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Regency I31-3 Gas Fireplace Inbuilt
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency Gas Fireplace must be installed
in accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual fi rst.
Note: Failure to follow these instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fi re
insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Follow instructions and informa-
tion in the current AS5601-2004, NZS 5261
or local codes. Consult the "authority having
jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation.
GAS PIPE TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at
test pressures equal to or less than 3.45 kPa.
Specifi cations:
Fuel: NG or LPG (see page 7)
Electrical: 240 volt 50 hz system
Fan/Blower:2-speed, 127 CFM
Log Sets: Ceramic fi bre
BEFORE YOU START
Installation is to be carried out ONLY by an
authorised person.
1)
The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer'sinstallation
instructions,local gas fi tting regulations,
municipal building codes, water supply
regulations,electrical wiring regulations, with
AS5601-2004.(AGA gas installation code)
NZS 5261(New Zealand)
2) Installation and repair should be done
ONLY by an authorised person.
3)
The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by an authorised
service person. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excessive lint from carpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance
be kept clean and free from excessive lint
from carpeting.
4)
See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be in-
stalled in a fl ued, non-combustible fi replace.
The appliance and fl ue should be enclosed
when installed or passing through a living
area, where children may come in contact
with it.
5)
Always connect this space heater to a chim-
ney and fl ue to the outside of the building
envelope. Never fl ue to another room. Make
sure that the fl ue is properly sized and is of
adequate height to provide the proper draft.
6)
Inspect the fl ueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
7)
Any safety glass removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
8)
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fi replace.
9)
Installer must mechanically attach the sup-
plied 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.”.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
The Regency Gas Insert is installed as listed
below.
1)
Unit Location - check Clearances to Com-
bustibles on page 6.
2)
Make the gas connections (see page 6).
3)
Install the fl ue or liner to the sliding draft
diverter. See page 7.
4)
Install Flueing, page 7. Slide the unit into the
fi replace. Attach draft diverter to the insert.
5)
Test gas pressure, page 7. Check aeration,
page 7.
6)
Test
for
fl ue spillage, page 7.
7)
Install the optional brick panels. See page
8.
8)
Install the log set. See page 8.
9)
Assemble and install the faceplate and trim.
See page 10.
10)
Install the glass front (page 10) and optional
Bay Front (page 11).
11)
Install both louvres, fl ush (page 10) or Bay
(page 11).
12)
Install Optional Remote Control and Optional
Wall Thermostat, page 15.
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Final check:
Before leaving this unit with the
customer, the installer must ensure that the
appliance is fi ring correctly. This includes:
a)
Clocking the appliance to ensure the
correct fi ring rate.
b)
Adjusting the primary air, if required, to
ensure that the fl ame does not carbon.
See page 7.
c)
Ensuring that the appliance is fl ueing
correctly. See page 7.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
No electric power supply is required for the gas
control to operate. A 240 Volt AC power cord is
hooked up to the fan switch and blower. Plug 3
wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut
the ground terminal off under any circumstances.
When connected with 240 volts, the appliance
must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes.
Note: This unit is equipped with a heat sen-
sor thermodisc which will prevent the
blower from operating until the unit
reaches the correct temperature.
