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Owners &
E21 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: E21-NG1 Natural Gas E21-LP1 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 ammable
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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-NG1 and E21-LP1 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 a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS E21 GAS INSERT Page Page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY LABEL Operating Instructions .................................................20 Safety Label ..................................................................4 Lighting Procedure ......................................................20 Shutdown Procedure ...................................................20 First Fire ......................................................................20 INSTALLATION INS
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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 air sup
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INSTALLATION 11) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who IMPORTANT: 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 C L O T H I N G O R O T H E R in accordance with these instructions. Carefully 13) Ensure adequate combusti
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INSTALLATION POLICY FOR SOLID INSTALLATION MINIMUM FIREPLACE FUEL BURNING & CHECKLIST CLEARANCES FACTORY BUILT 1) Locate appliance, check Clearances to Diagram shows the minimum fi replace opening Combustibles, page 7. required to be able to install the Regency gas FIREPLACES fi replace insert. 2) Make gas and electrical connections, page The Regency E21 may be installed and vented 8. Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram, into any solid fuel fi replace that has been installed page 11. i
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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 14 inches inches (356mm) (356mm). The minimum combustible board. height from the top of the louver to the ceiling is 36 36 inches inches (914mm) (914mm).
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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 3/8"
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O L Black N O INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE E21-NG1 AND E21-LP1 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
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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 AERATION noncombustible material) in the upper louver, this will prevent the natural convection of the SYSTEM 1) Gas cock 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 3) Pilot Adjustment air shutter which is located just above the orifi ce louver. If the smoke is still not drawn bracket. The rod
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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 Midd
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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 faceplate to ensure that the wires do not 1) Install the bottom glass trim onto the glass touch the side of the unit. See diagram 3. support. 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. No
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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 from Natural Gas to Propane Model #533-969 THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature. 8) Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot orifi ce. 2) Shut off gass supply 9) Unscrew the pilot orifi ce with the allen key (provided) and replace 3) Unplug or disconnect power source to stove. with the LP pilot orifi ce in the kit. 4) Remove glass front (see manua
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INSTALLATION 16) Attach clear label "This unit has been converted to Propane" near or 11) Remove and discard the 3 pressure regulator mounting screws (A), on the serial # decal. Attach white label "This valve has been converted pressure regulator tower (B) and diaphragm (C). from NG to LPG using SIT conversion Kit Code 0.907.202" onto the valve. 12) Insure that the rubber gasket (D) is properly positioned and install the new HI/LO pressure regulator assembly to the valve using the new scr
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INSTALLATION FULL SCREEN FRONT 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
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INSTALLATION 7) Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors by placing over top of 5) Install Spring Hinges to the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the fi rebox using 2 screws per hinge. the hinges on the faceplate. Hold the door at a 45 degree angle to avoid scratching the faceplate. Hinge 6) Place Bottom Frame near hinge. Flip hinge over Bottom Frame and secure with 3 screws each. Screen Door Hinge Location Bottom Frame 8) Close screen doors. 18 Regency E21 Gas Fireplace Insert
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I H T O L PI F F O T o thermopile INSTALLATION Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: REMOTE CONTROL WALL SWITCH WALL THERMOSTAT Use the Regency Remote Control Kit approved 1) Run the wire through the right or left side A wall thermostat may be installed if desired, for this unit. Use of other systems may void inlet opening. Be careful not to damage the connect the wires as per the wiring diagram. your warranty. wire. Use table below to determine the maximum wire length. The remote control kit c
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6) Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be 7) Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to FINAL CHECK "ON". seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the embers have been incorrectly positioned. Before leaving this unit with the customer, the 8) Use the rocker switch to operate main installer must ensure that the appliance is fi ring burner. 7) The unit should never be turned off and on correctly. This includes: again without a minimum of a 60 second 9) Rotate th
