Regency E21-LP1, E21-NG1 installation manual Installation Checklist, Minimum Fireplace Clearances

INSTALLATION

POLICY FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING & FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

The Regency E21 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 sup- plied label to the inside of the fi rebox of the fi replace into which the gas fi replace insert is installed.

WARNING : This fi replace has been converted 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-approved by the authority having jurisdiction."

2)Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the

fireplace, 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 workmanship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with a non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.

4)The fi replace fl ue damper can be fully blocked open or removed for installation of the gas

fireplace 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 ventilation openings in the fi replace.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

1)Locate appliance, check Clearances to Combustibles, page 7.

2)Make gas and electrical connections, page

8.Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram, page 11.

3)Install Flue Connector, page 9.

4)Install vent, page 10.

5)Test Gas pressure, page 10, and check aeration, page 11.

6)Test for fl ue spillage, page 11.

7)Install brick panels (optional), page 11.

8)Install log set, page 11.

9)Install Faceplate and Trim, page 12.

10)Install Flush Door Front (Standard), page 13.

11)Install Optional Bay Front and optional Bay Gold Trim, page 14.

12)Install Louvers (Flush or Bay), pages 13 and 14.

13)Install optional Wall Switch, Remote Control, or Wall Thermostat, page 19.

14)Final check, page 20.

Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is

firing correctly and operation fully explained to customer.

This includes:

1)Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct fi ring rate (rate noted on label) after burning appliance for 15 minutes.

2)If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure that the fl ame does not carbon. First allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.

3)Ensure that the appliance is venting correctly.

CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or carboning that results in damage is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE

CLEARANCES

Diagram shows the minimum fi replace opening required to be able to install the Regency gas fi replace insert.

Note: If you are installing the Molded Faceplate, the minimum fireplace dimensions are as follows:

Width (at front):	29-1/8" (740mm)
Depth:	15" (381mm)
Height:	18-5/8" (473mm)

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