Regency U38-NG, U38-LP Before YOU Start, Save These Instructions, Installation Checklist

INSTALLATION

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance requires common sense, however, we are required by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the following:

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSON. THE AP- PLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECT- ED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FRE- QUENT CLEANING MAY BE RE- QUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERA- TIVE THAT CONTROL COMPART- MENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCU- LATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LO- CATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE AND WILL VOID YOUR WAR- RANTY.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA- TURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIRE- PLACE GLASS, 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 FLAMMA- BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLI- ANCE.

IMPORTANT:

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The ULTIMATE Freestanding Gas Stove must be installed in accordance with these instruc- tions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the "authority having juris- diction" to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.

GENERAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

1)The appliance installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current Canadian or Nation- al Gas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI-223.1 Installation Codes.

2)The appliance when installed, must be elec- trically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.

3)This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal- lations when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas may have further requirements, check local codes before installation.

4)This appliance is Listed for Alcove installa- tions, maintain minimum Alcove clearances as follows, minimum ceiling height of 66", minimum width of 48" and a maximum depth of 36".

5)This unit is not approved for installation into a mobile home.

6)See general construction and assembly instructions.

7)This appliance must be connected to a vent and terminate to the outside of the building envelope. Never vent to another room or inside a building.

8)Inspect the venting system annually for blockage and any signs of deterioration.

9)Any safety glass removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

10)To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace.

11)Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro- tection while doing required maintenance.

12)Under no circumstances should this appli- ance be modified. Parts that have to be removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this appliance.

13)Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be done by a qualified service per- son. A professional service person should be called to inspect this appliance annually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually.

14)Do not strike the glass door.

15)Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.) be used in this appliance.

16)The appliance area must be kept clear and free of combustible materials, (gases and other flammable vapours and liquids).

17)Do not connect this gas appliance to chim- ney flue serving a separate sold-fuel burn- ing appliance.

18)WARNING: Operation of this appliance when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the blocked vent shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.

19)This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Emissions from burning wood or gas could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

1)Check Clearances to Combustibles, page 6.

2)If you are using outside air, page 6.

3)Install venting, page 7.

4)Make gas connections, page 8. Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram, page 16.

5)If necessary, convert Natural Gas to Pro- pane (page 9), or convert to lower Btu (page 10).

6)Test Gas Pressure, page 8.

7)Install log set where indicated on page 10.

8)Install Front Door, page 12.

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