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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
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Never insulate around the body of the unit
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Excessive heat retention in the firebox will lead to component failure
and fireplace malfunction
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Heat retention can cause "Oil-canning" and damage the fireplace due
to overheating
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Do not build up a wall of any type in front or to the sides of the appli-
ance, higher than the firebox opening. This will create a pressure zone
at the firebox and will prevent the unit from venting
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This is an outdoor appliance with a built-in drain. This drain should be
installed and connected in all applications as per the instructions in
this manual
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Inadequate drainage will cause rust and reduce the life of your appli-
ance, this is not protected by warranty
COMPONENTS IN OUTDOOR APPLIANCES
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Installed correctly, these components will be subjected to far lower
temperatures than indoor units, which have been certified as safe from
heat etc
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Working gas pressures are as critical in outdoor products as they are
in indoor products, even more important in Electronic systems
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
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There is a common misconception that being outdoors, an Outdoor
Fireplace will function, regardless of circumstances,
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Outdoor fireplaces require the same amount of ventilation as indoor
units, often more
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Outdoor units require adequate ventilation to the atmosphere, which in
turn provides ongoing circulatory combustion air
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This type of Appliance Vents.
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All Outdoor Fireplace Products have the same need for Air/Oxygen,
and an ability to Vent
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Even though the appliance is outdoors, this doesn't mean it is getting
adequate air
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Requirements are not specific to Regency units
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Read and follow critical location guidelines in this manual
UNDERSTANDING OUTDOOR APPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS
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Don't overlook the obvious
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Widen your margin for error
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Combustion always requires the same three elements
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Only the quantities and volumes change
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®
Regency Plateau
Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
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Correct Working Gas pressure is critical
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Wherever possible avoid locating on a flat wall in a tight corner
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Floor space doesn't count as "open area"
Install to the manual specs for framing and do not insulate unit or
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enclosure
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Only Regency approved media should be used in the firebox (i.e.
stones/glass)
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Be aware of pressure zones due to location (i.e. facing the ocean)
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Open walls and doorways to outside air are beneficial to the perfor-
mance of an outdoor appliance
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Fixed roof/ceiling open areas count towards the total open area overall
requirement
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Screens create 40% or more air restriction
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Screened areas are restrictions and reduce open air space, calculate
area based on a closed screen
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The biggest problems are created by lack of airflow for the appliance
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Outdoor fireplaces are often built-in systems and incorrect installation
can result in high repair costs
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Units must not be modified or altered in any way
ANTICIPATED ISSUES CAUSED BY
INCORRECT LOCATION OR INSTALLATION
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Unit shutting down intermittently
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Overheating of components leading to failure
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Lifting flame
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Poor flame package (i.e. all to one side, lazy flame)
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Failure to ignite
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Excess carbon
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Safety issues and concerns created from the byproducts of combus-
tion
OUTDOOR APPLIANCES REQUIRE VENTING
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Outdoor appliances must be installed in: open-air situations with natu-
ral ventilation and without stagnant areas
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Any gas leakage and products of combustion need to be rapidly dis-
persed by wind and natural convection
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Typically outdoor spaces are not enclosed, however, failure to adhere
to installation guidelines, may cause the outdoor fireplace to be af-
fected by wind or air pressure inside the enclosure
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ANY enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of
the diagrams on the previous page.
OUTDOOR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION SUMMARY
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All walls + overhead cover = 100% total area
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One of four walls or full overhead area must be totally open, plus—one
of remaining walls must have a fixed opening
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All outdoor fireplaces/fire tables require total natural ventilation of 50%
open space
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