Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace
7
INSTALLATION
This includes:
1)
Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
firing rate (rate noted on label 41,500 Btu/h,
after burning appliance for 15 minutes.
2)
If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure
that the flame does not carbon. First allow
the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results
in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
LOCATING YOUR
GAS FIREPLACE
A)
Flat on Wall
B)
Flat on Wall Corner
C)
Recessed into Wall/Alcove
D)
Corner
Diagram 1
1)
When selecting a location for your fireplace,
ensure that the clearances are met.
2)
The appliance must be installed on a flat,
solid, continuous surface For example a
wood, metal or concrete floor or in a raised (on
the wall) application. The appliance must be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance.
3)
The Gem54 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace can
be installed in a recessed position or framed
out into the room as in A, B, C and D. See
Diagram 1.
7)
Test Gas Pressure (Refer to "Gas Pipe Pres
-
sure Testing" section).
8)
Install standard and optional features. Refer
to the following sections:
a)
Glass Crystals
b)
Optional Firebox Base Pebbles
c)
Optional Stainless Steel Reflective
Panels
d)
Faceplate / Door Frame Overlay
e)
Remote Control or Wall Thermostat
9)
Wall Mounted ON/OFF Switch:
Use the toggle wall switch supplied with the
manual package. Use of a “decor” switch
causes higher resistance which is a problem
on gas fireplaces.
10)
Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing
correctly and
operation fully explained to
customer
.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1)
Locate appliance
a) Room location (Refer to "Locating Your
Gas fireplace" section)
b) Clearances to Combustibles (Refer to
"Clearances" section)
c) Mantle Clearances (Refer to "Mantel
Clearances" section)
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements
(Refer to "Framing & Finishing" section)
e) Venting Requirements (Refer to "Venting"
section)
2)
Assemble the standoffs and nailing strips
(Refer to "Unit Assembly Prior to Installation).
3)
Slide unit into place.
4)
Install vent (Refer to "Venting Arrangement"
sections).
5)
Make gas connections (Refer to "Gas Line
Installation section).
6)
Test the pilot (Refer to "Pilot Adjustment"
section).
4)
This appliance is Listed for bedroom
installations using the standard Remote
(millivolt thermostat system). Some areas
may have further requirements, check local
codes before installation.
5)
The Gem54 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
is approved for alcove installations, see
"Clearances" section for details.
6)
We recommend that you plan your installation
on paper using exact measurements for
clearances and floor protection before
actually installing this appliance. Have an
authorized inspector, dealer, or installer
review your plans before installation.
Note: For vent terminations refer to
"Exterior Vent Termination Locations"
section.
