Important Message; Before You Start; General Safety Information; Installation Checklist - Regency P40-LP Owners & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The P40 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 SHOULD BE DONE BY
AN 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, ESPE-
CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY
TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPER-
VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE
APPLIANCE.
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 accord-
ance 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
Regency ® P40-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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 opera-
tion 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 cut-
ting 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 materi-
als, (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
a) Room location (Refer to "Locating Your Gas fi replace" section)
b) Clearances to Combustibles (Refer to "Clearances" section)
c) Mantle Clearances (Refer to "Mantel Clearances" section)
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements (Refer to "Framing & Finishing"
section)
e) Venting Requirements (Refer to "Venting" section)
2) Assemble Top Standoffs and Top Facing Support and Side Nailing
Strips (Refer to "Unit Assembly Prior to Installation). NOTE: Must be
done before installing unit into place.
3) Install vent (Refer to "Venting Arrangement" sections).
4) Back-up battery installation. Refer to "Back-up Battery Installation"
section.
5) Make gas connections (Refer to "Gas Line Installation section).
6) Make electrical connections (Refer to "Wiring Diagram" section). NOTE:
Unit requires 120V to operate.
7) Test the pilot (Refer to "Pilot Adjustment" section).
8) Convert to propane if desired (Refer to "Conversion from NG to LP"
section).
9) Test Gas Pressure. (Refer to "Gas Pipe Pressure Testing" section).
10) Install standard and optional features.
sections:
a) Brick Panels
b) Log Set
c) Standard Flush Door
d) Flush Louvers
e) Finishing trim
f) Remote Control - refer to "Matching Remote Handset & Control
Box ID Code" section.
INSTALLATION
Refer to the following
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