Operating instructions
Table Of Contents
- SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
- Specific Requirements for the Common Wealth of Massachusetts
- Building Permit and Installation Inspection Approval Requirements
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- FV33-M OVERALL DIMENSIONS
- SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- FLUE VENTING
- RAISED HEARTH SPECIFICATIONS
- GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
- If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole 1.5” or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible...
- GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
- WARNING: Do not operate appliances with glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of glass should be done a licensed or qualified service person.
- ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
- HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS
- INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST
- LIGHTING CHECK OFF LIST
- DOOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
- CAUTION: Do not operate the appliance with glass removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person. Glass latch tool #HA-57-00743 is supplied with the unit.
- To Unlatch Glass Frame Latches:
- FV33-M BURNER MEDIA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- FLAME APPEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
- REMOTE TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- TO TURN ON THE APPLIANCE:
- TO TURN OFF THE APPLIANCE, press the ON/OFF button.
- MODE KEY: Pressing the MODE KEY toggles between the various available functions: Flame Height, Fan Speed, Accent Light Dimmer and Secondary Burner On/Off.
- Flame Height: 6 flame height Levels are available. While the Flame Height Icon is displayed, pressing the Up or Down button once will increase or decrease the flame height by 1 of 6 increments. If the flame height is at Level 1 and the Down button is...
- Fan Speed Control: The fan speed can be adjusted through six (6) speeds and OFF. To activate this function, press the MODE Key to index to the fan control icon. Use the UP/Down Arrow Key to turn ON, OFF or adjust the fan speed. A single “beep” will...
- Accent-Light Dimmer: This function controls the Mendota Accent Light functions. Pressing the UP key in this mode will TURN ON the Accent Light and allow you to control the brightness of the Accent Light in 6 steps. A single “beep” will confirm recep...
- Secondary Burner: This function is NOT available. Skip past this icon.
- NOTE: The “AUX” function is not available and shall be skipped over. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (oF or oC)
- KEY LOCK FUNCTION
- LOW BATTERY POWER DETECTION
- OPERATING DURING POWER OUTAGES
- You may operate this appliance indefinitely on battery power as long as you accept that high capacity DC 6 volt batteries will be required to sustain uninterrupted DC power to this appliance and that the blower function and accent light functions will...
- IPI/STANDING PILOT SYSTEM INFORMATION
- NOTE: SPLIT FLOW VALVE IS NOT USED IN THIS PRODUCT.
- MAINTENANCE
- NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
- LP PRESSURE REGULATOR CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
- LP GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
- CHECKING FOR NORMAL BURNER (S) IGNITION CHARACTERISTICS
- WARNING: Do not operate appliances with glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of glass should be done a licensed or qualified service person.
- BLOWER OPERATION AND WIRING
- BASIX SURROUNDS AND FACEPLATES INFORMATION
- Design(C) 1-3/4” outer edge return
- The 1-3/4” outer border return allows installation of this insert in fireplace cavities with depths greater than 15-3/8”.
- SPECIAL NOTE FOR 1-3/4” RETURN DESIGNS: The Basix and Faceplates with 1-3/4” returns may not have the Backup DC Power Inlet Port Knock Outs on the left face and left edge return. You will be required to leave the DC Power Inlet Port fitting in the fa...
- CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING
- TROUBLE SHOOTING MENDOTA GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
- BURNER FLAMES ADJUSTMENT- AIR INTAKE DAMPER CONTROLS
- BURNERS AIR SHUTTER CONTROLS
- REPLACEMENT AND SERVICE PARTS
- GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
- MENDOTA WARRANTY QUALIFICATION & SERVICE REFERENCE FORM
- MENDOTA EXTENDED LIFETIME PROTECTION AND LIMITED WARRANTY
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CONGRATULATIONS
You are the owner of a world-class heat producing gas direct vent sealed combustion fireplace.
This elegant, highly efficient Fireplace will be a constant source of comfort and fascination. It will be the focal point of
beauty and interest in your home.
The Mendota Gas Fireplace is a true heating appliance incorporating Modern aesthetics of fire viewing with the controlla-
bility and fuel efficiency of a home gas furnace. Of particular interest is the low fuel consumption and brilliant fire viewing
afforded by the FullView Glass System.
Carefully read the following instructions prior to actual installation. Proper Mendota Gas Fireplace installation and opera-
tion will give you years of safe, trouble free comfort and enjoyment.
If you have any questions regarding installation or operation of your Mendota Fireplace please contact your local dealer.
...CAUTION...
Due to high temperatures, the Fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children
and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the Mendota Gas Fireplace.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the Fireplace.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating this appliance.
The Mendota Gas Fireplace is a powerful and efficient heating unit. It has been designed as a major source of supple-
mental heat. As with any mechanical appliance there can be component shut downs. It is advisable to have an alternate
heat supply.
Installation, repair and any adjustments to logs or burner must be done by a qualified service person. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, carbon build-up, etc. It is imperative that control com-
partments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. The burner and pilot flames and logs
should be visually checked periodically.
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water or exposed to moisture corrosion. Immediately call a quali-
fied service technician to inspect the Fireplace and replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has
been under water. DO NOT use this fireplace if the burner does not
light immediately. Turn unit off and call Mendota ap-
proved service person if there is any delay in burner light off.
It is Johnson Gas Appliance Company's policy that no responsibility is assumed by the Company or by any of its employ-
ees or representatives for any damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition which is the result, ei-
ther directly or indirectly, of any improper operation, installation or servicing procedures.
Building Permit and Installation Inspection Approval Requirements
All installations of Mendota Fireplaces and Inserts must comply with all the requirements stated in this Installation and
Operating Instructions Manual. The Dealer and/or installer must also obtain all required Building Permits and Inspection
Approval from the local building inspection department or the local body having jurisdiction. In order to validate warranty
coverage, Mendota may require facsimile copies of the Building Permit and Inspection Approval forms. Failure to provide
adequate proof that the installation conforms to all local requirements and the requirements stated in the Installation and
Operating Instructions Manual will void all applicable warranty.
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH HOMEOWNER.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION INFORMATION: Prior to installing at altitudes higher than 7500, please con-
tact the Mendota technical service department for specific venting requirements and venting restrictions.