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4.11 FIREBOX REFRACTORY LINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts
specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
The Mendota M-27 Gas Fireplace is shipped with a ONE PIECE domed refractory liner factory installed inside the firebox. M-27
model fireplaces with part number AA-11-00847 are equipped with a Red Chicago Style (Clinker) Brick patterned refractory
liner. M-27 model fireplaces with part number AA-11-00872 are equipped with a Milano Style Tiled refractory liner.
It will be necessary to remove and reinstall these liners during initial installation of these gas fireplaces and during routine or
annual inspection and maintenance. These refractory liners are FRAGILE and the utmost care must be exercised while removing
and installing them. Follow the instructions given below, in sequence, to remove and reinstall the refractory liners. Failure to
follow these instructions may lead to damage to the refractory liner. Damage or breakage caused by mishandling, abuse or not
following these instructions is not covered under the Mendota Warranty.
Figure 4-4 GLASS FRAME AND
GRATE REMOVAL
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS 7 AND 8 TO GUARANTEE THAT THE REFRACTORY LINER IS
INSTALLED PROPERLY BEFORE FIRING THIS FIREPLACE.
1. Remove the Glass Frame Assembly by using the tool supplied and following instructions in the Door Re-moval
section in this manual..
2. Locate the Andiron Grate that is attached to the Burner Air box Ramp with two ¼” Hex #8x1/2 sheet metal screws.
Remove the two ¼” Hex #8x1/2 sheet metal screws using a ¼” nut driver or a ¼” Hex bit in an electric screw gun.
Lift the Andiron Grate out of the firebox.
3. See Diagrams on this page and follow instructions to loosen brick panel if it is tightly fit inside the firebox. The same
procedures apply for all style refractory liners.
4. Keep the Front-Bottom of the Refractory Liner Stationery and rotate the top domed edge forward and out of the
firebox.
5. Use one hand to support the Refractory Liner’s Dome area from the inside surface. Lift the Refractory Liner up and
slide it out of the Firebox horizontally.
6. Reinstall Refractory Liner inside firebox by following steps 5,4,3,2 and 1 in reverse.
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