Mendota DXV-42 Operations Instructions

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED OF BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF GLASS SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFI

9GENERAL FLUE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS The Mendota Fireplace must be vented using the Mendota/DuraVent/American Metals venting system. All warranties wi

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

11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOP VENTING This section covers all pertinent information regarding the installation of this DXV-35 Fireplace using th

12 MENDOTA DXV-35 GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES FOR TOP VENTING WARNING: Do not cover the 2” faceplate border of the unit

13TOP FLUE VENTING COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 12" VENT STACK (MIN. 9” REQ’D”) 1 24" VENT STACK (MIN. 9” REQ’D”) 1 36" VENT STA

14 FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP VENT SYSTEMS NOTE: FOR LP GAS & HIGH ALTITUDE, SEE PG. 15 *NOTE: 9” MINIMUM RISE CAN BE USED IF NO HORI

15L.P. GAS MINIMUM HEIGHT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION 45° COAX VENT6" COAX VENTWALL THIMBLETERMINATION CAPREQUIRED(MIN.)(MIN.)19"(MIN.)46 1/4&qu

16A-1 MINIMUM RISE THROUGH-THE-WALL VENTING: The minimum vertical rise for vent installation through the wall is 16 1/4" from the top of the f

17TOP VENT COMPONENTS LIST MENDOTA # DESCRIPTION45-01-00186 7" LENGTH45-01-00187 12" LENGTH45-01-00188 24" LENGTH45-01-00189 36"

18 A-2. ELEVATED RISE THROUGH-THE-WALL VENTING The required vertical rise is 48 in. when used with a maximum horizontal run of 12 ft. For other ve

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19B-1 VERTICAL THROUGH-THE-ROOF VENTING The maximum vertical run of vent pipe is 36ft. from the top of the fireplace. The fireplace will support a

207. Height "*H" of top of vent cap can be determined as follows: "H" DIMENSION ROOF PITCH FEET METERS FLAT to 6/12 2

21 INSTRUCTIONS FOR REAR VENTING This section covers all pertinent information regarding the installation of this DXV-35 Fireplace using the

22MENDOTA DXV-35 GAS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES FOR REAR VENT SYSTEM area) are permitted.Adjacent Walls:FROM TOPOF GRILLTO

23REAR FLUE VENTING COMPONENTS 5”X8” DURAVENT VENT PIPES AND COMPONENTS ARE RECOMMENDED. ITEM PART # (DURAVENT) DESCRIPTION 1 45º GALVANIZED ELBOW

24REAR FLUE VENTING REQUIREMENTS NOTE: A 9” MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL PIPE SECTION CAN BE USED WHEN VENTING THE DXV35 USING THE REAR VENT OPTION AGAINST A

25INSTRUCTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL VENTING AGAINST EXTERIOR WALL Mendota recommends the use of Duravent 5”x8” coaxial pipes and fittings. Duravent compon

26 WARNING: Only Horizontal Runs are allowed when using the Rear Vent Option. 1. Position fireplace in desired location against an exterior wall.

27 CORNER INSTALLATION USING THE REAR VENT OPTION NOTE: The horizontal run of vent pipe must be level or have a ¼" rise for every 1' of ru

28WARNING: Only Horizontal Runs are allowed when using the Rear Vent Option. When planning to install the DXV35 Fireplace with the rear vent option

2SPECIFICATIONS MODEL DXV-35 TIMBER FIRE High Fire - Adjustable to - Low Fire BTUH. (MODEL DXV-35) NAT. GAS 33,000 21,000 BTUH.

29HA-29-00166TOP JACKET PLUGHA-30-001755" EXHAUST COLLAR45-01-002538" AIR INTAKE COLLAR35-01-00310INSULATIONHA-29-00164TOP EXHAUST PLUGHA-2

30Step 1: Remove the Top Outer Jacket by first removing all the screws shown in the diagrams below. Carefully lift the rear end up and slide the Top

31STEP 2: Use an electric drill with a ¼” hex driver (with 6” extension) to remove the screws and parts from the top of the DXV-35 fireplace, as sho

32STEP 4: Remove the rear plug plates and gaskets as shown below. Save only Gasket #65-02-00095 and Screws #50-01-00102. Extra Screws are provided

33DXV DOOR OPERATION TO REMOVE DOOR (Flat shown) 1. Remove upper grill. 2. Open lower grill. 3. Place both thumbs on lower doorframe directly abo

34TIMBERFIRE LOG SET INSTALLATION With door removed, proceed as follows: 1. Before placing log assembly in firebox, fill space under Log Grate

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38 The following Check Off Lists must be completed prior to final operation of the Fireplace, or manufacturer's warranty and liabilities will b

3CONGRATULATIONS! You are the owner of a world-class heat producing gas direct vent sealed combustion fireplace. This elegant, highly efficient Fire

39INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST  Co-axial vent rigid pipe, wall vent cap or roof vent cap must be installed by a Mendota approved person in accordanc

40LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on "INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST" (pg. 39 have been completed! CAUTION: If the pilot

41THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The Fireplace comes with a wall thermostat. The thermostat should be placed in the same room as the firepla

42MENDOTA BLOWER & BURNER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION THERMO DISKBLOWER ASSEMBLYVALVE ASSEMBLYREMOVABLE BURNER PANMAIN BURNERORIFICEBURNERWELD

43 TROUBLE SHOOTING MENDOTA GAS DXV FIREPLACE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Thin black coating (soot) forms on viewing glass. A.

44CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SURFACE TEMPERATURE Mendota Fireplaces comply with UL Standards for maximum surface tem

45MAINTENANCE 1. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF MENDOTA UNITS IS REQUIRED. The following procedures must be performed each year by a Mendota approved servic

46 3. THE VIEWING GLASS SHOULD BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY. Exterior glass may be cleaned with cleaner as desired. Interior glass - use KEL KEM &quo

47 NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION HA-30-00237 (OPTIONAL) This conversion must be made by a qualified service technician. 1. Install main burner orif

48REPLACEMENT PARTS MENDOTA GAS DXV-35 FIREPLACE PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION HA-29-00035 DOOR GASKET 05-04-00035 PILOT ASS&

4GENERAL INFORMATION Your Mendota Gas Fireplace has a state-of-the-art co-axial direct vent, sealed combustion system. This advanced, highly efficie

49MENDOTA DESIGNER FRONTS INSTALLATION INFORMATION The following Designer Fronts are available for the DXV-35 Fireplace: 1. Andover, Bentley Arche

50HEARTH PADSURFACEHEARTH PAD SURFACE MUST BE FLUSH WITH FIREPLACE BOTTOMIF INSTALLING THE WELLINGTON OR DEERFIELD!!Information specific to the insta

51" Label Representation" DXV35 TIMBER FIRE Also for use in mobile (manufactured) homes after first sale of home. Test

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

53OPTIONALLY, PLEASE REGISTER AT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.JOHNSONGAS.COM/MENDOTA-REGISTRATION.ASP

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55 MENDOTA EXTENDED LIFETIME PROTECTION AND LIMITED WARRANTY MENDOTA DXV-35 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE Mendota Division of Johnson Gas Appliance Compa

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

5TOP VENT AND REAR VENT OPTIONS DISCUSSION This Mendota Fireplace can be vented using AMERIVENT, DURAVENT, SELKIRK METALBESTOS, SECURITY CHIMNEY bra

6GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS CORRECT GAS PRESSURE AND PROPER GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZING IS IMPERATIVE TO THE SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MENDOTA GAS FIREP

7GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS A MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH GAS APPLIANCES CAN BE IMPROPER GAS PRESSURE! Such problems as changes in flame c

8EXTERIOR VENT LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS Figure 2: Exterior Vent Locations ALL MEASUREMENTS FROM CENTER LINE OF VENT CAP ∨ - Vent Terminal ∧ - A