fire feature www.montigo.com Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual Check local codes and read all instructions L38DF-ST Gas Fireplace L38DF-ST Indoor L38DF-ST Indoor Shown Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Warning: Read this manual before installing, operating or troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner's manual for future reference. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a FireFeature gas fireplace, an elagent and well designed gas fireplace built to your specifications. The Firefeature gas fireplace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and engineering standards.
fire feature Introduction Thank You for choosing a Montigo Gas Fireplace. About this Fireplace: The L38DF-ST (See-thru) is a fireplace with a linear-style burner. This fireplace can be converted to both a Top Vent or Rear Vent application, and is available in the models below. The L38DF-ST (See-thru) is rated for Natural Gas or Propane at 27,000 BTU/H (7.91 Kilowatts) Input. ► L38DF-ST; Top Vent, Millivolt Pilot.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Installing The Fireplace Shell Framing 41” The L38DF-ST fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the fireplace location.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Installing The Remote Switch The L38DF-ST's gas valve is located behind the lower trim, and may be connected to a wall switch. The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit. Use only low voltage wire, and DO NOT connect any external power to it. Note: The switch location must not exceed 30' from the fireplace. Backframe Min. 37 3/4” Figure 2. Back frame dimensions.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames Installing Heat Guards over Terminations 11 PTO-3F (5"/8") 11 PTKOG (5"/8") Figure 5a. Installing a PTO termination. 1. Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11". 2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws. Installing Terminations with MSR Frames 12 MSR Figure 5d. Installing a PTO termination heat guard. 1.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Top Vent Venting Runs 1 MIN 1 MIN. Both sides Typical Example A: (Acceptable Installation) If the vertical dimension from the hearth is 108" and the horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termination is 180", this would be an acceptable installation.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Maximum vent height is: 32 feet above fireplace. Note: Flame characteristics will change if the maximum vent height is used. Minimum clearances 2" from vent to all combustible materials must be maintained. A maximum of two offsets (each offset has two 90° bends) may be made and shall not exceed total length of 25% of the vertical vent height, when measured center to center of piping. Example: Typical vent installation.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation CAUTION: The Installation shown in Figure 12., only 5/8 (PEXT) Vent to be used. Side Vent Venting Requirements If your installation requires more than 12" of horizontal venting, some vertical lift is required. Use the vent graph below to determine an acceptable vent run. Unacceptable venting can affect the fireplace's performance.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Minimum clearance to combustible construction around the vent pipe is 1" on all sides must be maintained, except on horizontal venting where the top of the pipe must have a clearance of at least 2". 1. Straight Vertical Installation PEXT Solid Sectio n Figure 15. RHS101 Heat Shield for short horizontal installation. Install by sliding over the vent pipe where it connects to the termination.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Installing The Horizontal & Vertical Exterior Power Vent A Power Vent is required where the Termination is located too far away from the gas fireplace and/or if the vent run is beyond the scope of this document, or the specifications recommend vent augmentation. There are four 4/7 Power Vent models available. These Power Vents are required for Superior venting, safe operation & years of trouble free operation.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Wiring WARNING! When covering the upper metal portion of the fireplace, up to 6" (as shown, Fig.24 & Fig.25) with a non-combustible material Please Note: The decorative facing materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of 250° F. This should be considered when selecting facing materials.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Removing and Installing L38DF-ST the Doors Removing the doors: The doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow these Steps below to remove the Horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and, remove the door. Replace in reverse order. Step 1: Remove the Horizontal Access Panel: Remove the Horizontal cover by placing fingers in both finger holes, then pushng away from you and lifting out.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Installation Installing the L38DF-ST Glass Beads and Optional River Rocks Beads The L38DF-ST fireplace is supplied with Designer Glass beads. Remove the Door and trim as shown in the previous Instruction. Follow these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as required. Once the Trim and glass doors are removed place the marbles randomly across the pan and the burners as described in Figure 29 to 29d. Note: (N.G.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Operation - Model L38DF-ST L38DF-ST with Continuous Pilot For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
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L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Operation - Model L38DF-ST-F B-Series BF-A L-Series DF-I L38DF-ST-F with Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition with American For Your Safety - Flame READElectronic BEFORE Ignition LIGHTING: WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition system that lights the pilot burner automatically.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Operation Maintenance Lighting Instructions General See pages 13 to 15. QQ Burner Adjustment Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection must include, but is not limited to, the following: The L38DF-ST is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, locate the black knob marked 'Hi-Lo', in the centre of the gas control valve (See Figure 32).
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Maintenance Gas Control Valve L38DF-ST-I Troubleshooting Power Generator Pilot Adjustment Screw Wall Switch Inlet Pressure Manifold Pressure Test Connection Figure 33. Sit Nova 820 gas valve. Pilot Burner Adjustment 1. Locate Pilot Adjustment Screw. (See figure 33.) 2. Adjust pilot screw to provide properly sized flame as shown in figure 34). 3. After installing or servicing, leak test with a soap solution with main burner on.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Maintenance Troubleshooting Spare Parts - L38DF(O)-ST L38DF-ST-F L38DF-ST Follow this information to reset the SIT System: 1. Locate the lead to the battery backup, (remove) (Refer to schematic, below) 2.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Warranty The Warranty The Companies warrants the Montigo Gas Appliance to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. On the Montigo, there is a ten-year warranty on the firebox and its components, a five-year warranty on the main burner and pilot burner, and a one-year warranty on the gas control valve and fibre logs. Glass, plated/painted finishes, and refractory lining are exempt.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] N = † clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property [*7 feet (2.
L38DF-ST See-thru Indoor Gas Fireplace fire feature Appendix B - State of Massachusetts Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.
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