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Owners &
E21 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: E21-NG2 Natural Gas E21-LP2 Propane
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, What to do if you smell gas:
a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, Do not try to light any appliance
personal injury or loss of life. Do not touch any electrical switch:
do not use any phone in your
FOR YOUR SAFETY
building.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammabl
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CONGRATULATIONS! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by: FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. ® The Regency Gas Fireplace Series has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi replace, at the fl ick of a switch. The models E21-NG2 and E21-LP2 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for safety. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow. Please take
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TABLE OF CONTENTS E21 GAS INSERT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY LABEL Final Check .................................................................23 Serial No. Decal ...........................................................4 Operating Instructions ................................................23 Lighting Procedure ......................................................23 REQUIREMENTS Shutdown Procedure ...................................................23 First Fire .......................
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SAFETY LABEL ® This is a copy of the label that accompanies Note: Regency units are constantly being ® each Regency Gas Insert. We have printed improved. Check the label on the unit a copy of the contents here for your review. and if there is a difference, the label The safety label is located on the front inside on the unit is the correct one. base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is open. Please note that with the addition of thermostat control and outside combustion ai
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REQUIREMENTS MA Code - CO Detector (for the State of Massachusetts only) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished gr
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INSTALLATION 11) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who IMPORTANT MESSAGE YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE is unfamiliar with the operation to use the CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN SAVE THESE fi replace insert. THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM INSTRUCTIONS AS THE APPLIANCE. 12) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection while doing required maintenance. ® The Regency Gas Fireplace must be installed CLOTHING OR OTHER in accordance with these instructions. Carefully 13) Ensure adequate combustion
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INSTALLATION POLICY FOR SOLID INSTALLATION MINIMUM FIREPLACE FUEL BURNING & CHECKLIST CLEARANCES FACTORY BUILT 1) Locate your appliance. Refer to the "Clear- Diagram shows the minimum fi replace opening ® ances to Combustibles" and "Minimum required to be able to install the Regency gas FIREPLACES Fireplace Clearances" sections. fi replace insert. ® The Regency E21 may be installed and vented 2) Make gas and electrical connections. Refer into any solid fuel fi replace that has been installed
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES The minimum clearance from the side of the appliance to a combustible Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height side wall is 9 inches (229mm). The minimum clearance from the top of if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non- the louver to a combustible mantel is 14 inches (356mm). The minimum combustible board. height from the top of the louver to the ceiling is 36 inches (914mm). aaa aaaaa aaa aaaaa aaa aaaaa aaa a
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INSTALLATION For minimum and maximum supply pressure GAS CONNECTION System Data see the System Data table. Only persons licensed to work with gas piping For altitude: Natural Gas 0-2000 ft. 1) If the appliance is to be installed into an may make the necessary gas connections to Propane: 0-4500 ft. existing chimney system, thoroughly clean this appliance. the masonry fi replace that has been chosen ® for the Regency Gas Fireplace. Burner Inlet Orifi ce Sizes: The gas connection is a 3/
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O L Black N O INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAMS This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply codes the current CSA C22.1 (in Canada) or Caution: Ensure that the wires do for operation. In case of a power failure, the with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA not touch any hot surfaces and are burner switch and the optional remote control/ 70-1987 (in USA). away from sharp edges. thermostat will continue to operate. However, a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the NOTE: This unit is equi
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INSTALLATION For PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes* *For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual. FLUE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION 1) Remove the screw holding the fl ue connector plate to the appliance. 2) Slide the plate out and attach to the fl ue liner inside the fi replace to the fl ue collar with three sheet metal screws. 3) Place the appliance on the hearth. Push the appliance into the fi replace and at the same time slide the
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INSTALLATION B-Vent chimneys require a 1" clearance to OFFSET FLUE COMBUSTION AND combustibles. ADAPTOR VENTILATION AIR A 3" diameter type B-Vent or approved aluminium fl ex liner may also be used with a 4" to 3" reduc- A Offset Flue Adaptor Kit, Part #532-920 is WARNING: This appliance needs fresh air ing adapter. Consult venting charts and local available as an accessory to move the fl ue for safe operation and must be installed code requirements. outlet back for easier liner installation
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INSTALLATION a scrap piece of sheet metal (or other VALVE DESCRIPTION GAS INSERT noncombustible material) in the upper louver, this will prevent the natural convection of the AERATIONSYSTEM 1) Gas on/off knob unit from interfering with the test. 2) Manual high/low adjustment The aeration adjustment rod is attached to the Note: The smoke should be drawn into the air shutter which is located just above the orifi ce 3) Pilot Adjustment louver. If the smoke is still not drawn bracket. The ro
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INSTALLATION 4) Place the Front Left Log B) 02-67 on the 2 LOG SET front pins. INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation. The gas log kit (set# 532-930) contains the following: a) 02-66 Rear Log b) 02-67 Front Left Log c) 02-68 Middle Left Log d) 02-70 Middle Right Log e) 02-69 Front Right Log Cutout f) Embers 5) Place the Mid
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INSTALLATION 7) Tuck the wires into the faceplate to keep FLUSH GLASS them away from the insert using the clip provided. Attach the clip to the rear of the 1) Install the bottom glass trim onto the glass faceplate to ensure that the wires do not support. touch the side of the unit. See diagram 3. 2) Slide the glass into the bottom glass trim and secure with the glass clips using the 2 phillips head screws at the top. 3) Slide the top glass trim by sliding under the two spring clips. N
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INSTALLATION FLUSH LOUVERS OPTIONAL BAY FRONT BAY LOUVERS 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket IMPORTANT 1) The Top Louver is held in place by Spring clips into the brackets located on top of the Flush glass must stay in place Clips. Push into place as shown. bay door. See below. The fi tted louver leaves when bay option is used. The bay a small gap between faceplate bottom and louver top. front is a decorative overlay only. 1) Place the bay door onto the 2 pins on the top
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INSTALLATION Conversion Kit# 534-969 from NG to LP THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! 6) Remove the Grate by removing the 10) Remove burner orifi ce with 1/2" screws on each side of the grate. wrench. Use another wrench to hold Each Kit contains one LPG onto the elbow behind the offi ce Conversion Kit and one DC Replace with the #54 orifi ce in the Kit. Sparker Kit. LPG Conversion Kit Contains: Qty. Part # Description 1 904-163 Burne
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INSTALLATION 14) Check that the screw is clean and if 25) Remove the Piezo Ignitor by unscrewing WARNING! necessary remove dirt. the nut at the back of the mounting bracket. Also check that the pilot and main 15) Flip the screw (Fig. 3). burner injectors are appropriate for the gas type. Ignitor Wire 19) Replace Burner Tray and reverse steps 6) to 1). 20) Adjust the burner aeration setting from 1/8" to 3/16" as required for the best Piezo fl ame picture. Ignitor 21) Remove the switch cov
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INSTALLATION Chain 33) Plug the DC spark generator wires to the 29) Locate the ground lug at the receptical box, left of the unit. DC Sparker. 37b) Recommended location to mount the DC Sparker. 34) Connect the ground wire to the DC Sparker mounting bracket. 30) Connect one end of the supplied green ground wire to the lug with the nut and washer from the kit. Ground wire from kit 37c) Note: Remove the bottom louver by unscrewing the four screws located on the hinges. 35) Install the
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INSTALLATION FULL SCREEN DOORS 1) Hold the full screen door up against the unit in order to make the 3) Completely secure full screen door to the unit by securing 4 screws following wire connections. to the Left and Right Side Trim. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires thru the box and connect them to the switch. Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors from the fan speed control. Place clips over wires and tuck into side trim. 4) Secure the Top Frame by sliding it on the screws at
