INSTALLATION

GAS CONNECTION

GAS CONNECTION WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance.

1)If the appliance is to be installed into an existing chimney system, thoroughly clean the masonry or factory built fireplace.

2)The appliance is provided with an opening on the left hand side of the control compartment. A 3/8" NPT gas supply pipe must be brought near this inlet hole.

3)Locate the center point where the vent will pass through the chimney above the appliance. Move the appliance into the exact location where it is to be installed. Ensure that the Insert is level.

VENTING

THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium flex running the full length of the chimney. The flue length must be a minimum length of 8 ' (2.44m) and a maximum of 35' (10.7m). See chart below for minimum distances from roof. Periodically check that the vent is unrestricted.

Masonry chimneys may take various contours which the flexible liner will accommodate. However, keep the flexible liner as straight as possible, avoid unnecessary bending.

Part #

Description

948-305

3" Flex - 35 ft.

946-529

Co-linear DV Vertical

 

Termination Cap

Alternate Approved Caps

980

Vertical Termination Cap

991

High Wind Cap

923GK

3" Co-linear Adaptor with

flashing

 

In areas of consistently high winds, we recommend using the Simpson Dura-Vent System (923GK adapter and 991 high-wind cap).

The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap.

5) Install flashing.

6) Insert both liners into chimney, passing through the damper opening.

7) Install termination cap.

8) Connect the marked end of the liner to the exhaust collar of the vent connector plate marked with an "E", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

9) Connect the 2nd liner to the intake collar marked with an "I", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

FLUE LINER

INSTALLATION

1) Cut the flex liner as required.

2)Mark the end of one liner with an "E" to indicate exhaust.

3) Connect the other end of the above liner to the exhaust side of the termination adaptor, seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

4) Connect the 2nd liner to the inlet side of

NOTE: 1) Final gas connection should be

made after unit is in place to avoid

the adaptor,

seal connection

with

high

damage to line when pushing the unit

temperature

silicone. Secure

with

gear

into position.

clamp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) Mill-pac may be used instead of high temperature silicone and screws may be used instead of gear clamps at connections of liner to inlet and vent collars.

U35 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

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Regency U35-LP1, U35-NG1 installation manual GAS Connection, Venting, Flue Liner Installation

U35-NG1, U35-LP1 specifications

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