INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT:

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The Regency Gas Fireplace must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first.

Note: Failure to follow these 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 fire insurance and/or warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This appliance requires air for proper combus- tion. Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Follow instructions and in- formation in the current AS5601-2004, NZS 5261 or local codes. Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.

GAS PIPE TESTING

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 3.45 kPa.

Specifications:

Fuel: NG or LPG (see page 7)

Electrical: 240 volt 50 hz system

Fan/Blower:2-speed, 127 CFM

Log Sets: Ceramic fibre

BEFORE YOU START

Installation is to be carried out ONLY by an authorised person.

1)The appliance shall be installed in accord- ance with the manufacturer'sinstallation 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)The appliance should be inspected 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 imper- ative that control compartments, burners

and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean and free from excessive lint from carpeting.

4)See general construction and assembly instructions. This appliance may only be installed in a flued, non-combustible fire- place. The appliance and flue should be enclosed when installed or passing through a living area, where children may come in contact with it.

5)Always connect this space heater to a chimney and flue to the outside of the building envelope. Never flue to another room. Make sure that the flue is properly sized and is of adequate height to provide the proper draft.

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

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

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

9)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.”.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

The Regency Gas Insert is installed as listed below.

1)Unit Location - check Clearances to Com- bustibles on page 6.

2)Make the gas connections (see page 6).

3)Install the flue or liner to the sliding draft diverter. See page 7.

4)Install Flueing, page 7. Slide the unit into the fireplace. Attach draft diverter to the insert.

5)Test gas pressure, page 7. Check aeration, page 7.

6)Test for flue spillage, page 7.

7)Install the optional brick panels. See page 8.

8)Install the log set. See page 8.

9)Assemble and install the faceplate and trim. See page 10.

10)Install the glass front (page 10) and optional Bay Front (page 11).

11)Install both louvres, flush (page 10) or Bay (page 11).

12)Install Optional Remote Control and Option- al Wall Thermostat, page 15.

13) Final check: Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly. This in- cludes:

a)Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct firing rate.

b)Adjusting the primary air, if required, to ensure that the flame does not carbon. See page 7.

c)Ensuring that the appliance is flueing correctly. See page 7.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

No electric power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 240 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the fan switch and blower. Plug 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circum- stances.

When connected with 240 volts, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes.

Note: This unit is equipped with a heat sensor thermodisc which will prevent the blower from operat- ing until the unit reaches the cor- rect temperature.

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