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L-Series DF Gas Fireplace

Part No. XG0180

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Table Of  Contents

Introduction

Thank You for choosing a Montigo Gas Fireplace.

About this Fireplace:

The L-Series DF 

is a fireplace with a linear-style burner. This fireplace 

can be converted to both a Top Vent or Rear Vent application, and is 

only currently available in the L38-DF model.

The L38DF

 is rated for Natural Gas at 26,000 BTU/H (7.62 Kilowatts) 

Input or 

Propane at 26,000 BTU/H (7.62 Kilowatts) Input. 

L38DF;

 Top or Rear Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

L38DF-I; 

Top or Rear Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

L38DF-A;

 Top and Rear Vent, with Battery Back-up System

The L42DF

 is rated for Natural Gas and Propane at 32,000 BTU/H (9.97 

Kilowatts) Input. 

L42DF;

 Top or Rear Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

L42DF-I; 

Top or Rear Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

The L52DF

 is rated for Natural Gas at 40,000 BTU/H (11.73 Kilowatts) 

Input or 

Propane at 34,000 BTU/H (9.97 Kilowatts) Input. 

L52DF;

 Top or Rear Vent, Millivolt Pilot.

L52DF-I; 

Top or Rear Vent, Intermittent Pilot (HSI).

How to use this manual:

This manual covers installation, operation and maintenance. Lighting, 

operation and care of this fireplace can be easily performed by the 

homeowner.  However,  all  installation  and  service  work  should  be 

performed by a qualified or licensed installer, plumber, or gasfitter who 

is qualified or licensed by the state, province, region, or governing body 

in which the appliance is being installed.
This  manual  covers  all  models  and  unless  otherwise  specified,  the 

designation  L-Series  DF

  refers  to  all  models.  Sections  which  are 

specific to a particular model are marked with a 

 symbol, plus 

the appropriate model number.

Warranty and Installation Information:

The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo

 

disclaims any 

responsibility for, the following actions:

Modification  of  the  fireplace  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 fireplace system.

Installation 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 Canada

 must conform to the current 

CAN/CGA B-

149.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations. If the optional 

air-circulating  fan  kit  is  installed,  it  must  be  electrically  grounded  in 

accordance with 

CSA C22.1

 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or 

Local Codes.

Installations in the USA

 must conform to local codes, or in the absence 

of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, 

ANSI Z223.1-1988. If the 

optional air-circulating fan is installed, it must be grounded in accordance 

with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National 

Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70-1987. Within the

 State of Massachusetts 

this fireplace must comply with 

NFPA-54 Chapter 10

.

Introduction  .............................................................................. 2
Installation

 

Installing and Framing the Fireplace

 ..............................

3

 

Installing the Gasline ...................................................... 4

 

Vent Installation

 .............................................................. 4

 

 

Installation Requirements

 .................................. 4

                         Installing the Remote Switch

 ............................. 5 

 

 

Vent Terminations

 .............................................. 5

                         Converting  to Top Vent / Rear Vent

 .................. 6

 

 

Top Vent Venting Runs 

 .....................................

7

 

 

Rear Vent Venting Runs

 .............................

11-12

 

 

Venting for Rear Vent models

 ..........................

13

 

Finishing around the fireplace

 

 

Fireplace Facing ..............................................

14

 

 

Mantels and Surrounds

 ...................................

14

 

 

Surround Heat Shield

 ......................................

14

 

Wiring   .........................................................................

15

 

            Wiring for the Optional Fan Kit

 .........................

15

 

Removing and Installing the Door

 ................................

15

Operation  .........................................................................

16 - 19

Maintenance  ...........................................................................

20

            Troubleshooting

 ............................................................

20

Warranty  .................................................................................

21

Appendix

 

A. Termination Locations

 .............................................. 22

 

B. Spare Parts List

 .......................................................

23

CAUTIONS

Due to its high operating temperatures, the 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.

Summary of Contents for L38DF series

Page 1: ...phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department For Your Safety Do not store or use gasolineorotherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicin...

Page 2: ...or glass doors Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system Installation other than as instructed in this manual Consult your lo...

Page 3: ...t be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Top View Front View Side View Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the fireplace opening...

Page 4: ...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 ac...

Page 5: ...termination where temperatures are highest 2 Attach to the faceplate of the termination using four sheet metal screws Installing Heat Guards over Terminations Installing The Remote Switch The L Serie...

Page 6: ...d fireplace Figure 7b Flue collar installation for Top Vented fireplace Figure 8a Flue cap installation for Rear Vented fireplace Figure 8b Flue collar installation for Rear Vented fireplace L Series...

Page 7: ...acceptable installation Figure 9a L38DF Top Vent Venting Graph L42DF Example A Acceptable Installation If the vertical dimension from the hearth is 84 and the horizontal run to the wall flange of the...

Page 8: ...installation Thesolidsectionscanbeusedin variouscombinationstoobtainthedesiredventrun Thevent run must fall within the limits set by the venting graph Figure 12 Extended Installation using a combinati...

Page 9: ...wo offsets each offset has two 90 bends may be made and shall not exceed total length of 25 of the vertical vent height when measured center to center of piping Example Typical vent installation 20 ve...

Page 10: ...ith 1 offset 1 offset two 90 bends Figure 18 Reducing Vertical Vent from 5 8 to 4 7 Reduced Vertical Installation It is possible to reduce vertical vent runs from 5 8 venting to 4 7 venting Reducedver...

Page 11: ...hield Heat Shield The heat shield RHS101 must be used on all installations straight through the wall at the point where the vent pipe connects to the termination With the heat shield proper vent clear...

Page 12: ...tallation If the vertical dimension from the floor of the fireplace is 78 and the horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termination is 108 this would not be an acceptable installation Figure 2...

Page 13: ...MTO 3F 3 Length PTO 3 3 Length PTO 3F 3 Length B Stucco Kits MSR Stucco Frame BSR 4 4 Brick Frame BSR 6 6 Brick Frame MOSR Stucco Can MSR Stucco Frame BSR 4 4 Brick Frame BSR 6 6 Brick Frame MOSR Stuc...

Page 14: ...cing materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of 250 F This should be considered when selecting facing materials We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel...

Page 15: ...d with the same type or its equivalent Figure 27b Wiring schematic for optional fans Figure 27a Wiring for optional fans Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door The door is held in place by...

Page 16: ...ff Gas To Appliance Operation Model L Series DF 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up the lower trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down the lower trim...

Page 17: ...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 neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1...

Page 18: ...ting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down the lower trims 3 If the switch on the control module is set to Continuous Pilot Off t...

Page 19: ...ll a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Operation Lighting Instructions See pages 16 17...

Page 20: ...r until the bubbling stops completely Figure 34 Pilot Burner Troubleshooting The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Noisy Pilot Flame Locate pilot adju...

Page 21: ...jected 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...

Page 22: ...t minimum in the United States 6 feet 1 8 m minimum in Canada L clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 16 inches 41 cm minimum for...

Page 23: ...Spare Parts L SeriesDF L38DF L42DF NG Gas Valve RGC1006 RGC1006 LP Gas Valve RGC1005 RGC1005 NG Pilot RPA020 RPA020 LP Pilot RPA021 RPA021 Burner NG RBL3801 RBL4201 Burner LPG RBH3802 RBL4202 ROR1151...

Page 24: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0180 033007...

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