Monessen Hearth IDV490NVC manual

DIRECT VENT GAS INSERT READ BEFORE INST ALLING. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: IDV490N VC , IDV490PV C , IDV380NV C , AND IDV380PV C W ARNINGS IF THE INFORMA TION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. [...]

2 57D0016 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Product Features .............................................. 5 Code Approval .................................................. 5 Pre-Installation Information Installing Above 2000 Feet ............................ 6 Orifice Sizes, Pressures and BTUs ............... 6 [...]

57D0016 3 Make certai n you read and unders tand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to the safe and proper operation of this insert. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi- cated on the rating plate . This applia nce is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 2. For [...]

4 57D0016 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued fr om page 3 4. Never install the insert • in a recreational vehicle • whe re curt ain s, fu rnit ure , cl othi ng, or oth er flamm abl e objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or sides of the insert • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas 5. This insert reaches hi[...]

57D0016 5 PRODUCT FEA TURES AND CODE APPROV AL Off/Pilot/On Knob Optional Remote Receiver Figure 1 - IDV490NV C , IDV490PV C , IDV380NV C , and IDV380PV C Inserts • T h i s a p p l i a n c e h a s b e e n certified for use with either natural or propane gas. See appropriate data plates. • This appliance is not for use with solid fuels. • The[...]

6 57D0016 PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION INST ALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET • In the USA, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations. • In Canada, these appliances are certified for altitudes of 0 – 2000 ft, and must be de-rated by 10 percent for installations between 2000 and 4,500 ft. (derate an additional 4% f[...]

57D0016 7 A 16˝ 18˝ 21˝ 28˝ 21˝ T op Side A Front M L A 18˝ 20˝ 23˝ 31˝ 23˝ IDV380 Opening IDV490 Opening Figure 2 - External Insert Dimensions FIREPLACE AND INSERT DIMENSIONS INSERTS IDV490NV/P VC IDV380NV/PV C I DV490NV/P VC IDV380NV/PV C A 24 3 / 4 " - 629mm 22 3 / 4 " - 578mm H 22 3 / 4 " - 578mm 20 3 / 4 " - 527mm[...]

8 57D0016 GENERAL INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION The following factors should be taken into consideration: • This insert should have sufficient access for its safe operation and maintenance. • The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed. • Minimum clearances to combustibles, such as mantels, must be maintained. See Figur [...]

57D0016 9 8" (203mm) INST ALLA TION INSERT CLEARANCES No combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or swing within, 36" of the front of the inset. MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTE: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3 / 4 " from the facing. If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requ[...]

10 57D0016 INST ALLA TION INSERT PLACEMENT • Insert must be placed within a code-conforming masonry fireplace or a tested and listed zero-clearance (UL-127, solid fuel) fireplace. Repair any fireplace damage prior to installation. • Because the insert uses a circulation blower , clean the fireplace, smoke shelf, and chimney before installin[...]

57D0016 1 1 Grate ZERO-CLEARANCE (MET AL) FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS • The damper and grate must be removed. • The smoke shelf, internal baffles, screen, refractory , and metal or glass doors may be removed (if applicable). • Installer must attach red warning plate to the inside of the firebox of fireplace with screws supplied. • Do not cut [...]

12 57D0016 VENT INST ALLA TION Read all instructions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury , property damage or loss of life. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting systems could result in serious injury , property damage or loss of life. W ARNING Fai lure to foll[...]

57D0016 13 VENT INST ALLA TION VENT REQUIREMENTS • Make sure the exhaust pipe on heater connects to exhaust portion of cap. Attach flex liners. S e e Figure 6. • Do not crimp or rupture liner when bending it into chimney offsets. W ARNING Figure 6 - V enting Unit Exhaust Inlet Maximum Height 40' (12.9 M) Minimum Height 10' (3 M) Maxim[...]

14 57D0016 High-T emp Silicone High-T emp Silicone VENT INST ALLA TION AL TITUDE CONSIDERA TIONS This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 4,500 feet (USA), 0-2000 feet (Canada). In this testing, heater with standard orifice burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment. If you need to resize orifice for use at high[...]

57D0016 15 VENT INST ALLA TION VENT CONFIGURA TIONS Recommended block-off plate (non-combustible metal). Prevents odors from chimney entering room. Exhaust Any cracks or damage inside chimney must be repaired. The block-off plate (AI42AK43 or AI31AK33) must seal intake to the chimney space so that air is drawn down chimney for combustion air . Bloc[...]

16 57D0016 VENT INST ALLA TION MANIFOLD REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION The manifold is shipped attached to insert. It may be removed to allow tight installation. Mani- fold may be loosened and rotated for desired pipe location. 1. Remove brick liner and baffle. 2. Remove manifold. Place manifold in fireplace. 3. Route flex vent through chimney from[...]

57D0016 17 Figure 14 - External Regulator with V ent Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only) Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper or copper t u b i n g c a n b e u s e d p e r N a t i o n a l Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and where permitted by local codes. Gas piping system must be sized [...]

18 57D0016 3" Mi ni mu m INSERT INST ALLA TION A listed manual shutoff is factory installed upstream of appliance. Union tee and plugged 1 / 8 " NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. See Figur e 15. IMPORT ANT : The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the insert. Check your build[...]

57D0016 19 CHECKING GAS PRESSURE 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the applianceʼ s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the fireplace, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately . 2. Install and attach 30" (762mm ) flex line provide d with on this appliance to 1 / 2 "[...]

20 57D0016 ON OFF PILOT HI LO ON OFF TH TP TH/TP ON OFF Optional 15’ Wall Switch ON OFF Optional Remote Control         [...]

57D0016 21 LOG PLACEMENT INST ALLING LOGS AND ROCK WOOL (EMBER MA TERIAL) IN FIREBOX 1. Open front door of firebox. See Page 31. 2. Break up rock wool (ember material) into dime-sized pieces. Place evenly across burner surface. See Figure 18 . Do not exceed 1" depth of coverage. 3. Carefully remove seven (7) logs from wrapping. 4. Place rear [...]

22 57D0016 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 21 - Installing Right Log #3 Figure 22 - Installing Left Center Log #4 5. Line up the holes in the bottom of the left base log (#2) with two (2) pins on the left side of insert. Install left base log. See Figure 20. 6. Line up holes in bottom of right base log (#3) on two (2) pins to the right of rear log (#1). See F[...]

57D0016 23 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 24 - Installing Right T op Log #6 Figure 25 - Installing “Y”Log #7 8. Set right center log (#5) on center pin to the left of right base log. See Figure 23. 9. Place one end of right top log (#6) on cutout of right base log (#3). Line up other end on right center log (#5). See Figure 24. 10. Lay top “Y” log (#[...]

24 57D0016 SURROUND INST ALLA TION INST ALLING F ACING 1. Remove glass. See Page 31. 2. Line up plain or beveled surround with unit opening. 3. Attach surround to unit with six (6) screws provided. See Figures 26 and 27. 4. Install glass. INST ALLING ON/OFF SWITCH 1. Af ter ins tall in g su rro un d, dis con ne ct the on/off switch from wires leadi[...]

57D0016 25 Remove all fingerprints from facing with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution before lighting the heater . Any fingerprints left on the facing will be permanent when heater is lit. NOTICE FILIGREE P ANELS AND CABINET DOOR FRAME INST ALLA TION INST ALLING FILIGREE P ANELS AND CABINET DOOR FRAME 1. Slide cabinet door frame on to front of u[...]

26 57D0016 Remove all fingerprints from facing with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution before lighting the heater . Any fingerprints left on the facing will be permanent when heater is lit. NOTICE DOOR INST ALLA TION INST ALLING DOORS Slide one door onto hinges. Repeat for other door . See Figure 31. Figure 31 - Installing Doors Doors Hinges[...]

57D0016 27 A. This appliance is equipped with a pilot piezo ignition system. Follow these instructions exactly to light pilot. B. BEFORE OPERA TING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor . WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • T urn off all gas [...]

28 57D0016 PI L O T O F F P I L O T O N OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME LEAK TESTING (continued) Y ou may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: • Soap and water solution • An approved leak testing spray • Electronic sniffer Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations: • Pipe from the gas s[...]

57D0016 29 T P I LO T O F F P I L O T O N Figure 36 - Off Position O F F P I L O T O N P I LO T P I LO T O F F P I L O T O N ON OFF OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING BURNER MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF” switch for the main burner can be found on the right side of insert surround. This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burne[...]

30 57D0016 AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT (NA TURAL GAS ONL Y) ADJUSTING THE AIR SHUTTER The venturi of the burner is equipped with an air shutter . The opening of the venturi has been set at 1 / 4 " for Natural Gas and fully open for Propane installation at sea level. The burner on Natural Gas Models may be adjusted for high altitude as fol- lows: ?[...]

57D0016 31 GLASS REPLACEMENT 1. Put on gloves. Remove glass frame from insert by releasing two latches on bottom of insert and lifting the door up and off the unit. See Figur e 40. 2. Carefully remove broken glass. 3. Slide new glass frame back down onto insert and fasten two latches. See Figur e 40. Always use gloves when handling broken glass. CA[...]

32 57D0016 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Clean the ceramic glass periodically . Condensation will some- times form on the glass during a cold startup. This is normal for all gas fireplaces and inserts. This condensation often attracts dust and lint to the surface of the glass. The initial paint curing of the appliance can also leave a slight film on t[...]

57D0016 33 FIREBOX CLEANING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Carefully remove log set, and embers from combustion chamber . 2. V acuum burner compartment thoroughly . 3. V acuum any dust off logs. 4. Remove any lint from main burner and pilot. 5. Carefully replace log set, and embers in their correct positions. See pages 21 thr ough 23 . 6. Replace door[...]

34 57D0016 MAINTENANCE YEARL Y SER VICE PROCEDURE Failure to inspect and maintain heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. A qualified technician should do the following once a year . 1. Check pilot flame. Flame should touch approximately 3 / 8 " of the top of thermopile and touch top of thermocouple. See[...]

57D0016 35 White (Hi T emp) BLOWER BLOTS ACCESSORY P ARTS LIST : Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic ing contro ls. Wiring error s can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. CAUTION NOTE: Un plu g pow er co rd be fo re se rv ici ng. Th e blowers are attached to insert bottom and bac k with V[...]

36 57D0016 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 REPLACEMENT P ARTS[...]

57D0016 37 IDV490VN/P VC IDV380NV/PV C REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER REPLACEMENT P ARTS Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury . W ARNING Item Description QTY Natural Propane N[...]

38 57D0016 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Piezo ignitor will not light the pilot after repeated pressing of piezo ignitor . Pilot will not stay lit. Burner will not light when valve and burner switch ar e both on. Glass fogs up Blue flames Sooting POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Defective ignitor 2. Misaligned spark electrode 1. Defective thermocouple. Loose [...]

57D0016 39 INST ALLA TION RECORDS THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION MUST BE RECORDED BY THE INST ALLER FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES AND FUTURE REFERENCE. MONESSEN HEARTH SYSTEMS Model: _____________________________ Name of Owner: Name of Installer: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Name of Dealer: Address: Phone: Manufactured by MONESSEN HEARTH SYSTEMS 149 Clevela[...]

A ug. 2006 P/N 57D0016 • Rev . 5 LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME W ARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber , Heat Exchanger , Grate and Stainless Steel Burners. FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY The following components are warranted five (5) years to t[...]