Installation & Maintenance Manual R520-ST Indoor R620-ST Indoor R-Series-ST Indoor Residential Fireplace WARNING DANGER Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property damage or even death. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Table of Contents Instruction Manual Contents Section 7: Testing the system 20 Introduction 3 7-1: Testing the system before gas connection 20 Safety Alerts 3 7-2: Testing the system with gas connection 20 Mantels & Surrounds 21 Pre-Installation Checklist 4 Understanding the Basic Operation of the Residential R520-ST & R620-ST Fireplace 4 Introduction to the R-Series Fireplace: 5 Rating Plate Sample 6 Section 1: Installation Ov
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Safety Alert Key Safety Alerts Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace. With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing you with a gas fireplace that is not only a beautiful addition to your space, but that is also designed and manufactured to the highest safety, reliability and engineering standards.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The C-View Residential R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent fireplaces 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.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Introduction to the R-Series Fireplace: The complete system will require a firebox, a power vent module, an electrical control panel, and a vent system. The appropriate vent system will connect the firebox to the power vent module and will be placed in a vertical or horizontal location. The R-Series fireplace is not a heat efficient fireplace and should not be used with a thermostat to heat your home.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 1: Installation Overview and Product Dimensions 10" 254 Top View 5" 127 3 " 4 605 23 RH-Side View 1 " 4 668 7 14 " 8 379 26 1 " 4 1556 61 Front View 1 " 8 460 16" 407 18 1 " 4 1148 45 5 " 8 346 13 1 " 8 385 15 1 " 4 1505 59 Figure 1 Sec.1 Fireplace dimensions - R520-ST Clearances To ensure the C-View Residential R520-ST and R620-ST Fireplaces operate safely, all models must maintain the following clearances.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 1: Installation Overview and Product Dimensions 3 " 4 2205 1 73 " 4 1861 86 Front View RH-Side View 7 " 8 379 14 1 " 8 460 1 " 4 1148 45 3 16" 21 4 " 407 553 18 5 " 8 346 13 1 " 8 385 15 1 " 4 1810 71 Top View 10" 254 5" 127 3 " 4 605 23 Figure 2 Sec.1 Fireplace dimensions - R620-ST.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Installation Section 2: Framing Step 1. You will need to construct a platform in the framing for the fireplace to sit on. To determine how high to build the platform you must determine the how high you would like the bottom edge of your glass viewing area to be. The bottom edge of the glass sits 15 1/8" above the top of the platform. Please note: The top of the platform may not exceed 24" in a room with 8' ceilings.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation NOTE: Remember, both sides of the Fireplace require the same quantities of wood, drywall and hardware. Cut the Upper and Lower Horizontal 2 x 4's as shown in Figure 2. Next, cut the Required quantity of short filler 2x4's under the lower Horizontal. Follow Typical building codes and practices when spacing. Next, cut the Required Left and Right Vertical 2 x 4's as shown in Figure 3.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3: Finishing 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Combustible facing material Start of combustible framing Combustible construction allowed in shaded area Top of fireplace Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However, your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of screens.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4: Installing the Vertical Power Vent Montigo supplies a variety of power venting options. The location of the power vent should be selected and laid out to provide the shortest possible run to an external wall or through the roof. Multi-Elbow Installations Multi-elbow installations are possible up to a maximum of six 90° elbows.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4-1-2: Venting Components The following venting components and associated Montigo part numbers are available for the appliance: A - Termination PVVEX510-300 B - Rough-in Frame Supplied with PVVEX510-300 C - Flex Sections RLF-1 (12" Section) RLF-2 (24" Section) RFL-3 (36" Section) RFL 4 (48" Section) D - Rigid Sections REXT-1 (12" m/f Section) RXT-20 (20" Section) REXT-2 (24" m/f Section) REXT-3 (36" m/f Section) REXT-4 (48" m/f
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4-2: Installing a Wall Mounted Horizontal Exterior Power Vent This section applies to installations where the shortest possible vent run is through an exterior wall. Refer to Appendix A Power Vent locations, to ensure the planned Power vent location is acceptable. Once the vent location has been established, please refer to the appropriate section below for installation details.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 4-2-2: Venting Components The following venting components and associated Montigo part numbers are available for horizontal installations: A - Termination C - Flex Sections D - Rigid Sections PVHEX510-300 Wall Mount 5'/10" PVHFL510-300 Flush Wall Mount 5'/10" RFL1 RFL2 RFL3 RFL4 RFL6 (12" f/f Section) (24" f/f Section) (36" f/f Section) (48" f/f Section) (72" f/f Section) RXT - 10 RXT - 20 REXT - 1 REXT - 2 REXT - 3 REXT - 4 REXT
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 5: Wiring Installing the Fireplace Control Box Install the Fireplace Control Box in an accessible location. The location should be where maintenance, adjustments and service may be made easily.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Installation of Electrical Supply The R520ST / R620ST is supplied with an external electrical control panel pre-wired by the factory. The control box is connected to the fireplace with a 20 foot long control cable that will communicate with the fireplace. The control panel should be located where it can be accessed when the fireplace has been finished in. The power cord from the power vent module plugs into the side of this panel.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL Flue Gas Combustion Air Fuse Wall Switch R1 R2 R3 Pre-Purge Timer 110 Volts 60Hz 5A 115 Light R1 R2 R3 Brown Blue Orange Blue Black Yellow Yellow Plug White Black White 4 Blue PV Speed Controller 5 Yellow Brown Red Blue Black Gas Valve Blk/Wht Wht/Blk White Wall Switch 1 2 Post Purge 3 Timer PV Note: If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced, it must be with t
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 6: Installing the gas line Fuel Type Verify that your fireplace is compatible with your available gas type. Natural Gas or Propane shown by "N" or "L" in your model number on rating plate. Located next to the Gas Inlet is the Combustion Air Switch Sensor Line. Do NOT obstruct or alter the Combustion Air Switch Sensor Line. Gas Pressure Pressure Requirements Gas Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum Inlet Pressure 5.5" W.C. 11" W.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 7: Testing the system 7-1: Testing the system before gas connection Note: No gas is needed to test the system The R520ST*/R620ST* Control and Power Vent System can be safely tested prior to finish framing the Fireplace. This test can be done quickly and efficiently to ensure all systems function according to the design specifications.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Mantels & Surrounds NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials. New technology, to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of energy, has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot, fuel and energy efficient.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 8: Removing & Installing Screen and Window Removing the Screen: Follow the steps below to remove, or install the R520ST* / R620ST* Before beginning any screen or glass removal, make sure that the unit has not been in operation and that it is at room temperature.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 9: Installing the Firestones The R520ST* / R620ST* is supplied with glass firestones. To install the firestones remove the trim and door as shown in the previous section. Follow these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as required. Once the trim and glass door is removed, place the firestones randomly around the burners as shown in Figures 1 Sec.9 and Figure 2 Sec.9.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Section 10: Start-up Sequence FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE LIGHTING : LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Heat Sensor / Conmustion Air TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE: Page 24 XG0773 - 150127
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Section 11: Cleaning and Maintenance See Lighting Instructions section. General Cleaning ■ Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection must include, but is not limited to, the following: When the fireplace is first activated, there may be some smoking and a visible film may be left on the glass. This is a normal condition, and is the result of burning of protective coatings on new metal.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Replacement Parts Honeywell HSI R520-ST NG Gas Valve LP Gas Valve RGC1003 NG Pilot Assembly RPA003-30 LP Pilot Assembly RPA004-30 RESCB2 Power Vent Control Box Outer Glass RGL1065 RGL1066 Replacement Screen RSCR520 RSCR620 Fuse, AGC-5Amp Page 26 R620-ST RGC1004 EC1122 XG0773 - 150127
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix A: Power Vent Locations Appendix PV VEX510-300 Vertical Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVVEX510-300. Not Acceptable Front View Figure 1 Appendix PVVEX510-300 Side View Wall [610 mm] 24” Figure 3 Appendix PVVEX510-300 restrictions Wall 24” [610 mm] Top View 24” [610 mm] 40” [1016 mm] Wall 18” 18” Min.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVVEX58-300 PVVEX510-300 Power Vent Locations E INSID ETAIL ER D CORN G v H A D E V B B B C FIXED ED CLOS v V L FIXED ED CLOS ABLE OPER v E F I X M v X ABL OPER v v K v B A J B V VENTER TERMINAL Canadian Installations X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 US Installations 2 A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened 6 in (15 cm) for ap
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHEX510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVHEX510-300.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHEX58-300 Power Vent Locations PVHEX510-300 E INSID ETAIL ER D CORN G v H A D E V B L V F B B C v FIXED ED CLOS v OPER FIXED ED CLOS BLE v A OPER ABLE B I M X v X v A v K J B V VENTER TERMINAL Canadian Installations X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 US Installations 2 A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened 6 in (15 cm) for
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PV HFL510-300 Horizontal Power Vent Detail For installation instructions on this termination see instruction guide for the PVHFL510-300.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix PVHFL510-300 Power Vent Locations PVHEX58-300 E INSID ETAIL ER D CORN G v H A D E V B L V F B B C v FIXED ED CLOS v OPER FIXED ED CLOS BLE v A OPER ABLE B I M X v X v A v K J B V VENTER TERMINAL Canadian Installations X AIR SUPPLY INLET 1 US Installations 2 A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened 6 in (15 cm) fo
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix 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.
R520-ST & R620-ST Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix 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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