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installation
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency Gas Insert must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual rst.
Consult the building authority having jurisdiction
to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of
the heater which could result in
death, serious bodily injury, and/
or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions may also
void your re insurance and/or
warranty. This appliance can be
used with a thermostat.
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 30,000 Btu/h
Propane 28,000 Btu/h
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural
gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0'
to 2,000'. With a eld installed conversion kit
0' - 4,500'.
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic bre, 7 per set.
Vent System: Minimum 4" B-Vent or listed
gas fuel vent liner.
GAS PRESSURE TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut o valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45
kPa). Disconnect piping from valve at test
pressures over 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID
FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
The U31-10 Gas Inserts have been tested and
approved to be vented into any masonry replace
or approved solid fuel burning factory built replace
that will allow the insert to physically t into the
rebox. Refer to "Minimum Fireplace Dimensions"
section for minimum replace clearances.
If the factory built replace* height is too low for
your Insert, you may remove the smoke bae
plate, damper, refractory (rebricks), glass doors,
screen rails, screen mesh and log grates from the
factory built replace as long as these items are
saved and are reinstalled in the event that the
Insert is removed. The replace ue damper can
be fully blocked open or removed for installation
of the gas replace insert.
Smoke shelves, shields and baes may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. If any part is
removed it must not weaken the structural integrity
of the factory built replace.
The replace and replace chimney must be clean
and in good working order and constructed of
non- combustible materials.
The surround panels should not seal ventilation
openings on the replace.
Chimney clean outs should t properly.
NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel
burning factory built replace may void the listing
of the replace.
Cutting any sheet metal part of the replace, in
which the gas replace insert is to be installed is
prohibited.
*Check with your local inspector before commencing
with this installation.
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the rebox of the replace
into which the gas replace insert is installed.
"WARNING: This fireplace has been
converted for use with a gas replace insert
only and cannot be used for burning wood
or solid fuels unless all original parts have
been replaced, and the replace re-approved
by the authority having jurisdiction."
FACTORY-BUILT (METAL)
WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Any parts that are removed must be removed
in a way that would allow them to be re-installed if
the insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or
screws is acceptable).
To reference parts—see illustration below.
Must be removed:
1 -Damper
2- Grate (with log set)
May be removed (if applicable):
3- Smoke shelf
4- Internal baes
5 - Screen
6 & 7 - Masonry lining or refractory
8 - Metal or glass doors
The replace must be permanently marked to
indicate that it has been altered and is no longer
suitable for burning solid fuel (wood), unless the
removed parts are re-installed. Cutting of any sheet
metal parts is prohibited.
May be removed (in certain cases):
9 -Metal oor of the rebox
10 - The insulation and any structured rigid frame
members must not be removed or altered (side and
top of door frame, side and top of the face of the
replace, metal sides, etc.).
If the factory-built replace has no gas access
hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 inch
(37.5 mm) or less may be drilled through the
lower sides or bottom of the rebox in a proper
workmanship like manner. This access hole must
be plugged with non-combustible insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
CAUTION:
Firebox oor removal is not covered under the
appliance safety standard (ANSI Z21.88, CSA
2.33) used in the safety certication of this ap-
pliance. The Intertek safety certication does
not apply to this method of installation. Before
installing the appliance using this method, contact
the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine
if this installation is acceptable in your area.
The sheet metal base of the replace must be
left in place and a minimum 1/2" cement board
sheet placed under the entire length and width
of the appliance.