Regency Liberty L900-1 Installation Manual

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LIBERTY
www.regency-fi re.com
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly,
a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-726a
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
TM
L900-1 Gas Fireplace
MODELS: L900-NG1 Natural Gas L900-LP1 Propane
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Owners &
Installation Manual
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance
Do not touch any electrical switch:
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fi re department.
02/09/09

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  • Page 1 LIBERTY L900-1 Gas Fireplace ™ www.regency-fi re.com WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Manufactured Mobile Home Requirements

    To the New Owner: Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by REGENCY . The L900-1 has been ® designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fi replace at the fl ick of a switch.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Allowable Vertical Terminations ...22 Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination ...23 Unit Installation with Vertical Termination ...24 Unit Installation ...25 Horizontal Termination ...25 Regency L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace ® TABLE OF CONTENTS with Flex Vent System ...25 High Elevation ...26 Gas Line Installation ...26...
  • Page 4: Safety Label

    Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on the left hand side of the unit behind the mesh screen. 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.
  • Page 5: Requirements

    (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 6: Unit Dimensions

    UNIT DIMENSIONS Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 7: Installation

    CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPE- CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
  • Page 8: Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements

    The fi nished fl oor must not come in contact with the front face of the fi replace. Non-combustible material (see "Framing and Finishing" section) must act as a barrier between the front face and fi nished fl oor. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 9: Clearances

    (air space) to combustible materials are not adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this fi replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace CLEARANCES...
  • Page 10: Mantel Clearances

    MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: MANTEL CLEARANCES Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat resistant" or the paint may discolour. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 11: Framing & Finishing

    Diagram 2 for corner installations. Combustible Header (On Edge) 52” (1321mm) Diagram 1 Diagram 2 NON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTS Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace FRAMING & FINISHING 60" (1524mm) Min. 26-1/2" (673mm) Note: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed.
  • Page 12: Unit Assembly Prior To Installation

    Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system. Common vent systems are prohibited. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 13: Vent Restrictor Position

    Now slide the straight end of the rod out from the bracket located on the middle inside top of the outer shell. Repeat for left side. Right Side Rod with Screen Removed Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 2) Remove the front cover plate by lifting up off of the pins on the left and right side of the fi...
  • Page 14: Exterior Vent Termination Requirements

    3 feet (91cm) above - if within 10 feet (3m) horizontally Canada 12"(30cm) 12"(30cm) 12"(30cm) 9" (23cm) 33"(84cm) 33"(84cm) 33"(84cm) 33"(84cm) 13"(33cm) 13"(33cm) 13"(33cm) 13"(33cm) 18"(46cm) 18"(46cm) 18"(46cm) 18"(46cm) 36"(90cm) 36"(90cm) 12"(30cm) 9" (23cm) 72"(1.8m) 36"(90cm) ┼ 84"(2.1m) ‡ 12"(30cm) Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 15: Venting Arrangements

    AstroCap termination cap screws tube of Mill Pac #946-616 10 Feet plated screws S.S. screws #8 x 1-1/2” drill point 10) vinyl siding standoff Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VENTING ARRANGEMENTS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION (FLEX) Regency Direct Vent System ®...
  • Page 16: Rigid Pipe Venting Systems

    Intertek WHI listing of components. When using Rigid Vent other than Simpson Dura-Vent, 3 screws must be used to secure rigid pipe to adaptor. ® Direct Vent Pro and Selkirk Direct-Temp. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 17: 5" X 8" Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart

    INSTALLATION 5” X 8” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not All Rigid Pipe components are available directly from FPI. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 19: Venting Arrangements

    Refer to the "Vent Restrictor Position" section for details on how to change the vent restrictor from the factory setting of Set 1 to Set 2 or Set 4 if required. Note: Regency ® Direct Vent System (Flex) is only approved for horizontal terminations.
  • Page 20 With these options, max. total pipe length is 30 feet with min. of 11 feet total vertical and max. 9 feet total horizontal. Please note min. 1 foot between 90 elbows is required. Elbows Elbows Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21 8' Min. 6' Min. 8' Max. 9' Min. VENT RESTRICTOR SETTING: Vent restrictor factory set at Set 1, no adjustment required. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Elbows elbows. With these options, max. total pipe length is 30 feet with min.
  • Page 22: Venting Arrangements

    Note: Must use optional fl ue adapter when using Rigid Pipe (Part # 770-994). VENTING ARRANGEMENTS ALLOWABLE VERTICAL TERMINATIONS elbows equal to one 90 elbows, with elbow. Maximum of four 45 elbows allowed. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 23: Unit Installation With Horizontal Termination

    Failure to do so may result in drafting or performance issues not covered under warranty. Silicone (red RTV) is optional. Diagram 1 Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every 3 feet (0.9meter). Wall straps are available for this purpose.
  • Page 24: Unit Installation With Vertical Termination

    8) Install the vertical termination cap by twist- locking it. Note: Any closets or storage spaces, which the vent passes through must be enclosed. Offset Chart Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 25: Unit Installation

    3 feet (0.9 meter). (Flame picture and performance will be affected by sags in the liner). Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 4) Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and securely fasten the one with the tabs to the outside wall making sure that the tabs are on top and bottom.
  • Page 26: High Elevation

    1 fl owing across the burner (it does not have to be touching the burner). Note: If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern, contact your Regency dealer for ® further instructions. Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, probably yellow fl...
  • Page 27: Aeration Adjustment

    Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace AERATION ADJUSTMENT Minimum Air Shutter Opening: 1/8"...
  • Page 28: Conversion From Ng To Lp

    Place the door on a soft surface to prevent scratching. 4) Remove the grate by undoing the 4 screws, 2 on each side. Grate 5) Remove the burner tube by removing the 2 screws. Burner Tube Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 29 8) Remove the NG pilot orifice with the 5/32 Allen Key and replace with LP pilot orifi ce. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 9) Re-install the pilot cap. 10) Undo the center wire clip on the side of the fi...
  • Page 30: Brick Panel Installation

    5) Remove the 2 brick panel clips on the inside top left and top right side of the fi rebox by removing the screw. Brick Panel Clip Diagram 3 Diagram 7 Diagram 4 Diagram 5 Door Diagram 6 Screw L676-1 L900-1 Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 31 5 (see Diagram 12). Top Brick Panel Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 9) Slide the left side brick panel into position and secure in place with the 2nd brick panel clip that was removed in step 5.
  • Page 32: Log Set Installation

    DO NOT block the air inlet or buner ports. 4) Separate platinum embers and place over top of the rock wool on the front burner tube. Avoid stacking platinum embers. Vermiculite Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 33 C on the 4th grate post. 6) Fit log D into the pin on the far left side of log A. 3rd Grate Post 4th Grate Post Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 34 2nd Grate Post 9) Fit the top of log F into the pin on the far right side of log A and rest the bottom end of of log F on log C. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION 11) Rest the cut-out in log G onto the notch in log B. Completed Log Set Installation Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 36: Mesh Pull Screen Installation

    Inner Most Bracket Hole 5) Spread the mesh evenly along the rod's to cover the glass door. Ensure the mesh goes around the curved end of the rod's as well. Completed Mesh Pull Screen Installation Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 37: Optional Andiron Installation

    5) For the right side, slide the andiron bracket over the 4th grate post. 6) Reinstall glass door and mesh. Final Installation L900-1 Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Optional Andiron installation for the L676-1: 1) Remove the mesh and the glass door (see Page 30 in the manual).
  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    fi lm will bake on and become very diffi cult to remove. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 39: Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas Appliances

    Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard throughout the cycling process. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COPY OF LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any;...
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    The glass should be cleaned when it starts looking cloudy. 3) The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refi nished with heat resistant paint. Regency uses StoveBright ® Paint - Metallic Black #6309.
  • Page 41: Dc Spark Box Battery Replacement

    4) Re-install battery cover on DC Spark Box. 5) Spread the mesh along the rod ensuring that it goes around the curved end of the rod. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace DC SPARK BOX REPLACEMENT 1) Gather the right side mesh together and slide to the center of the glass door to expose the controls on the right side of the fi...
  • Page 42: Valve Tray Replacement

    7) Remove the grate by undoing the 4 screws, 2 on each side. Grate 8) Remove the burner tube by removing the 2 screws. Burner Tube 9) Remove the rear log stand by removing the 4 screws. Rear Log Stand Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 43 12) Unplug the wire harness that connects the modulating coil to the receiver. 13) Unplug the green (TH) and white (TP/TH) wires from the valve. Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 14) Disconnect the 2 DC Spark generator wires from the DC spark box located in front of the valve.
  • Page 44: Parts List

    Black Mini Mesh Left Side Rod Right Side Rod Log Set Platinum Embers GTM Remote Control Cover Wall Mount Receiver GTM SIT w/Batt & Cover Heat Wave Kit Heat Release Kit LP Converison Kit Manual Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 45 PARTS LIST Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 46: Burner & Log Assembly

    Pilot Assembly - NG 910-009 Pilot Assembly - LP 904-660 NG - Orifi ce #30 904-431 LP - Orifi ce #49 910-073 Spark Generator Battery Holder 910-074 Spark Generator Switch c/w Wire BURNER & LOG ASSEMBLY Regency ® L900-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 47: Warranty

    It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger, higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and evaluated for manufacturer defect. The authorized selling dealer is responsible for all in-fi eld service work carried out on your Regency unauthorized service persons or dealers.
  • Page 48 Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency, Liberty, AstroCap, HeatWave, Heat Release and FireWizard are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. © Copyright 2009, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved. online at ®...

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