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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Mendota Gas Fireplace has a state-of-the-art co-axial direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced and highly
efficient system brings in outside air for combustion, has a separate exhaust vent and efficiently heats and re-circulates room air.
The Mendota system maintains high air quality, maximizes efficiency and assures proper operation in today's "air-tight" homes.
SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL CONCERNS:
The M-27 Fireplace must be installed and serviced by a Mendota approved serviceperson. Any adjustments to burner, pilot,
logs or coal bed must be made by a Mendota approved service person. Pilot system voltage must be checked with a voltmeter.
Pilot system thermopile must register a minimum of 325 mV on a voltmeter. If pilot goes out, always wait five (5) minutes before
attempting to relight pilot, always open glass door before lighting pilot light.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS:
This Mendota Fireplace can be vented using DURAVENT brand coaxial pipe (4”X6-5/8”) off the top. Use only Mendota specified
vents and vent caps when installing your fireplace. Closely follow venting locations, directions and requirements. Observe the
restrictions relating to vent position on exterior of home (see Figure 14). Be sure all vent pipe sections are fully twist-locked and
leak-proof. Be sure 1000ºSilicate Stove Sealant is used on the inner pipe joints of all Simpson DuraVent pipe components and
all adjustable pipe sections.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE THE GLASS DOOR WHEN LIGHTING THE PILOT.
The burners must light immediately & the flame must travel promptly and smoothly around "curves" and light entire burner. The
flame must not "lift" off burner. DO NOT operate unit if burner does not light immediately or if flame lifts off burner.
The Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace may be placed within 12 inches of adjacent sidewalls. The fireplace may be placed directly
on concrete or wood flooring. If the appliance is to be installed on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than wood
flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. An 8”
combustible mantel may be installed at a minimum of 13" above top of the heat outlet (47” up from the floor level of this fire-
place) and no more than 8" out from wall at that height. Non-combustible (marble, brick, stone, etc.) mantels or mantels with
steel protector plate on underside can be installed at any desired height above decorative front.
Never block off convection air openings or paths. Always use Mendota decorative fronts and Mendota approved vent systems
and vent caps.
A non-combustible hearth protector with a total insulation rating of R-1 is required when installing this fireplace directly on the
floor and must extend a minimum of 12" in front of the fireplace. For every 1 inch the fireplace is raised off the floor, the depth of
the hearth protector may be reduced by 2 inches. If fireplace is raised off the floor 6" or more, no hearth protector is required.
HEATING PERFORMANCE:
Mendota Gas Built-in Fireplaces are true, high efficiency gas heaters. With its high heat output the Mendota Fireplace will heat a
large area of your home if situated to maximize heat/ air circulation. Air movement options for maximizing heat circulation that
can be considered are through-the-wall grills or floor grills, the continuous operation of central heating furnace blowers, or ceiling
fans. The most efficient method for overall heat distribution within a single room is a ceiling fan. The heat output of the
Fireplace can be reduced to a low 6,750 BTUH by turning off the Rear Burner and turning the Hi/Lo pressure regulator knob on
the gas valve, counter clockwise, from "Hi" to "Lo". Blower can be turned down or turned off to reduce heat output.
AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS:
Burning or static fireplaces are a major aesthetic focus in any room. Locate your gas fireplace as you would a television set.
The Mendota Hearth Gas Fireplace will be a continuing source of comfort and fascination. Corner installations will afford you the
greatest potential for viewing in many rooms. We suggest installing this Mendota Fireplace a minimum of 12 inches above the
floor by utilizing an elevated hearth. This fireplace may be installed in an elevated position as long as 64 in. minimum distance is
provided between the floor level of this fireplace and the room’s ceiling surface.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Dual Blowers are included in this Mendota Direct Vent Fireplace. A 115-volt electrical service must be supplied at the fireplace
location at the time of installation. It must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in their absence, with the
current edition of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Use of a wall switch control in the power supplied to this fireplace is
allowed.
NOTE: The blower output can be adjusted with the rheostat. There will be delays in blower operation during "heat-up" (approx. ½ hr.)
and extended blower operation during "cool-down" (approx. ½ hr.).
Thermostat wire should be run from desired thermostat (or "on/off" switch) location to the main gas valve (located on the left
side) – see thermostat installation section.
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.