Regency U32-NG5 Owners & Installation Manual

Regency U32-NG5 Owners & Installation Manual

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WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult
an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by an authorized
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-677e
U32 Gas Insert
MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 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.
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
Owners &
Installation Manual
www.regency-fi re.com
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.
07/12/12

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  • Page 1 Owners & U32 Gas Insert Installation Manual www.regency-fi re.com MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 Propane WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or What to do if you smell gas: maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to Do not try to light any appliance this manual.
  • Page 2 TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi replace, at the fl ick of a switch. The models U32-NG5 and U32-LP5 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and effi...
  • Page 3 40-1/4" 1-3/8" 10-3/4" 13-3/4" 28" Note: Oversize faceplate is 44" x 28" 40-3/4” (1036mm) 7/8” 35-15/16” (912mm) (22mm) 9-15/16” (252mm) 27-7/8” (708mm) Low Profi le Faceplate Dimensions INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE This FPI product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace to the following standards: CAN/ CGA-2.17-M91, and ANSI Z21.88a-2007/CSA 2.33ba-2007.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Gas Insert Aeration System ......... 11 Low profi le faceplate ...........42 Optional Brick Panel ............ 11 Log Set Installation ............12 Regency Faceplate & Trim Installation ......16 Standard Flush Door ...........17 WARRANTY Flush Louvers ..............17 Conversion from NG to LP ........18 Warranty ..............43...
  • Page 5: Safety Label

    SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-5 Gas Insert. We NOTE: FPI units are constantly being improved. Check the label have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom correct one.
  • Page 6: Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS MA Code - CO Detector (for the State of Massachusetts only) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT MESSAGE YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE- FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE SAVE THESE IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI- INSTRUCTIONS ANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE The U32 Gas Insert must be installed in accordance TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS.
  • Page 8: Important Message

    INSTALLATION GAS PRESSURE General Safety Information IMPORTANT MESSAGE TESTING SAVE THESE 1) The appliance installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local INSTRUCTIONS codes, with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or The appliance must be isolated from the gas the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in supply piping system by closing its individual The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in...
  • Page 9: Installation Checklist

    "Gas Insert Aeration System" section. c) Ensuring that the appliance is venting Faceplate Combustible correctly. Max Lentil Width Width Flooring Bar Depth Height Depth (rear) (front) Regency 9" 22" 14" 22-1/2" 26-1/2" Countour Flush Faceplate with Full 9" 22" 14"...
  • Page 10: Gas Connection

    INSTALLATION The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the VENTING inlet air collar of the termination cap. THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3"...
  • Page 11: Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

    INSTALLATION 1) Make sure the valve is in the "OFF" OPTIONAL position. BRICK PANEL 2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/8" 1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the wide fl at screwdriver. protective wrapping. 3) Attach manometer to "IN"...
  • Page 12: Log Set Installation

    INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION 2) Spread vermiculite around the exposed fi rebox base. Then take some Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. embers and spread them over the vermiculite as shown. Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not positioned in their correct locations.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION 6) Fit the groove in log 27-34 into the tab on the right side of the burner. Rest the other end of log 27-34 on the notch in log 27-33. 27-32 27-34 5) Fit log 27-33 into the pins at the front of the burner. 27-33 27-34 27-33...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION 9) Place embers along the front of the burner as shown. Ensure not to cover any burner ports. 27-35 Embers 8) Fit log 27-36 into the pins on logs 27-33 and 27-31. 10) Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs as shown.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 27-34 27-31 27-35 27-32 27-36 27-33 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 16: Regency Faceplate & Trim Installation

    6) Connect the ON/OFF switch wires by taking the black and red wires with the female ends Diagram 5 and connect them to the ON/OFF switch. 11) Push the Regency logo plate into the ® 7) Tuck the wires into the faceplate to keep them two holes in the bottom left corner of the away from the insert using the clip provided.
  • Page 17: Standard Flush Door

    INSTALLATION Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can STANDARD 2) Install the Spring Hinges on the left and right put the hook into the slot on the bottom door side of the bottom of the Firebox using 2 FLUSH DOOR bracket.
  • Page 18: Conversion From Ng To Lp

    INSTALLATION CONVERSION KIT #514-969 FROM NG TO LP for P36D-1 / P36-4 / U32-5 / U37-1 using SIT 820 NOVA Gas Valve THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot For P36D-1 / P36-4 Only: Each Kit contains one LPG...
  • Page 19: Installation Of The Dc Sparker

    INSTALLATION Reinstall new burner orifi ce LPG 16) Verify that if the conversion is from Installation of the DC Sparker: stamped #52 and tighten. NG to LPG, the screw must be re- assembled with the red o-ring visible 21) Locate the Piezo Ignitor situated at the 10) Turn control knob to the “OFF”...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION 25) Locate the ground lug. 28) Install the 1/2" bushing to the heat 32) Mount the heat shield to the DC Sparker. shield. Secure into place with the velcro, which is provided in the kit. For P36D-1 / P36-4 Only: 25a) By the receptical box, left of the unit.
  • Page 21: Full Screen Doors

    INSTALLATION FULL SCREEN DOORS 3) Completely secure the full screen door frame to the unit by securing 1) Hold the full screen door frame up against the unit in order to make the following wire connections. 4 screws to the Left and Right Side Trims. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires from the fi...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION 4) Install Spring Hinges on the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the 7) Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open position fi rebox using 2 screws per hinge. by placing over top of the hinges on the full screen door frame. Hinge 5) Place Bottom Frame near hinge.
  • Page 23: Contemporary Faceplate & Doorframe Installation

    INSTALLATION CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE AND DOORFRAME INSTALLATION Kit# 425-914 Contents List: Note: Ensure that the fl anges on the sides of the fi rebox are on the outside, when installing the faceplate (see below). Complete Faceplate with Switches Door Frame Bottom Louver Hinges Bottom Louver Brackets Pan Head Screws...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION 7) Install the door frame by hooking the top fl ange over the top of the glass door. 8) Lower the door frame gently into place. 9) Run supplied 120V power cord along front face of masonry fi replace and plug into nearest receptacle. 10) Slide unit into fi...
  • Page 25: Optional Hearth Trim Installation

    INSTALLATION OPTIONAL HEARTH TRIM INSTALLATION The Hearth Trim is an option that can be used to fi nish off the installation when the bottom of the fi replace is higher than the hearth or to raise the fi replace. The faceplate is assembled fi rst and then the hearth trim is attached to the faceplate.
  • Page 26: Low Profi Le Faceplate Installation

    INSTALLATION LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Attach the inner faceplate panel to the insert body using 4 screws 4) Tuck the wires into the clip to keep them away from the insert using in the locations shown below. the clip provided. Attach the clip to the rear of the faceplate to en- sure that the wires do not touch the side of the unit.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION 10) Take the outer faceplate, line up the openings on the left and right Attach the bottom louver to the 2 hinges using 2 screws per legs and install onto the inner faceplate panel pins. hinge. Diagram 7 Inner faceplate Install the top door pressure retainer, required.
  • Page 28: Low Profi Le Hearth Trim

    INSTALLATION LOW PROFILE HEARTH TRIM OPTIONAL HEARTH TRIM INSTALLATION Hearth Trim is an option that can be used to fi nish off the installation when the bottom of the fi replace is higher than the hearth or to raise the fi replace. ** If no screw holes are present.
  • Page 29: Optional Wall Thermostat

    INSTALLATION OPTIONAL WALL FINAL CHECK THERMOSTAT Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is fi ring A wall thermostat may be installed if desired, correctly. This includes: follow the wiring diagram below. FPI offers an optional programmable thermostat but any 1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the 250-750 millivolt rated non-anticipator type...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagrams

    INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAMS This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. In case of a power failure, the burner switch and the optional remote control/ thermostat will continue to operate. However, a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the fan/blower operation. Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes* *For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    1) Open the bottom louver assembly OPERATING The glass panel may require cleaning INSTRUCTIONS 2) If the control knob is in the "OFF" position after the unit has cooled down. DO proceed to Step 5. NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE Before operating this appliance, proceed through GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT.
  • Page 33: Maintenance Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sounds. You should also be aware that as there COPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLATE are temperature changes within the unit these sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING for steel fi reboxes. NFPA 54, or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes, CSA B149.1.
  • Page 34: General Vent Maintenance

    GENERAL VENT GOLD-PLATED TRIM MAINTENANCE The 24 carat gold plated fi nish on the trim requires little maintenance, and need only be Conduct an inspection of the venting system cleaned with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive semi-annually. Recommended areas to inspect materials or chemical cleaners, as they may as follows: harm the fi...
  • Page 35: Fan Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 10) Unplug the wires from the fan motor (from Bay Glass Removal TO REMOVE FAN: inside the stove). 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room 1) Remove the door from the unit and place 11) Lift Fan Assembly off of the 2 pins, tip forward temperature.
  • Page 36: Valve Replacement

    MAINTENANCE 11) Push the valve assembly to the left and lift 5) Reconnect the pilot tube nut with a 7/16" VALVE REPLACEMENT the entrire assembly out. wrench. 1) Shut off the gas supply. 6) Re-attach the valve mounting bracket to the valve tray.
  • Page 37: Main Assembly

    MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description Part # Description 1) 420-122 Fan Access Panel 46) * Adaptor Holding Brkt-Left 2) 420-142 Gasket - Fan Access Panel 47) * Adaptor Holding Brkt-Right 422-518/P Fan Assembly: 48) 320-518 Flue Adaptor Assy 3) 910-215/P Fan Motor (120 V) 50) * Insulation Hold Down Brkt...
  • Page 38: Burner Assembly & Log Set

    PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY & LOG SET Part # Description 423-574/P Valve Assembly - NG 423-576/P Valve Assembly - LP 52) 910-478 Valve - SIT NG / LP 53) 910-190 Ignitor Piezo and Nut 55) * Valve Tray 58) 904-240 Burner Orifi...
  • Page 39: Flush Front Assembly

    PARTS LIST FLUSH FRONT ASSEMBLY Part # Description Flush Door 422-530 Complete Flush Door Assy 112) 904-196 1" Round Magnet 135) 940-307/P Flush Glass 137) 904-691 U Clip 139) 936-155 Tadpole Glass Gasket FLUSH FRONT U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 40: Faceplate Assembly

    97) 910-246 2-way Gold Contact Switch 191) * Screw #8 x 1/2" Brass self-tapping 98) 910-330 Fan Speed Control (120 V) 199) 948-216 Regency ® Logo Plate 99) 904-569 Fan Speed Control Knob (120 V) *Not available as a replacement part.
  • Page 41: Contemporary Faceplate And Doorframe

    PARTS LIST CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE AND DOORFRAME Part # Description 1) 425-512 Door Bottom Assembly 2) 425-513 Frame Inside 3) 425-514 Faceplate Outside 4) 425-942 Hearth Trim U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 42: Low Profi Le Faceplate

    PARTS LIST LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE Part # 425-924 Description Backplate Assembly Bottom Louver Right mounting bracket Left mounting bracket Front Frame U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 43: Warranty

    FPI to charge for larger, higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and eva acturer defect. rized selling dealer is responsible for all in-fi eld service work carried out on your Regency product. FPI will not be liable for results or costs of workmanshi zed service persons or dealers.
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