Mendota AA-11-03792 User manual

85-03-01109-K FV42
Installation and Operating Instructions
MODEL NO. AA-11-03792 FV42 FULLVIEW DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
AVERTISSEMENT. Assurez-vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour
éviter tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
- 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres vapeurs
ou liquids inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil
ou de tout autre appareil.
- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des
téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis
un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incendies.
- L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou par le
fournisseur de gaz.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local
codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gasses, unless a
certified kit is used.
Cet appareil peut être installé dans une maison
préfabriquée (É.-U. seulement) ou mobile déjà installée à
demeure si les règlements locaux le permettent.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec les types de
gaz indiqués sur la plaque signalétique. Une trousse de
conversion est fournie avec cet appareil.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and must be installed.
Une barrière conçue pour réduire le risque de brûlures
du verre chaud est fournie avec cet appareil et doit être
installée.

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1.1 CAUTION STATEMENTS TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
If this fireplace is installed in an isolated bedroom, study or other room, always operate this appliance
in thermostatic temperature-controlled mode. Do not operate in Manual mode. Doing so can lead to
very high room temperatures which can be hazardous to the room occupants’ health.
Do not place young children in cribs, bassinets or the like in the vicinity of this appliance. Young
children may be vulnerable to high temperatures that this fireplace ca n create locally.
Young children should be carefully supervised and never left unattended when they are in the same
room as the fireplace. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact
burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access
to a fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at -
risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces. This physical barrier is in addition to the
required glass barrier Screen.
1.2 INITIAL FIRING AND CURING PROCEDURE
This product requires an initial heat curing cycle during which some materials used in the manufacturing process will burn
off and the powder paint goes through a hardening cycle. During the initial curing phase, some smoke and odor will be
emitted. This is normal.
The installer should perform these initial curing cycle procedures as the final step in the installation process before
finishing materials are installed around this fireplace. See chapter 3.1.1 Mendota Fireplace Curing Instructions. Read and
follow all instructions given in this Chapter and perform the 3-step curing cycle.
After the 3-step curing cycle has been completed, all smoking will have stopped. Some slight odors may remain. With
subsequent use of this Fireplace, odors will slowly dissipate and disappear.
ODOR RISKS
If this appliance is not operated for an extended period ( three months or longer), when first fired
again, expect odors of burnt dust and lint; just like when turning on your home heating system for the
first time in the Fall.
1.3 HOT SURFACES ARE NORMAL
Be aware that the surface in front of, above and adjacent to this heater appliance can be too hot to touch. As long as all
required clearances to combustibles are met and the required finishing materials are used, this appliance will perform
safely. Note that the exposed surfaces immediately surrounding the Fireplace can have surface temperatures that are too
hot to touch. This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous situation.
WARNING: The supplied barrier screen must be installed, always, when this fireplace is in operation.
Do not place any object directly in front (within 60”) or directly above (on the front edge of the
mantel). This is a heating appliance. Areas directly in front and above this appliance will be very hot
and can damage most household objects if placed too close. Keep Furniture pieces at least 60”away
in front of the barrier screen.
1.4 PERIODIC AND ANNUAL CLEANING ARE REQUIRED
See Required Periodic Inspections, Chapter 6.1 and Required Annual Maintenance, Chapter 6.3. Periodic and Annual
cleaning and general services are required at least once a year in the Summer or early Fall. Changing remote control
batteries at least every 6 months is required; or more frequently based upon usage frequency. Cleaning pilot flame sensor
rod, sparker rod and pilot hood body is required at least once per year. Cleaning of burner ports, gas orifice areas is
required once a year due to insects’ nesting probability due to Mercaptan addition in Natural Gas (Mercaptan has been
known to attract insects).

Table of Contents
1.1 CAUTION STATEMENTS TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN 2
1.2 INITIAL FIRING AND CURING PROCEDURE.....................2
1.3 HOT SURFACES ARE NORMAL ...................................2
1.4 PERIODIC AND ANNUAL CLEANING ARE REQUIRED ..........2
2.1 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION ..............5
2.2 SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................6
2.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASS....9
3.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES ...........................10
3.2 MECHANICAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES ......................12
3.2.2.5.1 Paint Types Approved for Use .....................................30
3.2.2.5.2 Sealants Type Approved for Use..................................30
3.2.2.5.3 Wood Application Cautions ........................................ 30
3.2.5.3.1 Mendota Cool Wall35
3.2.5.3.2 Versiheat 36
3.2.5.3.3 FlexHeat 37
3.3 ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL REFERENCES ........................ 43
3.4 PLUMBING TECHNICAL REFERENCES......................... 46
4.1 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST...................................... 50
4.2 UNPACKING THE FIREPLACE ................................... 51
4.3 CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL PACKET........................ 52
4.4 WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE?......... 52
4.5 UNBOLTING FIREPLACE FROM PALLET....................... 52
4.6 BENDING UP THE SHIPPING CLIPS............................. 53
4.7 TO REMOVE DOOR.............................................. 54
4.8 TO REPLACE DOOR.............................................. 54
4.9 LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT LENS INSTALLATION .............. 55

4.10 NATURAL GAS TO LPG CONVERSION........................56
4.11 VENTING ...........................................................60
4.12 LOG SET/MEDIA INSTALLATION..............................69
4.13 LIGHTING CHECKLIST ............................................70
4.14 AIR SHUTTER CONTROL AND FLAME APPEARANCE .......71
5.1 AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS..................................72
5.2 HEATING PERFORMANCE.......................................72
5.3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOMEOWNER............72
5.4 OPERATING INFORMATION..............................73
5.5 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........75
5.6 IPI AND CPI MODES ............................................77
5.7 HOW TO CHANGE FROM CELSIUS TO FAHRENHEIT? ......77
5.8 FIRST TIME LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................78
5.9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................... 78
5.10 TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE ............................ 78
5.11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................... 81
6.1 REQUIRED PERIODIC INSPECTIONS........................... 85
6.2 CLEANING VIEWING GLASS.................................... 85
6.3 REQUIRED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ......................... 85
6.4 OVER FIRING OR UNDER FIRING OF BURNER.............. 86
6.5PILOT OUTAGE AND RE-LIGHTING ........................... 86
6.6 BURNER FLAME HEIGHTS REFERENCE DIAGRAM ......... 86
6.7 REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION .............. 87
7.1 FINAL INSTALLATION AND HOMEOWNER
CHECKLIST.................................................. 92
7.2 WARRANTY POLICY STATEMENT ............................. 93
7.3 CONDITIONS ...................................................... 94

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GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
Building Permit & Inspection Requirements
All installations of Mendota Fireplaces must comply with all the requirements stated in this Installation and Operating Manual.
The dealer and/or installer must obtain all required building permits and inspection approvals from the local building inspection
department or the local jurisdiction. 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 User Manual will void all applicable warranties.
Other Cautions
CAUTION: Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. R efer to the national fuel
gas code and local zoning and code authorities for details on installation requirements. The Mendota
Fireplace must be vented to the outside in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the most current edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54.
CAUTION: The Mendota Fireplace may be installed in a manufactured (mobile) home after the first sale of
the home. Manufactured home (mobile home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is n ot applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or CSA Z240.4 -Gas Equipped Mobile
Housing. Consult your local building official. NOTE: For mobile home installations, unit must be bolted to
the Manufactured home floor and properly grounded.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATEUR : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil. CONSOMMATEUR : Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.