Montigo EP28-2LB, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...nce can cause 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 gaso line or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 5 B Vented Gas Fireplaces EP28 5 Modular Series EP28 2LB EP28 4LB EP28 MB EP28 S2 Installer Leave this...

Page 2: ... for the following actions Modification of the fireplace and or components including com bustion air assembly or glass doors Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by the manufacturer in combination with an EC Plus fireplace system Installation other than as instructed in this manual Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements for factory built gas firepla...

Page 3: ... Floor 0 Mantle 6 Recess Depth 15 Flue 1 Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Refer to page 5 See Figure 2 Framing 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 37 1 2 15 1 2 3...

Page 4: ...the screws Refer to the current CAN CGA B 149 1 and 2 or ANSI Z223 1 1988 2 7 37 1 2 Gasline 16 Installing The Remote Switch The EP28 Series gas valve located behind the lower trim may be connected to a wall switch The valve generates its own power This is a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 24a 24b and 24c for wiring requiremen...

Page 5: ...on Mantels Surrounds NOTE Mantel clearances shown are for fire hazard prevention New technology to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy efficient Please be aware temperatures over the mantel will rise above nor mal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch We recom...

Page 6: ...e the two screws located at bottom rear of burner pan Lift complete burner assembly up and out of unit to clear support ledge 6 Install the new burner by reversing step 5 Be sure to re install the two screws at the bottom rear of burner pan to secure pan into place 7 Re install the front bar Make sure the front bar is secured with four screws Notes A Spill Switch is suppled with each unit This mus...

Page 7: ...Logset This model is supplied with six ceramic fibre logs Unpack the logs and handle them very carefully Place the Back log onto the back log rest as shown below in figure 9a The log has lip on the bottom which fits into the slot on the log rest Place the Front log onto the front log rest as shown in figure 9a Center the log from side to side and push it against the back of the log rest Carefully ...

Page 8: ...aces may be equipped with an optional blower kit Part FAN28 for circulating heat into the living space NOTE If any of the original wire supplied with the appli ance is replaced it must be replaced with the same type or its equivalent Figure11 Wiringforoptionalblowerkitfordecorativemodels Supply WH BLK Fan Switch G L1 L Refer to Fan 28 Installation Instructions for more information Installations in...

Page 9: ...or to move back and forth Fit the doors so that they are straight and tighten the screw to hold the door in position Adjust both doors until Figure 12 Adjusting the glass doors Spring Clip Top Door Rail Bottom Door Rail Inset Pivot Point Upgrading to the S2 Heating Insert 1 Remove the upper and lower trims Warning You must turn off gas supply to the fireplace 2 Remove the doors and mesh firescreen...

Page 10: ... Push the assembly back until it touches the back wall of the shell and drive two screws through the pilot holes in the bracket Refer to figure 17 Plug the fan into the fan speed Figure 16 Cutting the front bar Figure 17 Installing the blower assembly control box 8 Install the efficiency collar as shown in figure 18 Use a long screwdriver to hold the collar out of the way while you install the Fig...

Page 11: ...in figure 21 Figure 21 Installing the new front bar 13 Install the filler plates first and then the hood as shown in Figure 22 Loosen the two adjustment screws on the mounting brackets Hook the bottom of the hood of the top edge of the Insert and slide the mounting brackets into the holes on each side of the shell Re tighten the adjustment screws 14 Remove the glass door as shown in Figure 23 Remo...

Page 12: ...ch your gas supplier call the Fire To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Operation Model EP28 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock wise to Off Do not force 4 Replace trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Remove lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Remove lower trim 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell fo...

Page 13: ... area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor be cause some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 neigh bour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instruc tions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Remove lower trim Gas...

Page 14: ...leaning appliance with a vacuum Glass and logs can get very hot Handle only when cool Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated there may be some smoking and a visible film may be left on the glass doors This is a normal condi tion and is the result of burning the protective coatings on new metal Glass must be cleaned periodically to remove any film a normal bi product of combustion which may...

Page 15: ...nt screw clockwise Pilot won t ignite Disconnect remote wires and try to light pilot If pilot now works remote connections are faulty Check wiring diagram figure 24a b c Main burner will 1 Check wiring see figure 24a b c not light 2 Check wall switch for proper con nection EP28 5 EP28 5 I Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Determine which pilot is installed in the fireplace based on figure 25 2 Locate Pilo...

Page 16: ...e of any components not manufactured or supplied by The Companies 2 The Montigo Gas Appliance must be subjected to normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability It is express...

Page 17: ...in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection t...

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