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WARNING:  
If the information in these instructions are not followed ex-
actly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and 
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed 
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 build-
ing.

Immediately call your gas supplier 
from a neighbour's phone. Follow 
the gas supplier's instructions.

If you  cannot reach your gas 
supplier, call the fi re department.

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.  6988 Venture St., Delta, BC  Canada, V4G 1H4

908-785e

MODELS:   U31-NG2 Natural Gas   U31-LP2 Propane

07/15/09

U31 Gas Insert

Owners & 

Installation Manual

www.regency-fi re.com

www.hampton-fi re.com

Tested by:

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover 

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

www.excalibur-fi re.com

Summary of Contents for U31-LP2

Page 1: ...appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your build ing Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot rea...

Page 2: ...VER WILL CAUSE BURNS GLASS UNTIL COOLED ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS AND SHOULD STAYAW...

Page 3: ...been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace at the flick of a switch The models U31 NG2 and U31 LP2 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety an...

Page 4: ...ON For Your Safety 6 Specifications 6 Installation into a Solid Fuel Fireplace 6 General Safety Information 6 Installation Checklist 7 Materials Required 7 Minimum Fireplace Clearances 7 Clearances to...

Page 5: ...the fireplace re approved by the authority having jurisdiction Installer l appareil selon les codes ou r glements locaux ou en l absence de tels r glements selon les codes d installation ANSI Z223 1 N...

Page 6: ...in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY...

Page 7: ...is to be installed 3 Ifthefactory builtfireplacehasnogasaccess hole s provided an access hole of 1 1 2 37 5mm or less may be drilled though the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workman...

Page 8: ...s See page 9 8 Install the log set See page 9 9 Assemble and install the faceplate and trim See page 11 10 InstalltheglassfrontandoptionalBayFront See pages 11 12 11 Install both louvers See page 12 1...

Page 9: ...ance Move the appliance into the exact location where it is to be installed Ensure that the Insert is level 4 The installer must provide a valve with a plugged tapping accessible for test gauge conne...

Page 10: ...ENTING Diagram 1 Diagram 2 THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTEDTOACHIMNEYFLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE Thisapplianceisdesignedtoattachtoa4 diam eter type B Vent or listed gas fue...

Page 11: ...preventabuild upofcarbonmonoxide Ifthe flue is blocked or has no draw the switch will automatically shut off the supply of gas within 5 10 minutes Tampering with the switch can result in carbon monoxi...

Page 12: ...P Vermiculite k 946 669 Platinum Embers supplied with packaged manual Note Install Optional Brick Panels prior to installing logs 1 Carefully remove the logs from the box and unwrap them The logs are...

Page 13: ...ss the cutout on Log A 02 43 Cutout Pin Cutout Notch 8 Position notch in Front Right Log F 02 48 on Log E 02 47 and push the bottom right edge against the bracket on the burner tray and the front edge...

Page 14: ...nd the front edge of the rear burner Side View 11 Separate platinum embers and place on and around the embers and rockwool on the burner tray Avoid stacking platinum embers 12 Test fire to ensure prop...

Page 15: ...n the assembled faceplate panels aligning the wire connections from the switches with the notch on the left side panel 5 Connect the fan switch wires by taking the black and red wires with the male en...

Page 16: ...ass clips at the top corners of the glass Secure glass clips with the screws provided Do not over tighten as this could break the glass 5 Slide in the top glass trim under the spring clips 2 Position...

Page 17: ...onal remote control thermostat will continue to operate However a 120V A C power supply is needed for the fan blower operation Caution Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away...

Page 18: ...side trim 2 Lift unit up slightly and push down on the corners of the Bottom Trim Bracket and slide under unit Unit should touch tabs on Bottom Trim Bracket Bottom Trim Bracket Push in Corners 3 Compl...

Page 19: ...Top Frame is held in place by friction fit if the frame needs to be adjusted bend the bracket accordingly Top Frame Hinge Screen Door 7 Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open...

Page 20: ...switch box as sembly 8 Place the switch box assembly over the boss on the rear left side piece and secure with one screw Ensure that the top and sides are aligned 4 Use a measuring tape to ensure that...

Page 21: ...ON Note The top louver should be placed with the curved cut out facing up 13 To put on the Hampton logo peel the sticker from the back of the logo and place it centered on the bottom left hand corner...

Page 22: ...nnectors from the fan speed control Place clips over wires and tuck into side trim for gas connection Self adhesive wire clip ON OFF switch wires to ON OFF switch wires to Fan switch connectors Fan Sp...

Page 23: ...ush down to secure Tug on the Sur round to ensure it is securely locked in place Backside of Sur round Shown Hooks Faceplate Slots Surround Faceplate 4 Secure the Faceplate by sliding the slots in the...

Page 24: ...me control to adjust the flame height higher or lower 10 Close the bottom louver assembly DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE WITH THE GLASS ASSEMBLY REMOVED OPTIONAL WALL THERMOSTAT A wall thermostat may be in...

Page 25: ...y or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this appliance For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or gas supplier Release...

Page 26: ...nce and need only be cleanedwithadampcloth DONOTuseabrasive materials or chemical cleaners as they may harm the finish and void the warranty Cleananyfingerprintsoff beforeturningthe unit on If the top...

Page 27: ...oom temperature 2 Unplug or disconnect power source to stove 3 Remove glass front see page 11 4 Remove logs 5 Remove brick panels 6 Remove the Grate by removing the screws on each side of the grate 7...

Page 28: ...Power Cord 20 400 024 Air Channel 21 402 922 Flush Louvers Set Gold Black 402 920 Flush Louvers Set Black 402 924 Flush Louvers Set Steel Black 25 400 992 Bay Louvers Set Gold Black 400 990 Bay Louver...

Page 29: ...Orifice Nat Gas 37 904 593 Burner Orifice Nat Gas 40 High Altitude 904 390 Burner Orifice LP 52 904 345 Burner Orifice Nat Gas 53 High Altitude 60 402 526 Grate Assembly 62 402 512 Burner Assembly NG...

Page 30: ...n Knob Pilot ON OFF 910 426 Extension Knob Flame HI LOW 402 956 Gold Trim Bay Front Bay Flush Front Assembly Part Description Part Description Flush Door 402 515 P Complete Flush Front 150 936 243 Doo...

Page 31: ...d 92 Faceplate Top Standard 93 Faceplate Side Left Assy Standard 402 532 Trims Pkg Standard 94 Faceplate Trim Right Standard 95 Faceplate Trim Top Standard 96 Faceplate Trim Left Assy Standard 402 933...

Page 32: ...31 FPI U31 2 Gas Fireplace Insert PARTS LIST...

Page 33: ...201 Cast Faceplate Right 202 Cast Faceplate Top 203 Cast Faceplate Left 205 Flush Glass Frame 194 Mounting Flange 207 402 981 Cast Grill Set Top Bottom Not available as a replacement part Last digit o...

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Page 36: ...portation Prepaid if requested Porcelain Enamel Absolute perfection is either guaranteed nor commercially possible Any chips must be reported and inspected by an authorized dealer within three days of...

Page 37: ...Excalibur and energy are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd FPI fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplic ity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team ca...

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