Questions? Email us at fireplaces@montigo.com or visit our website at www.montigo.com. Installation Operation & Maintenance M38DV-ST ME38DV-ST M38DV-ST (MH) ME38DV-ST (MH) See-Thru Direct-Vented Gas Fireplace 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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Table Of Contents Introduction ............................................................................. 2 Installation ........................................................................ 3 - 12 Installing the Fireplace Shell ........................................... 3 Installing the Gasline ...................................................... 4 The Remote Switch ....................................................... 4 Direct Vent Installation ....
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installing The Gas Line Vent Installation The gas line must be installed before finishing the M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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 1. Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bottom of the termination. (See inset).
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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 8 and 9.) 3' max.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Installation Of Vertical Vent DV n 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. n Maximum vent height is 30 feet above fireplace. Note: Flame characteristics will change if the maximum vent height is used.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 See fig. 11a/b for shelf clearances 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Figure 14a. Combustible mantles and facings. Mantels & Surrounds NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Wiring Gas Control and Pilot Wiring 115/1/60 Supply G L1 L2 Honeywell (Q3450) Pilot Assembly Fan Switch Pilot Electrical Harness Connector Honeywell Gas Control (SV9501M) Optional Fan Motors M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST-I Figure 16b. Wiring schematic for optional fans. Installing the Logs and Embers Gas Control Connector Fuse Fan Plug Receptacle Junction Box Cover Bottom Logs The M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST is supplied with five (5) fibre logs.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Installation Operation Removing and Installing the Door Lighting Instructions See Pages 12-13. Removing the door surround: The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top, and one magnet on each side. To remove the surround, pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots "A" are clear of tabs "B" in the door. You may need to use a flat screwdriver to pull the door surround outwards. (See figure 18a).
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Operation - Model M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Operation - Model M38DV-ST-I / ME38DV-ST-I with Honeywell Intermittent 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 is equipped with an ignition system that lights the pilot burner automatically. Do not attempt to light the pilot by hand. B.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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 n Have the fireplace installation inspected yearly, including a visual check of the vent system, the burner and the pilot flame.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting Continuous Pilot System Troubleshooting M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Noisy Pilot Flame Locate Pilot Adjustment Screw. Flame is decreased by turning adjustment screw clockwise. Pilot won’t ignite Main burner will not light Disconnect remote wires and try to light pilot. If pilot now works, remote connections are faulty.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-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 ten-year 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.
M38DV-ST / ME38DV-ST Direct Vented Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] B = clearance to door, or sides and top of window, that may be opened [16 inches (41 cm) minimum for appliances ≤100 000 BTU/H (30kW)] C = clearance to bottom of window that may be opened horizontally [36 inches (92 cm) minimum for appliances ≤100 000 BTU/H (30kW)] M = clearance to mechanical air supply inlet [*6 f
XG0201 Rev. 02 03/2001 Canadian Heating Products Inc. Montigo Del Ray Corp.
