Monessen Hearth KHLDV SERIES Pre-Installationinformation, INSTALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET, Natural Gas

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INSTALLING ABOVE 2000 FEET

•In the USA, the appliance must be derated 4% for every 1,000 ft above 2,000 ft elevations. Where the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply.

•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% for every 1,000 ft. above 4,500 ft. elevations).

ORIFICE SIZES, PRESSURES AND BTUs

NATURAL GAS		PROPANE GAS
Manifold Press: (W.C.)	3.5"	Manifold Press: (W.C.)	10"
Maximum Supply Pressure	10.5"	Maximum Supply Pressure	13"
Minimum Supply Pressure	4.5"	Minimum Supply Pressure	11"

Model Number

KHLDV400

KHLDV500

Gas Type	Natural	Propane	Natural	Propane
Max. Btu/hr Input	40,000	40,000	50,000	50,000
Min. Btu/hr Input	28,500	30,500	35,500	38,500
Rear Orifice Size	#35 (.110")	#52 (.0635")	#30 (.1285")	#50 (.070")
Front Orifice Size	#49 (.073")	#56 (.0465")	2.3 mm	#55 (.052")

BEFORE YOU START

Read this homeowner manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Inspect all contents for shipping damage and immediately inform your dealer if any damage is found. Do not install any unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts. Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following:

•Fireplace (Firebox and Burner System)

•Rock Wool

•Log Set

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Tools:		Building Supplies:
•	Phillips Screwdriver	•	Framing materials
•	Hammer	•	Wall finishing materials
• Saw and/or saber saw		• Non-combustible finishing material or dura-rock*
•	Pipe Wrench	•	Caulking material (non-combustible)
•	Level	• Fireplace surround material (non-combustible)
•	Measuring Tape	• Piping complying with local codes
• Electric Drill and Bits		•	Tee joint
•	Pliers	• Pipe sealant approved for use with propane/LPG
•	Square		(resistant to sulfur compounds)

*Only used if desired to cover painted face other than using tiles or marble. If tiles or marble are used around the face then the non-combustible material is not needed.

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