Montigo E38-PV Owner's manual

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read all instructions
prior to installation.
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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.
Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration,serviceormaintenancecancause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Introduction
About the E38-PV Power Vented Fireplaces:
The E38-PV is rated for Natural Gas at 22,000 BTU H (6.45 Kilo-
watts) Input or Propane at 22,000 BTU H (6.45 Kilowatts) Input.
Montigo's Power Vent system is ideal for extremely long or difficult
venting runs, which are beyond the capability of a direct vent model.
Warranty and Installation Information:
The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo disclaims any
responsibility for, the following actions:
nModification of the fireplace and or components including vent
assembly or glass doors.
nUse of any component part not manufactured or approved by
Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system.
nInstallation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements
for factory-built gas fireplaces. Installation & repairs should be done
by a qualified contractor.
Installations in anada must conform to the current AN/ GA B-
149.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations. This
appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with SA
22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must conform to local codes, or in the
absense of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-
1988. The appliance must be grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Table Of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................. 2
Installation
Installing the Fireplace Shell ......................................... 3
Installing the Gasline ..................................................... 4
Electrical Supply ........................................................... 4
The Remote Switch....................................................... 4
Vent Terminations ......................................................... 5
Venting ......................................................................... 6
Setting up for Left or Right Exhaust .................. 6
Vent Installation Requirements ......................... 6
Flex Vent Installation ........................................ 7
Available Standard Series Components ........... 7
Removing and Installing the Insert ................................ 8
Removing and Installing the Door ................................. 8
Fan Wiring..................................................................... 9
Installing the Logset ...................................................... 9
Finishing around the fireplace
Facing............................................................. 10
Mantels and Surrounds................................... 10
Operation ............................................................................... 11
Maintenance ................................................................... 12 - 13
Warranty ................................................................................. 14
Appendix
A. Accessories ............................................................ 15
B. Termination Locations ............................................ 16
CAUTIONSCAUTIONS
CAUTIONSCAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic & away from furniture and
draperies.
nChildren and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperature, which could cause
burns or clothing ignition.
nYoung children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
nClothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that is free of air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as
efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the
fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere with
room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for vent installation. Refer to page 4 - Vent Installation for
more information.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Installation
When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace, the the minimum
clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 1". (0" clearance
may be maintained around the vent pipes.)
Figure 3. Corner framing dimensions.
Figure 2. Framing dimensions.
Framing
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions.
Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the
fireplace opening, must not project beyond the shaded area shown in
Figure 19b.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.
Top View
Front View Side View
learances
The E38-PV clearances to combustible materials are:
Top* 1"
Back 0"
Side 1 ½"
Floor 0"
Mantle** 8"
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to
a combustible ceiling within the fireplace
enclosure.
** Refer to page 10.
* When sheetrock is
not used behind the
fireplace, framing
depth may be
reduced to 14 3 4"
37 3/4
15 1/2*
48 40 1/2
Install this header
for drywall backing
after the appliance
is installed
14 3/
4
38
33
14 3/4
34 3/4
47 5/8
Ø7
Ø4
43 7/8
24 1/8
0" clearance
to corners only
Figure 4. Framing for shelves over the fireplace.
Header
Shelf
6" Min.
1" Min.
33 1/2
14 1/2
WARNING:
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installing The Gas Line
The gas line must be installed before finishing the E38-PV Fireplace.
Natural Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5"
W.C. & a manifold pressure of 3.5" W.C. Propane Gas requires a
minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" W.C. & a manifold pressure
of 10" W.C. Provision must also be made for a 1 8" N.P.T. plugged
tapping and be accessible for test gauge connection immediately
upstream of the gas supply controls to the appliance. The fireplace
gas connection and the main operating gas valve is located behind
the removable brass trim at the bottom of the unit and need only be
attached to the gas line with an approved fitting, as required by the
applicable installation codes.
Installation
Note: After gas line is connected, each appliance connection,
valve and valve train must be checked while under
normal operating pressure with either a liquid solution, or
leak detection device, to locate any source of leak. Tighten
any areas where bubbling appears or leak is detected until
bubbling stops completely or leak is no longer detected.
DO NOT use a flame of any kind to test for leaks.
2 1/2
asline access
6 x 2 1/2"
1
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing
of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1 2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Installing The Remote Switch
The E38-PV's gas valve, located behind the lower brass trim, may be
connected to a wall switch or a hand-held remote. The valve operates
on a 24V circuit. DO NOT connect the gas valve to an external
circuit.
Installation Of Electrical Supply
You must supply 120V (240W) unswitched electrical supply to the
Control Box mounted in the control compartment behind the trims at
the bottom of the appliance. (See Figure 9)
Installations in anada must be electrically grounded in accordance
with SA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must be grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Figure 5. Gas line access.
Upper Casing of Fireplace
Strain Relief
Wall Switch
Limit Switch
Air Proving Switch
Fuse
L2
L1 Bk
Bl
Bl
Bk
Bk
Bk
Bk
TDR
TDR Coil
R
R
R
W
W
W
W
W
Transformer
Strain Relief
115V 24V
as Control Connector
Motor
BX Conduit
Main Junction Box
Receptical
To 115V AC Supply
Legend
Denotes Line Voltage
Denotes Low Voltage
Denotes Wire Connector
Figure 6. Wiring schematic for the Po er Vent System.
Bk
R
W
Honeywell (Q3450)
Pilot Assembly
Pilot Electrical
Harness Connector
Honeywell as
Control (SV9501M)
as Control
Connector
Figure 7. Gas control valve, pilot assembly and electrical
connections .
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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installation
Installing Terminations with MSR Frames
12
12
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws.
1. Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4
screws.
Installing Terminations with MOSR Frames
1212
12
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs using a
minimum of 4 screws.
3. Insert the termination into the MOSR frame as shown here, and
attach by screwing through the four pilot holes in the termination.
MSR
MTO-3
MTO-3
MTO-3F
Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames
MOSR
Vent Terminations
Selecting A Termination Location
Before installing the termination or venting, check to ensure the
planned termination location is acceptable. For a detailed illustration
of allowed termination locations, see Appendix B.
11
11
Installing Power Vent 'Reverse' Terminations
When terminating a vent run below a soffit or an overhang, use the
Drop Termination to increase the clearance between the termination
and the finish materials.
1. Frame the termination
opening to 8 1 2" wide.
2. Fasten the termination
to the interior side of
the studs using a
minimum of 4 screws.
Important: 12" minimum
clearance is required
between the outlet of the
terminal and finish materials
on thesoffit or overhang.
8 1/2
12" min.
Soffit or
overhang
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Cautions:Cautions:
Cautions:Cautions:
Cautions:
nDo not obstruct, or attempt to conceal, the vent termination.
These actions will affect the operation of the fireplace, and may
be hazardous.
nIn heavy snow areas, take extra care to prevent snow buildup
from obstructing the vent termination.
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