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Owners &
E21 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: E21-NG3 Natural Gas E21-LP3 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-NG3 and E21-LP3 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY LABEL Final Check..................................................................27 Serial No. Decal ...........................................................4 Operating Instructions ................................................27 Lighting Procedure ......................................................27 REQUIREMENTS Shutdown Procedure ...................................................27 First Fire ......................................
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SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies ® each Regency Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on the front inside base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is open. ® Note: Regency units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one. 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 to the vent by sheet metal screw or a B-Vent, COMBUSTION AND OFFSET FLUE single wall vent connector. B-Vent chimneys require a 1" clearance to VENTILATION AIR ADAPTOR combustibles. WARNING: This appliance needs fresh air A Offset Flue Adaptor Kit, Part #532-920 is A 3" diameter type B-Vent or approved aluminium for safe operation and must be installed available as an accessory to move the fl ue fl ex liner may also be used with a 4" to 3" reduc- outlet back for easier liner
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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 AERATION SYSTEM 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 r
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INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION 3) Fit log 27-23 into the pins on the back log tray. Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not positioned in their correct locations. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation. Log kit (Part # 533-930) contains the following pieces: a) 27-23 Back Center Log b) 27-24 Middle Center Log c) 27-25 Midd
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INSTALLATION 5) Rest the top of log 27-25 in the notch in log 27-24 and rest the bottom end of log 27-25 on the fi rebox base. 27-26 27-24 27-25 7) Fit the top end of log 27-27 into the pin in log 27-23 and rest the bottom end of log 27-27 against the 2nd grate post. 27-27 27-25 27-23 6) Fit log 27-26 into the pins on the front right side of the burner. 27-27 27-26 2nd Grate Post ® Regency E21-3 Gas Fireplace Insert 15
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INSTALLATION 8) Fit log 27-28 into the pin on the left side of the burner. 27-29 27-28 10) Fit the top of log 27-30 into the pin on the right side of log 27-23 and rest the bottom of the log on the notches in logs 27-26 and 27-24. 27-30 27-23 9) Fit the left end of log 27-29 into the pin on the front left side of the burner (in front of the 1st grate post) and rest the right end of log 27-29 onto the notch on log 27-27. 27-24 27-27 27-26 27-29 1st Grate Post Notch ® 16 Regency E21-3 Gas Fire
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INSTALLATION 11) Place embers along the front of the burner as shown. 12) Place rock wool along side the embers on the front of the burner as Ensure not to cover any burner ports. shown. Ensure not to cover any burner ports. 13) Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs. Avoid stacking platinum embers. Completed Log Set Installation 27-28 27-27 27-23 27-24 27-30 27-29 27-26 27-25 ® Regency E21-3 Gas Fireplace Insert 17
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INSTALLATION 4) Place the trim on the assembled faceplate 8) The power cord should be run behind the FACEPLATE & TRIM panels, aligning the wire connections from faceplate panel. the switches with the notch on the left side INSTALLATION panel. 9) Attach the brass trim to the faceplate by drilling a 1/8" hole through into the faceplate 1) Lay the faceplate panels fl at, face down on 5) Connect the fan switch wires by taking the using the hole in the trim as a guide. Fasten something soft
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INSTALLATION FLUSH GLASS FLUSH LOUVERS 1) Install the bottom glass trim onto the glass 1) The Top Louver is held in place by Spring support. Clips. Push into place as shown. 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. Note: To re-install the glass, reverse the procedure. WARNING The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties. 2)
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INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BAY FRONT BAY LOUVERS 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket IMPORTANT clips into the brackets located on top of the Flush glass must stay in place bay door. See below. The fi tted louver leaves when bay option is used. The bay a small gap between faceplate bottom and front is a decorative overlay only. louver top. 1) Place the bay door onto the 2 pins on the top of the unit. NOTE: The top and bottom trim pieces are different. Diagram 1 2) Position 2
