FINISHING GUIDES ........................................................................................................... 24
Finishing Materials Installation ....................................................................................................................... 24
Finishing Guides .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Framing Depth and Finishing Materials .......................................................................................................... 24
Recommended Backing Materials Over Non-Combustible Zone ............................................................... 24
Hearth Pad Requirements........................................................................................................................... 25
Additional Application Caution for Finish Materials ....................................................................................... 25
Paint Types Approved for Use .................................................................................................................... 25