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Regency
®
E18 Gas Fireplace Insert
INSTALLATION
POLICY FOR SOLID FUEL
BURNING &
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACES
The Regency
®
E18 may be installed and vented
into any solid fuel fi replace that has been installed
in accordance with the National, Provincial and
local building codes and is constructed of non-
combustible materials.
1.
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.
2.
If the factory-built fi replace doesn't have gas
access 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 fi rebox in a
proper workmanship like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with a non-combustible
insulation after the gas supply line has been
installed.
3.
The fi replace fl ue damper can be fully blocked
open or removed for installation of the gas
fi replace insert.
4.
The fi replace and fi replace chimney must be
clean and in good working order and con-
structed of non-combustible materials.
5.
The chimney cleanouts must fi t properly.
6.
Refractory (fi rebricks), glass doors, screen
rails, screen mesh and log grates can be
removed from the fi replace before installing
the gas fi replace insert.
7.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be
removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
If any part is removed it must not weaken the
structural integrity of the factory built.
8.
Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal ventila-
tion openings in the fi replace.
9.
Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the fi re-
place, in which the gas fi replace insert is to
be installed.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1.
Locate your appliance. Refer to the "Clear-
ances to Combustibles" and "Minimum
Fireplace Clearances" sections.
2.
Make gas and electrical connections. Refer
to the "Gas Connection" section.
Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram in the
"Valve Description" section.
3.
Install Flue Connector. Refer to the "Flue
Connector Installation" section.
4.
Install vent. Refer to the "Venting" section.
5.
Test Gas pressure. Refer to the "Gas Pipe
Pressure Testing" section.
Check aeration. Refer to the "Gas Insert
Aeration System" section.
6.
Test for fl ue spillage. Refer to the "Test for
Flue Spillage" section.
7.
Install standard and optional features. Refer
to the following sections where applicable:
a. Brick or Enamel Panels
b. Faceplate & Trim
c. Circulation Fan
d. Remote Control
e.
Wall
Switch
f.
Wall
Thermostat
8.
Final check. Refer to the "Final Check"
section.
Before leaving this unit with the customer,
the installer must ensure that the appliance is
fi ring correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.
This includes:
1.
Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
fi ring rate (rate noted on label) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
2.
If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure
that the fl ame does not carbon. First allow
the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
3.
Ensure that the appliance is venting correctly.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results
in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
"
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."
Specifi cations
For Altitude: Natural Gas 0-4500 ft.
Propane:
0-4500
ft.
Burner Orifi ce Sizes:
Natural Gas Propane
Burner
#44 #55
Max. Input Rating
- Natural Gas
21,600 Btu/h
- Propane
20,500 Btu/h
Min. Input Rating
- Natural Gas
+/-5% 15,000
Btu/h
-Propane +/-5%
17,000 Btu/h
Supply Pressure
Natural Gas
min. 5.0" w.c.
Propane
min. 12.0"
w.c.
Manifold Pressure (High)
Natural Gas
3.5" +/- 0.2" w.c.
Propane
10"
+/- 0.2" w.c.
Circulation Fan:
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Variable Speed:
127 CFM, thermally
actived
HIGH ELEVATION
This unit is approved in Canada for altitude
0 to 4500 ft. (CAN/CGA 2.17-M91)
AIR SHUTTER
ADJUSTMENT
The aeration adjustment rod is attached to the
air shutter which is located just above the orifi ce
bracket. The rod is used to adjust the aeration
on the main burner without having to take the
appliance apart.
The burner aeration is factory set but may need
adjusting due to either the local gas supply, air
supply or altitude.
Natural Gas: 3/16" open
Propane:
Fully
Open
Note: Any damage due to carboning
resulting from improperly setting
the aeration controls is NOT covered
under warranty.
Note: Aeration Adjustment should only be
performed by an authorized Regency
®
Installer at the time of installation or
service.
