Regency Z2510 WarmHearth
15
Central Heat Option
Use high temperature silicone to seal the
block-off plate to the unit. If necessary drill
extra holes in the plate and the unit and
secure with extra screws.
NOTE: Make sure the block-off plate is flush and
fastened tightly to the WarmHearth.
Important: A tight joint between ma-
sonry and the fireplace is necessary
to prevent heat from rolling up the
front to the Face Header.
INSTALLING YOUR
CENTRAL HEATING
SYSTEM
The WarmHearth may be used as a central
forced air heating unit by adding ducting and a
fan.
Materials Required:
1)
Blower requirements: see Options 2 and
3 in section "F) Installing the Blower
Systems"
5) Install the connector collar into the unit
making sure it is pushed all the way down.
Reach through the upper louver opening
and snip and bend out the lower edge of the
collar in at least 4 places inside the fireplace
with pliers so it can't be pulled out.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Make sure the front edge of
the collar is flush with the front edge of
the air vent frame.
NOTE: The flex duct can easily be trimmed
shorter or stretched longer.
NOTE: Termination boxes require a
14-1/2"W x 15-3/8"H opening in com-
bustible materials.
8) Locate and install the lower air vent next. A
7-3/4" x 7-3/4" opening is required to fit the
frame that is supplied. The vent must be
installed in the chase and should be within
12" of the floor.
WARNING: Lower air vent MUST be
installed in all applications, other-
wise serious overheating of the
chase may result.
9) Fasten the block-off plate to the Warm-
Hearth using the existing holes that normal-
ly secure the louvers, using the louver
screws. Make sure the top edge is up.
6) Slide the collar into the flex duct. secure
with an adjustable clamp. Snip and bend
out the outer edge of the collar in at least 4
places inside the frame so it can't be pulled
out.
7) Drill holes or use nails to attach the Vent
Frame to the wall. Note: holes in frame are
used to attach the Vent cover.
2)
Metal ducting, grills and distribution box-
es. (Installer Supplied)
3)
Ducting is tested at 1 in. clearance to
framing for the first 6 feet and 1/2 in.
thereafter and no stand-offs are required.
All ducting should be insulated to reduce
heat loss.
CAUTION: Blowers must meet spec-
ifications listed on page 13, A home
fire may result from the use of sub-
stitute parts.
Installation
1) Remove screws from one of the vent hole
covers "A" (but not both) on top of the
WarmHearth.
2) Take one way duct vent pipe and rotate in
hole to cut through 4 in. of insulation.
Remove insulation from pipe.
3) Remove screws on cover "B" and slide it
to the back.
4) Install the one way valve making sure it is
pushed all the way down. Shutters should
