Installation; Important Message; Before You Start; General Safety Information - Regency Gas Fireplace P42-LP4 Owners & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The P42-NG/P42-LP Direct Vent Fireplace must
be installed in accordance with these instructions.
Carefully read all the instructions in this manual
fi rst. Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to
determine the need for a permit prior to starting
the installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure this fi replace is installed in
compliance with manufacturers instructions and
all applicable codes.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of
the following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
S H O U L D B E D O N E B Y A N
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON.
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND
AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING
MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING
AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE
APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY
CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES,
ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE
GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY
TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
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CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current Canadian or National
Gas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI Z223.1
Installation Codes.
2) The appliance when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes
with the current National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code.
3) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and vent should
be enclosed.
4) This appliance must be connected to the
specifi ed vent and termination cap to the
outside of the building envelope. Never vent
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the vent is fi tted as per Venting
instructions.
5) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fi replace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection
while doing required maintenance.
10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
11) Under no circumstances should this
appliance be modifi ed. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
12) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by an authorized service
person. A professional service person should
be called to inspect this appliance annually.
Make it a practice to have all of your gas
appliances checked annually.
13) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
14) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
15) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other fl ammable vapours and liquids).
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Locate appliance, refer to the following
sections:
a) Locating Your Gas Fireplace
b) Clearances
c) Mantels
d) Mantels Legs Clearance
e) Framing and Finishing
2) Assemble Top Facing Support and Side
Nailing Strips, see the "Top Assembly
& Nailing Strips" section. NOTE: must
be done before installing unit into
fi replace.
3) Install venting, refer to the "Venting"
section.
4) Make gas and electrical connections. Test
the pilot. Must be as per diagram. See the
"Pilot Adjustment" section.
5) Test Gas Pressure. Refer to the "Gas Pipe
Pressure Testing" section.
6) Install standard and optional features.
Refer to the following sections where
applicable:
a. Brick Panels
b. Log Set
c. Standard Flush Door
d. Flush Louvers
e. Double Screen Door
f. Bay Door
g. Bay Louvers
h. Full Screen Front
i. Remote Control
j. Wall Switch
k. Wall Thermostat
11) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer,
the installer must ensure that the appliance is
fi ring correctly and operation fully explained
to customer.
Regency ® P42-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace