INSTALLATION

GENERAL

INFORMATION

This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with AS5601- 2004 (Australia) NZS 5261 (New Zealand).

THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD

BE INSTALLED, REPAIRED,

INSPECTED BEFORE USE

AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY

BY AN AUTHORISED SERV-

ICE PERSON. MORE FRE- QUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED, DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CAR- PETING, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENT, BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

DUE TO HIGH TEMPERA-

TURES, THE APPLIANCE

SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT

OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY

FROM FURNITURE AND

DRAPERIES.

THISAPPLIANCE CAN ONLY

BE FLUED INACCORDANCE

WITH AS5601-2004 OR LO-

CAL CODES.

FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS

APPLIANCE CORRECTLY

MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS

HOUSE FIRE.

Provide adequate clearances for servicing, proper operation and around the air openings into the combustion chamber.Adequate combustion and ventilation air must also be provided.

The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid, continuous surface (i.e. wood, metal, concrete). This may be the floor, or it can be raised up on a platform to enhance its visual impact.

The Regency Freestanding Gas Heater can be installed in a wide variety of ways and will fit nearly any room layout. It may be installed in a recessed position, framed out into the room, or across a corner.

We recommend that you plan your installation on paper using exact measurements for clearances and floor protection before actually installing this appliance. If an existing chimney is not utilised, position the appliance to allow free passage of factory-built listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.

IMPORTANT

The F38-2 Freestanding Gas Stove must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.

BEFORE YOU START

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AU- THORISED SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY AN AU- THORISED SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI- ANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

DUETOHIGHTEMPERATURES,THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED 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 TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE 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.

GENERAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

1)The appliance shall be installed in accord- ance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, local gas fitting regulations, municipal building codes, water supply regulations, electrical wiring regulations, with AS5601-2004 (AGA gas installation code) NZS 5261 (New Zealand)

2)Installation and repair should be done ONLY by an authorised person.

3)See general construction and assembly instructions. The appliance should be in- spected before use and at least annually by an authorised service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean and free from excessive lint from carpeting.

4)This appliance must be connected to a flue and terminate to the outside of the building envelope. Never flue to another room.

5)Inspect the flueing system annually for blockage and any signs of deterioration.

6)Any safety glass removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the ap- pliance.

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

8)Wear gloves and safety glasses for protec- tion while doing required maintenance.

9)Under no circumstances should this ap- pliance be modified. Parts that have to be removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this appliance.

10)Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be done by an authorised service person.An authorised service person should be called to inspect this appliance annually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually.

11)Do not strike the glass door.

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

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

Regency F38-2 Freestanding Gas Heater

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