Read and understand this manual. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause serious injury, property damage or even death.
For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION
Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and
remain hot even after the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are
available and can reduce the risks of severe burns. Please keep children away
from the fireplace at all times.
Resi
dential
Gas Fireplace
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other gas burning appliance. A fire or explosion my occur causing serious
injury, property damage or even death.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for maintenance and future reference. Do not Discard.
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DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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NOTICE
You must read and understand this manual prior to installation, operation or
troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for furure reference
and maintenance.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury or property damage.
CAUTIONNOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in minor or moderate
injury.
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Montigo Fireplace.
With over 30 years of experience, Montigo is committed to providing
you with a gas replace that is not only a beautiful addition to your
space, but that is also designed and manufactured to the highest
safety, reliability and engineering standards.
We strongly encourage you to read and carefully follow the instructions
laid out in this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
and retain it for your future reference. Pay special attention to all
cautions, warnings, and notices throughout this manual intended to
ensure your safety.
This manual covers installation, operation and maintenance. Lighting,
operation and care of this replace can be easily performed by the
homeowner. All installation and service work should be performed
by a qualied or licensed installer, plumber or gastter as certied
by the state, province, region or governing body where the replace
is being installed.
This installation, operation and maintenance manual is applicable
to the models described below. Refer to your rating plate to verify
included options. Throughout this manual instructions are applicable
to all models designated as H*38DF*-ST unless otherwise noted in
the Table.
WARNING
Hot glass will cause
burns. Do not touch
glass until unit is cooled.
Never allow children to
touch glass.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury or property damage.
Address practices that are important, but
not related to personal injury
MODEL
H38FSDN
H38FSDNE
H38FSDNI
H38FSDL
H38FSDLE
H38FSDLI
HL38FSDN
HL38FSDNE
HL38FSDNI
HL38FSDL
HL38FSDLE
HL38FSDLI
Natural Gas
Liquid Propane
Gas Rating
(BTU hr)
Traditional Burner /
Logset
Linear Burner w/
Glass Accessories
Standing Pilot
Ignition
Honeywell Hot
Surface Ignition
X34,000XX
X34,000XX
X34,000XX
X 32,000XX
X 32,000XX
X 32,000XX
X34,000XX
X34,000XX
X34,000XX
X 32,000XX
X 32,000XX
X 32,000XX
SIT Electronic
Ignition
Warranty Information: (See Appendix B)
The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo disclaims any
responsibility for, the following actions:
► Modication of the replace and/or components including DirectVent assembly or glass doors.
► Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by
Montigo in combination with this Montigo replace system.
► Installation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements
for factory-built gas replaces. Installation & repairs should be done by
a qualied contractor.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The H*38DF*-ST Direct Vent replace must be installed in accordance
with these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in this manual
rst. 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 replace is installed in compliance with the manufacturers
instructions and all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
NOTICE
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
frequesnt cleaning may be required due to exessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the fireplace are kept clean.
Installation Checklist
Determine the desired install location of your replace. 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 3: 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"/8" flex or rigid pipe.
Layout Electrical Requirements Refer to Section 4: Wiring, for
Details.
Refer to Section 5: 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 qualied
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
CAUTION
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.
DANGER
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.
• 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.
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Section 1: Installation Overview and Product Dimensions
Please review the Installation Checklist on Page 4 for general information
on preparing for a successful installation of your replace.
The H*38DF*-ST replace may be installed in any location that maintains
proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing.
The replace dimensions are shown below:
Top View
36 1/4"
FIREBOX
8
24”
FIREBOX
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Safety, as well as efciency of operation, should be considered when
selecting the replace location. Select a location that does not interfere
with room trafc, has adequate ventilation and offers an accessible path
for Direct Vent installation.
7"
4”
REF.
36 1/2”
6 1/4"
5 1/4"
37 3/4”
WIDTH
35 1/4"
OPENING
37 3/4”
Front View
Both Sides Typical
40"
25"
OPENING
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions (Tolerance ± ⅛").
58
Side View
33 1/2"
40 1/2"
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Section 2: Framing
Installation
1). Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The
framed opening for the assembled replace is 41¾" wide, x 42½"
high x 23¾" deep, see Figure 2
.
NOTE: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is
access to install the gas line when the unit is installed. See Figure 21.
41¾” (rough opening)
Both walls Typical. May
not be exactly as shown.
42½”
Non-Combustible material
Backframe, 2-pieces. Both
Sides Typical. See figure 3.
23¾”
ombustible material Backframe,
2-pieces. Both Sides Typical.
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
2” Min.
17 1/2”
Min.
PEL Short
90 elbow
46” Min
42 1/2”
Figure 5. Combustible Framing for shelves over the replace, Top vent.
Figure 3.Securing the replace to the framing cleats.
Combustible material Backframe,
2-pieces. Both Sides Typical.
Combustible Header
Combustible Shelf
10”
Min.
33 1/2”
Exterior
Wall
42 1/2”
Combustible
Header
Non-Combustible
Header
Non-Combustible Nailing Flange, (supplied).
Both sides Typical.
10”
See figure
8.
6"
42 1/2”
Figure 6. Non Combustible Framing with alcove above replace, Right side.
Combustible Framing above replace, Left side, see gure 2 (Top Vent).
Floor
36 1/2”
Figure 4. Combustible Framing for shelves over the replace, Side vent.
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Clearances
When installing a shelf over the top of the replaces, the following
guidelines must be adhered to:
For Side Vent applications, the minimum clearance is 2" from the side of
the replace to a wall, or any combustible materials, and 10" clearance
from the top of the replace to the underside of any combustible shelf
materials.
For Top Vent applications, the minimum clearance is 2" from the side
of the replace to a wall, or any combustible materials, and 17 1/2" to
the underside of any combustible shelf materials.
1” clearance is maintained on sides and bottom of vent runs and 2”
above horizontal vent runs to any combustible material.
MODEL
H*38DF*-ST10"17 1/2"2"0"4"
Top - Side Vent †
Top - Top Vent †
Sides
Floor
Mantel
Installing The Standoffs
To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all H*38DF*-ST gas
replaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed.
The replace is supplied with two standoffs. Bend and install these
standoffs on top of the replace ensuring that the height of the standoff
maintains a 6" clearance.
6”
Figure 7. Installing the standoff's (Both sides typical).
Installing the Nailing Flange Extension
Once the replace is placed into the rough framed opening, the supplied
Nailing Flange Extension (Part No. H42074) must be fasten securely
into place, with nails or wood screws. as shown in Figure 8.
† Note: Clearance from top of replace to a combustible ceiling within the replace enclosure.
6"
Figure 8. Installing the Nailing Flange Extension (Both sides typical).
The Supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top edge of the
replace and securely fastened in place to the non combustible header
and combustible wood framing.
Note: The nailing ange extension can be substituted with a piece of
NON-Combustible material of the same size and thermal characteristics,
ie: cement board or equivalent. This is recommended in applications
where the facing materials will not adhere to the metal nailing ange.
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Installation
Section 3: Venting
Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination options.
The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that
it is the highest point in the venting assembly. It should also be
selected such that it provides the shortest vent run possible. Should
it be impossible to ensure that the termination is the highest point or
should it be impossible to meet the venting guidelines laid out below
please contact your Montigo dealer to discuss power venting options.
8” Outer Flue
Cover Plate
5” Inner Flue
Cover Plate
NOTES FOR PLANNING VENTING:
Venting originates from the unit through the top or through
the side
Venting can terminate through the roof or through an
exterior wall.
Refer to Appendix A - Termination Locations to ensure the
planned termination location is acceptable.
Once the termination location has been established, refer
to the appropriate section below for installation details
All replaces shipped from the factory are Top vent.
Section 3-1: CONVERTING TO SIDE VENT
Use the following instructions to convert a H*38DF*-ST for Rear Vent use:
1. Remove the Side ue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the ue
outlet, as shown in Figure 9.
2. Next, Remove the Top ue collar's (5" and 8") on the ue outlet,
as shown in Figure 9.
3. Install the (removed) Side ue cover and gasket material, to the
Top vent outlet. Fasten the cover with included hardware, as
illustrated Figure 9a.
8” Outer
Flue Collar
5” Inner
Flue Collar
Figure 9a. Flue cover and collar installation, Side Vented replace.
Flue Collar
8” Outer
Flue Collar
5” Inner Flue
over Plate
Outer Flue
Plate
Figure 9. Flue cover and collar removal, Top Vented replace.
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Section 3-2: INSTALLING A ROOF MOUNTED DIRECT VENT
TERMINATION (PVTK-1)
This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination
will be roof mounted.
Section 3-2-1: VENTING LAYOUT
Selection of components and details of venting lay out should
adhere to the following guidelines:
The maximum termination point is 32’ above the replace (NOTE:
if the maximum termination height is used, the ame pattern
may be affected).
The Vertical termination must be a minimum 2’ higher than where
the termination exits the roong materials, (asphalt shingles,
cedar shakes, etc). This distance should be measured from the
high side of the roof slope where the ue ashing intersects the
roong materials. (see Figures 10 to 10c).
Termination location must be a minimum 6’ from a mechanical
air inlet.
Termination location must be a minimum 18” from a parapet wall For a more detailed diagram of allowed termination locations,
see Appendix A.
A maximum of two offsets (each offset is made up of 2-90°
bends) may be made.
Firestops must be installed as required by National & local codes. Ensure all runs are supported with a minimum of 3 supports
per 10’ of venting.
Install all roof ashing and storm collars as shown.
PVTK1 Termination
Figure 10a. Top vent, Roof mounted with 1 offset (1 offset= two 90° bends).
PVTK1 Termination
Roof mounted Terminations
The following details are some possible congurations for Roof
mounted terminations.
PVTK1 Termination
Figure 10. Top vent, Roof mounted termination with no offset in vent run.
Figure 10b. Top vent, Roof mounted with 2 offsets (1 offset= two 90° bends).