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

Before You Install

6

Fireplace Framing

7

Fireplace Dimensions

8

Fireplace Location

9

Clearances

10

Securing Fireplace to Floor or Framing

11

Installation Information

12

Vent Installation

13

Installation Precautions

13

Optional Top Vent Application

14

Installation Planning

15

Rear (Through the Wall) Applications

18

Horizontal Termination Configuration

20

Below Grade Installation

22

Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation

23

Installation for Vertical Termination

24

Fireplace Installation

26

Check Gas Type

26

Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace/Burner

 

System Location

26

Checking Gas Pressure

28

Electrical Installation

29

Electrical Wiring

29

Electronic Pilot Ignition Wiring

30

Remote Wall Switch

31

Glass Removal

32

Final Installation

33

Rockwool Placement

33

Log Placement

33

Lava Rock and Ember Placement

33

Operating Instructions (Milli-Volt)

34

What To Do If You Smell Gas

34

Lighting Milli-Volt Pilot for the First Time

35

Lighting Milli-Volt Pilot

35

Lighting Burner

36

To Turn Off Gas

36

Operating Instructions (Electronic Ignition) 37

What To Do If You Smell Gas

37

Lighting Electronic Ignition

37

To Turn Off Gas

37

Cleaning and Maintenance

38

Burner, Pilot and Control Compartment

38

Pilot Flame

38

Burner Flame

39

Vent System

39

Glass Door

39

Logs

39

Rock Wool

39

Troubleshooting

40

Replacement Parts

42

Firebox Components

42

Standing Pilot Engine

44

Electronic IGN Engine

44

Vent Components

47

Logs

49

Mass Residents Requirements

50

Warranty

Back Cover

2

54D0700

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Monessen Hearth BDV300, BDV600, BDV500, BDV400 operating instructions Contents

BDV400, BDV500, BDV300, BDV600 specifications

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