Regency P48-2 Owners & Installation Manual Download Page 1

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.  6988 Venture St., Delta, BC  Canada, V4G 1H4

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MODELS:   P48-NG2 Natural Gas   P48-LP2 Propane

P48-2 Gas Fireplace

WARNING:  
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, 
a  fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and 
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed 
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:

 

Do not try to light any appliance

Do not touch any electrical switch: 
do not use any phone in your 
building.

Immediately call your gas supplier 
from a neighbour's phone. Follow 
the gas supplier's instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas 
supplier, call the fi re department.

07/15/09

Owners & 

Installation Manual

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Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover 

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for P48-2

Page 1: ...stallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY What to do if you smell gas Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fi...

Page 2: ...EVER WILL CAUSE BURNS GLASS UNTIL COOLED ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS AND SHOULD STAYAWAYTOAVOIDBURNSORCLOTHINGIGNITION ...

Page 3: ...Title 24 CFR Part 3280 or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations Sites and Communities ANSI NFPA 501A and with CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada This appliance installation must comply with the manufacturer s installation instructions and local codes if any In the absence of local codes follow the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 and...

Page 4: ... for the State of Massachusetts only 5 INSTALLATION Important Message 6 Before You Start 6 General Safety Information 6 Installation Checklist 6 Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements 7 Locating Your Gas Fireplace 7 Unit Specifications 7 Heatwave Optional Duct System Kit 7 Optional Heat Release Kit 7 Hearth 7 Clearances 8 Mantels 9 Mantel Leg Clearances 9 Framing Finishing 10 Unit Assemb...

Page 5: ...and Safety Standard Si ces normes ne sont pas pertinentes utilisez la norme ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 NFPA 501A Manufactured Home Installations Standard ou ANSI A119 2 ou NFPA 501C Standard for Recreational Vehicles For use with glass doors certified with the appliance only Made in Canada Fabrique au Canada This vented gas fireplace heater is not for use with air filters Ne pas utiliser de filtre à air a...

Page 6: ...ade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon...

Page 7: ...re of the following YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALSHOULDNOTBEPLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIR...

Page 8: ... for bedroom installationswhenusedwithaListedMillivolt Thermostat Some areas may have further requirements check local codes before installation 6 The P48 2 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace is approvedforalcoveinstallations whichmeet the clearances listed on this page 7 Werecommendthatyouplanyourinstallation on paper using exact measurements for clearances and floor protection before actually installing ...

Page 9: ...6 152mm Horizontal Vent Clearances Top 2 1 2 64mm Side 1 1 2 38mm Bottom 1 1 2 38mm Vertical Vent Clearances 1 1 4 32mm Alcove Clearances Max Depth 36 914mm Min Width 60 1524mm Min Height 80 2032mm INSTALLATION The HeatWave Duct Kit and the Heat Release Kit have different clearance and framin requirements check the HeatWave and Heat Release manual for details Heat Release Kit Caution Requirements ...

Page 10: ...f the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non combustible board This drawing is to scale at 1 6 one inch 6 inches Mantelcanbeinstalledanywhereinshadedarea using the above scale for units with the Flush Front and with the optional Bay Front Note Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is heat resistant or the paint may discolour Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 3 minimum cle...

Page 11: ... off of the top 3 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 fireplace itself 4 The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a chase The clearance on top of the unit from the top standoffs is 0 so combustible building materials can be laid directly on top of the st...

Page 12: ...it is slipped into position TOP STANDOFF ASSEMBLY The top standoffs are shipped in a flat position and must be folded into shape and attached 1 Remove the standoffs from the fireplace top 2 Takeeachstandoffandbendintothecorrect shape Bend up at the bend lines until the screw holes in the standoff and the pre punched screw holes on the fireplace top line up 3 Attach the standoff securely to the top...

Page 13: ...ter line extended above meter regulator assembly 36 90cm a J Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 36 90cm K Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 30cm 12 30cm L Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 72 1 8m 36 90cm b M Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 2 1m N Clearance...

Page 14: ...ews 12 7 tube of Mill Pac 1 8 plated screws 8 9 screws 8 x 1 1 2 Drill Point Stainless Steel 4 10 vinyl siding standoff Iflongerrunsareneeded theRegency Direct Ventsystem Flex Part 946 616includesall the parts needed to install the P48 2 with a maximum 10 run 1 8 dia flexible liner 10 ft length 2 5 dia flexible liner 10 ft length 3 spring spacers 7 4 thimble 2 5 AstroCap XL termination cap 1 6 scr...

Page 15: ...l Thimble 1 Length of pipe to suit wall thickness see chart Wall thickness is measured from the back standoffs to the inside mounting surface of termination cap For siding other than vinyl furring strips may be used instead of the vinyl siding standoff to create a level surface to mount the vent terminal The Terminal must not be recessed into siding Measure the wall thickness including furring str...

Page 16: ...WS B 5DWS N A Offset Support 58DVA ES N A from FPI 5DT OS N A N A Wall Thimble Black 58DVA WT 5DT WT 5DWT TE 5DE90 Wall Thimble Support Ceiling Support 58DVA DC N A from FPI N A N A TE 5DE90B Firestop Spacer 58DVA FS 5DT FS 5DFS N A Trim Plate Black 58DAV WFS 5DT TP 5DCP N A Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed Not all rigid pipe components are available directly from Regency D...

Page 17: ...46 606 Starter collar reducer 5 x 8 to 4 x 6 5 8 946 625 Vinyl Siding Standoff AstroCap XL Note When using Metal Fab Sure Seal Rigid Piping please note that the Adaptor 4DDA must be used in conjunction with FPI Rigid Pipe Adaptor 510 994 Offset Pipe Selection Use this table to determine offset pipe lengths Pipe Length L 5 x 8 Venting For specific instructions on venting components visit the manufa...

Page 18: ...ing Simpson Dura Vent pipe Refer to Simpson Dura Vent Venting section Simpson Dura Vent 5 inner diameter 8 outer diameter Regency Flex Vent 5 inner diameter 8 outer diameter Maintain clearances to combustibles as listed in Clearances section Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall A vent guard should be used when...

Page 19: ...required A 1 Min 3 Max B 2 Min 4 Max C 3 Min 5 Max D 4 Min 6 Max E 5 Min 7 Max F 6 Min 8 Max Option H V H H1 H2 Withtheseoptions max totalpipelengthis30feet with min of 11 feet total vertical and max 9 feet total horizontal Please note min 1 foot between 90o elbows is required A 1 Max 1 Min 3 Max B 2 Max 3 Min 5 Max C 3 Max 5 Min 6 Max D 4 Max 7 Min 7 Max E 5 Max 9 Min 8 Max F 6 Max 11 Min 9 Max O...

Page 20: ...ax 3 Min 4 Max B 3 Min 2 Max 4 Min 5 Max C 4 Min 3 Max 6 Min 6 Max D 5 Min 4 Max 8 Min 7 Max E 6 Min 5 Max 10 Min 8 Max F 7 Min 6 Max 12 Min 9 Max Option V H V V1 With these options max total pipe length is 30feetwithmin of6feet total vertical and max 8 feet total horizontal Pleasenotemin 1foot between90o elbowsis required A 1 Min 4 Max 2 Min B 2 Min 5 Max 3 Min C 3 Min 6 Max 4 Min D 4 Min 7 Max 5...

Page 21: ...Pleasenotemin 1foot between 90o elbows is required A 1 Max 1 Min 3 Max 3 Min B 2 Max 2 Min 4 Max 5 Min C 3 Max 3 Min 5 Max 7 Min D 4 Max 4 Min 6 Max 9 Min E 5 Max 5 Min 7 Max 11 Min One 90o elbow Two 45o elbows Option V H H1 V V1 With these options max total pipe length is 30 feet with min of 10 feet total vertical and max 8 feet total horizontal Please note min 1 foot between 90o elbows is requir...

Page 22: ...ote Must use optional rigid pipe adapter when using Simpson Dura Vent pipe Part 510 994 VENTING ARRANGEMENTS VERTICAL TERMINATIONS SIMPSON DURA VENT DIRECT VENT SYSTEM Propane Natural Gas The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations using one 90o elbow and one 45o elbow with Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent vent systems for P...

Page 23: ...r diagram The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations with Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas Maximum two 45o elbows allowed Vent must be supported at offsets Firestopsarerequiredateachfloorlevelandwheneverpassing through a wall Maintainclearancestocombustiblesaslistedinthe Clearances s...

Page 24: ...m high frame opening 3 Put a bead of silicone inside the outer section of the adapter and a bead of Stove Mate on the inner collar Slip the adapter over the existing inner and outer flue collar and fasten to the outer collar only with the 3 supplied screws drilling pilot holes will make this easier Level the fireplace and fasten it to the framing using nails or screws through the nailing strips 4 ...

Page 25: ...t will penetrate the r o o f Determineifceiling joists roof rafters orotherframingwill obstructtheventing system You may wish to relocate the appliance or to offset as shown in Diagram 2 to avoid cutting l o a d b e a r i n g members 3 A Firestop spacer must be installed in the floor or ceiling of every level To install the Firestop spacer in a flat ceiling or wall cut a 11 inch 279mm square hole ...

Page 26: ...aming rough in the gas preferably on the right side of the unit and the electrical Junction block is on the left side on the left Locate the centerline of the termination and mark wall accordingly Cut a 11 279mm hole in the wall inside dimension Note A top clearance of 2 1 2 64mm and side bottom clearance of 1 1 2 38mm must be maintained exceptthatonlya1 25mm clearance is needed at the termination...

Page 27: ... for servicing Flare nuts for copper lines and flex connectors are usually considered to meet this requirement Important Always check for gas leaks with a soapandwatersolutionorgasleakdetector Do not use open flame for leak testing P48 NG2 SYSTEM DATA For 0 to 4500 feet altitude Burner Inlet Orifice Sizes 27 Max Input Rating 51 000 Btu h Min Input Rating 29 000 Btu h Supply Pressure min 5 0 w c Ma...

Page 28: ...53 Screw 8 x 1 2 Type B Black Oxide 1 910 073 Spark Generator Battery Holder 1 910 074 Spark Generator Switch C W Wire 1 910 078 Battery Size AA Energizer En91 1 910 199 Clip Wire Holder 1 910 903 Wire Fan To Power Cord Ground 30 in 1 918 478 Instruction Sheet 904 781 Velcro Hook Black 904 782 Velcro Hook Black Diagram 1 Remove the left screw and then slide the burner assembly away from the orific...

Page 29: ...utlet pressures 22 Check operation of flame control 23 Check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs 24 Locate the Piezo Ignitor situated at the side of the valve 12 Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt 13 Flip the screw Fig 3 14 Using the Allen wrench as shown in Fig 4 rotate the screw clockwise until snug do not overtighten Fig 3 Fig 4 Installation of the DC Sparker 25...

Page 30: ...g bracket 35 Mount the heat shield to the DC Sparker Secure into place with the velcro which is provided in the kit Heat Shield 31 Run the other end of the ground wire and DC spark generator wires through the bushing on the heat shield 37 Tie up the loose wire with the wire clip Chain 36 Find a location which is not too hot and is easy to reach for changing the battery Note It should be kept away ...

Page 31: ... is centered Make sure the tabs of the top bracket fit into the baffle openings refer to Diagrams 6 7 The back of the top brick panel sits on top of the bottom clips 3 Insert the back brick panel first by carefully slipping it between the back wall of the firebox and the rear log bracket refer to Diagram 2 4 Put the side panels in next Tilt them in towards the middle of the firebox and put the bot...

Page 32: ...he box and unwrap them The logs are fragile handle with care do not force into position 3 Line up the two holes on the underside of Log 02 88 with the 2 pins at the rear of the grate and position into place 4 Place Log 02 85 on the front left side of the burner Position the right end of the log into the pin on the burner and rest the left end of the log between the 1st grate post and the front tab...

Page 33: ... 83 02 83 02 85 02 86 Embers Rest log onto the pin in Log 02 88 4th Grate Post 8 Line up the hole on the underside of Log 02 84 with the pin on Log 02 86 and position the notch on the bottom of the log into the last grate post 02 84 02 83 02 86 02 88 Pin in Log Last Grate Post 02 84 02 89 02 88 02 85 02 86 Notch CAUTION DO NOT cover burner ports with embers Position the notch on the bottom of the ...

Page 34: ...t out on the underside of the log Position the cut out onto the grate bar 11 Place Log 02 87 on the middle left side of the burner Position the bottom rear of the log against the rear tab on the left side of the grate Rest the front edge of the log in the notches on Log 02 85 02 90 02 90 02 89 02 84 02 87 02 88 02 83 02 85 Tab Notches 02 88 02 89 02 90 02 87 02 85 02 83 02 86 02 84 02 85 02 87 ...

Page 35: ...the flush door reverse the above steps Diagram 1 Diagram 2 FLUSH LOUVERS 1 Install the top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located underneath the top of the firebox 2 Installthebottomlouverbyfoldingthelouver down and then sliding the Bottom Louver bracket down onto the 2 pins on the base of the unit diagram 1 Secure with 1 screw as per diagram 2 Note Top and bottom louver...

Page 36: ...bay door and secure with 1 screw on each end OPTIONAL BAY DOOR The Bay louvers MUST be used with the Bay glass option The optional Bay door is an overlay on the flush front The standard flush door and glass must remain on the unit 1 Unhook the 2 spring loaded hooks from the bottom of the flush door 2 Hook the top of the bay door over the flush door flange and swing the bottom against the bottom fl...

Page 37: ... firebox side 2 Secure with 2 screws per side 3 Loosen the 3 screws in the top inside edge of the firebox 4 Slide the Finishing Trim Top over the Side Trim pieces and fit the bottom bracket slots over the screws Tighten the 3 screws to secure DOUBLE SCREEN DOOR 1 Pull out the top louver 2 Center the screen door and hook over the flush door Clip locations Clip installed on right side 3 Open the scr...

Page 38: ...thethermostatisinstalled on an interior wall Regency offers an optional programmable thermostat but any 250 750 millivolt rated non anticipator type thermostat that is CSA ULC or UL approved may be used CAUTION Do not connect millivolt wall thermostat wires to a 120V wire Can be used with Option 2 or 3 but not both UsetheRegency RemoteControlKit approved for this unit Use of other systems may void...

Page 39: ... block is provided on the left hand side of the unit Athree wire power cord can also be used and plugged into a suitable receptacle Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circumstances NOTE Even if the fan is not purchased with the unit it is still a good idea to hardwire the terminal block in case the fan is installed at a later date However DO NOT leave this connection live until the fan i...

Page 40: ...48 2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 39 INSTALLATION For PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual ...

Page 41: ... 2 boxes together with one screw Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Use the clip hook on the side of the control boxes to join them together 10 Secure the fan wires and power cord by attaching one of the adhesive backed wire holder clips Part 910 199 onto the stove base Use the second clip to bundle up the wiresapproximately4 fromthecontrolbox Ensure that there is no interference with the wires when th...

Page 42: ...art of the paint curing process To ensure that the paint is properlycured itisrecommendedthatyouburn your fireplace for at least four 4 hours the first time before you use it with the fan on Whenfirstoperated theunitwillreleaseanodour caused by the curing of the paint the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing Smoke detectors in the house may go off at this time Open a few windows to...

Page 43: ... and is made of a different gauge material from the rest of the firebox and body Therefore thevaryingthicknessesofsteel will expand and contract at slightly different rates which can cause ticking and cracking sounds You should also be aware that as there are temperature changes within the unit these sounds will likely re occur Again this is normal for steel fireboxes Blower Thermodisc When this t...

Page 44: ...he pilot assembly and pull up far enough to be able to loosen the thermocouple or thermopile with a 7 16 wrench NOTE the pilot line is very fragile use caution when pulling it up 7 Drop the thermocouple or thermopile down through the extrusion and pull it out of the unit 8 Reinstall the new ones in reverse order GLASS GASKET If the glass gasket requires replacement use a tadpole glass gasket Part ...

Page 45: ...e by a licensed or qualified service per son GLASS REPLACEMENT In the event that you break your glass by impact purchase your replacement from an authorized Regency dealer only Replacement glass is shipped already installed into the door frame Reinstall as per Glass Door Installation in Standard Flush Door section INSTALLING VALVE 1 Attach the valve to the valve bracket with the 4 m5x8 metric scre...

Page 46: ... then lift the entire assembly out Slide the burner to the left and lift out Grate Remove the screw on the left side of the burner Right Side Deflector Left Side Deflector 11 Disconnect the 2 TP wires and the 2 TH wires from the valve 12 Undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7 16 wrench 13 Undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm metric wrench 14 Remove the Piezo ignite...

Page 47: ...modisc Fan Auto ON OFF 910 845 Wire Harness Plug In Fan 50 770 994 Optional Rigid Pipe Adaptor 51 902 331 Brick Panel Base Center 52 902 332 Brick Panel Base Left 53 902 333 Brick Panel Base Right 370 901 Brick Panel Set Standard Brown 370 902 Brick Panel Set Standard Red 370 903 Brick Panel Set Herringbone Brown 54 Brick Panel Back 55 Brick Panel Left 56 Brick Panel Right 57 Brick Panel Top 946 5...

Page 48: ...IST HEAT RELEASE DUCT KIT 42 48 49 46 24 105 106 101 20 21 21 24 27 30 28 30 29 50 23 23 22 97 98 100 99 95 96 93 89 92 90 102 91 93 94 47 38 43 35 4 3 1 8 7 9 10 6 HEAT WAVE DUCT KIT HEAT WAVE DUCT KIT DOORS LOUVERS PLEASE REFER SEPARATE SECTION 51 52 53 54 56 55 57 ...

Page 49: ...ame LP 67 Pilot Holder 68 W840470 Pilot Assembly Gasket 69 904 662 27 Orifice N G 904 434 47 Orifice Propane 936 170 Orifice Gasket 75 Valve Access Plate 79 370 535 Burner Assembly 82 370 019 Burner Grate Assembly 90 910 421 Pilot ON OFF Extension Knob with Bay Front 91 910 422 HI LOW Extension Knob with Bay Front 370 930 P48 2 Log Set 93 Center Cross Log 94 Right Side Cross Log 95 Front Left Side...

Page 50: ... Assembly Complete 135 940 335 P Glass Flush 138 Flush Door Frame 139 936 155 Glass Gasket Tadpole 140 948 042 Spring Hinge 370 944 Finishing Trim Black 370 946 Finishing Trim Steel 141 Trim Side Left 142 Trim Side Right 143 Trim Top 150 Flush Glass Trim 904 196 Magnet 370 933 Double Screen Door Complete 171 Door Frame Assembly Left 172 Door Frame Assembly Right 174 511 085 Handle 178 948 257 Lift...

Page 51: ...P Center Glass 111 Brick Panel Left Side Bay 112 Brick Panel Right Side Bay 113 370 086 Bay Door Trim Each Black 115 Bay Louver Assembly Top 116 Bay Louver Assembly Bottom 117 904 196 Magnet 1 round 119 370 093 Bay Door Baffle 120 400 189 Flush Glass Retainer Bracket 122 948 216 Regency Logo Plate Not available as a replacement part Part Description ...

Page 52: ...r agent Transportation Prepaid if requested Porcelain Enamel Absolute perfection is either guaranteed nor commercially possible Any chips must be reported and inspected by an authorized dealer within three days of installation Reported damage after this time will be subject to rejection It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the...

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