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Regency U31-3 Gas Fireplace Insert
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 fi rst.
Consult the building authority having jurisdic-
tion 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 prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fi re
insurance and/or warranty. This appli-
ance can be used with a thermostat.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion
and ventilation air. Follow instructions and
information in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the
USA), regarding requirements for combustion
and ventilation air.
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 fi eld installed conversion
kit 0' - 4,500'.
Electrical:
120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan:
Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set:
Ceramic fi 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 off 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 pres-
sures over 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
POLICY FOR SOLID FUEL
BURNING AND FACTORY
BUILT
FIREPLACES
The FPI U31-3 may be installed and vented into
any solid fuel fi replace that has been installed
in accordance with the National, Provincial and
local building codes and is constructed of non-
combustible materials.
1)
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the fi rebox of the fi replace
into which the gas fi replace insert is installed.
General Safety Information
1)
The appliance installation must conform with
local codes or in the absence of local codes,
with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. This
appliance should be installed by a qualifi ed
gas fi tter technician only.
2) Installation and repair should be done by a
qualifi ed service person.
3)
The appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, animal hair, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
4)
See general construction and assembly instruc-
tions. This appliance may only be installed in a
vented, noncombustible fi replace.
5)
This appliance is Listed for bedroom installa-
tions. In Canada room heaters must be installed
with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas
may have further requirements, check local
codes before installation.
6)
This unit is not approved for installation into a
mobile home.
7)
Always connect this insert to a vent system
venting to the outside of the building envelope.
Never vent to another room or inside a building.
Make sure that the vent is properly sized and is
of adequate height to provide the proper draft.
8)
Inspect the venting system annually for blockage
and any signs of deterioration.
9)
Any glass removed for servicing must be re-
placed prior to operating the appliance.
10)
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fi replace.
11)
Failure to position the parts in accordance with
the diagrams in this manual or failure to use only
parts specifi cally approved with this appliance
may result in property damage or personal injury.
12)
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of high traffi c areas and away
from furniture and draperies. Children and
adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures, especially the fi replace
glass and gold trims, and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children
should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the appliance. Clothing or
other fl ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
4)
The
fi replace fl ue damper can be fully blocked
open or removed for installation of the gas
fi replace insert.
5)
The fi replace and fi replace chimney must be
clean and in good working order and constructed
of non-combustible materials.
6)
The chimney cleanouts must fi t properly.
7)
Refractory
(fi rebricks), glass doors, screen rails,
screen mesh and log grates can be removed
from the fi replace before installing the gas
fi replace insert.
8)
Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be
removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
If any part is removed it must not weaken the
structural integrity of the factory built.
9)
Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal ventila-
tion openings in the fi replace.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Stand-
ards to make you aware of the following:
WARNING:
This fi replace has been con-
verted for use with a gas fi replace insert
only and cannot be used for burning wood
or solid fuels unless all original parts have
been replaced, and the fi replace re-ap-
proved by the authority having jurisdiction.
2)
Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the fi replace,
in which the gas fi replace insert is to be installed.
3)
If the factory-built fi replace has no gas access
hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2"
(37.5mm) or less may be drilled though the lower
sides or bottom of the fi rebox in a proper work-
manship like manner. This access hole must be
plugged with a non-combustible insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
