Regency U35-NG1, U35-LP1 installation manual Installation

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. 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 fire insurance and/or warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This appliance requires air for proper combustion. 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.

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).

SPECIFICATIONS

At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must be disconnected.

Gas Input Capacity:

Natural Gas 35,000 Btu/h

Propane 35,000 Btu/h

Min. Input (Fan Off)

Natural Gas 17,500 Btu/h

Propane		17,500 Btu/h
Max. Output	Fan On		Fan Off
Natural Gas	26,800 Btu/h		26,300 Btu/h
Propane	27,500 Btu/h		27,000 Btu/h

The efficiency rating of the appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions and was determined independent of any installed system.

INSTALLATION

INTO A SOLID FUEL

BURNING FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE

The U35 Gas Inserts have been tested and approved to be vented into any masonry fireplace or approved solid fuel burning factory built fireplace that will allow the insert to physically fit into the firebox. Refer to the "Minimum Fireplace Dimensions" section for minimum fireplace clearances.

If the factory built fireplace* height is too low for your Insert, you may remove the smoke baffle plate and damper from the factory built fireplace as long as these items are saved and are reinstalled in the event that the Insert is removed. NOTE:Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel burning factory built fireplace may void the listing of the fireplace.

*Check with your local inspector before commencing with this installation.

Installer must mechanically attach the supplied label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace into which the gas fireplace insert is installed.

"WARNING: This fireplace has been converted for use with a gas fireplace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been replaced, and the fireplace re-approved by the authority having jurisdiction."

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:

2) Installation and repair should be done by
	a qualified 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
	instructions. This appliance may only be
	installed in a vented, noncombustible
	fireplace.
5)	This appliance is Listed for bedroom
	installations when used with a Listed Millivolt
	Thermostat. Some areas may have further
	requirements, check local codes before
	installation.
6) 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.
7)	Inspect the venting system annually for
	blockage and any signs of deterioration.
8)	Any glass removed for servicing must be
	replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9) WARNING: Failure to position the parts
	in accordance with the diagrams in
	this manual or failure to use only parts
	specifically approved with this appliance
	may result in property damage or personal
	injury.
10) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
	is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
	fireplace.
11) Due to high temperatures, the appliance
	should be located out of high traffic areas and
	away from furniture and draperies. Children
	and adults should be alerted to the hazards
	of high surface temperatures, especially
	the fireplace 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 flammable
	material should not be placed on or near the

Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500' (0-1370m).

Electrical: 120V A.C. system.

Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.

Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 3 per set.

Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum flex.

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 in the U.S.A. This appliance should be installed by a qualified gas fitter technician only.

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.

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