Manual revision August 2015

p/n 65-06-01361
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Mendota Proflame Training
Table of Contents

PROFLAME I

Proflame I Wiring/part information Page 4

Proflame I Digital Fireplace Burner Control box wiring Page 5

Proflame I Light & Pilot continues to Sparks (FCM Fuses) Page 6

Proflame I IPI switch issues OR lockout mode Page 7

Proflame I Rear burner & fan issues Page 8

Proflame I Rear flames or Grounding issues Page 9

Proflame I unit does respond to remote or spark Page 10

Proflame I How to reset lockout mode (Proflame I only) Page 11

Proflame I & Proflame II switch locations Page 12

Proflame II table of contents Page 13

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Table of Contents
PROFLAME II

Proflame II Wiring and parts numbers page 13

Proflame II Plug locations & wiring part numbers page 14

Proflame II Wiring Schematic page 15

Proflame II How to check revision code page 16

Proflame II How to Sync remote to fireplace/insert page 17

Proflame II Fireplace/insert doesn’t work page 18

Proflame II Burner problems page 19

Proflame II Fan problems page 20

Proflame II Light problems page 21

Proflame II Reset Lockout and clear error codes page 22

Proflame II Putting remote in IPI or CPI page 23

Proflame II Dimming light with remote page 24

Mendota technical information page 25 thru 61

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 05-02-00356 NG regulator
05-02-00346 LP/Propane Regulator

Refer to page 27
for correct p/n
for each model
Remote PF1
05-02-00361

Battery Cover 05-04-00062

PF receiver 2 way hood
05-02-00380

#1

For complete
valve
assembly see
#2 parts manual

#3

*New 2way or 3 way*

Flame Rect. Rod only
05-04-00069
triangle or 2 way hoods ONLY

Bulb 10-11-00020
Door Removal 05-02-00351 Fans Lens 10-11-00019
Tool Lens Retainer Bracket HA-77-00413
15-02-00064 Round light gasket 65-02-00137
HA-77-00256 15-02-00065 Dimmer 10-01-00089

#1 FCM, powered up by 120 VAC, sends out 6.5 to 7 VDC on 3 com wire to receiver.
#2 Receiver is brain box / switching box and sends 6 VDC to Digital Valve control box
#3 Digital Valve box controls ignition and flame rectification along with VDC to pilot & burner coils on valve

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 Flame Rod plugs in here

Ground to chassis from bd.

Must Be ground 3” from board.

Pins 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Spark Rod plugs in here
Valve resistance, 362 Ohm + or – 10% @ 68 degrees

Pin 1 RED, (DXV Non LX units only, battery back up wire) (manual flame regulation)
Pin 2 RED, (DC supply voltage 6VDC, (LX Units from receiver & Non LX from transformer)
Pin 3 BLACK, (DC Ground)
Pin 4 GREEN, (TH, label only)
Pin 5 BLUE, (IPI, CPI wire)
Pin 6 WHITE, (THTP, label only)
Pin 7 ORANGE (wire to open pilot coil, 6VDC to open, ¼ to 1 volt to hold open)
Pin 8 Green (wire to open burner coil, 6VDC to open, ¼ to 1 volt to hold open)
Pin 9 Green/Yellow (Ground wire to valve)

Pin 2 to Pin 3, At least 6 VDC (anything less than 6 VDC may be bad/faulty FCM or low/week batteries)
Using a Jumper from Pin 4 to Pin 6 should attempt to spark & light pilot & then burner

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 1. Light does not work
a. Is light turned on via remote ?(finger pointing at button PF1 only)
b. Is dimmer in the OFF position? Turn dimmer on, Pro Flame I only
i. Make sure dimmer is turned up, not at lowest setting
c. Check to see if bulb was installed or not burned out G9 25 watt bulb
d. Check for loose or miss plugged spade at connections
e. Check voltages at light dimmer switch 120 VAC
f. Is the dimmer bad? (disconnect and ohm dimmer with volt meter)
g. Check voltages at FCM 120 VAC, & verify plugged into correct outlet (AUX OUT)
h. Check voltage at AUX plug in on FCM
i. Possible bad dimmer
ii. Possible bad bulb
ii. Possible bad Fan Control Module (FCM)
Fuses in the FCM
Fuse F1=6A 250 volt 6.3x32mm (Fast)
Fuse F3=5A 250 volt 5x20mm (Fast)

2. Pilot keeps sparking all the time, with pilot lit or with pilot not lit
a. Is the gas turned on to the unit?
b. Blocked pilot orifice or pilot tube? Insect? Inswool/rock wool? Air/gas port on pilot blocked?
c. Is the flame from the pilot wrapping around the rectification rod?
d. Is Flame rectification rod dirty (use 3m pad to clean / sand rectification rod and pilot hood)
e. Check for broken ceramics that might short out flame rod (Can you wiggle flame rod?)
f. Check for loose connection on Flame rectification rod at digital fireplace burner control module

g. Check orange wire on valve for DC power. Does pilot coil open by using the battery test?
h. Make sure pilot assembly is grounded or that valve is grounded (green/yellow wire)

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 3. Standing Pilot Switch doesn’t work
a. Unit in lockout mode? See page 11
b. Check the standing pilot switch and verify it’s plugged in correct.
i. Unhook switch, jumper past switch with a jumper wire
ii. Jumper Pin 5 & 6 on Digital Fireplace box, Blue & White wire
c. What is DC voltage on pin 2 & 3 of Digital Valve Control box (see page 5)
d. 3Com wire connector, take DC voltage measurement on outside 2 wires (grey & red wire)
i. Possible bad IPI / CPI Switch.
ii. Possible bad Fan Control Module.
iii. Possible bad wiring harness (see current parts manual for p/n)

4. Fireplace or Insert will not light burners. Has light and blower control only.
a. Is the unit in lockout mode? See page 11 to clear lockout mode
b. Is remote in a thermostatic mode (ON or SMART)?
i. if in thermostatic mode, is set temperature set lower than room temp?
c. Is the receiver in the OFF position?
d. Is the 14 pin plug in the back of the receiver plugged in tight? (Pro Flame I only)
e. What is DC voltage on pin 2 & 3 of Digital Valve Control box (see page 5)
f. What is the DC voltage going to Green Coil & Orange coil on valve?
g. Is the Orange pilot wire hooked to the valve? What is DC voltage of orange wire?
h. Do the coils click by doing a battery test on coil tabs?
i. Is there a blockage from an insect or inswool (was pilot off over the summer?)
j. When you lose AC voltage, you’ll lose fireplace, UNLESS batteries are installed.
k. Has DFC connector been removed from unit (pertains to older PF 1 model units only)

If DFC connector has NOT been removed

1. Shut off all AC power and remove batteries before cutting out DFC connector.
2. Cut 1 wire at a time, cutting out DFC connector
3. Strip & wire nut red wires together, and strip & wire nut black wires together.
3. Turn back on AC power, if this does not work, check power on wires for 6 volts DC
4. If still no power, check your FCM for AC power and check your wire connections.

Remember, batteries are only used when AC power to fireplace is not present

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 5. Rear Burner Won’t work (won’t turn on or won’t turn off)
a. Is burner on via remote?
b. Was pilot was shut off over the summer? Possible insect blocking gas to burner.
c. Check to verify 14 pin connector is plugged into back of receiver correctly
d. Check to make sure rear solenoid is plugged in (pink & blue wire)
e. Check voltage on connectors (DC voltage 6 VDC pink & blue wires)
f. Possible bad Rear Solenoid Valve
g. Possible bad receiver. Ensure step c was checked before replacing receiver.
h. Does the pilot still spark? If so see page 6 (step 2)

6. Fans won’t work

a. Are the fans on via the remote?
b. Is remote in Thermostat mode? See bottom of page
c. Check A/C voltage at FCM & check power switch
d. Is fan plugged in the FAN outlet on FCM?
e. Unplug fans, plug cord into an extension cord, do they work?
f. Check all connections to fan.
g. **DXV DT3 units will have a snap disk & rheostat.
Jumper or heat up snap disk. FV units do not have snap or rheostat disk!
i. Possible bad Fan Control Module
ii. Possible bad blower p/n 15‐02‐00064 right** 15‐02‐00065 left **

*blowers are reversed in FV41 & FV41Arched & FV44 & FV33 & ML47 & ML39
*DXV units DXV DT3 units only use a snap disk p/n 05-01-00157 & Rheostat p/n 10-01-0000
Note, in OFF THERMOSTAT mode, do blowers work?
Note, blowers won’t turn on until unit has been on 5 minutes in Smart or On thermostat mode.

Blowers will shut off 12 minutes after unit has reached set temp in Smart or On thermostat mode.

In Off Thermostat mode you should have blower control right away & blowers will shut off with remote

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 7. NO flame/BTU adjustment (flame height)
a. Check gas pressure. IN & OUT taps with regulator on high front burner on. Verify pressures are changing
from high to low with manometer.
b. Make sure Regulator/stepper motor is connected (motorized)
c. Verify an insect isn’t restricting gas to burners (pull burners and inspect)
d. Check to make sure you have correct orifices in front and rear burner
**LP/Propane units may not see the flame height change compared to NG
NG & LP/Propane units will change water columns when regulating BTU output.
e. Possible bad receiver (rare) but if not regulator, could be receiver.
Thought, if you have receiver, swap out first since it’s easier to change!
If the unit still does not work, swap back receiver and change reg/stepper motor
**1st Verify using manometer. If water columns don’t change
**2nd Replace regulator (again rare but could be receiver)

8. Ground Issue, Unit sparks intermittently and beeps

a. Check for loose ground wire (yellow/green wire)
b. Verify Digital fireplace control box, ground wire is grounded
b. Fireplace will beep and then spark and may not light pilot if ground is not connected.

Ground wire needs to be

grounded 3” from box

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 9. Fireplace or Insert does not spark, & fireplace/insert has no blowers or light
a. Make sure remote is not in thermostat mode (Smart or On)
b. Make sure FCM switch is ON ( - = ON, O = OFF)
c. Check FCM for AC power and check 120v Outlet for AC power (3rd outlet)
d. Check fuse panel for tripped breaker that powers insert/fireplace
e. Run extension cord to unit to see if you can plug in FCM
You should have CPI pilot along with light and blower control in lockout mode, provided remote is in OFF thermostat mode
Refer to page 40 if you do not know how to operate remote

f. Remember there are 2 fuses in FCM

Fuse F1=6A 250 volt 6.3 x 32mm (Fast blow fuse)
Fuse F3=5A 250 volt 5 x 20mm (Fast blow fuse)

g. Has FCM had the heat shield update kit done?

FV44 or FV33 the FCM will be on the right outside of firebox
Heat Shield kit FV44 & FV33 is HA-58-00358 PF1 units only
(Fv44 s/n 3128 and below only FV33 s/n 1193 and below only)
FV 41 the FCM will have a metal shield and insulation shield
Heat Shield kit FV41 is HA-78-00277 PF1 units only s/n 1277 and below only

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How to reset “lockout” mode Proflame I

You may be able to clear lockout mode by turning remote on & then OFF
*if not, follow the steps below to clear lockout mode.

1. Power off hand held remote (house icon and temp showing if off).

2. Slide receiver slide switch to OFF position.

3. Toggle Standing pilot light switch to OFF, see page 12 for switch
locations
*doing this will verify the unit is not calling for ignition or heat*

4. Wait 30 seconds after steps 1 thru 3 to reset “LOCKOUT” mode.

5. Slide receiver to REMOTE position, Power ON remote, then power

OFF remote.
Lockout mode should now be cleared.

You may now proceed to toggle standing pilot switch to up position to light the pilot flame. If
the pilot does not attempt to light after this, you’ll want to check voltages and connections at
*NOTE,
Digital in lockout
valve mode
control box.you will still have blower and light control in OFF thermostat mode

Proflame error codes they are as follows (diagnostic light not provided)
1 Red flash = Low Battery (used to power unit during AC voltage loss)
2 Red flashes = Parasitic flame failure, internal test to board failure.
3 Red flashes = Lockout mode

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 *Note, location of the switch in PF1 & PF2 units
are the same. The function of the switch in PF2
though is a Master stop switch. In PF2 CPI is
control by the remote, please see page 22
FV41 & FV46 switch locations
PF1 units CPI/IPI switch
PF2 units Master Stop Switch

SYNC SWITCH

FV41 & FV46

SWITCH SHOWING ON

PF1 units switch is used for standing Pilot (on

pilot should be lit, CPI mode. When down, IPI
pilot only will only be lit when unit is calling for
burners)

PF2 units switch is a stop switch only.

The ON position allows unit to work, the OFF
position prevents burners from working but
allows standing pilot, CPI mode to work.

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 Proflame 2
Proflame
Wiring 2
For complete
Wiring Diagram valve assembly
Diagram
see parts manual

*New 2way or 3 way*

Flame Rect. Rod only
05-04-00069 2 way hood
triangle or 2 way hood 05-04-00062
ONLY Refer to page 29
for correct p/n
for each model

Master Stop switch

05-02-00351 10-03-00132

Door Removal Tool

HA-77-00256
PF II control bd.
05-02-00381

Bulb 10-11-00020
Lens 10-11-00019
Battery backup Pack 05-02-00345 Lens Retainer Bracket HA-77-00413
Round light gasket 65-02-00137
Battery Backup wire harness 10-03-00128

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Additional black ground wire to
chassis of unit is tied into ground X10 & X11 Power to fan and light
(ties into green ground wire)Bussmann S506
Wire harness p/n 10-03-00130
X1 AC power to board Mendota 10-08-00151
Wire harness p/n 10-03-00129 Grainger p/n = 2ABY8
Radio Shack p/n = 55048557

X3 Flame rod X0A

Flame Rect. Rod X6 regulator LED code
p/n 05-04-00069 X7 rear solenoid flashing
Rear solenoid
X4 Master Switch
X2 Spark Rod extension cable X8 Sync button relocated to
harness only p/n 05-02-00384
p/n 05-04-00068 front of unit
p/n 10-03-00132
Wire harness p/n 10-03-00126
X5 Battery power, coils, valve ground
Wire harness p/n 05-02-00383

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Proflame 2 Wiring Schematic

Spark
X2

Rectification
X3
Master Stop
Switch
X4

05-02-00381
X5

X6

X7

X8 X10

X11

Error Code
LED Flashing

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 Proflame 2 Control Board

Back of PF2 control board p/n 05-02-00381

(Revision Code in parenthesis)

*When installing a Mendota*

Always remove the logs from foam
packaging & set them up at the time of start
up along with train home owner in proper
use of fireplace and remote operation.

1. Light
2. Spark
3. Master
4. Rear
5. Fan
6. Pilot
7. Burner
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How to sync remote to fireplace or insert PF2

1. Install batteries into remote, make sure AC power is turned on to unit

2. Press sync button on unit, you should hear module chime, see page 12
3. Press the ON/Off button on remote, you should hear chime

• Once sync button is pressed you have 7 seconds to sync remote to unit
• Master switch position does not matter when trying to sync remote
• you must have master switch in ON position to operate the burners
• if the control module was replaced, you have to re-sync remote to unit

Master stop switch does NOT kill CPI pilot

Master switch, shown in

OFF position

Battery backup socket

PF2 Units
On/Off
Can be relocated to surround if
button desired
Thermostat
button
Up

down
Sync button
Mode
Button

FV33i & FV44i switch

locations on insert

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1. Fireplace or insert does not work

a. Check for all 3 (Thermostat mode via remote? Master Stop switch? Lockout mode?)
b. Does the remote communicate with fireplace?
You should have light and blower in OFF thermostat mode, even when in the
lockout mode. If not, you will need to re sync remote to fireplace. See page 17
c. Verify the Master Switch is in the ON position. See page 12
i. Make a jumper to bypass switch connector X4 see page 14
ii. This will bypass switch and wiring.
Master switch will kill IPI pilot it does not kill CPI pilot
d. Verify that connector X5 is plugged into control bd. See page 14
e. Check for AC power on connector X1, also check for any error code flashing
f. Check external fuse on control board, please shut off AC power before pulling fuse to
check, 3.15 amp fuse also see page 14 next to X1 connector for fuse part number
h. Does board have error code flashing? See codes below.

1 Red flash = Low Battery (used to power unit during AC voltage loss)
2 Red flash = Parasitic flame failure, internal test to board failure. See ** below
3 Red flashes = Lockout more (see page 22 to clear lockout mode / error code)

Valve resistance is 362 Ohm + or – 10% @ 68 degrees

**Parasitic flame failure could be board or valve
Always check screws on “green connectors” make sure they are tight on PF2 control bd

Master stop switch does NOT kill CPI pilot

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Burner Problems

2. Pilot lights & continues to spark OR pilot keeps sparking all the time and doesn’t lit.

a. Is the gas turned on to the fireplace?

b. Possible Spider mite ? Or blockage in air/gas port? Or Inswool/rock wool in pilot?
c. Is pilot flame hitting the rectification rod/flame rod? Blocked pilot orifice or pilot tube?
d. Does the flame rod have a deposit built up on it? Clean with 3M sand pad
e. Does the pilot flame rod have cracked or broken ceramics?
f. Pinched, melted, broken, or not plugged in flame rod wire to control bd.
g. Does remote control light and blower in off thermostat mode?
i. If no, re-sync remote to control board, see page 17.
h. Is remote in thermostatic mode (SMART or ON), put in OFF mode, does it work?
i. Is Master switch in ON position? Do you have blower and light control?
i. Unplug X4 and verify connections are tight & not lose, plug back in X4.
ii. Make a jumper and jumper across X4 (this will bypass switch, then test)
j. Is green wire plugged onto valve/burner coil correctly? Voltage on green wire?
k. Do you hear the valve click by doing the battery test?
l. Verify connector X5 is plugged into control bd. (unit would still spark)
m. Does valve open with battery? Pilot must be lit (if no, then replace valve)

**If the sync button on fireplace/insert is pressed and remote is not powered
on within 7 seconds to sync communications, then pilot will attempt to light.

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3. Blower will not work on fireplace or insert.

a. Make sure blowers are turned on via remote not off.

i. Put remote in “OFF” THERMOSTAT mode, do blowers work?
ii. Note, blowers won’t turn on until unit has been on 5 minutes in “Smart” or “On”
thermostat mode.
iii. Blowers will not shut off until 12 minutes after unit has reached set temp in “Smart” or
“On” thermostat mode.
iv. In “Off” Thermostat mode you will have blower control right away & blowers will shut
off with remote
b. Make sure you have AC power to control board and check external fuse
c. Verify connector X10 on Control board is plugged in correctly & screws are tight.
d. Check connector X10 for AC power
i. If no power to blowers, remote is synced, and blowers are toggled on via remote, and
external fuse checks ok, replace control board
ii. If power at X1 and fuse checks ok, and blowers are not on, X10 shows 120 VAC, and is
plugged in correctly, replace blowers or check all wiring for blowers.
iii. **please verify all steps above were checked before replacing both blowers.

Always check screws on “green connectors” and make sure are tight on PF2 control bd
*blowers are reversed in FV41 & FV41Arched & FV44 & FV33 & ML47 & ML39*

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Light does not work

1. Check to see if light is on via remote.

2. Check to see if bulb was installed or burned out G9 25 watt bulb (ohm bulb using volt meter)
3. Check all connections going to light socket (see above picture)
4. Check to see if connector X11 has AC power with light toggled on via remote
a. If no power at connector X11 and light is on via remote and blower works, replace control
board
b. Also, check screws on green connector are tight, along with all wiring going to light socket.

Always check screws on “green connectors” and make sure are tight on PF2 control bd

** Do not touch bulb with bare hands, the oil from your hands will be heated up via the
heat from the fireplace and shorten the life of the light bulb

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How to reset “Lockout” on Proflame II & clear error code

You may be able to clear lockout mode by turning remote on & then OFF
*if not, follow the steps below to clear lockout mode.

1. Press On/Off button on remote transmitter to turn OFF remote transmitter.

2. If you have a snowflake present on the display, press the MODE button on remote transmitter and
then toggle to IPI mode. page 23

3. Shut AC power off the control board (breaker or unplug board)

4. Toggle master switch to OFF see page 12

* Doing this will verify the unit is not calling for ignition*

5. Wait 30 seconds after you perform the steps 1 – 5 above to reset “LOCKOUT” mode.

6. Turn on AC power & Power on remote, and then power remote back off.

7. Toggle Master switch back up (on position) and turn unit on via remote or toggle switch back to
CPI using remote to light the pilot flame. If the pilot does not attempt to light after this, you’ll want
check connection on X5 and connector X4

*In lockout mode you will still have CPI pilot,

Along with blower control and light control in the Off thermostat mode.

Master stop switch does NOT kill CPI pilot

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 How to put PF 2 Remote into CPI or IPI

Please note, snowflake under

the room temp means that the
unit is in CPI mode and pilot
should be lit. If there is no
snowflake under house temp,
then unit is in IPI mode and
Mendota
pilot should not be lit.

“IPI” mode. Once set to the desired settings, press

On/Off button to activate the fireplace.

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 New Proflame 2 Remote adjustments

Mendota
Picture on left is
showing light in
step 5, step 6 will
show HI on remote

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Following pages are miscellaneous information for Mendota

Battery back up locations PF I and PF II page 26

FV fireplace wall box locations page 27
Converting new Pilot assembly page 28
Mendota’s three pilot assemblies page 29
FV 44i and FV 41 pilot shield installation page 30
FV46 Pilot Shield installation page 31
FV33i and DXV35 Pilot shield installation page 32
Modern unit pilot installation page 33
Light bulb install instructions & Lens clip install instructions page 34&35
FV 44i & FV33i Primary air settings/adjustments page 36
FV 33i Secondary air settings/adjustments page 37
Exhaust damper settings FV & DXV units page 38– 39
Proflame IPI / CPI & Master stop switch install instructions page 40
Proflame Remote functions & modes page 41
How to determine mantel depth above Mendota units page42
Proflame starting s/n of PF2 units page 43
Proflame programming features PF1 & PF2 units page 44
Mendota AFUE & P4 Efficiency Ratings page 45
FV 41 & FV46 Guide Removal Chart page 46&467
Electronic Ignition Pilot air to gas mixture port locations page 48
SIT Tech bulletin on using silicone Page 49
SIT Tech bulletin on PF remote Page 50
Suggested tools & Three 30 second checks Page 51
Mendota Dealer website page 52
Mendota dealer repair kits page 53&54
Understanding PF1 vs. PF2 with CPI vs. IPI page 55
DXV 60 & 45 rear burner instructions page 56
Insert Direct Vent liner kits Page 57&58
Re-Syncing a 874 remote to head unit Page 59
Things to check when odors are present Page 60
How to re-gasket a glass Page 61
Mendota Visible Glass & Frame sizes Page 62

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 FV Insert Proflame 2
Battery Backup and Switch Location

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Proflame 1 wall box FV41 & FV46

Proflame 2 battery box FV41 & FV46

INSTALLATION: It is important that you install
the supplied harness, outlet box and cover
plate on the left side of this appliance. The DC
Power Inlet harness is 6 feet long, allowing
installation of the single gang box up to 5 feet
to the left of this appliance. Install the single
gang box at a maximum height of 18” to the
center of the box or match the mounting
height of this single gang box with the height
of other AC outlets that are installed in the
same room as this appliance. WARNING: DO
NOT STAPLE the 6’ DC Power Inlet Harness to
the wall studs.

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 NAT should be
stamped into metal
for Natural Gas
Or
LP with a RED dot
and hole should be
stamped into metal
for LP/Propane Gas

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Mendota ZC Fireplace and Insert Models DXV35DT3&4 LX, DXV45DT3&4 LX, ML47, FV41, FV46, FV33i,
FV44i units produced after August 1, 2011 utilize a quick-conversion design that incorporates a push-
pull tab to convert between NG and LPG configurations. Some existing stock of Fireplaces and Inserts
may contain the original Round Hood SIT pilot assembly.

NOTE: The new Quick-Conversion design pilot assemblies are backwards compatible and can replace
the Round Hood Design Pilots. It is important to make certain that you select the proper Pilot Flame
Hood design when replacing the pilot assembly. Two designs exist: 2-way Hood and 3-way Hood.
Make certain you use the proper Hood Configuration for your specific model along with converting to
proper gas type.

ML47 & ML39

DT4 units &FV41 Arch & FV34

M = Modern
with 05-04-00050
Please note
pilot assembly
FV46 uses a 2
way pilot hood

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 All Mendota units had pilot shields
installed as of July 2013

Please note, if the FV41 or FV44i has the round pilot hood p/n 05-04-00050
assembly you will have to change to a 05-04-00065 to install a new pilot shield

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p/n HA-87-00251

All Mendota units had pilot shields

installed as of July 2013

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Pilot Shield
DXV 35 DT3 & FV33i
p/n HA-81-00322
All Mendota units had pilot shields
installed as of July 2013

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All Mendota units had pilot shields
installed as of July 2013

Pictured is a FV Modern pilot shield.

To install, just lay shield over pilot assembly or you can
use two self tappers to tap into air box to hold shield in
place

HA-77-00542 Pilot Shield Enamel Black

HA-77-00543 Pilot Shield Enamel Silver
HA-77-00544 Pilot Shield Enamel Copper
All Modern hoods should come with panoramic liner.

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Round replacement gasket for accent light
p/n 65-02-00137

#10-11-00019

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35
 90 deg mark is referenced as flat, closing the
air opening down as far as possible

FV33i is approved for 70’ venting

FV44i is approved for 50’ venting

FV33i 4”x3” Vent adaptor HA-82-00409


FV44i 4”x3” vent adaptor HA-58-00301

FV44 & FV33 4 x 3 Gasket 65-02-00125

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SECONDARY AIR INTAKE DAMPER

The SECONDARY AIR INTAKE

DAMPER is located in the convection
air cavity on top of the firebox. It is
accessible through the ½” slot that is
located directly above the glass
frame’s top surface. The
SECONDARY AIR INTAKE DAMPER
is factory adjusted to “full restriction,
which is about ½ closed”. Adjust this
damper to fine tune the Rear Flame
Height. Specifically, if the rear flame is
licking the top Baffle Brick, open this
damper. In most installations, the
Primary Air Intake Damper adjustment
will suffice. However, if the vent
system restricts air flow and the rear
flames appear too tall and lick the
baffle brick completely, you may
choose to open the Secondary Air
Intake Damper to reduce the rear
flame height. This feature will be of the
most use in LPG applications.
To adjust, use a 3/8” Open End
Wrench to loosen the securing hex nut
2 turns ONLY. Use Glass Latch Tool to
Slide Damper Bracket to the right
towards “CLOSED” or to the Left
towards “OPEN”.

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FV41 units & Fv46 Damper Adjustment
Use a flash light to look into the convection air
cavity and note the Damper Position Indicator.
Hook glass latch tool in the hole at the end of
the damper rod, release. Use a flashlight to
inspect the damper position. The base of the
damper adjustment rod has a pointer that
indicates the position of the damper.

This fireplace is equipped with a vent damper

system that can be adjusted using the glass
latch tool. Locate damper adjustment rod above
the glass frame in convection chamber at the
center. Note: if this fireplace’s vent is
terminated vertically, the damper position may
be FULL OPEN or FULL CLOSED .

If this fireplace’s vent is terminated horizontally,

DO NOT CLOSE the vent damper completely.
(please see chart on following page)
Adjust position of damper by judging the flame
characteristics after 30 minutes of burn time.

If the flames ghost off burners or if sooting

occurs [in LPG units], open the vent damper
FULLY and work backwards in increments to
determine the correct damper position for that
particular installation. You must have the unit
running 20 minutes prior to set the damper
properly

**Always inspect damper position before installing vent pipe

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 Also applies to the M50

**Note, damper
could be at 12 or 6
o’clock position from
factory

**Always inspect damper position before installing vent pipe

The table below provides a general guideline for the Exhaust Restrictor
Position. Further fine tuning and adjustment may be required, as the
performance of each vent system will vary.
RESTRICTOR
VENTING CONFIGURATION
POSITION
Minimum Up and Out horizontal terminations, 1:1 vertical to
FULL OPEN horizontal run ratio, horizontal run is longer than vertical run
with a horizontal termination
Horizontal Terminations where the vertical run is longer than
1/4 CLOSED
the horizontal run.
1/2 CLOSED Vertical Terminations with no horizontal runs.
Vertical or Horizontal Terminations with vertical runs
3/4 CLOSED
exceeding 15 feet.
FULL CLOSED NEVER FULLY CLOSE THE EXHAUST RESTRICTOR
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How to adjust IPI switch PF1 units or Master Stop Switch PF2 units

1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE OUTER NUT.

2. REMOVE SWITCH FROM MOUNTING HOLE.
3. LOOSEN INNER NUT SO 1/8" gap is present between switch body and inner nut.
4. REPLACE WASHER ON SWITCH SHAFT AND INSERT IN MOUNTING PANEL HOLE.
5. SECURE SWITCH TO MOUNTING PANEL USING OUTER NUT and tighten.

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Looking at the screens, can you tell the difference
between a PF I remote & PF II remote?

Also see page 42 for serial

number break between All Proflame remotes use a frequency of 315 MHZ
PF1 and PF2

A Proflame I
Power remote will have a
button house icon to the
lower right of the
room
Thermostat button temperature.
Off = manual Where Proflame II
On = thermostatic remote will just
Smart = Thermostatic, have temperature
modulates the BTU
output

Up & Down Button

Function or Mode Button

1. BTU output, raises or
lowers the BTU’s of the
unit
2. Fan Speed, Controls the
speed of fans
3. Light, Turns the light on or
off, and in PF II will control
the intensity of the light
4. Rear burner, Turns the rear
burner on or off
5. In a PF II the 5th icon is NOT
used
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How to figure combustible mantel height
Unit Hearth required Raised, no hearth required Mantel Depth X factor (see below)

DXV 60 18" 9" 2.25

DXV 45 14" 6" 1.75
DXV 35 12" 6" 1.75
FV34 18” 6” 1.5
M 50 24" 12" 1.875
M 27 12" 6" 1.625
FV 46 18" 6" 2.08
41 & 41Arch 18" 6" 2.25
FV 44i 16" 6" 1.5
FV 33i 16" 6” 1.5
D 40 16" 6" 1.5
D 30 16" 6" 1.5
ML47 Zero 7 -7/8” ** 1.5
ML39 Zero 7 -7/8” ** 1.5

(** To bottom of unit to bottom guide 7-7/8” & from bottom of unit to glass on ML 47 & ML39 = 8.25” **)

For every 1" the unit is raised above the floor, you may reduce the hearth protection by 2”

To figure mantle height

Use mantel depth factor (see chart above) & multiply by depth of mantel = distance/inches require above
fireplace
EXAMPLE : DXV 45 customer wants 13" mantel depth
13 x 1.75 = 22.75” required distance above top opening of fireplace to underside of mantel

A combustible trim or mantel leg or that comes down along the side of a unit is a 1:1 measurement.
Example, a combustible mantel leg comes down alongside the unit and protrudes out 5”.
This would mean that the combustible mantel leg would need to be 5” away from the glass frame of the unit.

*IF the mantel or mantel leg or trim piece are painted, stained, or cleared. Over time it can discolor, darken,
bubble or crack. Always use hi temp paints.

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Serial Number range of units when PF2 started

FV 46 serial number 289 and up PF2

FV 41 serial number 2225 and up “Traditional” PF2

FV41 “Modern” 201 and up PF2
FV41 Arched serial number 1 and up PF 2 units

DXV 45 DT 3 LX serial number 20450 and up PF2

DXV45 DT4 serial # 21876 PF 1 only (no remote installed)
DXV45 DT4 LX serial # 21551

DXV 35 DT3 LX serial # 103801 and up PF2

DXV35 DT4 LX serial # 105726 and up PF2

FV 44 i 5620 thru 5661 & 6162 & up “Traditional” PF2

FV44 i 252 and up “Modern” PF2

FV 33 i serial number 2673 and up “Traditional” PF2

FV33 i “Modern” 126 and up PF2

ML 47 Linear serial number 1 and up PF2 units

FV34 serial number 1 and up PF2

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Change remote from F* to C* (temperatures) (PF1 & PF2)
Press and hold the Thermostat button and O (bottom button) at the same time and release

To put remote in Child Lockout or take out of Child Lockout (PF1 & PF2)
Press and hold the ^ (up button) and the O (bottom button) at the same time and release

ENABLE / DISABLE Thermostat on a Mendota Proflame II remote only

***This feature is not available on Proflame I remotes
•Take one battery or all batteries out (this will work just removing one battery)
•Press and hold down the Thermostat button on the remote
•Install the 3rd battery while still holding thermostat button down
•If you see “Set” and the thermostat option is now enable
•If you see “Clr” the thermostat option is now disabled
•Repeat the procedure if you did not see the “Set” or “Clr” to remove or add the option back to the remote.

ENABLE / DISABLE functions on the Mendota Proflame II remote only

•Take one battery or all batteries out. (this will work just removing one battery)
•Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the MODE button at the same time
•Install the 3rd battery while still holding both buttons (keep holding buttons once 3rd battery is installed then
release the mode button only)
•The screen will show either “Clr” or “Set” with the 1st mode being your option to disable or enable.
1.Clr will remove the mode by using the up or down arrow while still holding both buttons (icon will
disappear once removed, or icon will show up again once added)
a.You will use the mode button to move to the next function, please note you should never
program out the fan or CPI/IPI mode on the remote.
2.Set will add that mode by using the up or down arrow while still holding both buttons (icon will
disappear once removed, or icon will show up again once added)
a.You will use the mode button to move to the next function, please note that you should never
program out the fan or CPI/IPI mode on the remote.

ENABLE / DISABLE functions on the Mendota Proflame I remote only

* It is not possible to program out thermostat mode on PF1 remotes
•Take one battery or all batteries out. (this will work just removing one battery)
•Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the MODE button at the same time
•Install the 3rd battery while still holding both buttons (keep holding both buttons and once 3rd battery is installed
then release the mode button only)
•The screen will show CFG
•You can now use the up or down arrow button to program out the function on the remote. Please note that you
should never program out the fan feature on the remote

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ALL AFUE RATINGS CERTIFIED USING U.S. DOE 10 CFR PART 430.
ALL P.4 RATINGS CERTIFIED USING CSA.P.4.1‐2002
MODEL AFUE RATING P.4 NG P.4 LPG
D30 70.0% 73.1 73.1
D40 75.7% 75.9 81.3
DXV35 73.0% 76.4 76.4
FV34 N/A 77.4 77.4
DXV42 79.0% N/A N/A
DXV45 73.4% 74.9 77.1
DXV60 71.5% N/A N/A
FV33i 75.9% 76 76
FV33‐M 74.6% 77.1 79.3
FV44i 74.0% 82 82
FV44‐M 77.8% 77.9 80
FV41 70.9% 72.7 72.7
FV41 Arch N/A 77.2 77.2
FV41‐M 72.0% 73.9 73.9
FV46 70.6% 72.3 72.3
M50 72.9% 74.8 74.8
M27 73.7% 70.4 69.8
ML-39 LINEAR N/A 77.3 77.3

ML‐47 LINEAR 70.0% 71.6 71.6

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FV46 & FV41 removal guide chart
DECORATIVE FRONT TYPE INNER GUIDE OUTER GUIDE

FULL VIEW/ NO FRONT USE DISCARD

DUCHESS OVERLAY (FV 41 only) USE DISCARD

WILLOW DOOR KIT DISCARD USE

HOMESTEAD DOOR KIT DISCARD USE

GRACE RECTANGLE USE DISCARD

GRACE ARCHED USE DISCARD

STELLA USE DISCARD

TRADITIONS USE DISCARD

BENTLEY DOORS (front comes
with guides) DISCARD DISCARD

PIONEER USE DISCARD

WILLOWBROOK USE DISCARD

You will need to know at the time of install what front is being used to remove the correct guide
The guides can be removed either by drilling out rivets, or removing screws.

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Mendota ML 47 Guide Removal chart
INNER OUTER
DECORATIVE FRONT TYPE GUIDE GUIDE
NO FRONT / SCREEN ONLY USE DISCARD
TRADITIONS USE DISCARD
WILLOWBROOK USE DISCARD
CAN USE USE IF ##
GRACE (see notes below) IF *** Must
order^^
CAN USE IF *** = Use INNER GUIDE if finishing material is LESS than
2" thick.
Grace front over laps inner guide and finish material, brackets only
extend 2”

MUST USE IF ## = Use OUTER GUIDE if finishing material is MORE than

2" thick. Grace front will be recessed in outer guide.

*** NOTE: Grace fronts can use the inner guide and will overlap finish material if finish material is
2" or less in thickness and the material has a uniform surface less than 2” (tile or granite)

## NOTE: Grace fronts must use outer guide if material is thicker than 2" or has a uneven
surface (stone or rock)
If unsure or you do not know what finish material is to be used, you may want to use the outer
guide.

^^ Unit no longer comes with outer guides. If you need the outer guides, you will need to order
them,
Part number for outer guide kit is HA-90-00030

You will need to know at the time of install what front is being used to remove the correct guide.
The guides can be removed either by drilling out rivets, or removing screws.

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Electronic ignition pilot assemblies showing AIR to GAS mixture port

**

**

You can not drill out the air

opening on the SIT pilot assembly
**Always ensure “air to gas port” is free of
any debris as this will affect pilot flame
performance. Suggested any time you do a
service or cleaning. The “primary air port”
can be enlarged using a 7/64 drill bit or a
#36 drill bit. This will allow more air to gas
and assist pilot performance.

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 SIT Group Information Bulletin

Date: March 2014

Subject: Use of silicone in gas hearth
appliances

Extensive testing by SIT has shown that the use of silicone in gas hearth appliances
and its use on the appliance vent pipe connections can negatively affect the flame
sensing circuit of the intermittent pilot ignition system, with the possible result of a
nuisance shut off.
This affect is due to silicone particulates/vapors coating the flame sensing rod and
pilot hood.
This coating electrically insulates these components of the pilot assembly which
inhibits the ability of the flame sensing circuit. The silicone coating can be
transparent, therefore in some cases it cannot be detected by a simple visual
inspection.

Cleaning of the sensing electrode and pilot hood can help remove silicone deposits
and restore the performance of the flame sensing circuit.
The cleaning operation should be performed with an abrasive material such as steel
wool or a fine metal brush.
The surfaces that need to be cleaned are highlighted in blue in figures 1 and 2. After
the cleaning operation is completed remove
any remaining residue around the pilot. Cleaning the pilot components well will be
as effective as replacing the electrode and the hood.

Fig. 2
Fig. 1

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Proflame System 24 Hour Safety Shut Off

The Proflame Transmitter (Proflame 1 or Proflame 2) sends a refresh message after ~15
seconds from the last user action independently from the current mode.

When in T-STAT mode (ON or SMART), the Proflame Transmitter sends a refresh message
every ~10 minutes.

In the manual mode OFF:

If a transmission (user action) has not been detected by the receiver with in 24 hours,
the system will shut off.
For example, if the user turns on the appliance and leaves the home, after 24 hours the
receiver will not have detected any transmissions and the system will be shut off.

In the both thermostat modes Smart or ON:

The unit will continue to operate unless the receiver continues to receive the same refresh
message data for 24 hours. If the same data is transmitted for 24 hrs the unit will shut down.

The refresh message data includes the following information:

Flame level / BTU output

Fan level / speed
Aux enable / light
Split enable / rear burner
Thermostat mode (Off, On, Smart)

The only data that can change automatically in Smart thermostat mode without user action
is the BTU output that will be 0 (OFF) or level 1 thru 6 (6 being high).

For example, if for 24 hours the flame level remains ON at the same level (1..6) the system
will be shut-off.

Additionally, the Smart thermostat mode will continually adjust the flame down as the room
temperature gets closer to the set point. When the set point is achieved the flame will be
modulated down to off.

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Suggested tools to diagnose a Proflame unit

1. Digital Voltmeter (AC voltages & DC voltages & Ohm’s)

2. Manometer
3. Standard wrenches and standard deep well sockets
4. Screw drivers
5. Pliers along with a set of needle nose pliers
6. Jumper wire
7. 9 volt battery
8. Door removal tool, Mendota p/n HA-77-00256
9. Common understanding of electrical, gas pressures, and venting of units

The three 30 Second Checks

1. Is the remote in thermostat mode (On or Smart) put in Off mode
2. Is the receiver in OFF (PF1) or Master Stop Switch in off (PF2)
3. Is the unit in lockout mode? See page 11 PF1 See page 22 PF 2

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Logging onto the dealer website from www.Mendotahearth.com web page

Step #1
Click on Dealer Login in the
upper right corner

Step #2
Put in your login (usually e-mail address) & password
If you don’t have an account, please click on
Register for new account (account # will be needed)

Step #3
Click on the
Service & Install tab

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MENDOTA PROFLAME II DEALER REPAIR KIT
for FV46, FV41, FV41M, FV44 & FV33, DXV45DT3&4 and DXV35 DT3&4, ML units
Part #AA-11-01735

QTY PART# DESCRIPTION PRICE

2 05-02-00381 Proflame II control board
2 05-02-00382 Proflame II remote control
2 05-02-00065 3 way pilot assembly
2 05-02-00062 2 way pilot assembly
Bulb replacement - G9 appliance bulb,
4 10-11-00020
25 watts
Door removal tool
3 HA-77-00256
Wiring harness with master off switch
2 10-03-00132
2 10-11-00019 Lens
3 HA-77-00413 Lens retainer bracket
2 HA-77-00538 FV 41 and FV44i pilot shield
2 HA-87-00251 FV46 pilot shield
2 HA-81-00322 FV33i and DXV35 DT3 Pilot shield
1 HA-77-00450 FV Modern pilot shield
1 10-03-00128 Battery backup harness
1 05-02-00345 Battery Backup pack
Regular Dealer Cost

See page 4
25% Dealer Cost of Parts
Manual

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FV MENDOTA PROFLAME I DEALER REPAIR KIT
for FV41, FV41M, FV44 & FV33, DXV45DT3 and DXV35 DT3 Part #AA-11-01255

QTY PART# DESCRIPTION PRICE

1 05-02-00352 Proflame Valve Control Module
2 05-02-00353 Fan Control Module (FCM)
1 05-02-00361 Hand Held Remote
2 05-02-00348 Receiver
1 05-04-00065
FV41, FV44, FV33, DXV45DT3 and DXV35DT3
Pilot Assembly - NG/LP complete
1 05-04-00062 FV41 Modern Pilot Assembly - NG/LP complete
Wire Harness from FCM to Receiver for FV46, FV41,
1 05-02-00354 FV44, FV33,
Formerly HA-58-00335 Wire Harness
Wire Harness from FCM to Receiver for DXV45 DT 3 and
1 05-02-00367 DXV35 DT3
Formerly HA-58-00335 Wire Harness
Wire Harness WITHOUT IPI Switch for Valve
10-03-00112
1 Control - Formerly 05-02-00349
2 10-03-00116
IPI Switch Only
1 10-01-00089
Dimmer Control Light
1 HA-58-00286
FV44 & FV33 Light Kit w/Housing, Lens & Bulb
4 10-11-00020
Bulb replacement - Xenon, G9, 25 watts

Regular Dealer Cost

See page
25% Dealer Cost 4 of Parts
Manual

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Proflame 1
All PF1 LX units will have a receiver & remote factory installed. The silver switch (which is usually on the lower
left side of the unit, depending upon model) is a IPI/CPI standing pilot switch. IPI meaning Intermittent Pilot
Ignition and CPI meaning Continuous Pilot Ignition or standing pilot.
*The receiver for the unit, in the OFF position will still allow a CPI pilot to light, but will not allow a IPI pilot and
will prevent burners from lighting.
** (if the receiver is in the OFF position, you will still have the light bulb functions & blowers functions,
provided the remote is not in a thermostatic mode)

Proflame 2
All PF2 units will come standard with remote, and is required to operate the unit. The receiver is now
concealed in the unit. The remote will be the only point of ON control for the fireplace. The silver switch (which
is usually on the lower left side of the unit, depending upon model) is a master STOP switch, and will kill IPI
pilot and burners.
* Master stop switch in the OFF position will still allow a CPI pilot light, but will stop an IPI pilot from lighting
and will prevent burners from lighting.
**(if the master stop switch is in the OFF position, you will still have the light bulb & blowers functions,
provided the remote is not in a thermostatic mode, smart or on)

When a unit is left in CPI mode “continuous pilot ignition” it will keep the pilot going provided that wind does
not blow out the pilot or AC power has not been lost to the unit. The pilot will remain lit, if batteries are plugged
in to the fireplace and AC power is lost. You can keep batteries plugged in at all times provided the end user
is making sure that the batteries are changed every few months. The pilot still could be blow out with wind
issues.

If the unit was just started up, lets just say in IPI mode “intermittent pilot ignition” or was just put into CPI mode
“Continuous pilot ignition” there can be cold air pushing down the exhaust pipe, not allowing the unit to
exhaust properly.
If that is the case, the unit cannot exhaust fast enough and burns up all the oxygen in the firebox causing the
flames to be really blue and drop out. The unit being in IPI “intermittent pilot ignition” is very common with
homeowners trying to save energy or a homeowners who forgot to turn the unit into CPI mode when the
weather turns cold.

By keeping the unit in CPI mode this will try and maintain an exhaust path so when the unit is turned on it can
exhaust properly and supply the unit with outside air for combustion.

There is nothing that is going to prevent wind from taking out a pilot.

The unit will attempt to light the pilot 3 times. After the 3rd unsuccessful attempt in a row, the unit will go into
“lockout mode”. Wind, deposits on flame rod (soot & silicon off gassing), gas pressures, improper voltages,
flame not hitting the rectification rod will also put the unit into lockout mode.
Please refer to page 11 or page 21 for clearing lockout mode.

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 Mendota DXV60 & DXV 45 Rear Burner Instructions
Mendota has improved the rear burner in the DXV60 & DXV45 units. The part numbers for the
burners have not changed; they are still the same part numbers. A bracket has been added to help
prevent the rear logs from falling forward, along with holes to assist in lighting the rear burner.
Please use the below instructions for the DXV 60 & 45 units.
Rear tabs

DXV60 rear burner tube P/N HA-40-00210

DXV45 DT rear burner tube HA-42-00168
DXV45 DT3 & DT4 rear burner tube HA-42-00220
#1
Front tabs

Step 1. The burner tube will have tabs both on the front of burner tube. Bend both front tabs
all the way over (away from burner, please see front tabs in picture #1 & then bend FRONT
burner tabs over in picture #2)

Step 2. Install the two rear logs. Use a flat blade

screw driver on both rear tabs on the burner tube.
Insert screw driver into tab and bend back (by
pushing up and back) this will help the rear log
from falling forward (see picture #2)

#2

#3

Step 3. Make sure both front tabs are

bent over

Step 4. Now you can install the coal bed. Please make
sure the coal bed rests / lays on the burner air box, not on
the front tabs.
New holes to
assist in
#4 lighting rear
burner

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 Mendota Direct Vent Inserts
AA-11-01851, 4x3 co-linier direct vent kit (35 ft. kit for 33i & 44i) Please see next page for pictured example

AA-11-02118, 4x4 co-linier direct vent kit (35 ft. kit for D30 & D40) Please see next page for pictured example

45-01-00331, 12 ft. x 4 inch exhaust liner insulation wrap

(comes with clamps and tape) *optional, does not come with above kits
Please note the 45-01-00331 kit will work with both the AA-11-01851 & the AA-11-02118

Over the course of the last two seasons Mendota Technical services , in cooperation with several
dealers/installers have addressed the issue of “cold stacking “. Labored startup during extreme cold weather,
resulting in the unit ghosting, a condition caused by the inability to expel the exhaust gases from the
combustion chamber caused by cold air infiltrating and capping the exhaust liner, causing loss of rectification ,
and dropping out repeatedly until going into lock out.

As well as negative house pressures, when the draft pressure inside the home is stronger than the draft
pressure inside the unit creating the inability to expel exhaust gases or the tendency to exhaust thru the intake
air channels. A scenario that can be caused in an extremely tight home and possibly the combination of
powered exhaust fans, attic vents etc.

In working thru many hours of these system failures with technicians in the field, Mendota Technical Services
has discovered that in most every case these symptoms can be corrected with the use of a complete co-linier
vent system, and strongly recommend :
1. Installing both air intake and exhaust liners completely to the termination cap, utilizing a direct vent
termination cap with both air intake and exhaust connections, thus creating a “Direct Vent” system, drawing
combustion air and expelling exhaust to the outside of the structure, guaranteeing air quality within the
home.

2. Do not insulate the damper area of the existing fireplace.

Do insulate the top of the existing flue cavity.
Please use un-faced insulation and insulating the top of the existing flue cavity approximately 2’ down, This
should eliminate cold air infiltration into the flue cavity as well as room space where the existing fireplace is
located. Leaving the existing fireplace damper area open will allow residual heated air to infiltrate and warm the
existing flue cavity. This will allow the exhaust liner to stay warmer and maintain a stronger draft eliminating the
possibility of cold air coming down the exhaust liner and creating negative pressure within the venting system.

3. In the Northern tier, extremely cold climate areas or in extremely tall fireplace applications, insulate the
exhaust liner.
The pilot light produces a very small amount of BTU output; however, it is what is responsible for maintaining
draft between burn cycles. The colder the climate, the quicker the cold air will infiltrate the exhaust liner and the
further down the length of the liner it will be able to travel between cycles. Also, the further away termination is
from the unit, the more the ability to maintain heat in the exhaust liner decreases.

4. It is imperative that the unit be ran in CPI throughout the burn season.
No amount of insulation or any type of venting configuration will make up for the lack of pilot heat maintaining
draft between burn cycles. Not only will leaving the unit in standing pilot maintain draft, it will help eliminate the
buildup of condensation within the unit and vent system, eliminating corrosion and prolonging the life of
components.

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Mendota DV cap p/n
45-01-00318
Used on AA-11-01851
(33i & 44i)

Mendota DV cap p/n

45-01-00333
Used on AA-11-02118 Pictured to the left is of an AA-11-01851
(D30 & D40) 4x3 co-linear direct vent kit
(35 ft. kit for FV33i & FV44i inserts)
unit not included, Exhaust insulation wrap not included see below

Mendota •Not shown

FV insert
Optional 45-01-00331 Exhaust Insulation wrap kit,
comes in 12’ lengths.
Mendota recommends this in any cold climate area.

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How to re-sync an AA-11-00874 Digital Wall Switch remote
*Please note the head unit is NOT to be installed under unit, Install in wall only

1. Slide wall switch to OFF (head unit on wall)

*Head unit must be installed in wall, cannot be installed under or in fireplace.

2. Unplug black transformer both ends under fireplace or power off circuit to fireplace
If you can’t then power off circuit breaker to fireplace
* Transformer must be installed in metal heat shield box

3. Remove batteries from hand held remote

4. Wait 5 minutes
5. Turn circuit breaker back on, or plug transformer back in both ends
6. Slide wall switch to REMOTE (head unit on wall)
7. Install tested batteries into remote
8. Once display comes on and shows icons on remote, hold UP button down
9. You should hear a faint beep in 5 seconds, release up button
10. Sync should now be complete
a. if this does not work, repeat steps 1-9 before replacing AA-11-00874 Kit.

Clearing battery icon on the head unit of your 873 or 874 wall control
You may notice a battery icon on your display, the head unit does not use batteries
1. Power off breaker that powers fireplace
2. Wait 5 minutes
3. Power breaker back on to fireplace
4. Battery Icon should now be gone
5. If not, repeat steps 1-4 over

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 Items to check when odors are present
1. Glass gasket bunched up in corner (s) or even sagging in the middle or sides of glass
a. See picture below in corner where gasket is bunched up and causing a leak.

The bunched up ** The selected detector must

gasket in the be capable of detecting the
corner will not following gases:
allow the glass Acetone, Acetylene, Benzene,
frame to seal to Butane, Ethanol, Ethylene
the inner firebox Oxide, Gasoline, Hexane,
properly, thus Hydrogen, Industrial Solvents,
causing a leak. Methane, Paint Thinners,
Propane, Natural Gas, Naptha

b. Mendota’s new method of gasketing glass is to use 4 pieces of gasket material (see next page)
c. Make sure a electronic sniffer was used to determine no leaks around glass or unit**
UEI model CD100A : GENERAL model CGD900 : UEI model CD200 : SENSIT model 906-000000-08
d. Unusual whiting in one area of gasket or on glass (usually related to a leak in gasket around glass)
i. You can see in picture above where gasket leaked and turned white.
e. Make sure all latches on glass frame are latched
2. Has the unit had at least 1 curing session (4 hours straight burners on high, with blowers down low or OFF)
3. Glass lens screwed in tight and sealed?
4. On an insert check to make sure top vent adaptor is sealing properly
a. Make sure adaptor is not bowed up causing a leak
b. Make sure that top adaptor plate is latched onto back of insert properly (see picture below)

a. Make sure gasket is not worn off and causing a leak

b. Make sure gasket is lined up with holes for exhaust and air intake
c. Make sure the air intake damper is set to the flue run correctly, see page 36
d. Make sure that if flex pipe was tek screwed onto unit, that clamps are still used and tightened w/ ratchet
5. Holes caulked where pilot tubes and wires run through to valve?
6. Lighting Instruction Plate touching side of insert?
7. Proper liner (brick, panoramic) installed in unit (this will also act as a heat shield for the controls & surrounds)
7. On high verticals the damper will need to be set according to the vent run see Page 38 & 39
8. Vented correctly per the Mendota install manual, all connections sealed and tight and twist locked
9. Is there debris or material on top of the unit from the flue or construction that is being heated up and off gassing?

Please ensure all the above were checked before contacting Mendota

10. Were finish materials used that contain a “high polymer” and heated up are off gassing?
11. Proper install of the unit was followed per the Mendota install manual (framing, clearance to combustibles)
12. Paints can cause odors once heated up (paint needs to be rated for 300 degrees)
Use an industrial Acrylic, or Industrial latex or industrial urethane sealant
Try and pin point where the odors are coming from, (top, side, lower)
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1. The new glass gasket will come in 4 pieces (Top & bottom & 2 sides)
2. Take glass out of frame (bend tabs back using a regular screw driver or drill out pop rivets that hold metal L brackets in place)
3. Remove old gasket and adhesive (use razor blade to clean off old glass gasket residue)
4. Peel back plastic on new gasket. Gasket will be sticky
5. Center new gasket so dotted line is centered on the “edge” of glass

Bulb of gasket

Dotted line in
center of gasket

6. Fold gasket over and press onto glass to assist in sealing on both sides of glass
7. Make sure that corners don’t bulge out, gasket should slightly overlap in corners (note A below)
8. Re-install glass with gasket back into frame, with bulb of gasket facing firebox
9. Bend tabs over to hold glass or install new pop rivets to hold glass
10. Re-install glass frame back onto unit

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MENDOTA VISIBLE GLASS SIZES ARRAY

DIMENSION ARE GIVEN IN INCHES
AREA GIVEN IN SQUARE INCHES.
371 4 311 2
311 2

311 2 347 8 291 8

277 8 291 8
291 2 33 32116
281 4 833 SQ.
257 8 223 8 251316
1068 SQ.
IN.
752 SQ. IN.
173 8 601 SQ.
291116
398 SQ.
153 8 IN. 203 8 IN. 305 8
IN.

FV44 & FV34 FV41 FV46 FV41-A

FV33
355 8 421 4
315 16 355 8
403 4
327 8 391 4
283 8 327 8
243 8 269 16 925 SQ. 39
195 16 199 16 707 SQ. 14316 127 16 485 SQ. IN.
456 SQ. 549 SQ. 161116 211 2
IN. 239 16
IN. 16116 IN. IN.

ML39
DXV35 DXV42 DXV45 DXV60

297 16 351316 463 4

2815 16 267 16 321316 45

534 SQ. 165 8
141 8 447 SQ. 161 4 652.5 SQ.
IN. 294 SQ. 111 8 135 8 IN. 141 2
323 4 311316 IN. IN.
841.6 SQ. 291316
IN.
301 4 20 D30 D40
ML47

M50 M27
317 22
16

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