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P52DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0196 - 150204.3
Installation
Section A: Before You Start
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The P Series
P52DF*
Direct Vent fireplace must be installed
in accordance with these Instructions. Carefully read all
the Instructions in this manual first. 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 fireplace is installed in compliance with the
manufacturers instructions and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
Installation Checklist
Determine the desired install location of your fireplace.
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.
Your selected termination location must be the
highest point in the Direct Vent installation
.
Should it be impossible to meet the venting
requirements laid out in
Section 4
: 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"/10" (5"/8" if applicable) flex
and/or rigid pipe.
Layout Electrical Requirements Refer to
Section 5:
Wiring, for Details.
Refer to
Section 6:
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
qualified 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.
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 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.
