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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.

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

918-531c

MODELS: 

U39-NG1 Natural Gas 

U39-LP1 Propane

ULTIMATE U39 

Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove

04/05/11

Owners & 

Installation Manual

www.regency-fi re.com

Tested by:

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover 

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Summary of Contents for Ultimate U39

Page 1: ...t any appliance Donottouchanyelectricalswitch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD 6988 Venture St Delta BC Canada V4G 1H4 918 531c MODELS U39 NG1 Natural Gas U39 LP1 Propane ULTIMATE U39 Direct Vent ...

Page 2: ...appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a woodstove at the flick of a switch The models U39 NG1 and U39 LP1 of this series has been approved by Warnock Hersey 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 yoursel...

Page 3: ...Regency U39 ULTIMATE Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove 3 DIMENSIONS ...

Page 4: ...5 DV Stove Horizontal Vent Kit Installation 17 Dura vent Termination Kit 19 Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System 23 Gas Connection 25 High Elevation 25 Conversion from NG to LP 26 Conversion to Lower BTU Rating 29 Gas Pipe Pressure Testing 29 Aeration Adjustment 30 Log Set Installation 31 Wiring diagram 34 Optional Wall Thermostat 35 Optional Remote Control...

Page 5: ... MOBILE HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any if none follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Housing in Canada or with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3...

Page 6: ...rade 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 upo...

Page 7: ... APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE FULLY SUPERVISED WHENTHEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI ANCE TODDLERS YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO AC...

Page 8: ...actured Home Listed appliance comes factory equipped with a means to secure the unit 1 Provide adequate clearances for servicing proper operation and around the air openings into the combustion chamber 2 The appliance may be installed on a flat solid continuoussurface e g wood metal concrete This may be the floor or it can be raised up on a platform to enhance its visual impact The appliance may b...

Page 9: ...ea where children may come in contact with it 5 This appliance must be connected to the specifiedventandterminationcaptotheoutside of the building envelope Never vent to another room or inside a building Make sure that the vent is fitted as per the instructions starting in Locating Your Ultimate Gas Stove section 6 Inspecttheventingsystemannuallyforblockage and any signs of deterioration 7 Venting...

Page 10: ...in Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimey to a Direct Vent System section These units use the balanced flue technology Co Axial system The inner liner vents products of combustion to the outside while the outer pipe draws outside combustion air into the combustion chamber thereby eliminating the need to use heated room air for combustion and losing warm room air up the chimney Note T...

Page 11: ...e 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 9 23cm L Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 3 91cm above if within 10 3m horizontally 72 1 8m 36 90cm b M Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on p...

Page 12: ...N A N A Adjustable Length 3 10 Galvanized N A N A N A 4DAL N A TC 4DLT Adjustable Length 3 10 Black N A N A N A 4DALB N A TC 4DLTB Adjustable Length 7 Galvanized N A N A 4D7A N A N A N A Adjustable Length 7 Black N A N A 4D7AB N A N A N A Extension Pipe 8 1 2 Galvanized 46DVA 08A N A N A N A N A N A Extension Pipe 8 1 2 Black 46DVA 08AB N A N A N A N A N A Adjustable Length 12 Galvanized N A N A 4...

Page 13: ...ermination 36 N A N A N A N A N A TM 4ST36 Basic Horizontal Termination Kit A Disc 4DT HKA 4DHTK2 4DHTKA SV SHK N A Horizontal Termination Kit B 46DVA KHA Changed Components 4DT HKB 4DHTK1 4DHTKB SV HK N A Vertical Termination Kit Disc 4DT VKC 4DHTK 4DHTK SV FK N A FPI 946 506 P Vent Guard Optional for AstroCap 946 205 Vinyl Siding Shield for Riser Vent Terminal 510 994 Rigid Pipe Adaptor Must use...

Page 14: ...f components WARNING Do not combine venting components from different venting systems However use of the the AstroCapTM and FPI Riser is acceptable with all systems When using Rigid Vent other than Simpson Dura Vent 3 screws must be used to secure rigid pipe to adaptor The FPI AstroCapTM and FPI Riser Vent terminal are certified for installations using FPI venting systems as well as Simpson Dura V...

Page 15: ...e vent system Common vent systems are prohibited SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER 1 Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection 2 Exerciseextremecautionwhenusing ladders or on roof tops 3 Beawareofelectricalwiringlocations in walls and ceilings RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS Vertical Termination Systems for Residential Manufactured and Mobile Homes Theshadedareainthediagrambelowshowsall all...

Page 16: ...al Venting with Two 2 90o Elbows Option V H V1 V V1 A 1 Min 1 Max 1 Min 2 Min B 1 Min 2 Max 2 Min 3 Min C 2 Min 3 Max 2 Min 4 Min D 2 Min 4 Max 2 Min 4 Min With these options max total pipe length is 30 feet with min of 4 feet total vertical and max 4 feet total horizontal Please note min 1 foot between 90o elbows is required One 90o elbow Two 45o elbows Vent restrictor position A fully open Refer...

Page 17: ...allthickness Referto vent location and clearance dimensions in Exterior Vent Termination Locations to DV Stove Horizontal Vent Kit sections 1 Set the unit in its desired location Check to determine if wall studs will be in the way of the venting system adjustlocationuntilallclearancesare met and there are no obstructions Note A 1 1 2 38mm clearance around the outer pipe must be maintained except t...

Page 18: ... secure with 3 screws 8 x 1 2 stainless steel 15 Attach the pipe section onto the starter collar by sealing with Mill Pac and or high temperature silicone and securing with 3 of the 8 x 1 2 black screws Pipe seams should be facing the wall 16 Attach the 90o elbow onto the pipe section by sealing with Mill Pac and or high temperature silicone and securing with 3 of the 8 x 1 2 screws black 17 Slide...

Page 19: ...from the unit flue outlet to the ceiling the ceiling thickness the vertical rise in an attic or second storey and allow for sufficient vertical height above the roof line For multi storey applications fire stops are required at each floor level If an offset is needed additional pipe elbows and supports will be required DURA VENT VENTING COMPONENTS You will require the following components with you...

Page 20: ...l being penetrated is constructed of non combustible material i e masonryblockorconcrete a7 diameter hole is acceptable Diagram 3 DURA VENT HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS 1 Set the unit in its desired location Check to determine if wall studs or roof rafters are in the way when the venting system is attached If this is the case you may want to adjust the location of the unit 2 Direct Vent pipe and fittin...

Page 21: ...he vent cap so it will be concealed by the decorative wall thimble cover See diagram 6 4 Ifinstallingtheventterminationtoawallwith vinyl siding the Vinyl Siding Standoff must be used Attach the Vinyl Siding Standoff to theHorizontalVentTermination butfirstrun a bead of non hardening mastic around its outsideedges soastomakeasealbetween vent cap and the standoff Install the Vinyl Siding Standoff Pa...

Page 22: ...s purpose See diagram 7 Galvanizedpipeandelbowsmaybeutilized in the attic as well as above the roofline The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline due to its higher corrosion resistance Continue to add pipe sections through the flashinguntiltheheightoftheventcapmeets the minimum height requirements specified in diagram 12 or local codes Note that for steep roof pitches the vertical heig...

Page 23: ...iters Laboratories UL listed 4 inch diameter aluminum flex pipe which is then passed down through the center of the existing metal chimney system Three sizes of Top Adaptors are available from Simpson Dura Vent The Retro Connector is attached to the bottom of the flex pipe The Top Adaptor and the Retro Connector are attached to the existing chimney with sheet metal screws The appliance is then con...

Page 24: ...ner to the Top Adaptor using 3 sheet metal screws Diagram 2 6 Feed the 4 flex liner through the Flashing into the chimney Continue to feed the liner out through the opening in the masonry wall 7 SecuretheTopAdaptortotheFlashing Use 3 sheet metal screws through the side of the adaptor into the flange on the Flashing diagram 8 Twist lock the Termination Cap on to the Top Adaptor Diagram 8 8 Attach t...

Page 25: ...l codes and or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 When using copper or flex connectors use only approved fittings Always provide a union so that gas lines can be easily disconnected for burner and orvalveservicing Flarenutsforcopperlines and flex connectors are usually considered to meet this requirement Important Always check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution or gas leak de...

Page 26: ...w 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 2 910 199 Clip Wire Holder 1 910 903 Wire Fan To Power Cord Ground 30 in 904 781 Velcro Hook Black 904 782 Velcro Hook Black Note Use a magnetic type screwdriver if possible 9 Remove the black protection cap by hand from the high low knob Fig 1 10...

Page 27: ... DC Sparker 1 Remove the back pedestal cover by unscrewing the 4 screws 2 Remove the front control panel by unscrewing the 6 screws 4 Plug up the Piezo Ignitor mounting hole with the plastic plug Fig 6 Burner Orifice 18 Remove burner orifice with a 1 2 wrench while using a 9 16 wrench to hold onto the elbow behind the orifice then discard the orifice WARNING Do not over tighten the screw Recommend...

Page 28: ...ough the hole on the heat shield 18 We recommend mounting the DC Sparker box onto the pedestal back cover 19 Check for gas leaks 20 Check inlet and outlet pressures 21 Check operation of flame control 22 Check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs 6 Secure with screw 8 Attach one end of the green ground wire to the grounding stud on the inside of the pedestal 13 Apply the plastic bushing to...

Page 29: ...othegascontrol andshouldbechecked at the pressure test point Note Toproperlycheckgaspressure both inlet and manifold pressures should be checked using the valve pressure ports on the valve 1 Make sure the valve is in the OFF position 2 Loosen the IN and or OUT 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...

Page 30: ...e air shutter Open the air shutter for a blue flame or close it for a yellower flame Caution Carbon will be produced if the air shutter is closed too much Note Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty Note Aeration Adjustment should only be performedbyanauthorizedRegency Installer at the time of installation or service Clockw...

Page 31: ...on the two pins on the rear log support 4 Place the Middle Left Log B 02 56 on the two pins as shown 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 46 Left Top L...

Page 32: ...ace Front Right Log E 02 45 on the two pins as shown 9 Place the lava rock in the area between the left and right logs leaving a space in the middle for log F 02 47 C 02 44 5 Sprinkle some lava rock just in front of B 02 56 on the burner holes Lava Rock B 02 56 6 Place Front Left Log C 02 44 onto the 2 front pins as shown 10 Separate platinum embers and place around the lava rock on the burner Avo...

Page 33: ...02 48 must sit snugly against the bracket Side View G 02 48 E 02 45 F 0 2 4 7 12 Position notch in Front Right Log G 02 48 on Log F 02 47 and push the bottom right edge against the bracket on the burner tray G 02 48 13 Test fire to ensure proper light off make sure flame flows smoothly from one end of burner to the other If there is any flame hesitation check that area for any blockage of the burn...

Page 34: ... plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug This heater does not require a 120VA C supply for operation In case of a power failure the burner switch and the optional remote control thermostat will continue to operate However a 120V A C power supply is needed for...

Page 35: ...stat Wire Table 2 Connect the wires as per the wiring diagram above CAUTION CAUTION Do not connect the millivolt wall thermostat wires to the 120V wires FINAL CHECK Before leaving this unit with the customer the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly This includes 1 Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct firing rate rate noted on label at 15 minutes 2 If required adjust...

Page 36: ...nd understand 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 venting and the cap is unobstructed 6 Verify log...

Page 37: ... Propane Installation Codes CSA B149 1 Australia A S5601 2004 New Zealand NZS 5261 FOR UNITS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC SPARK Keep burner appliance STOP Read the safety information above on this label FORALL PROPANE UNITS AND UNITS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC SPARK BOXES 1 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slight...

Page 38: ...pen 8 Periodically check the pilot flames Correct flame pattern has three strong blue flames 1 flowing around the thermopile and 1 around the thermocouple and 1 flowing across the rear of the burner it does not have to be touching the burner Note If you have an incorrect flame pattern contactyourRegency dealerforfurther instructions GENERAL VENT MAINTENANCE Conduct an inspection of the venting sys...

Page 39: ... plate fits on top of the left side retainer 7 Put gasket glue on the retainers but do not put glue on the screws Replace the door gasket the two ends butt tight together on the bottom edge of the door 8 Replace door on the stove and check the seal 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 remov...

Page 40: ...it in place 11 Install door onto stove and check the seal To Remove U39 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 access panel in place 3 Unclip the black and white wires from the fan motor 4 Open both side doors and gently pull the flex pipe away from the center otherwise the fan can catch on the flex pipe dur...

Page 41: ...pedestalcover plate 8 Carefully remove the logs and lava rock 9 Remove burner If your valve requires maintenance or replace ment use the following instructions Note Always close off the gas supply before removing the valve 1 Open front pedestal door You may want to put a soft cloth on the base of the unit so that when the pedestal door is open it doesn t scratch the paint Note Use a magnetic type ...

Page 42: ...560 920 Louver Assy Gold 560 921 Louver Assy Brush Nickel 560 922 Louver Assy Black 9 730 560 Relief Door Assembly 10 730 034 Mounting Plate Gasket 11 730 517 P Fan Assembly 910 331 P Fan Motor 120 Volt 12 910 794 Power Cord 120 Volt 15 Pedestal Assembly 16 730 039 Pedestal Door 17 904 257 Pedestal Door Magnet 18 560 025 Pedestal Back 19 730 530 Short Side Panel Door Assy Right Side 20 730 525 Sho...

Page 43: ...alve S I T NG LP 66 910 038 Pilot Assy S I T 3 Flame NG 910 039 Pilot Assy S I T 3 Flame LP 904 240 37 Orifice N G at 30 000 Btu h 904 688 32 Orifice N G at 38 000 Btu h 904 390 52 Orifice Propane at 30 000 Btu h 904 641 50 Orifice Propane at 38 000 Btu h 936 170 Orifice Gasket 67 Pilot Holder 68 W840470 Pilot Assembly Gasket 71 730 528 Rear Log Bracket 75 730 935 Log Set 77 630 008 Gasket Burner ...

Page 44: ...Y Part Description 730 932 Gold Wrap Door Complete 730 933 Black Wrap Door Complete 730 934 Brushed Nickel Wrap Door Complete 101 650 920 Door Gasket Kit 105 Ceramic Paper 107 936 243 Glass Gasket 111 Door Frame Fibre Paper 208 940 325 P Wrap Glass Not available as a replacement part ...

Page 45: ...Regency U39 ULTIMATE Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove 45 NOTES ...

Page 46: ...46 Regency U39 ULTIMATE Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove NOTES ...

Page 47: ...tributor or agent Transportation Prepaid if requested It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and evalu ated for manufacturer defect The authorized selling dealer is responsible for all in field service work carried out on your Regency product FPI will not be liable for results or c...

Page 48: ...erial No __________________________________________________________ Printed in Canada Regency fireplace products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door Fireplace Products International Ltd is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a ...

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