Montigo P38DFNI Instruction Manual

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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.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other gas burning appliance. A fire or explosion my occur causing serious
injury, property damage or even death.
WARNING
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.
NOTICE
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.
DANGER
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Glasshazard
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Corrosive
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Explosionrisk
Oxidising
Dangerof death
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XG0193 150204.1
P38DF Indoor
P Series
Residential
Fireplace
Installation & Maintenance Manual
Canadian Heating Products Inc. Langley, BC V4W 4A1 | Montigo Del Ray Corp. Ferndale, WA 98248

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You must read and understand this manual prior to installation, operation or
troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference
and maintenance.
NOTICE
Table of Contents
P38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0193 - 150204.1
Instruction Manual Contents
Safety Alerts 3
Introduction 3
Section A: Before You Start 4
Installation Checklist 4
Rating Plate Sample 5
Section 1: Installation Overview and Product Dimensions 6
Section 2: Framing 7
Clearances 8
Section 3: Venting 9
Section 3-1: Converting to Rear Vent 9
Section 3-2: Installing a Roof Mounted Direct Vent Termination
(PVTK-1) 10
Section 3-2-1: Venting Layout 10
Section 3-3: Installing a Wall Mounted Direct Vent Termination 12
Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout: Wall Mounted Termination 13
Section 3-3-2: Venting Components 16
Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields 17
Section 4: Wiring 18
Section 5: Installing the Gas Line 19
Section 5-1: FUEL CONVERSION 19
Section 5-2: GAS PRESSURE 19
Section 5-3: GAS CONNECTION 19
Section 6: Finishing 20
Section 7: Screen Installation and Removal 21
Section 8: Installing & Removing the Door 22
Section 9: Installing the Accessories 24
Installing Optional Speckled Stones 25
SIT Proame 2 Electronic Ignition 28
Operation 28
Maintenance 29
General 29
Cleaning 29
Troubleshooting: 30
SIT Proame 2: 30
Replacement Parts: 31
Appendix A: Venting Terminations 32
Appendix B: Warranty 33
Appendix C: State of Massachusetts 34

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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury or property damage.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury or property damage.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in minor or moderate
injury.
Addresses practices that are important, but
not related to personal injury
DANGER WARNING
CAUTION NOTICE
P38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
Safety Alert Key
Introduction
XG0193 -150204.1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace.
With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing
you with a gas replace 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.
Westrongly encourage youtoreadandcarefullyfollowthe instructions
laid out in this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
and retain it for your future reference. Pay special attention to all
cautions, warnings, and notices throughout this manual intended
to ensure your safety.
Thismanualcoversinstallation,operation and maintenance. Lighting,
operation and care of this replace can be easily performed by the
homeowner. All installation and service work should be performed
by a qualied or licensed installer, plumber or gas tter as certied
by the state, province, region or governing body where the replace
is being installed.
This installation, operation and maintenance manual is applicable
to the models described to the right. Refer to your rating plate to
verify included options.
Warranty and Installation Information: (See Appendix B)
The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
► Modication of the replace and/or components including
Direct-Vent assembly or glass doors.
► Use of any component part not manufactured or approved
by Montigo in combination with this Montigo replace system.
► Installation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation
requirements for factory-built gas replaces. Installation & repairs
should be done by a qualied contractor.
Safety Alerts
MODEL Natural Gas Liquid Propane Gas Rating (BTU hr) Linear Burner w/ Glass media Accessories SIT Electronic Ignition
P38DFNI X 25,000 X X
P38DFLI X 25,000 X X
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the applicance. 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 toddles, young children and
other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot
surfaces.
CAUTION

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P38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0193 - 150204.1
Installation
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The P38DF* Direct Vent replace must be installed in accordance with
these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual
rst. Consult the Local Gas Branch to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure this replace is installed in compliance with the manufacturers
instructions and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
Due to high operating temperatures, this appliance should be located out of traffic &
away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperature,
which could cause burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the
appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the appliance.
CAUTION
When this appliance is installed directly on 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 or a fire will occur causing serious injury, property damage or
even death.
DANGER
Installation Checklist
Determine the desired install location of your replace.
See Section 1, Dimensions on Page 5, and refer to the Framing
Section 2 for details.
Select the location of your termination and resulting vent run.
Yourselectedterminationlocationmust be thehighest point
in the Direct Vent installation.
Should it be impossible to meet the venting requirements laid
out in Section 3: Venting, please contact a local Montigo dealer
regarding the use of a Montigo Power Vent.
Lay out the Vent run; calculating the required elbows and straight
runs of 5"/8" flex and/or rigid pipe.
Layout Electrical Requirements Refer to Section 4: Wiring, for
Details.
Refer to Section 5: Installing the Gas Line, for details on the
gas connection and access.
Refer to local codes and guidelines for installation requirements.
Installation and repairs should be done by a qualied
contractor and must conform to:
• Installations in Canada must conform to the local codes or in the
absence of local codes to the current version of Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149. Electrical Installations must conform to
the local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the current version
of Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.1
• Installations in the USA must conform to the local codes or in
the absence of local codes to the current version of National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Electrical Installations must conform to
the local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the current version
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. See Appendix C for
installation within the State of Massachusetts.
Installation and repairs should be done by an authorized gas fireplace service technician.
The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the fireplace are kept clean.
NOTICE
WARNING
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s
barrier for this appliance.
WARNING
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced
prior to operating the appliance.
Section A: Before You Start

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P38DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0193 -150204.1
Installation
Rating Plate Sample
Figure A: Rating Plate for P38DF-F IPI Electronic Ignition