Montigo PL Series Instruction Manual

Upgrade Kit
Installing the PL Series Porcelain Panel Kit
Page 1 XT0048 - 160426
The installation of this kit must be done by a qualied
and certied gas appliance installer.
Check local codes and read all instructions prior to
installation.
Ensure that all power to the appliance is off at the electrical breaker or fuse
before beginning installation. Ensure gas is turned off at the shutoff valve before
beginning installation.
CAUTION
This kit may be used on the following models:
• PL38DF
• PL42DF
• PL52DF
®
C
US
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.
 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.
WARNING
When installing the replace - gas lines, ttings, accesso-
ries or any other objects cannot impede the proper
movement of the door buckles.
Some materials used in the manufacturing process of this product can
expose you to Benzene which is known in the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
WARNING

Installation
Page 2 XT0048 - 160426
Product Overview
Figure 1: PL Series Porcelain Panel Kit Contents
Before you begin:
x6
Kit Contents:
• Rear panel
• Side panels
• Panel retainer clips (qty: 6)
• 13 black screws
Tools Required:
• Drill / Driver
Always ensure the kit part number is correct for the
replace model and all kit contents are included. The
model number may be found on the rating plate under
the valve blind of the replace.
Note: Use gloves when handling the porcelain panels.
Handle panels with care. Porcelain panels are delicate
and may become scratched if struck or dropped.
Rear Panel
Right Panel Left Panel
Installation:
Step 1: Remove the replace screen barrier by grasping
the top ange at both sides and pulling outward. Lift up
and away from the front of the replace.
Figure 2

Installation
Page 3XT0048 - 160426
Step 2: Remove the horizontal access panel.
Figure 3
Step 3: Locate the door buckles.
Figure 4
Door Latch Hook
Door Latch Slot
Hand-hold
Step 4: Release the door buckles using the door buckle
tool.
Figure 5: Door buckle tool
1
Figure 6: Grasp hand-hold end of Door buckle tool and place the
machined end in the slot under door frame
2
Figure 7: Ensure the tool is rmly in the lower end of the slot as
shown, then pull toward you (Caution: hold the tool securely)
3
Figure 8: Pull hard if necessary to release the spring tension.
(Caution: The latch springs back with force, hold the tool
securely)

Installation
Page 4 XT0048 - 160426
4
Figure 9: Remove the tool from the latch slot. Ensure the latches
are hanging freely, the hook end is released from the bottom of
the door. (Repeat all 4-steps for the remaining latch)
Figure 10: Grasp the Door on either side, usually midway and lift
upward, lift the door carefully up and away from the front of the
replace. Place the Door aside in a safe place while maintenance
and / or cleaning is being performed
Figure 11
Step 4: Remove the burner media. Take care to avoid
scratching the paint on the burner or burner tray.
Figure 12
Step 4: Remove tek screws securing the burner tray.
Step 5: Remove front air deector.
Figure 13

Installation
Page 5XT0048 - 160426
Step 6: Remove pilot cover.
Figure 14
Step 7: Remove burner tray.
Figure 15
Step 8: Remove tek screws securing the rear air
deector.
Figure 16
Step 9: Remove the rear air deector.
Figure 17