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Important Message

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The RC500E Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
must be installed in accordance with these instruc-
tions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual first. Consult the building authority having
jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior
to starting the installation.
Note: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fire
insurance and/or warranty.
Note: These instructions take precedence
over Simpson Dura-Vent instruc-
tions.

specifications

Fuels:
RC500E is approved for use with natural
gas.
RC500E is approved for use with liquefied
petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Standard Circulation Fan: 6 speed
Log Sets: Ceramic fibre,7 per set.
Vent System: Coaxial (6-5/8" outer / 4" inner liner)
rigid flue and termination cap.
information for
mobile / manufactured homes
after first sale
This Regency product has been tested and listed by
®
ITS Testing Services as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace
to the following standards:
CGA-2.17-M91, and ANSI Z21.88-2017/CSA
2.33-2017.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construc-
tion and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria
for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and
Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/
CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.
This appliance installation must comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and local
codes, if any. In the absence of local codes follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
and the current National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70 in the U.S.A., and the current CAN/CGA B149
Gas Installation Code and the current Canadian
Electrical Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.
This Regency Mobile/Manufactured Home
®
Listed appliance comes factory equipped with
a means to secure the unit.
This Regency Mobile/Manufactured Home
®
listed appliance comes equipped with a dedi-
cated #8 ground lug to which an 18 gauge
copper wire from the steel chassis ground
must be attached.
This appliance may only be installed in an
aftermarket permanently located, manufac-
tured (USA only) or mobile home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

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.
owner's information
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 CARE-
FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE
IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI-
ANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN
AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS. A
PHYSICAL BARRIERS IS RECOMMEND-
ED IF THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL
IN THE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS
TO A FIREPLACE OR STOVE, INSTALL
AN ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO
KEEP TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN
AND OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS OUT
OF THE ROOM AND AWAY FROM HOT
SURFACES.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
A BARRIER DESIGNED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF BURNS FROM THE HOT
VIEWING GLASS IS PROVIDED WITH
THIS APPLIANCE AND SHALL BE
INSTALLED FOR THE PROTECTION
OF CHILDREN AND OTHER AT-RISK
INDIVIDUALS
IF THE BARRIER BECOMES DAMAGED,
THE BARRIER SHALL BE REPLACED
WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S BARRIER
FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
ANY SAFETY SCREEN, GUARD, OR
BARRIER REMOVED FOR SERVICING
AN APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
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