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Mendota FV41 User Manual

Mendota FV41
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FULLVIEW RECTANGLE DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
Model FV41
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
DOCUMENT NO. FV41-IM-0610
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter;
A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the
appliance is installed.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH
THE HOMEOWNER.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Open windows.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Do not use the phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
A qualified installer, service agency, or the gas suppli-
er must perform installation and service.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-
pliance.
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the glass removed,
cracked or broken. A licensed or qualified person
should do replacement of glass.
WARNING
Mendota gas fireplaces are heat producing appliances.
Do not burn wood, paper or other materials in this fire-
place. This fireplace is designed as a supplement
heat source. It is advisable to have an alternative pri-
mary heat supply.
WARNING
Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control, which has been under water.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the current National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Mendota FV41 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDirect Vent Gas Fireplace
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
Vent Size8"
VentingDirect Vent
BTU Output (LP)25, 000 BTU
Ignition SystemIPI

Summary

SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

Critical Safety Precautions

Covers submersion, solid fuel use, and qualified personnel requirements.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

MASSACHUSETTS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Carbon Monoxide Detector Mandates

Mandates for installing battery-operated CO detectors with alarms and battery backup.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Clearances to Combustibles

Specifies required clearances from the appliance to combustible building materials.

INSTALLATION APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

INSTALLATION PLANNING

Appliance Location Selection

Guidance on choosing the optimal location for the fireplace based on clearances.

ROUGH FRAMING DETAILS

Appliance Chase Construction

Instructions on how to build a chase structure to enclose the fireplace and vent system.

HEARTH PROTECTION PAD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

Venting System Requirements

Guidelines for proper venting system installation and component usage.

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL FLUE VENTING

EXTERIOR VENT LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

MASTER FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS CHART

IMPORTANT VENTING CONFIGURATION NOTES

ZERO RISE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

VERTICAL RISE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION

VERTICAL THROUGH-ROOF VENTING

ROOF VENTING WITH FOUR 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

INSTALLATION AND LIGHTING CHECKLISTS

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION

LP PRESSURE REGULATOR CONVERSION

LP GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS

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