Montigo Flush Face User Manual
MONTIGO
Flush Face Fireplace Planning Guide
L-Series DF L-Series DF-ST
H-Series DF H-Series DF-ST
HL-Series DF HW-Series DF
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: 3
WHAT'S IN THE BOX: 3
WHAT'S OPTIONAL: 4
PLACING A MONTIGO FLUSH FACE DV GAS FIREPLACE: 4
VENTING A MONTIGO FLUSH FACE DV GAS FIREPLACE: 5
FACING A MONTIGO FLUSH FACE DV GAS FIREPLACE: 6 - 9
SUMMARY 10
CONTACT INFORMATION: 10
APPENDIX: 11 - 13
NOTES: 13
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INTRODUCTION:
This Planning guide is intended to assist the Architect, designer, builder and homeowner
when choosing the most appropriate installation type and location for your new Montigo Flush
Face Direct Vent fireplace.
This guide is not intended to substitute for the Montigo Installation guide for the gas fireplace of
choice. The Operation and Maintenance Manual designed for your Direct Vent fireplace should
be followed without exception. For a listing of all Montigo Direct Vent fireplaces, see;
www.montigo.com/products.html
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
The Flush Face Direct Vent fireplace is a vented heating appliance. It must be installed by
a qualified installer . If you have not yet contacted with an installer this would be a perfect time to
do so. You can see all the installers for your State, or Province, at;
www.montigo.com/dealer.html
WHAT IS A DIRECT VENT ?:
The Flush Face Direct Vent fireplace is listed as 'Direct vent' fireplace. This description
means that all the air for combustion comes directly from the outside atmosphere and all flue
gasses are discharged directly to the outside atmosphere.
WHAT IS IN THE BOX ?:
The Flush Face Direct Vent fireplace currently ships with; one box of glass beads, or two
for See-thru models (Linear Burner models only), one nailing flange extension, and one door
opener tool. The fireplace can also be turned on/off via a switch supplied by your installer, or
order the optional remote control.
Note: Read the installation / operation instructions for your specific Montigo Direct Vent
fireplace. Vent pipe must also be ordered separately through your retailer or Montigo.
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WHAT'S OPTIONAL:
kit and a surround.
There are two optional accessories for your Montigo Flush face Direct vent fireplace; a fan
The fan kit requires switched 110 volts AC to operate and should be installed in the fire-
place before the fireplace is installed in the building. It is not controlled by the remote
control.
The surrounds are decorative. They serve the function of framing the fireplace opening.
Montigo currently offers two surrounds; one manufactured from steel, painted flat black
to match the fireplace, or the other formed from stainless steel. The customer may also
choose to design their own using materials such as stone or tile.
PLACING A MONTIGO FLUSH FACE FIREPLACE:
The Montigo Flush face Direct vent fireplaces are zero clearance fireplaces which can be
installed in a variety of locations. For example, you could install it against an outside wall and the
unit could be vented out the rear or side, (12" maximum pipe length). The Montigo Direct vent
fireplace can also be installed along a inside wall as well. The vent pipe would run vertically, hori-
zontally or a combination of both.
Note: Read the venting requirement for your specific Montigo Direct Vent fireplace.
Although the industry term zero-clearance is used to describe the Direct vent fireplace of choice,
there are some limitations and restrictions. This installation of the typical Montigo flush face fire-
place will proceed from the bottom of the unit, and will hopefully be explained as clearly as pos-
sible in a step by step format.
Montigo flush face fireplaces vary in weight, but the installation type or specification does
not change due to this specification. The Montigo flush face fireplace can sit on any mate-
rial that provides a level and solid support structure for a fireplace. Standard 2 x 4 con-
struction is generally sufficient to install a Montigo flush face fireplace.
Note: If the fireplace is extremely large, as in some of Montigo's Custom fireplaces, it
will require engineering to install and support.
The Montigo flush face Direct Vent fireplace burns either natural gas (NG) or liquified pe-
troleum gas (LP) but not both. You must specify your preference at the time of order.
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The gas connection is accommodated through a cutout located at the bottom of the left
side wall of the fireplace. (See the Figure titled "Gas connection" in your specific installa-
tion instruction guide). Your plumber / gas fitter will have to bring your gas supply through
this hole
Unless the optional fan kit is installed, no external electrical power is required.
VENTING A MONTIGO FLUSH FACE FIREPLACE:
Currently the Montigo Flush face Direct vent fireplaces is listed for use with Montigo vent
pipe only. This cent pipe is generally available from Montigo or your local retailer. See;
www.montigo.com/dealer.html
The installation of the Montigo flush face Direct vent fireplace venting is critical to its safe
operation and MUST be performed by qualified personnel.
The fireplace may be vented through the top or the rear of the cabinet, but not both. When
venting out the rear of the fireplace, (read your instruction guide to determine if your
fireplace can be vented from this location) the vent pipe can not be longer than twelve
inches when it has no rise. In a vertical vent configuration the maximum height is thirty-two
feet. Generally speaking, the more rise in your vent configuration the more run you're al-
lowed.
Note: Read the venting requirement for your specific Montigo Direct Vent fireplace.
Current Montigo Direct Vent fireplaces: www.montigo.com/products.html
Discontinued Montigo Direct Vent fireplaces: www.montigo.com/archive.html
In all configurations, the vent graphs for the Direct Vent installations are specific for the
proper operation of your Montigo fireplace. Consult the Operation and Maintenance Man-
ual before any vent run is installed. Generally speaking the Instruction guide is the final
authority for all vent pipe run specifications. Only one fireplace is allowed on each vent
run.
A powered vent option is also available which adds even more flexibility and will change
the above limits. Once again, consult the Instruction / operation manual for the min / max
venting specifications for your model fireplace. If a Power vent is required to complete
your project consult with your Montigo representative; www.montigo.com/dealer.html.
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