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IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency Gas Insert must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual first.
Consult the building authority having jurisdic-
tion to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the 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. This appli-
ance can be used with a thermostat.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion.
Always provide adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
Follow instructions and
information in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the
USA), regarding requirements for combustion
and ventilation air.
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas
Propane
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 2,000'.
With a field installed conversion kit 0' - 4,500'.
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set.
Vent System: Minimum 4" B-Vent or listed
gas fuel vent liner.
GAS PRESSURE TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45
kPa). Disconnect piping from valve at test pres-
sures over 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID
FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
The U31-10 Gas Inserts have been tested and
approved to be vented into any masonry fireplace or
approved solid fuel burning factory built fireplace that
will allow the insert to physically fit into the firebox.
Refer to "Minimum Fireplace Dimensions" section
for minimum fireplace clearances.
If the factory built fireplace* height is too low for
your Insert, you may remove the smoke baffle
plate, damper, refractory (firebricks), glass doors,
screen rails, screen mesh and log grates from the
factory built fireplace as long as these items are
saved and are reinstalled in the event that the Insert
is removed. The fireplace flue damper can be fully
blocked open or removed for installation of the gas
fireplace insert.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. If any part is
removed it must not weaken the structural integrity
of the factory built fireplace.
The fireplace and fireplace chimney must be clean
and in good working order and constructed of non-
combustible materials.
The surround panels should not seal ventilation
openings on the fireplace.
Chimney clean outs should fit properly.
NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel
burning factory built fireplace may void the listing
of the fireplace.
30,000 Btu/h
Cutting any sheet metal part of the fireplace, in
28,000 Btu/h
which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed is
prohibited.
*Check with your local inspector before commencing
with this installation.
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
FACTORY-BUILT (METAL) WOOD-
BURNING FIREPLACE
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Any parts that are removed must be removed
in a way that would allow them to be re-installed if
the insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or
screws is acceptable).
To reference parts—see illustration below.
Must be removed:
1 -Damper
2- Grate (with log set)
May be removed (if applicable):
3- Smoke shelf
4- Internal baffles
5 - Screen
6 & 7 - Masonry lining or refractory
8 - Metal or glass doors
The fireplace must be permanently marked to
indicate that it has been altered and is no longer
suitable for burning solid fuel (wood), unless the
removed parts are re-installed. Cutting of any sheet
metal parts is prohibited.
May be removed (in certain cases):
9 -Metal floor of the firebox
10 - The insulation and any structured rigid frame
members must not be removed or altered (side and
top of door frame, side and top of the face of the
fireplace, metal sides, etc.).
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access
CAUTION:
Firebox floor removal is not covered under the
appliance safety standard (ANSI Z21.88, CSA
2.33) used in the safety certification of this ap-
pliance. The Intertek safety certification does
not apply to this method of installation. Before
installing the appliance using this method, contact
the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine
if this installation is acceptable in your area.
The sheet metal base of the fireplace must be
left in place and a minimum 1/2" cement board
sheet placed under the entire length and width
of the appliance.
hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 inch (37.5
mm) or less may be drilled through the lower sides
or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship
like manner. This access hole must be plugged
with non-combustible insulation after the gas
supply line has been installed.
Regency U31-10 Gas Fireplace Insert
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