Regency GF1500L Gas Fireplace
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installation
OPTIONAL FAN DUCTING KIT INSTALLATION
GF1500
15.September.15
1
919-592
LISTINGS AND CODE
APPROVALS
This Fan Kit has been approved for use with
GF1500L.
NOTE: ENERGY LABEL RATINGS DO
NOT REFLECT INSTALL OF OPTIONAL
FAN KIT.
Check with your local building code agency before
you begin your installation to ensure compliance
with local codes, including the need for "permits"
and follow-up inspections. If any problems are
encountered regarding code approvals, or if you
wish clarifi cation on any of the instructions con-
tained here, contact your local dealer.
OPTIONAL FAN DUCTING KIT INSTALLATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Fan Kit increases the effectiveness of your
fi replace by dispersing warm air from the fi replace
to remote locations in the same room or other
rooms in your home.
Up to two kits may be installed on the fi replace.
Important Installation Notes
1. The appliance installation must conform with
local codes and installation codes.
2. The appliance when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes.
3. This kit is tested and safe when installed in accord-
ance with this installation manual. Please read
all instructions before starting installation and
follow all instructions carefully during installation.
4. Installation of this kit must be performed by a
qualifi ed service technician.
5. The Fan Kit must be installed only as specifi ed.
Any modifi cations of the kit or components will
void the warranty and may cause a fi re hazard.
6. Plan the location of the fi replace and the warm air
duct runs, see diagram 1 as a guide for possible
duct runs and locations.
Diagram 1: Guide for possible air duct runs and
locations. Keep duct length and number of bends
to a miniumum. Maximum duct length is 9.0m.
The Extension Kit contains a maximum of up to
4.5m. Please purchase the Fan Duct Extension
Kit to increase the 9.0m
MINIMUM FRAMING
CLEARANCES
*
Wall studs must be 407mm on center for mount-
ing fan housing.
* Fan Housing: Maintain a 6mm clearance from
fan housing to combustible material.
* Wall Registers must be 102mm above fl oor and
/ or 102mm below ceiling.
1. Determine the location of the air register/fan
housing assembly. Cut a 121mm x 406mm hole
between framing members (wall studs or fl oor
joists). Maintain a 6mm clearance from fan
housing to combustible material. See Framing
Clearances section.
MINIMUM FAN DUCT
CLEARANCES
The fan ducting requires a minimum of
25mm clearance to combustibles.
Minimum 102mm
from fl oor
Minimum 102mm
from ceiling
Maximum Duct Run: 9.0m
Kit Contains 4.5m
If you require more than 4.5m please purchase Fan
Duct Extension Kit.
NOTE:
Airfl ow through the duct system is affected
by the duct length and number of bends. Keep
the length and bends to a minimum to maximize
performance.
Item No.
Description
No
Description
1
240V Fan As-
sembly
7
Aluminum Flex 4.5m
2
Duct Flange-
Fan
3
Adapter Round
to Oval
8
Duct Flange-Stove
4
Angle Bracket
9
Sidewall Grille
5
Junction Box
10
Connector Clamp
6
Wall Adapter
Plate
NOTE: The fan kit (946-591) does not contain
any ducting. The optional extension duct kit (7
in the noted table) is 4.5 metres in length and
its part number is 946-596.
