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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 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.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency
Gas Fireplace must be installed in
®
accordance with these instructions. Carefully read
all the instructions in this manual first. 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 fireplace
is installed in compliance with the manufacturer's
instructions and all applicable codes.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
The condition of the appliance, that the E18E is
to be installed into, shall be in accordance with
reasonable concepts of safety, substantiality and
durability. Component parts shall be well fitted and
not show signs of becoming warped, bent, broken
or otherwise damaged during the installation. Every
part of the appliance shall be secured against
displacement and constructed to maintain a fixed
relationship between essential parts under normal
and reasonable conditions of handling and usage.
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.
owner's information
2. The appliance when installed, must be electri-
cally 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 in-
structions. The appliance and vent should be
enclosed.
4. This appliance must be connected to the speci-
fied 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 installed as per Venting instructions.
5. This appliance may only be installed in an ap-
proved zero clearance gas appliances listed in
this manual, or as a zero clearance appliance.
6. This appliance is Listed for bedroom installations
when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat.
Outside combustion air supply is also required.
Some areas may have further requirements,
check local codes before installation.
7. This appliance is Listed for Alcove installations,
maintain minimum Alcove clearances as follows,
minimum ceiling height of 37-7/8" from the top
of the glass door, minimum width of 49" and a
maximum depth of 29".
8. Inspect the venting system annually for blockage
and any signs of deterioration.
9. Any safety glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
10. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace
insert.
11. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection
while doing required maintenance.
12. Ensure adequate combustion and ventilation
air.
13. Under no circumstances should this appliance
be modified. Parts that have to be removed for
servicing should be replaced prior to operating
this appliance.
14. Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by a qualified service person. A
professional service person should be called to
inspect this appliance annually. Make it a prac-
tice to have all of your gas appliances checked
annually.
15. Unit is not designed to be installed with a
powervent system.
16. Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
Regency
E18E-11 Gas Fireplace Insert
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