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Insert Installation Specifications

Insert Model: Mendota FV-44i Full View
Dimensions... 23 3/4"T x 34"W (tapers to 24"W at rear) x 16-3/8"D
Extension onto hearth: 1 3/4"....... Extension into fireplace: 16-3/8"

A: Minimum Fireplace Opening Width.................. 36"
B: Minimum Fireplace Opening Height.................. 25"
C: Minimum Fireplace Depth at Floor................... 17"
D: Minimum Fireplace Depth at 24" above Floor..: 17"
E: Minimum Fireplace Width at 16" Depth............. 25"
F: Minimum Hearth Width..................................... 34"
G: Minimum Hearth Extension from Fireplace Facia... 16"
J: Minimum Clearance from Fireplace Floor to Overhead Combustible Trim up to 5/8" Thick:
With Small Surround Panels 31" x 44"... 31"
With Medium Surround Panels 33" x 48"... 33"
With Large Surround Panels 36" x 52"... 36"
K: Minimum Clearance from Centerline of Fireplace Opening to 5/8" Combustible Side Trim:
With Small Surround Panels: 22"
With Medium Surround Panels: 24"
With Large Surround Panels: 26"
L: Minimum Clearance from Centerline of Fireplace Opening to Combustible Sidewall................. 25"
M: Minimum Height from Hearth (or fireplace floor for raised openings) to Combustible Mantel... 35-1/2"
M(a): Maximum Mantel Depth (protrusion from fireplace facia)..................................................... 8"

MASONRY OR METAL FLUES: INSTALLING THE CO-LINEAR LINER KIT The co-linear (side by side) liner configuration enables installation without removing the fireplace damper assembly. Mark, cut and form the top sealer plate to fit the masonry flue liner at the top of the existing chimney as shown at right. Determine the liner length needed by measuring from the top of the chimney to the fireplace floor. Cut the exhaust length from the 35' length of 4" flexible aluminum liner supplied, cut the intake length from the 35' length of 3" flex, and attach them to the intake and exhaust ports on the underside of the top sealer plate with pipe clamps or sheet metal screws and silicone sealant. Fish the liners down through the fireplace damper below. Glue the top sealer plate to the masonry flue liner with silicone adhesive and twist-lock the rain cap onto the top. Down below, use clamps or screws and silicone sealant to attach the intake and exhaust liners to the slide-in vent adapter, which is used to connect the liners to the insert. Note: maximum allowable exhaust liner height is 35 feet. GAS HOOKUP: The 3/8" gas inlet is located near left/right center of insert, just behind bottom grill, threads pointing to right. to make the connection, thread a 3/8" X 36" stainless flex connector through the rectangular opening in right side panel, located 3" behind the front panel and 1" up from bottom.

Trace flue liner on sealer plate Draw 1" border around tracing Cut out and notch corners Fold down 1" edge w/ seamer or pliers

NOTE: THIS DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE COMES WITH DETAILED, STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATIONS. TO VALIDATE YOUR
WARRANTY AND ENSURE OPTIMUM SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE, HOWEVER, FINAL SETUP ADJUSTMENTS AND INITIAL FIRING MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A
TRAINED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN. CONSULT YOUR GAS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN YOUR AREA.

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