Section 3: venting, Section 3-1: converting to rear vent, Section 3-1 – Montigo H38DF PFC User Manual
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H*38DF PFC Peninsula Gas Fireplace
Installation
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However,
your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of
screens.
Figure 8� Flue cover and collar removal, Top Vented fireplace.
Figure 8a� Flue cover and collar installation, Rear Vented fireplace.
Section 3-1:
Converting to Rear Vent
Use the following instructions to convert a H*38PF* for Rear Vent use:
1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue
outlet, as shown in Figure 8.
2. Next, Remove the Top flue collar's (5" and 8") on the flue outlet,
as shown in Figure 8.
3. Install the (removed) Rear flue cover and gasket material, to the
Top vent outlet. Fasten the cover with included hardware, as
illustrated Figure 8a.
4. Install the (5" and 8") collars to the rear vent outlet using the
included hardware, as illustrated Figure 8a.
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.
NOTES FOR PLANNING VENTING:
Venting can originate from the unit through the top or
through the rear
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 fireplaces shipped from the factory are Top vent.
Silicone application is NOT required when joining Montigo
vent pipes and components�
See Section 3-1 for converting the unit from top vent to rear vent�
5” Inner Flue
Cover Plate
8” Outer Flue
Cover Plate
8” Outer
Flue Collar
5” Inner
Flue Collar
Flue Collar
8” Outer
Flue Collar
5” Inner Flue
Cover Plate
Outer Flue
Outer Plate
Section 3: Venting