Montigo Pl38df Pl Series Porcelain Panel Kit Installation Guide (+ PDF)

MONTIGO PL38DF PL Series Porcelain Panel Kit

The installation of this kit must be done by a qualified and certified gas appliance installer.
Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation.

⚠CAUTION

Ensure that all power to the appliance is off at the electrical breaker or fuse before beginning installation. Ensure gas is turned off at the shutoff valve before beginning installation.

⚠WARNING

When installing the replace – gas lines, ttings, accessories or any other objects cannot impede the proper movement of the door buckles

⚠WARNING

Some materials used in the manufacturing process of this product can expose you to Benzene which is known in the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov

Warning: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
What To Do If You Smell Gas:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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Installation

Product Overview

Kit Contents:

Rear pane
Side panels
Panel retainer clips (qty: 6)
13 black screws

Tools Required:

Drill / Drive

Before you begin

Always ensure the kit part number is correct for the fireplace model and all kit contents are included. The model number may be found on the rating plate under the valve blind of the fireplace.

Note: Use gloves when handling the porcelain panels. Handle panels with care. Porcelain panels are delicate and may become scratched if struck or dropped.

Installation

Step 1: Remove the fireplace screen barrier by grasping the top flange at both sides and pulling outward. Lift up and away from the front of the fireplace.

Step 2: Remove the horizontal access panel

Step 3: Locate the door buckles

Step 4: Release the door buckles using the door buckle tool.

Step 4: Remove the burner media. Take care to avoid scratching the paint on the burner or burner tray.

Step 4: Remove tek screws securing the burner tray.

Step 5: Remove front air deflector.

Step 6: Remove pilot cover

Step 7: Remove burner tray

Step 8: Remove tek screws securing the rear air deflector.

Step 9: Remove the rear air deflector.

Step 10: Align the rear porcelain panel with the back side of the fireplace. The flat edge of the panel aligns with the top of the fireplace.
Note: handle porcelain panels with care to avoid damage to the panel or burner.

Step 11: Align one of the side panels. The rear panel is held in place with the side panels. The notch in each side panel aligns with the lower front edge of the fireplace.

Step 12: The side panels are held in place using three clips per side, 2 on the top and one on the bottom

Step 13: Secure the top and bottom clips using tek screws.

Step 14: Repeat for the other side.

Step 15: Reinstall the rear air deflector.

Step 16: Reinstall the burner media tray and secure using screws.

Step 17: Reinstall the pilot cover.

Step 18: Reinstall the front air deflector.

Step 19: Reinstall the burner media.

Step 20: Reinstall the door. Installation is the reverse of removal.

⚠ WARNING

When installing the replace – gas lines, ttings, accessories or any other objects cannot impede the proper movement of the door buckles.

Step 21: Reinstall the horizontal access panel.

Step 22: Reinstall the screen barrier by inserting the posts on the bottom of the screen and pressing the retainers at the top of the screen.