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

918-677b

MODELS:   U32-NG5 Natural Gas   U32-LP5 Propane

WARNING:  
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to 
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult 
an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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

Installation and service must be performed by an authorized 
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 
building.

  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.

U32 Gas Insert

03/05/08

Owners & 

Installation Manual

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.regency-fi re.com

www.hampton-fi re.com

Summary of Contents for U32

Page 1: ...her appliance Installation and service must be performed by an authorized 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 building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas su...

Page 2: ...uipped with a means to secure the unit INFORMATION FOR MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE This FPI product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace to the following standards CAN CGA 2 17 M91 and ANSI Z21 88b 2003 CSA 2 33b 2003 This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and the Manuf...

Page 3: ... 6 Specifications 6 Gas Pressure Testing 6 Installation Into A Solid Fuel Burning Fireplace Or Factory Built Fireplace 6 Before You Start 6 Installation Checklist 7 Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements 7 Materials Required 7 Minimum Fireplace Dimensions 7 Clearances To Combustibles 7 Gas Connection 8 Venting 8 Flue Liner Installation 8 Gas Pipe Pressure Testing 9 Gas Insert Aeration Sys...

Page 4: ...fference the label on the unit is the correct one For the State of Massachusetts installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For the State of Massachusetts flexible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length For the State of Massachusetts the appliances individual manual shut off must be a t handle type valve The State of Massachu...

Page 5: ...y 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 BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection...

Page 6: ...burning factory built fireplace may void the listing of the fireplace 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 mus...

Page 7: ... the unit fully into the fireplace 7 Test gas pressure Refer to section Gas Pipe Pressure Testing Check aeration system Refertosection GasInsertAeration System 8 Installstandardandoptionalfeatures Refer to the following sections a Brick Panel b Lot Set c Faceplate Trim d Standard Flush Door e Flush Trim f Double Screen Door g Flush Louvers h Bay Louvers i Bay Door j Bay Trim k Full Screen Doors l H...

Page 8: ...his inlet hole 3 Locate the center point where the vent will pass through the chimney above the appliance Move the appliance into the exact location where it is to be installed Ensure that the Insert is level Diagram 3 INSTALLATION Note A noncombustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a noncombustible board FLUE LINER INSTALLATION 1 Cut ...

Page 9: ...but that the tabs are secure For the location of the side brick tab screws see diagram 1 5 Remove the brick tabs and slide the side brick panels into position See diagram 1 Install the brick tabs See diagram 2 1 Make sure the valve is in the OFF position 2 Loosen the IN and or OUT pressure tap s turning counterclockwise with a 1 8 wide flat screwdriver 3 Attach manometer to IN and or OUT pressure t...

Page 10: ...the pins on the rear log tray 4 Fit log 27 32 into the pins on the middle left hand side of the burner 27 32 27 32 27 35 Vermiculite and Embers 27 31 Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not positioned in their correct locations If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced Broken logs can interf...

Page 11: ...burner Rest the other end of log 27 34 on the notch in log 27 33 5 Fit log 27 33 into the pins at the front of the burner 7 Fit the bottom end of log 27 35 into the pin in log 27 33 and rest the top end of log 27 35 on the notch in log 27 31 27 32 27 33 27 33 27 34 Tab 27 34 27 33 27 35 27 33 INSTALLATION ...

Page 12: ...nd 27 31 9 Place embers along the front of the burner as shown Ensure not to cover any burner ports 27 35 27 31 27 33 27 36 27 36 Embers 10 Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs as shown Avoid stacking platinum embers Platinum Embers INSTALLATION ...

Page 13: ...13 U32 5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Completed Log Set Installation 27 33 27 32 27 31 27 36 27 34 27 35 INSTALLATION ...

Page 14: ... join the left side trim with the ON OFF switch to the top trim Diagram 2 Connect the right side trim to the top trim 4 Place the trim on 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 ends in the grey harness and connect them with the wire connectors...

Page 15: ...tandard flush door comes with a black frame To install the frame simply hook the top door flange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit diagram 1 Be careful that the glass gasket does not roll up there must be a gap between the gasket and the door lip to ensure that the door sits securely on the unit Diagram 2 OPTIONAL DOUBLE SCREEN DOORS Clip locations Clip installed on right ...

Page 16: ...the unit Hook the top of the bay door over the flush door flange and swing the bottom against the bottom flange of the flush door Press down on the Bay Bottom bracket and push in until it clips behind the bottom of the flush front SIT Extension knobs for Bay Front only 3 Slide the valve extension knobs onto the valveknobs Matcheachextensionknobwith the corresponding valve knob Extension knobs are for B...

Page 17: ...sembly to the firebox base Push the Burner Assembly to the left and lift out DC Sparker Kit Contains Qty Part Description 1 820 475 Bracket DC Sparker 1 820 476 Bracket DC Sparker 1 904 153 Washer 8 External Star 1 904 330 Nut 8 32 Hex 2 904 531 Bushing Split Plastic 0 500 in 1 904 543 Screw 8 32 x 3 4 Pan Head 2 904 553 Screw 8 x 1 2 Type B Black Oxide 1 910 073 Spark Generator Battery Holder 1 9...

Page 18: ...e DC Sparker Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Wire Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Wire DC Sparker 18 Reverse steps 6 1 Fig 1 11 Remove the black protection cap by hand from the hi low knob Fig 1 Fig 2 14 Flip the screw Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 3 15 Using the Allen wrench as shown in Fig 4 rotate the screw clockwise until snug do not overtighten 12 Insert a 5 32 or 4mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal key way of the screw Fig 2...

Page 19: ...37 Check operation of flame control 38 Check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs NOTE The battery in the DC Sparker Box will need to be replaced an nually 25 Locate the ground lug 26 Connect one end of the supplied green ground wire to the lug with the nut and washer from the kit Ground wire from kit 28 Install the 1 2 bushing to the heat shield 32 Mount the heat shield to the DC Sparker ...

Page 20: ... 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 Completely secure the full screen door frame to the unit by securing 4 screws to the Left and Right Side Trims NOTE When mounting the full screen door frame to the unit the inside flange of the side trims are to fit ov...

Page 21: ... held in place by friction fit if the frame needs to be adjusted bend the bracket accordingly Hinge Screen Door 7 Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open position by placing over top of the hinges on the full screen door frame 8 Close screen doors NOTE If you find that the doors do not align properly adjust the hinges on the door s by loosening them and adjust accordingly Bott...

Page 22: ...lace the switch box assembly over the boss on the rear left side piece and secure with one screw 28 9 Tuck the wires into the faceplate to keep them away from the insert using the clip provided Attach the clip to the rear of the faceplate to ensure that the wires do not touch the side of the unit NOTE There are filler brackets specifically for each side The way to differentiate this is that on the s...

Page 23: ...e side filler bracket into gap between glass and fire box Side Hook Slots 12 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 of the faceplate Hampton Logo Left Side Faceplate Before the grills are installed a grill stop bracket needs to be put in place 1 The U32 grill stop bracket is installed in the bottom left corner just u...

Page 24: ...ey harness and connect them with the wire connectors from the fan speed control Connect the ON OFF switch wires by taking the black and red wires with the female ends and connect them to the ON OFF switch Tuck the wires into the faceplate to keep them away from the insert using the clip provided Attach the clip to the rear of the faceplate to ensure that the wires do not touch the side of the unit...

Page 25: ...the 6 screws provided Left Side Door Pin on Door Frame Note If you find that the Left or Right Side Screen Door is lower then the other use the spacer provided to help align the Doors The spacer is to be placed over the bottom pin before installing the Screen Door Spacer Sub Frame 1 Install the Sub Frame by hooking the top flange onto the top of the Glass Door and swing the Sub Frame towards the uni...

Page 26: ... control wires for to the 120V wires 3 Install3AAAalkalinebatteriesintransmitter and 4 AA alkaline batteries in the receiver Install the receiver and its cover in the wall Switch the remote receiver to remote mode The remote control is now ready for operation OPTIONAL WALL THERMOSTAT A wall thermostat may be installed if desired follow the wiring diagram below FPI offers an optional programmable t...

Page 27: ...f a power failure the burner switch and the optional 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 from sharp edges CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation WARNING...

Page 28: ...28 U32 5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert For PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual INSTALLATION ...

Page 29: ...ly push and release the black button on spark igniter until pilot lights Continue to hold the control knob in for approximately one minute then release the gas control knob The pilot flame should continue to burn If the pilot does not remain lit repeat operation allowing a longer period before releasing gas control knob 7 Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to ON 8 Use the rocker switch to oper...

Page 30: ... 1 2 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 3 and 4 If knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 5 Turn gas control knob counter...

Page 31: ...er warranty GLASS GASKET If the glass gasket requires replacement use glass gasket Part 936 265 for the Bay Front and a tadpole gasket for the Flush Front Part 936 155 Top View of pilot flame Top View of pilot flame Incorrect flame pattern will have small probably yellow flames not coming into proper contact with the rear of the burner or thermopile GOLD PLATED TRIM The 24 carat gold plated finish on t...

Page 32: ...firebox wall and lift out 8 Remove the 10 screws holding the Access Panel in place 9 Remove the Fan Air Duct by loosening the 3 screws squeeze the sides together to remove TO REMOVE FAN 1 Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature 2 Unplug or disconnect power source to stove 3 Remove glass front see section Standard Flush Door 4 Remove logs and brick panels if used 5 Remove the grat...

Page 33: ...g 13 Fire up the unit temporarily and check the manifold pressure 14 Reinstallthevermiculite embers rockwool logs and brick panels as needed 15 Close the door and replace the louvers 16 Fire up the unit again and check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs 13 Undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7 16 wrench 14 Undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm metric wrenc...

Page 34: ... Black Gold 420 922 Flush Louvers Set Black 420 923 FlushLouvers Set Black Steel 25 420 940 Bay Louvers Set Black Gold 420 938 Bay Louvers Set Black 420 942 Bay Louver Set Black Steel 422 901 BrickPanelSet StandardBrown 422 902 Brick Panel Set Standard Red 422 903 Brick Panel Set Herringbone Brown 33 Brick Panel Right Side 34 Brick Panel Left Side 35 Brick Panel Back 36 400 090 Brick Clip MAIN ASS...

Page 35: ...0 Orifice Gasket 66 910 038 Pilot Assembly 3 Flame NG 910 039 Pilot Assembly 3 Flame LP 67 Pilot Holder 68 W840470 Pilot Assembly Gasket 425 930 Log Set 70 420 143 Valve Tray Gasket 71 402 526 Grate Diffuser Assy 72 402 519 Burner Assembly NG LP 73 Log Tray Mount Bracket 74 Log Tray Rear 90 910 421 Pilot ON OFF 3 SIT Extension Knob 91 910 422 HI LOW 3 SIT Extension Knob Not available as a replaceme...

Page 36: ... Trim 112 904 196 1 Round Magnet 910 421 PilotOn Off3 ExtensionKnob SIT 910 422 FlameHi Low3 ExtensionKnob SIT 402 956 Gold Trim Bay Front Not available as a replacement part BAY FLUSH FRONT ASSEMBLY Part Description Flush Door 422 530 Complete Flush Door Assy 112 904 196 1 Round Magnet 135 940 307 P Flush Glass 137 904 691 U Clip 139 936 155 Tadpole Glass Gasket 422 943 Double Screen Door Optiona...

Page 37: ... Side Left Custom 74 904 586 Speed Control Knob c w Spring Clip FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part Description Part Description 402 918 Complete Faceplate Set Standard Contour with Black Trim 91 Faceplate Side Right Standard 92 Faceplate Top Standard 93 Faceplate Side Left Assy Standard 402 532 Trims Pkg Standard Black 402 950 Trim Pkg Standard Brass 94 Faceplate Trim Right Standard 95 Faceplate Trim Top Sta...

Page 38: ...9 904 733 Knob Black Cast Surround 201 Cast Faceplate Right 202 Cast Faceplate Top 203 Cast Faceplate Left 205 Flush Glass Frame 194 Mounting Flange 195 Hampton Logo Plate 207 402 981 Cast Grill Set Top Bottom Not available as a replacement part Last digit of part number represents colour 1 Black Metallic 5 Enamel Brown HAMPTON CAST FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part Description PARTS LIST ...

Page 39: ...nsportation 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 installation Reported damage after this time will be subject to rejection It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced c...

Page 40: ...____________ Printed in Canada FPI Regency and Hampton are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd FPI fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door FPIFireplaceProductsInternationalLtd ispleasedtoextend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original pur...

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