www.montigo.com Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation. H38DF-PFC Series Gas Fireplace H38DF-PFC HL38DF-PFC HLS38DF-PFC Warning: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Warning: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Warning: Read this manual before installing, operating or troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner's manual for future reference. Table of Contents Safety Alert Key ▪ Section 3-3-2: Venting Components. ............................ 14 Introduction................................................................................ 3 ▪ Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields.......................................... 15 Models..............................................
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Introduction Safety Alert Key: • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. • Important: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The H*38PF* Direct Vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual first. Consult the Local Gas Branch to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure this fireplace is installed in compliance with the manufacturers instructions and all applicable codes.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 1: Installation Overview and Product Dimensions Please review the Installation Checklist on Page 4 for general information on preparing for a successful installation of your fireplace. The H*38PF* 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, should be considered when selecting the fireplace location.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing 1). Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The Top Vent framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 23 3/4" wide, x 44" high x 41" deep, see Figure 2. NOTE: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas line when the unit is installed. See Figure 22. Cieling level Non-Combustible materials. Alcove over fireplace. Min.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Clearances Installing The Standoffs When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplaces, the following guidelines must be adhered to: To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all H*38PF*-Series gas fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed. The fireplace is supplied with two standoffs. Bend and install these standoffs on top of the fireplace ensuring that the height of the standoff maintains a 4" clearance.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3: Venting Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination options. The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that it is the highest point in the venting assembly. It should also be selected such that it provides the shortest vent run possible.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: INSTALLING A ROOF MOUNTED DIRECT VENT TERMINATION (PVTK-1) This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be roof mounted. Section 3-2-1: VENTING LAYOUT Selection of components and details of venting lay out should adhere to the following guidelines: PVTK1 Termination 2’ min. Support ring 32’ max.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Connection and installation of the vent components should adhere to the following guidelines: PVTK1 Termination Use any combination of rigid and Flex pipe as required. Flex sections may be stretched up to 50% of their total length (e.g. a 24” section maybe stretched to 36”). Support plate Connect all vent sections using a minimum of three sheet metal screws on the outer pipe flue. 32’ Ma.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: INSTALLING A WALL MOUNTED DIRECT VENT TERMINATION This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be wall mounted. 4). Installation of termination from inside structure A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the structure. These are commonly used in high-rise construction. Framing, concrete or other materials 12” MOSR Frame 1).
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-1: VENTING LAYOUT: Wall mounted termination. Selection of components and details of venting layout should adhere to the following guidelines: Acceptable vent run within non-shaded area. Vent terminations must not be recessed in walls or siding. A C B All through-the–wall terminations within 3’ of the fireplace must have a Montigo Heat Shield (RHS101) installed. See Section 3-3-3.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Notes Wall Mounted Terminations: Rear Vent 12” MAX. All dimension lengths for vertical or horizontal runs are measured from center of the vent pipe. NOTE: 12” MAX. horizontal run with no vertical lift. Venting runs must fall within the limits set by the venting graphs, see Figure 17. Exterior Wa ll Fireplace must be converted to Rear Vent configuration prior to running vent, see Figure 7 and 8.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-2: VENTING COMPONENTS The following components and associated Montigo part numbers are available for installation of a Wall Mounted Termination. Use only Montigo Vent Components. Use of non-Montigo parts will void the warranty and may impede operation of the fireplace.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield. Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination (Figure 19 and 19a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 within 36" horizontal or 46" vertical. The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used WITHIN 36" horizontal or 46" vertically of the fireplace, (see figure 19a). For applications within these dimensions the RHS101 Heat Shield MUST be used. .
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Section 4: Wiring Installation Honeywell (Q3450) Pilot Assembly Pilot Electrical Harness Connector Honeywell Gas Control (SV9501M) Gas Control Connector Fan Plug Receptacle Junction Box Black White Green 115VAC 24VAC Gnd Screw 40 VA Transformer Wall Switch Figure 20. Wiring with Honeywell gas control and pilot. Models Included H38PFNI HL38PFNI2 H38PFLI HL38PFLI2 Figure 21. Wiring for the SIT IPI Wiring Schematic Page 16 Part No.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 5: Installing the Gas line Section 5-1: FUEL CONVERSION Verify that your fireplace is compatible with your available gas type. (Natural Gas or Propane shown by "N" or "L" in your model number If gas type is not compatible, contact your local Montigo representative to purchase a conversion kit. 6 1/2” Conversion kits must be installed by a qualified service technician.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Section 6: Finishing Installation Painting: Finishing Around the Fireplace Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown in Figure 24.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 7: Installing & Removing the Door Removing the door: The H*38PF* doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow these below to remove the Horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and, remove the door. Replace in reverse order. Remove the Horizontal Access Panel: Step 1: Remove the Horizontal Access Panel: Remove the Horizontal cover by placing fingers in both finger holes, then pushing away from you and lifting out.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 8: Installing the Accessories Installing the Logset The H38PF* is supplied with eight (8) fibre logs. The two small bottom logs ("A" ) are mounted on the burner grate by placing them diagonally onto the supplied Log stands. The long Front / Back logs ("B") are placed against the grate as shown in Figure 27c. Note: When placing logs, arrange Logs "B" as not to cover Burner holes.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Installing Firestones in N.G. (Natural Gas) Fireplaces The HL38PFN/LI2 is supplied with firestones. 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 firestones randomly across the pan and the burners as described in Figure 28 to 28b. Installing Firestones in L.P.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Installation Section 9: Start-up Sequence Models Included with Continuous Pilot H38PFN H38PFL HL38PFN HL38PFL For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition 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.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Installation with Honeywell Electronic Ignition 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Installation Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition Models Included H38PFNI H38PFLI HL38PFNI2 HL38PFLI2 For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition 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.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Lighting Instructions Hi-Lo Burner Adjustment: (SIT Nova 820). See pages 22 to 23. General Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection must include, but is not limited to, the following: The H*38PF* 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).
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting: Models Included (SIT Nova 820). H38PFN HL38PFN H38PFL HL38PFL The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: PROBLEM Noisy Pilot Flame CORRECTIVE ACTION Locate pilot adjustement screw on gas control valve. Flame is decreased by turning adjustment screw clockwise. Pilot won’t ignite Disconnect remote wires and try to light pilot. If pilot now works, remote connections are faulty. Check wiring diagram figure 33.
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H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] N= 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)] P = clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum‡ to non-combustibles] [22 inches (56 cm) minimum‡ to combustibles] clearance above paved sidewalk or a pave
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix B - 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 fireplace, 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, fibre logs and Power Vent Module.
H*38DF-PFC* Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix C - 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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