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Regency F38-2 Freestanding Gas Heater

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY LABEL

Safety Label ..................................................................5

INSTALLATION

General Information .......................................................5
Important .......................................................................5
Before You Start ............................................................5
General Safety Information ...........................................5
Clearances to Combustibles .........................................6
Draft Diverter .................................................................6
Flueing ...........................................................................6
Installation Checklist ......................................................6
Gas Connection .............................................................7
Gas Pipe Pressure Testing ............................................7
Conversion Kit# 731-968 from NG to LPG ....................8
Aeration Adjustment ......................................................9
Log Set Installation ........................................................9
Front Door Installation ................................................. 11
Test for Flue Spillage ................................................... 11
Optional Wall Thermostat  ...........................................12
Optional Remote Control  ............................................12
Final Check .................................................................12
Wiring ..........................................................................13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions  ................................................14
Lighting Instructions ....................................................14
Shutdown Instructions .................................................14
First Fire ......................................................................14
Automatic Convection Fan Operation .........................14
Adjusting Flame Height ...............................................14
Copy of the Lighting Plate Instructions  .......................15
Pilot Adjustment ...........................................................16
Normal Operating Sounds of Gas Appliances .............16

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Instructions ............................................17
Log Replacement ........................................................17
Door and Glass Gasket ...............................................17
Gold-plated Doors .......................................................17
Glass Replacement .....................................................17
Fan Maintenance .........................................................18
Removing Valve ...........................................................19

PARTS LIST

F38-2 Main Assembly ..................................................20
F38-2 Burner & Log Assembly ....................................21
F38-2 Door Assemblies ...............................................22

WARRANTY

Warranty ......................................................................23

Summary of Contents for F38-LPG2

Page 1: ...n authorized installer service agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable 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 PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Owners Installation Manual LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS...

Page 2: ...e you with all the warmth and charm of a woodstove at the flick of a switch The models F38 NG2 and F38 LPG2 of this series has been approved by AGA for both safety and efficiency As it also bears our own mark it promises to provide you with economy comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow Please take a moment now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of...

Page 3: ...e 11 Optional Wall Thermostat 12 Optional Remote Control 12 Final Check 12 Wiring 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions 14 Lighting Instructions 14 Shutdown Instructions 14 First Fire 14 Automatic Convection Fan Operation 14 Adjusting Flame Height 14 Copy of the Lighting Plate Instructions 15 Pilot Adjustment 16 Normal Operating Sounds of Gas Appliances 16 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Instru...

Page 4: ...ve Wehaveprinted a copy of the contents here for your review The safety label is located on the inside of the drop down pedestal door NOTE Regency units are constantly being improved Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference the label on the unit is the correct one SAFETY LABEL Australia Only ...

Page 5: ... DUE TO HIGH TEMPERA TURES THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES THISAPPLIANCECANONLY BEFLUEDINACCORDANCE WITH AS5601 2004 OR LO CAL CODES FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE Provide adequate clearances for servicing properoperationandaroundtheairopeningsinto thecombustionchamber Adequatecombustion and ventilatio...

Page 6: ...ust always be fitted for safety Electrical connections inside For your safety this heater is equipped with a flue safety switch designed to sense incorrect flueing and react by shutting down the gas sup ply This thermally actuated switch is located within the draft diverter and will detect either a blockedchimneyorbackdraftconditionwherethe chimney flow has reversed If this switch shuts the unit down ...

Page 7: ... Make sure the valve is in the OFF posi tion 2 Loosen the IN 7 and or OUT 6 pressure tap s turning counterclockwise with a 1 8 wide flat screwdriver 3 Attach manometer to IN and or OUT pressure tap s using a 5 16 ID hose 4 Light the pilot and turn the valve to ON position 5 The pressure check should be carried out with the unit burning and the setting should be within the limits specified on the saf...

Page 8: ...ug do not overtighten Fig 4 4 Open pedestal door and remove the gold chain from door which will allow door to fall 5 Remove lighting panel by removing the 6 Phillips head screws and put to the side 6 Remove hi low extension knob 3 Remove burner See diagram below Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 15 Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot orifice 14 Re assemble the black protection cap Fig 6 WARNING Also check t...

Page 9: ...not force into position 2 Sprinkle the embers on the left and right sides of the firebox base LOG SET INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation The gas log kit contains the following a 02 65 Rear Log b 02 56 Middle Left Log c 02 44 Front Left Log d 02 ...

Page 10: ...ion check that area for any blockage of the burner port F 0 2 4 7 E 02 45 A 02 65 G 02 48 D 0 2 4 6 B 02 56 C 02 44 Cutout Pin D 02 46 B 02 56 A 02 65 6 Place the Left Top Log D 02 46 on the pin on Log B 02 56 and on top of the cutout on Log A 02 65 E 02 45 C 02 44 7 Place Front Right Log E 02 45 on the two pins as shown 8 Place the lava rock in the area between the left and right logs leaving a s...

Page 11: ...ack of draft INSTALLATION Diagram 1 FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION 1 Open the two side panels 2 Slidethedoorontothetwohingepinsmaking sure the two pieces are flush together See diagram 1 4 The latches should already be at the proper setting If they are too hard or too easy to close you may want to adjust them by loosening the latch catch See diagram 3 5 Remove the blue plastic protective coating from the ...

Page 12: ...ses sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility of the CAUTION Do not connect the millivolt remote control wires to the 240V wires 3 Install 3AAAalkaline batteries in transmitter 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 oper...

Page 13: ...ithathree pronged grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and shouldbepluggeddirectlyintoaprop erlygroundedthree prongreceptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate However a 240V A C power supply is needed for the fan blower operation Caution Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surface...

Page 14: ...nd these Instructions before operating this appliance 2 Check to see that all wiring is correct and enclosed to prevent possible shock 3 Check to ensure there are no gas leaks 4 Make sure the three pieces of door glass are properly positioned Never operate the appliance with any of the glass removed or with the door open 5 Verify that all flueing and the cap is unob structed 6 Verify log placement ...

Page 15: ...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 counterclockwise to ON 6 Use rocker switch to operate main burner 908 649c Gas Inlet OFF WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing propertydamage...

Page 16: ... the unit these sounds will likely re occur Again this is normal for steel fireboxes Blower Thermodisc When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will create a small clicking sound This is the switch contacts closing and is normal Pilot Flame While the pilot flame is on it can make a very slight whisper sound Gas Control Valve As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF a dullclickingsoundmaybea...

Page 17: ...the burner tray and cleaned Replace the embers do not block the pilot or burner ports 5 Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids LOG REPLACEMENT The unit should never be used with broken logs Turn off the gas valve and allow the unit to cool before opening door to carefully remove the logs The pilot light generates e...

Page 18: ...az ard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug To Remove F38 2 Fan 1 Unplug or disconnect power source to stove 2 Remove all logs and the rear log support then remove the 10 screws holding the ac cess panel in place see Diagram 1 Fan is also accessible by opening the right side door See Diagram 2 3 Uncli...

Page 19: ...ram below 2 Undo the six screws holding the control panel in place 3 Disconnect all wires from the back of the panel and then remove panel You should lay the panel on a soft cloth so it doesn t get marked up See diagram below 5 Carefully remove the logs and lava rock 6 At this point you should disconnect the gas at the valve 7 Remove the burner by removing the two 1 4 hex head screws See diagram b...

Page 20: ...or Assy Right Side 20 756 520 Side Panel Door Assy Left Side 21 560 031 560242 Hinge for Side Panel 23 904 258 551891 Side Panel Door Magnet 24 948 255 556074 Door Latch c w Hook 27 910 233 560065 Thermodisc Fan Auto On Off Part Aust New Zealand Description Aust New Zealand Description 28 Mounting Bracket Fan Thermodisc 29 Thermodisc Cover 30 750 026 Rear Panel 32 730 018 Firebox Baffle 33 560 535 ...

Page 21: ...G 60 910 478 Valve S I T NG LPG 904 689 33 Orifice NG at 38 mj 904 390 52 Orifice LPG at 31 mj 71 752 528 Rear Log Bracket Assy 72 910 126 Pilot Assy S I T 3 flame NG 910 035 Pilot Assy S I T 3 flame LPG 75 730 935 Log Set 78 752 525 Burner Assy NG LPG 90 910 386 Thermocouple 91 910 341 Thermopile 92 902 267 Rear Log 93 902 231 Left Top Log 94 902 232 Center Log 95 902 226 Middle Right Log 96 902 230 ...

Page 22: ...0 932 Gold Wrap Door Complete 730 928 Gold Panel Door Complete 101 650 920 Door Gasket Kit 105 Ceramic Paper 106 940 323 P Side Glass 107 936 243 Glass Gasket 108 940 322 P Centre Glass 111 Door Frame Fibre Paper 112 750 015 Door Glass Extrusion 208 940 325 P Wrap Glass Not available as a replacement part Part Description PARTS LIST ...

Page 23: ...me Covered under the agreement are the following components Combustion chamber heat exchanger burner tubes logs embers glass thermal breakage and all gold plating against defective manufacture The above will be covered for parts and labour for the first five years and parts only thereafter Electricalcomponentssuchasfans switches wiring thermodiscs remote control thermopiles thermocouples and gas val...

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