Read Before You Install - FPI FP90 Owners & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL

THE REGENCY HIGH
EFFICIENCY EPA CERTIFIED
FIREPLACE
This installation manual will enable you to make
a safe, effi cient and dependable installation of
your fi replace and chimney system. Please
read and understand these instructions before
beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fi replace or its
components under any circumstances. Any
modifi cation or alteration of the fi replace system,
including but not limited to the fi replace, chimney
components and accessories, may void the
warranty, listing and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially
dangerous installation.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT: Please read and follow these
rules for safety.
1) Before starting your fi replace installation,
read these installation instructions carefully
to be sure you understand them in their
entirety. Failure to follow them could cause
a fi replace malfunction resulting in serious
injury and/or property damage.
2) Always check with your local building
department, fire department and local
authorities prior to installation to determine
the need to obtain a permit.
3) This model fi replace must be installed with
one of the chimney systems listed in the
Chimney Section in this manual. These
systems are intended for use as a residential
type appliance. The chimney must always
vent to the outside of the building.
4) WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT
BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED
GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN
UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THE
FIREPLACE.
5) To ensure a safe fi replace system and to
prevent the build-up of soot and creosote,
inspect and clean the fi replace and chimney
prior to use and periodically during the
heating season.
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6) Use solid fuel only. DO NOT use artifi cial logs
containing petroleum products, chemical
chimney cleaners, gas logs, gas lighters,
salt contaminated wood or fl ame colorants
in your fi replace. When using compressed
sawdust logs use only at 1/3 capacity since
these get very hot and expand.
7) DO NOT use charcoal or coal under any
circumstances.
8) NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fl uid, or any
liquid to start or "freshen up" a fi re in this
fi replace. Keep any fl ammable liquid a safe
distance from the fi replace.
9) Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight-fi tting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a
non-combustible fl oor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials,
pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
10) WARNING: Only operate fi replace with
doors fully open when optional fi re screen
is used.
11) NEVER leave children unattended when
there is a fi re burning in the fi replace.
12) Allow the fi replace to cool before servicing.
Always shut-off any electricity to the fi replace
while working on it. This will prevent any
possible electrical shock.
13) Regency is not responsible for any
smoking or related problems that
may result from the lack of adequate
combustion air. It is the responsibility
of the installer to ensure that adequate
combustion air has been provided for
the fi replace.
14) FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd.
does not warranty "smoke-free" operation
nor are we responsible for inadequate
system draft caused by mechanical systems,
general construction conditions, inadequate
chimney heights, adverse wind conditions
and/or unusual environmental factors or
conditions beyond our control.
Emissions from burning wood or gas
could contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
15) IMPORTANT: Check with your local building
department as to the requirements of sealing
any penetrations to the exterior. This will
ensure that the integrity of the building is
intact.
16) DO NOT use a fi replace insert or any other
product not specifi ed by Regency for use
with this fi replace.
17) NEVER, under any circumstances, install
a fi replace, chimney component or any
accessories, supplied by Regency, that have
visible or suspected physical damage as a
result of handling or transportation. These
items should be inspected by a Regency
dealer or qualifi ed factory representative
to ensure safe condition. When in doubt,
consult your Regency dealer.
18) It is recommended that power is supplied
to the terminal block of the unit to allow for
the installation of blower components now
or at a future date.
FPI FP90 Wood Fireplace