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MD38-BV  Homefire

Introduction

About the M38 Series Modular Fireplaces:

The 

MD38-BV 

includes a 28,000 BTU dual burner and embers. All 38

Series Modular Fireplaces allow quick and easy upgrades in the future.
The MD38-BV can be upgraded to a Wildfire Burner. Contact your
dealer for more information. The MD38-BV model is available in two
versions:

n

Continuous Pilot - (Product Code MD38

B

)

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Intermittent Pilot - (Product Code MD38

B-I

)

The MD38-BV is rated for Natural Gas at 28,000 BTU/H 8.5 Kilowatts)
Input or

 

Propane at 28,000 BTU/H (8.5 Kilowatts) Input.

How to use this manual:

This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specified, the
designation MD38-BV 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:

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Modification of the fireplace and/or components including Direct-
Vent assembly or glass doors.

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Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by
Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system.

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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

absense 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.

Table Of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................

2

Installation

Installing the Fireplace Shell ......................................... 3

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

The Remote Switch ....................................................... 4

B-Vent Installation ......................................................... 4

Construction around the fireplace

Facing ............................................................... 5

Mantels and Surrounds ..................................... 5

Wiring ...................................................................... 5-6

Installing the Logset ...................................................... 6

Removing and Installing the Insert ................................ 7

Removing and Installing the Door ................................. 7

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

8 - 10

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

10 - 11

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

12

Appendix

A. Accessories ............................................................ 13

CAUTIONS

Due  to  its  high  operating  temperatures,  the  appliance
should  be located out of traffic & away from furniture and
draperies.

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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperature, which could cause
burns or clothing ignition.

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Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.

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Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.

Summary of Contents for MD38-BV

Page 1: ...or 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...

Page 2: ...repairs should be done by aqualifiedcontractor 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 circulatingfankitisinstalled itmustbeelectricallygroundedin accordance with CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or LocalCodes Installations in the USA must conform to local codes or in the absense of local...

Page 3: ...he B Vent manufacturer Clearances The MD38 BV clearances to combustible materials are Top 16 Back 0 Side 1 1 2 Floor 0 Mantle 9 B Vent See Notes Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure Refer to page 5 This model requires 2 clearance around the B Vent within the fireplace enclosure Past the enclosure use standard clearance as specified by the ...

Page 4: ...to a wall switch The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 26 for wiring requirements Note The switch location must not exceed 30 from the fireplace Figure 4 Gas line access 2 1 2 Gasline access 6 x 2 1 2 1 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply pipi...

Page 5: ...f 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 normal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product design for example candles plastic or ...

Page 6: ... schematic for optional fan kit 115 1 60 Supply G L1 L2 Embers Log D Log E Log A Installing the Log Set Installing the Logs The MD38 BV is supplied with five ceramic fibre logs Unpack the logs and handle them very carefully 1 Remove the door cover and the glass door 2 Place the Back log onto the back log rest as shown below in figure 8a Theloghasliponthebottomwhichfitsintotheslotonthelogrest 4 Pla...

Page 7: ...he steps above Figure 9 MD38 BV insert INSET 1 Tab INSET 2 Mounting Bracket Fresh Air Flex 4 dia High temp silicone seal Venting Plate Front Slot Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door surround The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top and one magnet on each side To remove the surround pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots A are clear of tabs ...

Page 8: ...del MD38 BV 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower Trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you then smell gas STOP Fol...

Page 9: ...any appliance n Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building n Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Turn switch on t...

Page 10: ... Lighting Instructions See pages 8 and 9 Burner Adjustment The MD38 BV fireplace is equipped with an adjustable burner allowing you to raise or lower the flames Operating the control knob as described below will adjust both the main burner and the ember burner n To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counterclockwise n To lower the flame height turn clockwise G...

Page 11: ...former Line Volt Supply Replace SV9500 SV9600 Save old Igniter Flame Rod Assembly for service INSET HSI Terminals CHECK Line voltage power Low voltage transformer Limit Controller Thermostat Wiring Air proving switch on combustion air blower system Vent damper if used is open and end switch made MD38 BV I Gas Control Valve Figure 12 Sit Nova 820 gas valve Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot Adj...

Page 12: ... will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and understood that The Companies sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this Warranty under any other warranty expressed or im...

Page 13: ...Options and Accessories 1 Add onBayWindow 2 Hand HeldRemoteControl 3 VariableSpeedBlowerKit 4 4 Fan Kit 5 4 PiecePictureFrameSurround PFS 6 3 PiecePictureFrameSurround PFO 7 DoorCover Square DF0 8 DoorCover Arched DFA 9 Horizontal Trim Kits Black Brass Nickel 10 ReplacementLogset ...

Page 14: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0309 Rev 2 09 00 ...

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