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Regency HZ33CE Gas Fireplace
INSTALLATION
FRAMING & FINISHING
1.
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material.
Note: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.
2.
For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house; apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per local installation codes.
(Do not insulate the fi replace itself.)
WARNING: Failure to insulate and add vapor barriers to the inside of the exterior wall will result in operational and performance problems
including, but not limited to: excessive condensation on glass doors, poor fl ame package, carbon, blue fl ames etc. These are not product
related issues.
3.
The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase. You must maintain clearances from the vent to combustible materials: See "Clearances"
section. Combustible materials can be laid against the side and back standoffs and the stove base.
4.
Tile Finish Option 1: Drywall may be installed onto the unit as shown below to create a surface to apply fi nishing materials such as tile, slate, etc.
Drywall cannot extend beyond the metal surface of the unit.
5.
Tile Finish Option 2: If applying a non-combustible fi nishing material (tile,slate,etc) the material can be installed directly onto the metal surface (clean
front) of the unit in the area shown below.
29-7/16"
747mm
21-3/8"
[542mm]
Nailing strip for
Tile Finish (set
back 1/2")
Nailing strip for
Clean Finish (set
fl ush with unit)
TILE FINISH
1.
There are 8 (eight) side nailing strips and one top nailing strip available on the unit. One set of four (4) are for a clean fi nish installation, the other set are
for a tile fi nish installation as they are set back 1/2" (13mm). The top nailing strip is adjustable to 1/2" (13mm).
2.
Bend the required four (4) nailing strips to 90º.
3.
Attach top nailing strip with one (1) screw (located at the back of the nailing strip). Adjust to required position, flush or back 1/2" and tighten screw.
Nailing strip for
Tile Finish (set
back 1/2")
Nailing strip for
Clean Finish (set
fl ush with unit)
Adjustable Top
Nailing Strip
Combustible
Material
Non-combustible
Finishing Material
(ie. tile)
Non-combustible Material (3-1/2" x 34-9/16")
Finishing Material
(ie. tile)
Nailing Strip -1/2" back from unit face
Combustible
Material
Non-combustible
Supplied with Unit
1-1/2
(38mm)
Ensure finished
material is
brought to lip
