Mendota CHELSEA M-27 Operations Instructions

CHELSEA OPEN HEARTH TRUE ARCHED GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE Model M-27 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DO

- 10 - PLANNING THE INSTALLATION When planning on appliance installation, it is necessary to determine the following information before installing: •

- 11 - 9"1"TOPPLATENOTCH FRAMING DIMENSIONS Minimum Rough Framing Dimensions DESCRIPTION DIMENSION (INCHES) A Width 29-1/2 B Height 49 C

- 12 - 14.0012.00 min2.001" minFinish MaterialSub LayerFramingFraming Depth & Finishing Material Finish Material Thickness

- 13 - 36"3134"49"312"34"60" MINIMUMCEILING2912"ELEVATED FRAMING DIMENSIONS This fireplace may be installed in an e

- 14 - GENERAL INFORMATION Your Mendota Gas Fireplace has a state-of-the-art co-axial direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced and highly

- 15 - GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Correct gas pressure and proper gas supply line sizing is impera-tive to the successful performance of your Mendota ga

- 16 - INLET PRESSURE TAPMANIFOLD PRESSURE TAPGAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS ONE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH GAS APPLIANCES CAN BE IMPROPER GAS

- 17 - GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. Refer to the national fuel

- 18 - GENERAL FLUE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS The Mendota Fireplace must be vented using the Mendota approved vent system components. Approved brands of v

- 19 - EXTERIOR VENT LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ALL MEASUREMENTS FROM CENTER LINE OF VENT CAP ∨ - Vent Terminal ∧ - Air Supply Inlet ≡ - Area wher

- 2 - Table of Contents SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION ...

- 20 - FLUE VENTING COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 15: Flue Venting Components ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 6" or 7” PIPE (DuraVent 6”/Ame

- 21 - MASTER FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS CHART NOTE: THIS CHART IS APPLICABLE TO BOTH NATURAL GAS AND LPG INSTALLATIONS. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. 4 feet

- 22 - IMPORTANT VENTING CONFIGURATION NOTES See Figure 16 [MASTER FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS CHART]. MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RUN A. Maximum Horizontal Run

- 23 - APPROVED VENT SYSTEMS QUICK REFERENCE CHART Figure 17: Vent Systems ZERO VERTICALHORIZONTAL TERMINATIONVERTICAL RISEHORIZONTAL TERMINATIONZERO

- 24 - ZERO RISE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION The M-27 Fireplace must be installed by a qualified Mendota approved serviceperson. A Maximum Horizontal Run a

- 25 - VERTICAL RISE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION The minimum vertical section required to be connected directly to the starter adapter on this fireplace is

- 26 - Figure 21 Figure 22 H1VH2V1 min = 6"H1 min = 0H2 min = 6"VH1+H2 max V max6" 6' 6"42'-H1-H2-V112'13&a

- 27 - VERTICAL THROUGH-THE-ROOF VENTING The maximum vertical run of vent pipe is 45 ft. from the top of the fireplace. The fireplace will support a

- 28 - 8. Height "*H" of top of vent cap can be determined as follows: "H" DIMENSION ROOF PITCH FEET METERS FLAT to 6

- 29 - Figure 25 THREE(3) 90° ELBOWSWITH STARTER VERTICAL SECTIONVERTICAL TERMINATIONH1V1V2H2V1 min = 6"V1 + H1 + H2 + V2 (max) = 34'V1H

- 3 - SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully before starting the appliance. FAILURE TO FOLLOW these instruc-ti

- 30 - M-27 DOOR OPERATION TO REMOVE DOOR 1. Use the tool to disconnect the spring latches from the glass frame. Insert tool into hole in latch, pu

- 31 - 1. Line up tabs on glass frame with slots in glass clips on firebox. Insert tabs into slots. 2. After door has be

- 32 - 3. Use the tool provided to connect the spring latches to the glass frame. Insert tool into hole in spring latch, pull latch up and towards yo

- 33 - REFRACTORY LINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Introduction: The Mendota M-27 Gas Fireplace is shipped with a ONE PIECE domed refractory

- 34 - Step 3: See Diagrams on this page and follow instructions to loosen brick panel if it is tightly fit inside the firebox. The same procedures a

- 35 - Step 4: Keep the Front-Bottom of the Refractory Liner Sta-tionery and rotate the top domed edge forward and out of the firebox. Step 5: Use

- 36 - Step 7: Once Refractory Liner is inside the firebox, push rear surface of refractory liner against rear wall of Firebox, firmly. Step 8: Inst

- 37 - M-27 LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut the clear tapes and outer plastic wrap using a sharp utility knife or equivalent. Locate the 2

- 38 - Identify the REAR LOG PINS and the MAIN EMBER BED PINS that are pressed onto the Burner Air box.

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- 4 - Specific Requirements for the Common Wealth of Massachusetts The information in this section applies to all installations performed in the Commo

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- 45 - The completed log set shall look as depicted in the Step 14, above. Add small coals (I), first, in the area between the firebox front edge a

- 46 - M-27 SURROUND KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The surround kit, available for the M27 (Chelsea) fireplace, com-pletes the installati

- 47 - SURROUND KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Positively identify the Left Hand and Right Hand Surround Legs. The Pull Handle must be located in

- 48 - 2. Lay the four main surround parts (Top, Left Hand Leg, Right Hand Leg and Bottom) on the floor with their visible sides facing upwards. See

- 49 - 7. Identify and attach the Left Hand and Right Hand Temporary Braces as shown, below. These braces are designed to keep the assembly as a ONE_

- 5 - SPECIFICATIONS MODEL M-27 High Fire - Adjustable to - Low Fire BTUH. (MODEL M-27) NAT. GAS 27,0

- 50 - 9. Before attaching Surround Assembly to the fireplace, remove the Hearth Pad Spacer that is secured to the Floor Plate of the Fireplace. See

- 51 - 12. Carefully, stand the Surround Assembly upright. Slide the three (3) studs [attached to the Surround Bottom] into the three open slots in t

- 52 - 15. Make certain that TOP CENTER CLIP on the back of the Surround Top slides under the inner shield of the fire-place. INNER SHIELD TOPITEM 1

- 53 - SURROUNDTOPLEFT HANDSURROUND LEG1/32"18. Remove and discard the Left Hand and Right Hand Temporary Braces. 19. Adjustment and Alignment

- 54 - The following Check Off Lists must be completed prior to final operation of the Fireplace. INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST  Co-axial vent rigid

- 55 - MAIN BURNERON/OFF SWITCHREAR BURNERON/OFF SWITCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on "INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST"

- 56 - NOTE: The rear burner is controlled by a 9 Volt DC solenoid valve. One 9 Volt cell battery (located behind the control panel) provides power f

- 57 - THERMOSTAT OPERATION AND WALL SWITCH KIT CONNECTIONS A millivolt rated wall thermostat is supplied with this fireplace. The thermostat should

- 58 - MAKING WIRE CONNECTIONS TO WALL SWITCH KIT #AA-11-00781 Wall Switch Kit #AA-11-00781 is an option and may be connected to remotely control vari

- 59 - BLOWER SYSTEM INFORMATION WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dang

- 6 - CONGRATULATIONS You are the owner of a world-class heat producing gas direct vent sealed combustion fireplace. This elegant, highly efficient F

- 60 - TROUBLE SHOOTING THE M-27 FIREPLACE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Thin black coating (soot) forms on viewing glass. A. In

- 61 - CUSTOMER INFORMATION MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SURFACE TEMPERATURE Mendota Fireplaces comply with UL Standards for maximum surface temperatures on expo

- 62 - HI/LO REGULATORINLET PRESSURE TABMANIFOLD PRESSURE TABON/OFF GAS CONTROL KNOBTHERMOPILE THERMOSTATTHERMOPILETHERMOSTATPILOT ADJ. SCREWPILOT GAS

- 63 - This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable code

- 64 - FRONT BURNER[RIGHT SIDE]REAR BURNER[LEFT SIDE]PILOT HOODPILOT ORIFICEUSE 716" WRENCH TO LOOSEN HOOD NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION Kit #HA-

- 65 - INLET PRESSURE TAPMANIFOLD PRESSURE TAPPILOT FLAMESMUST OVERLAPBURNER PORTSLP GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS Inlet and manifold gas pressure checkin

- 66 - HI/LO REGULATORINLET PRESSURE TABMANIFOLD PRESSURE TABON/OFF GAS CONTROL KNOBPILOT ADJ. SCREWPILOT GAS LINETH TP #1TP #2TH #3 COMBUSTION SYSTEM

- 67 - ATTACHING LPG CONVERSION LABELS AND HIGH ALTITUDE DERATION LABEL Two printed informational labels are included with the LPG Conversion Kit. Att

- 68 - VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 05-02-00313 VALVE, SIT, NATURAL GAS, 225F, 3.5-1

- 69 - GLASSRETAINERTABGLASSTAB #1TAB #2TAB #3TAB #4GASKETUSE LARGE PLIERS TOBEND DOWN (4) TABSAS SHOWNGLASSGASKET GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY REPAIR AND REP

- 7 - 4918"2458"2.54783.72553434"11-1/4"14" MIN.DEPTH5-1/2" TO VENTPIPE CENTER2058"8" DEEP COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL1

- 70 - LISTING LABEL INFORMATION The model information regarding your specific appliance can be found on the rating plate, which is located inside th

- 71 - MENDOTA WARRANTY QUALIFICATION & SERVICE REFERENCE FORM As a part of Mendota's on-going program of customer satisfaction, this Form v

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- 75 - MENDOTA EXTENDED LIFETIME PROTECTION AND LIMITED WARRANTY MENDOTA M-27 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE Mendota Division of Johnson Gas Appliance Com

Johnson Gas Appliance Company 520 E Avenue N.W. - Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Mendota Hearth Division W

- 8 - 8" DEEP COMBUSTIBLE MANTELMANTEL CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for this fireplace may be measured from the top of the convec-tion air openi

- 9 - CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FROM APPLIANCE SURFACES Figure 3: Clearances to Combustibles CLEARANCEFROM TOP OF ARCHED OUTER SKIN TO COMBUSTIBL