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M38ODV-ST

Outdoor

See-Thru

Direct-Vented

Gas Fireplace

Installation

Operation &

Maintenance

What To Do If You Smell Gas:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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.

For Your Safety:

Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

WARNING:

FOR OUTDOOR

USE ONLY

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Installation Operation & Maintenance M38ODV-ST Outdoor See-Thru Direct-Vented Gas Fireplace WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY 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.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Table Of Contents Introduction ............................................................................. 2 Installation ........................................................................ 3 - 11 Installing the Fireplace Shell ........................................... 3 Installing the Gasline ...................................................... 4 The Remote Switch ....................................................... 4 Direct Vent Installation ...............
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installing The Fireplace Shell The 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. Try to select a location that does not interfere with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible pathway for Direct Vent & Combustion Air Kit installation.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installing The Gas Line Vent Installation The gas line must be installed before finishing the M38ODV-ST fireplace. Natural Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5" W.C. & a manifold pressure of 3.5" W.C. Propane Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" W.C. & a manifold pressure of 10" W.C. Provision must also be made for a 1/8" N.P.T.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Vent Terminations Installing Heat Guards over Terminations Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames 11 PTO-3 PTO-3F 11 PTKOG 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 1. Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bottom of the termination. (See inset).
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Top Vent Venting Runs Installation Of Top Vent DV Before you install any venting, you must determine whether the venting run will be acceptable. Unacceptable venting can affect the fireplace's combustion.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Example: A 10' section and an elbow used in conjunction with 3 ft. flex section (PFL-3) will, when extended in a five foot chase, allow for a maximum horizontal run of twelve and one-half feet from the centre of the fireplace to outside wall and a minimum of 7'6" when retracted in opposite direction. (See Figure 6 and 7.) 3' max.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installation Of Vertical Vent DV Vertical Terminations must be installed: • minimum 2' (two feet) above the highest point where vent passes through the roof. • minimum 6' (six feet) from a mechanical air inlet • minimum 18" (1 1/2 feet) from a parapet wall. Maximum vent height is 30 feet above fireplace. Note: Flame characteristics will change if the maximum vent height is used.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installing the Logs and Embers Bottom Logs The M38ODV-ST is supplied with five (5) fibre logs. The two large bottom logs (logs "A" and "B") are mounted on the burner grate by placing them into the slots. Top Logs Place logs "C" and "D" into their mating positions on the large logs as shown in Figure 12a below. Log "E" is mounted on top of logs "C" and "D" as shown in Figure 12b.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Operation Lighting Instructions See Pages 12. Burner Adjustment The M38ODV-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 15). The front burners are not adjustable. To raise the flame height, turn the black knob (located behind the lower trim) counterclockwise. To lower the flame height, turn clockwise.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Operation - Model M38ODV-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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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Maintenance Gas Control Valve CAUTION • • Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position and pilot and main burners extinguished when cleaning appliance with a vacuum. Power Generator Pilot Adjustment Screw Glass and logs can get very hot. Handle only when cool. Wall Switch General Have the fireplace installation inspected yearly, including a visual check of the vent system, the burner and the pilot flame.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace 2/3 Appendix A - Spare Parts & Accessories XG0128 Page 13
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace 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 tenyear warranty on the firebox and its components, a five-year warranty on the main burner, pilot burner and a one-year warranty on the gas control valve and glass doors.
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M38ODV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Notes XG0128 Page 15
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XG0128 Rev. 01 02/2005 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Montigo Del Ray Corp.