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Regency
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L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully read
all the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the
building authority having jurisdiction to determine
the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.
NOTE:
Failure to follow the instructions could cause
a malfunction of the heater which could result in
death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage.
Failure to follow these instructions may also void
your fi re insurance and/or warranty.
GAS PRESSURE
TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shut off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa).
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must
be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 23,500 Btu/h
Propane
21,500
Btu/h
Min. Input:
Natural Gas 12,500 Btu/h
Propane
11,000
Btu/h
Fuels:
Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500'
(0-1370m).
Electrical:
120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan:
Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set:
Ceramic fi bre, 6 per set.
Vent System:
3" co-linear aluminum fl ex
or 2" intake with 3" exhaust.
INSTALLATION INTO A
SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The L234 Gas Inserts have been tested and
approved to be vented into any masonry fi replace
or approved solid fuel burning factory built fi replace
that will allow the insert to physically fi t into the
fi rebox. Refer to the "Minimum Fireplace Opening"
section.
If the factory built fi replace* height is too low
for your Insert, you may remove the smoke
baffl e plate and damper from the factory built
fi replace as long as these items are saved and
are reinstalled in the event that the Insert is
removed. NOTE: Any alterations made to the
listed solid fuel burning factory built fi replace
may void the listing of the fi replace. Cutting
any sheet-metal parts of the fi replace, in which
the gas fi replace insert is to be installed, is
prohibited.
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas
access hole(s) provided, an access hole of
1.5" (37.5mm) or less may be drilled through
the lower sides or bottom of the fi rebox in a
proper workmanship like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with non-combustible
insulation after the gas supply line has been
installed.
The fi replace and fi replace chimney must
be clean and in good working order and
constructed of non-combustible materials and
chimney cleanouts must fi t properly. Refractory,
glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh, and
log grates can be removed from the fi replace
before installing the gas fi replace insert. Smoke
shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed if
attached by mechanical fasteners. A tight seal
between the gas fi replace insert fl ue collar and
the fi replace chimney must be made to prevent
heat loss.
*Check with your local inspector before commencing
with this installation.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI
Standards to make you aware of the following:
General Safety Information
1)
The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with CAN/CSA B149.1 (in Canada)
or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
NFPA 54 in the U.S.A. This appliance should
be installed by a qualifi ed gas fi tter technician
only.
2) Installation and repair should be done by a
qualifi ed service person.
3) The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, animal hair, etc.
It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
4)
See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be
installed in a vented, noncombustible fi replace.
5)
This appliance is Listed for bedroom installations
when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat.
Some areas may have further requirements,
check local codes before installation.
6)
Always connect this appliance to a vent system
vent that is run (or routed) to the outside of the
building envelope. Never vent to another room
or inside a building. Make sure that the vent
is properly sized and is of adequate height to
provide the proper draft.
7)
Inspect the venting system annually for blockage
and any signs of deterioration.
8)
Any glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in
accordance with the diagrams in this manual
or failure to use only parts specifi cally
approved with this appliance may result in
property damage or personal injury.
10)
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fi replace.
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the fi rebox of the fi replace
into which the gas fi replace insert is installed.
"
WARNING
: This fi replace has been converted
for use with a gas fi replace insert only and
cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels
unless all original parts have been replaced,
and the fi replace re-approved by the authority
having jurisdiction."
